Home Remedies And Health Tips

8. ABHYANGA- OIL MASSAGE

There is no greater expression of self-love than anointing ourselves from head to toe with warm oil—this practice is called Abhyanga. A daily Abhyanga practice restores the balance of the doshas and enhances longevity.

BENEFITS OF ABHYANGA:
1. Nourishes the entire body—decreases the effects of aging.
2. Imparts muscle tone and vigor to the tissues of the body.
3. Imparts a firmness to the limbs.
4. Lubricates the joints.
5. Increases circulation.
6. Stimulates the internal organs of the body.
7. Assists in elimination of impurities from the body.
8. Moves the lymph, aiding in detoxification
Increases stamina.
9. Calms the nerves.
10. Benefits sleep—better, deeper sleep.
11. Enhances vision.
12. Makes hair (scalp) grow luxuriantly, thick, soft and glossy.
13.Softens and smoothens skin; wrinkles are reduced.

ABHYANGA ROUTINE AND OILS USED:
Massage your body with love and patience for 15-20 minutes. Here are the recommendations for frequency and oil type, based on the doshas:

1. VATA DOSHA: 4-5 times a week using sesame, almond, or a Vata-balancing oil.

2. PITTA DOSHA: 3-4 times a week using a coconut, sunflower, or a Pitta-balancing oil.

3. KAPHA DOSHA: 1-2 times a week using mustard oil or a Kapha-balancing oil.

(Ref: Ayurveda texts and Google)