• One of the most important and crucial procedures in Panchakarma for both healthy and those with diseases.
• Ayurvedic Massage is not merely the application of oil and subsequent massage of the body. Therapeutic considerations like Doshas (bio-energy centers), Tissue physiology, Constitution, etc as per Ayurveda are taken into consideration.
• Sarvanga Abhyanga is a therapeutic massage of the whole body.

Benefits of Abhyanga

• Reverses aging and rejuvenates the body.
• Helps the person overcome fatigue due to physical strain.
• Improves the perception of senses
• Promotes longevity of life.
• Induces sound sleep.
• Passive form of exercise for those unable to do actual exercise.
• Improves skin tone, removes dead cells, and boosts complexion.
• Decreases stagnation of Tissue fluid.
• Decreases pain by soothing or stimulating nerves.

Benefits Of Shiro-abhyanga (Head Massage)

• Reduced headache and promotes sound sleep
• Prevents Hairfall and Premature greying of hair by nourishing the hair roots.
• Improves perception of senses
• Improves skin texture

Benefits Of Pada-abhyanga (Foot Massage)

• Quick relief from cracked heels, roughness, stiffness, numbness, and fatigue of the legs
• Boosts eyesight
• Controls Vata Dosha and relieves Sciatica

Contraindications in Abhyanga

• Acute fever
• Suffering from indigestion
• Those who have undergone Emesis or Purgation Therapy
• Wounds
• Bleeding Disorders
• Acute Inflammation
• Active bacterial or fungal infections of the skin
• During menstruation
• Pregnant women
• Heart Problems

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