Description
Therapeutic Warm Herbal Oil Massage
45 minutes: $150
Abhyanga – this therapeutic herbal oil massage is a gentle but firm whole body massage from head to toe. Herbal oils are chosen according to your Prakriti (psychosomatic constitution) (mind body type) and the type of illness.
A Luxuriously relaxing ayurvedic ritual. Abhyanga is the art of massage with warm healing oils. Abhyanga is known to restore the balance of the doshas organically and enhance the physical. mental and spiritual state of the body through wrapping oneself in ‘Sneha’ which translates to both ‘oil’ and ‘love’. In Ayurveda. encompassing the body in oil is the equivalent of being encompassed in Love. Such is the power of the Abhyanga massage.
The therapeutic warm herbal massage is done in a soft, rhythmic way about sixty minutes. After the massage, a steam bath or hot shower is highly recommended. Abhyanga massage is a deeply relaxing, rejuvenating experience. Done regularly, Abhyanga protects one from stress, anxiety, exhaustion and Vata (neuro-muscular) imbalances. It nourishes the body, extends the life span, provides good sleep, improves the skin’s texture, improves vision and provides better physical stability.
Abhyanga warm herbal oil massage therapy 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. Warm herbal oil massage therapy focusing on aligning the deep layers of muscles and connective tissue (called fascia) through kneading and applying slow, intense pressure. Benefits include improved range of motion and posture, and stress and pain relief.
The Benefits of Abhyanga*
Abhyanga has numerous benefits and can restore your body to a younger. more active state. From supporting the body’s immune system to increasing circulation, eliminating toxins. lubricating joints for easy movement, increasing mental alertness, reducing stress and fatigue. improving skin health, enhancing hair quality, and promoting sound sleep, the benefits of Abhyanga are countless.
Reduces stress and fatigue
Abhyanga is known to help cope with stress and promote mental alertness and improved moods.
Improves skin and hair health
Abhyanga increases blood flow, eliminates toxins and promotes healthy hair and skin to mirror good health from within.
Promotes sound sleep
Abhyanga helps restore quality of sleep and through the soothing massage enables sound sleep and improves sleep patterns.
Enhances immune function
Abhyanga boosts immunity. making the body stronger against potential imbalances and promotes overall wellbeing.
Prevents premature aging
Abhyanga addresses signs of aging like wrinkles and fine lines from within to ensure aging is a slow and graceful process.
Nourishment
Abhyanga nourishes the entire body: promoting musculoskeletal and nervous heaLth, mental and physical health.
