The Magical effects of Abhyanga or Ayurvedic Massage

abhyanga
  • 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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