Abhyanga – Ayurvedic oil massage highly emphasizes self-care, therapeutic healing, and balancing dosha. According to Charak Samhita (Sanskrit text on Ayurveda), Abhyanga is essential to overcome exhaustion, detoxify, and promote body strength. Abhyanga – Ayurvedic oil massage is performed using herbal oils based upon individual dosha and Prakriti (Body Constitution) or as recommended by the Vaidya – Ayurvedic health expert. Abhyanga recommends warm oil massage in the morning before a shower or at night for rejuvenating cellular therapy.

Using Dosha-specific oil for abhyanga is highly beneficial:

  • Ashvagandha, Shatavari, and Castor oil balances Vata
  • Neem, Coconut, Licorice, and Sunflower oil balances Pitta
  • Almond, Mustard, and Sesame oil balances Kapha
  • Brahmi, Bhringaraj, Arjuna and Tulsi oil balances tri-dosha

Abhyanga should be performed gently (Sneha Sukshma) by targeting the seven layers of the body tissue (Dhatus) with love and patience. It should be performed from head to feet with warm oil for five-fifteen minutes. Firm pressure should be applied to extremities. Soft pressure should be applied to the neck, face, eyes, forehead. Joints and Abdomen should be massaged anti-clockwise in a circular motion
Abhyanga can be classified as: 

Sarvanga Abhyanga - Full Body massage

  • Increases joint mobility and flexibility
  • Promotes recovery of soft tissues
  • Reduces stress hormone and stimulates lymphatic system
  • Improves blood circulation

Shiro Abhyanga – Head massage

  • Improves eye strain
  • It prevents hair fall, dandruff and reduces premature hair graying
  • Calms Vata and Pitta to prevent degenerative and inflammatory diseases
  • Relieves fatigue, rejuvenates sensory organs, and mind fogginess

Murdha Abhyanga – Scalp massage

  • Promotes healthy hair growth and nutrition
  • Soothes sensory organs
  • Calms nerves and headache
  • Reduces stress and anxiety

Karna Abhyanga – Ear massage

  • Reduces jaw and neck stiffness
  • Relieves migraine
  • Ear massage before sleep promotes relaxation
  • Activates brain cell and boosts energy

Padabhyanga – Foot massage

  • Relieves foot stiffness and numbness
  • Boosts peripheral circulation and soothes sprains/cramps
  • Relaxes nervous system
  • Boosts immunity and activates metabolism

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