Abhyanga - Ayurvedic Oil Massage
Deeply relaxing and rejuvenating, Ayurvedic oil massage involves the application and massage of warm, herb-infused, dosha-specific oil all over the body. Long, rhythmic, sweeping massage strokes on the limbs and circular strokes on the joints create heat to enable deeper absorption of the oil. The warm oil deeply penetrates the skin to loosen physical, mental and spiritual ama (toxins) at a cellular level. Abhyanga offers multiple health benefits. It nourishes tissues, improves circulation, cleanses the skin and improves overall health. It balances all doshas but particularly vata. The whole experience calms the nervous system and elicits a deep sense of grounding and relaxation.
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The Sanskrit word Abhyanga comes from the roots ‘Abhi’ (into/glow) and ‘Anga’ (limb) and means to massage the body's limbs / glowing body.
Dis-ease is caused by a build-up of toxins in the body. Abhyanga helps to balance the Doshas and expel toxins from the body. The warm oil penetrates through the skin and softens and loosens toxins stored in our joints, muscles, and organs. Diluted toxins and excess doshas that are loosened through massage travel via the circulatory system to the GI tract, where they are released from the body.
Abhyanga also has a profound effect on the nervous system. Rhythmical massage soothes and calms the nervous system creating a calming, healing and rejuvenating effect.
Abhyanga is one of the Ayurvedic Dinacharya methods (daily practices) recommended for maintaining optimal health. It is also used as a Purvakarma (preparatory treatment) for ayurvedic Panchakarma.
BENEFITS
Detoxification at all physical, mental and emotional levels
Remove excess toxins (ama)
Improve blood circulation
Enhance immunity
Ground and relax the nervous system, calms anxiety, relieves stress
Aids digestion, stimulates the internal organs of the body
Increase longevity while decreasing the effects of aging
Nourish the body, tone the skin, and bring a natural glow
Muscle and joint pain relief
Abhyanga pairs well with Mukha abhyanga (face massage), Shiro Abhyanga (head massage), Shirodhara (oil pouring head treatment), Hrid Basti (Heart treatment) or any pain management therapy.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Abhyanga Oil Massage is not recommended under the following conditions:
Indigestion, low Agni (digestive power)
Excessive accumulation of Ama (toxins) in the body.
Acute fever, cold, cough, mucous problems
Inflammations, high blood pressure
Bleeding wounds, burns, open or unhealed surgical wounds and scars
Acute skin conditions
Menstruation days, if very heavy
First three months of pregnancy
TREATMENT DURATION
60 minutes
TREATMENT PRICE
£60
END
Deeply relaxing and rejuvenating, Ayurvedic oil massage involves the application and massage of warm, herb-infused, dosha-specific oil all over the body. Long, rhythmic, sweeping massage strokes on the limbs and circular strokes on the joints create heat to enable deeper absorption of the oil. The warm oil deeply penetrates the skin to loosen physical, mental and spiritual ama (toxins) at a cellular level. Abhyanga offers multiple health benefits. It nourishes tissues, improves circulation, cleanses the skin and improves overall health. It balances all doshas but particularly vata. The whole experience calms the nervous system and elicits a deep sense of grounding and relaxation.
MORE INFORMATION
The Sanskrit word Abhyanga comes from the roots ‘Abhi’ (into/glow) and ‘Anga’ (limb) and means to massage the body's limbs / glowing body.
Dis-ease is caused by a build-up of toxins in the body. Abhyanga helps to balance the Doshas and expel toxins from the body. The warm oil penetrates through the skin and softens and loosens toxins stored in our joints, muscles, and organs. Diluted toxins and excess doshas that are loosened through massage travel via the circulatory system to the GI tract, where they are released from the body.
Abhyanga also has a profound effect on the nervous system. Rhythmical massage soothes and calms the nervous system creating a calming, healing and rejuvenating effect.
Abhyanga is one of the Ayurvedic Dinacharya methods (daily practices) recommended for maintaining optimal health. It is also used as a Purvakarma (preparatory treatment) for ayurvedic Panchakarma.
BENEFITS
Detoxification at all physical, mental and emotional levels
Remove excess toxins (ama)
Improve blood circulation
Enhance immunity
Ground and relax the nervous system, calms anxiety, relieves stress
Aids digestion, stimulates the internal organs of the body
Increase longevity while decreasing the effects of aging
Nourish the body, tone the skin, and bring a natural glow
Muscle and joint pain relief
Abhyanga pairs well with Mukha abhyanga (face massage), Shiro Abhyanga (head massage), Shirodhara (oil pouring head treatment), Hrid Basti (Heart treatment) or any pain management therapy.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Abhyanga Oil Massage is not recommended under the following conditions:
Indigestion, low Agni (digestive power)
Excessive accumulation of Ama (toxins) in the body.
Acute fever, cold, cough, mucous problems
Inflammations, high blood pressure
Bleeding wounds, burns, open or unhealed surgical wounds and scars
Acute skin conditions
Menstruation days, if very heavy
First three months of pregnancy
TREATMENT DURATION
60 minutes
TREATMENT PRICE
£60
END
Deeply relaxing and rejuvenating, Ayurvedic oil massage involves the application and massage of warm, herb-infused, dosha-specific oil all over the body. Long, rhythmic, sweeping massage strokes on the limbs and circular strokes on the joints create heat to enable deeper absorption of the oil. The warm oil deeply penetrates the skin to loosen physical, mental and spiritual ama (toxins) at a cellular level. Abhyanga offers multiple health benefits. It nourishes tissues, improves circulation, cleanses the skin and improves overall health. It balances all doshas but particularly vata. The whole experience calms the nervous system and elicits a deep sense of grounding and relaxation.
MORE INFORMATION
The Sanskrit word Abhyanga comes from the roots ‘Abhi’ (into/glow) and ‘Anga’ (limb) and means to massage the body's limbs / glowing body.
Dis-ease is caused by a build-up of toxins in the body. Abhyanga helps to balance the Doshas and expel toxins from the body. The warm oil penetrates through the skin and softens and loosens toxins stored in our joints, muscles, and organs. Diluted toxins and excess doshas that are loosened through massage travel via the circulatory system to the GI tract, where they are released from the body.
Abhyanga also has a profound effect on the nervous system. Rhythmical massage soothes and calms the nervous system creating a calming, healing and rejuvenating effect.
Abhyanga is one of the Ayurvedic Dinacharya methods (daily practices) recommended for maintaining optimal health. It is also used as a Purvakarma (preparatory treatment) for ayurvedic Panchakarma.
BENEFITS
Detoxification at all physical, mental and emotional levels
Remove excess toxins (ama)
Improve blood circulation
Enhance immunity
Ground and relax the nervous system, calms anxiety, relieves stress
Aids digestion, stimulates the internal organs of the body
Increase longevity while decreasing the effects of aging
Nourish the body, tone the skin, and bring a natural glow
Muscle and joint pain relief
Abhyanga pairs well with Mukha abhyanga (face massage), Shiro Abhyanga (head massage), Shirodhara (oil pouring head treatment), Hrid Basti (Heart treatment) or any pain management therapy.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Abhyanga Oil Massage is not recommended under the following conditions:
Indigestion, low Agni (digestive power)
Excessive accumulation of Ama (toxins) in the body.
Acute fever, cold, cough, mucous problems
Inflammations, high blood pressure
Bleeding wounds, burns, open or unhealed surgical wounds and scars
Acute skin conditions
Menstruation days, if very heavy
First three months of pregnancy
TREATMENT DURATION
60 minutes
TREATMENT PRICE
£60
END
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"Akanksha’s hands are strong and skilful and I could feel the benefit of her knowledge and care right from the start of my treatment. The whole process was deeply relaxing but also unlocked a lot of energy as it brought me back to my centre.
There is profound healing in this work and I’d recommend it to anyone who needs rebalancing and wants to get more in touch with themselves. Many thanks, Akanksha!"
— MS LINDA FRANCE