Abhyanga is the Sanskrit word for massage given to the entire body. It is an integral part of the daily routine (Dincharya) recommended by oldest healthcare system for maintaining good health. For thousands of years people have used Abhyanga to maintain health, benefit sleep patterns, and increase longevity. It has also been used as a medicine for certain disorders.
What Should Be Used For Massage?
Herbalized massage oils contain a blend of carefully chosen herbs known for their ability to strengthen the physiology and balance the mind. So the daily massage with a herbal massage oil has twice the beneficial power - the benefits from the performance of the actual massage and the added healing wisdom of the herbs.
Brahmi, Shatavari and Nirgundi are some Ayurvedic herbs you'll find in herbalized massage oils. Shatavari is renowned for its nourishing effect on the physiology. Narayani is the other name of Shatavari in Ayurveda and it means helpful in any way either you are taking it orally or topically or as nasya or may be as ear drops. It pacifies vata and pitta. It is very much useful as tonic (Balya) to general body weakness, hair, headache and all vata disorders.
Bliss Vata oil is an improved version of traditional Ayurvedic formula Mahanarayana oil. This oil is used throughout India to restore vitality to the skin, promote the gentle elimination of toxins, and improve the circulation and keep the joints fit.
Bliss Vata massage oil contains a blend of carefully chosen herbs known for their benefit for thousand of years. So the daily massage with Bliss Vata oil has double benefit first from the massage itself and secondly the power of herbs. Skin, “the largest organ which has got maximum power of absorption”, absorbs most of the applied oil and the herbs present in them and allow nutrients to go deeper.
How Abhyanga Is Performed?
This herbal oil massage should be performed in the morning, before your bath or shower however you can enjoy it any time according to your ease. A daily full-body Bliss vata oil massage acts as a powerful recharger and rejuvenator of mind and body. Try whole body Bliss vata oil massage on a daily basis preferably, otherwise on alternate day or twice a week according to your comfort. It is nourishing, pacifies Vata, pitta and Kapha, relieves physical and mental fatigue, provides stamina, pleasure and perfect sleep, enhances the complexion and the luster of the skin, promotes longevity and nourishes all parts of the body.
Abhyanga massage is a gentle but firm whole body massage from head to toe using warm medicated oils. Oils are chosen according to the Prakruti (psychosomatic constitution) and the illness.
The massage is done in a soft rhythmic way with one or two persons massaging at the same time for forty five to sixty minutes.
After the massage a steam bath or hot shower is highly recommended.
Abhyanga massage is a deeply relaxing, rejuvenating experience as well as a treatment in certain illness.
A regular Abhyanga protects from stress, anxiety, exhaustion and Vata disorder. It nourishes the body, extends the life span, provides good sleep, improves the skin texture, improves the vision and provides better physical stability.
Benefits Of Abhyanga:
Abhyanga treatment is the best way to control and balance Vata in the body. Vata is the predominant entity in the sense of touch and skin is the organ of touch.
The health benefits of the self-abhyanga, pleasant daily ritual can be yours for less than ten minutes each day.
Increases circulation, especially to nerve endings
Toning of the muscles and the whole physiology
Calming for the nerves
Lubrication of the joints
Increased mental alertness
Improved elimination of impurities from the body
Softer, smoother skin
Increased level of stamina through the day
Better, deeper sleep at night
Balance Vyanavata and Pranavata
Nourishes Shleshka kapha and Bhrajaka pitta
Relieves fatigue and mental exhaustion
Pumps up circulation upto deeper level (microcirculation), especially to nerve endings
ones up the muscles and the whole physiology
Calming and soothing for the nerves
Lubricates joints and surrounding structures
Helps Increase mental alertness
Drains out day to day to stress
Improved elimination of impurities (Ama) from the body
Helps increase the smoothness and softness of skin
Increases level of physical and mental stamina
Promotes better quality of sleep
A daily full-body oil massage therefore acts as a powerful recharger and rejuvenator of mind, body and soul.
