Abhyanga

Abhyanga:

Abhyanga is a massage that’s done with warm oil that is applied on the entire body, from the scalp to the soles of your feet. The type of oil along with the herbs used to prepare the oil is decided by the doctor and is based on the need of the individual. It’s the most popular massage in Ayurveda. It promotes overall health and wellness. Massage serves as a way to provide oil to the tissues, loosen impurities, and encourage those impurities to start making their way out through your channels of elimination. Benefits of Abhyanga are-

• Improves skin health as it- increases skin blood flow, reduces appearance of wrinkles, cellulite, and scars, improve skin smoothness and softness and decrease hyperpigmentation
• Reduces muscle stiffness
• Reduces stress
• Helps in reducing blood pressure
• Improves lymphatic drainage
• Improves vision
• Increases energy and alertness
• Increases physical strength
• Provides resistance against injuries and gives power to recover quickly
• Increases immunity
• Delay age-related changes