Abhyangam is a Sanskrit word, which means application of oil all over the body. It is relaxing and refreshing full body massage with medicated herbal oils to take care of physical, mental, emotional well being of the person while balancing the doshas. Ancient Ayurvedic text books recommend this as an integral part of the daily routine to all who wish good health and longevity of life.
Benefits of Abhyangam:
Padabhyanga is an Ayurvedic foot massage (Pada=foot and Abhyanga=massage) that is soothing, revitalizing, calming and balancing various disturbances of the autonomic nervous system. It is basically explained as a daily ritual especially before retiring at night.
Ayurveda says that five marmas ( vital areas) out of 107 marmas are located in each foot. The feet are a very important part of our body as it contains many nerve endings. Padabhyanga releases negative energy from these marmas.
Benefits:
As a holistic health science Ayurveda relates to every aspect of the mind, body and soul, it considers beauty as an intimate part of the human personality.
The best part of this holistic program is removing all the toxic wastes from the body and uplifting the purification process which lays emphasis on internal beauty. Since there is a sense of mental peace and tranquillity which is reflected by the appearance disguised with cosmetics.
One of the most important reasons for the increasing use of Ayurveda in beauty and skincare is that this system can clearly bring out clear, glowing skin together with happiness and relaxation which otherwise cannot be achieved by cosmetics.
Ayurvedic beauty care deals with
Udwarthanam is a special therapeutic deep tissue massage using a combination of herbal powders or paste. This massage involves upward stroking, where the powder is rubbed forcibly on the body.
Benefits:
Swedanam is a traditional steam therapy designed to open tissues with the saturation of heat and moisture. Deep-seated toxins are released through the pores of the skin, thereby reducing inflammation, improving circulation. It promotes healing & restoration.
Note: Generally Swedanam is done after Abyangam.
This is a type of Swedana Chikitsa (fomentation) wherein medicated powders are made into poultice and used for giving fomentation. The procedure is same as Patra Pinda Sweda.
Very effective for:
It is an amazingly relaxing therapy which uses a steady stream of warm medicated oils (Tail Dhara) or medicated buttermilk (Takra Dhara) using special devices to flow rhythmically across the forehead. This is usually done after Abhyangam. This therapy provides considerable relief from mental stress & psychosomatic disorders. It soothes your body and mind & induces sound sleep.
Duration of treatment: 45 minutes
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