Abhyanga is also known as Ayurvedic Oil Massage. In this therapy, massage with herbal oil, appropriate for a person’s doshic state rejuvenates, softens and strengthens the skin, providing deep nourishment to the tissues. It helps to strength and resilience to the body and limbs, provides vigor to the dhatus (tissues) of the body, increases circulation and pacifies the doshas.
Benefits of Abhyanga (Ayurveda Massage)
Shirodhara is a unique form of ancient therapy of pouring oil on the forehead from a specific height and for a specific period continuously and uniformly in a rhythm allowing the oil to run through the scalp and into the hair in a rhythmic manner which invigorate your mind and body leading to a deep tranquil effect. The procedure is done for at least 45 min. This results in a fantastic sense of deep relaxation and inner peace. It works on the cerebral system, helps in relaxing the nervous system and balancing the Prana Vayu around the head.
Benefits of Shirodhara
Ayurvedic head massage focuses on the shoulders, neck, face and head, the areas most vulnerable to stress and tension. The head massage induces a state of calm, peace and tranquility and promotes high levels of alertness and concentration. During the Ayurvedic Head Massage, Ayurvedic oil will be kept for a suitable period on the head of an individual.
Benefits of Abhyanga (Ayurveda Massage)
Pinda sweda is a unique therapy where a poultice of herbs is used for fomentation. This improves circulation and helps relieve pain, swelling and stiffness. Different variants of Pinda sweda are used depending on the materials including Patra (fresh herb leaves), Churna (herbal powder), Jambeera (Lemon), Shashtika shali (red rice) etc. Pinda sweda also strengthens the bones and muscles.
Pinda sweda consists of applying a bolus of herbs during a massage. This helps relieve musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain, strengthens immunity, and increases blood circulation. Patra means medicinal leaves, and potli means bolus sweda-fomentation.
Benefits of Pinda Sweda
Ayurvedic Facial which refers to application of an Ayurvedic facial mask, consisting of various herbal pastes that promote beneficial effects on skin. This therapy includes a face massage and application of ayurvedic face pack prescribed by and Ayurveda physician, as per a person’s bodily constitution and needs.
Benefits of Ayurvedic Facial (Mukh Lepana)
Ayurveda foot care treatment applies herbal oil on all the marma points of the feet. By stimulating the foot marma points, connections are made at the subtlest level of the nervous system for release of emotional stress.
Benefit of Pada Abhyanga