Abhyangam is performed using herbal powder, oil, and ghee or herbal pastes. It is considered part of a daily routine as per Ayurveda and is used to relieve pain, exhaustion, and stiffness. Unlike any other modern-day massage, this therapeutic procedure uses different kinds of oil to treat various Vata disorders. Depending on the methods developed and used, or the body parts involved Abhyangam can be categorized into different types- a foot massage or pad Abhyangam, head massage or Shiro Abhyangam, and full-body or Sarvanga Abhyangam.
Treatment Overview.
Eligibility For Treatment.
Abhyangam is not advised for people suffering from fever, obesity, indigestion, and diarrhea. It can be performed for newborn babies after 7days of birth onwards.
Preparation Before Treatment.
There are no such preparations that are to be done before the initiation of the treatment.
About Treatment.
Sarvanga abhyangam or a full body massage ideally start from the head and end at your feet. The body is massaged in portions and not at a stretch. This method is followed in order to ease the flow of blood and lymph and relax your body, starting from the head towards the toe. Varying pressure is induced in certain portions of the body while massaging. For instance, light pressure will be induced to your forehead and face, abdomen, neck, eyes, and chest area, while firm pressure will be applied on your waist, back of the neck, and sides of the body using long strokes.
Post-Treatment Care Treatment.
There are no such guidelines that need to be followed after an Ayurvedic treatment. However, you may have to go for a herbal bath before you take a normal bath, in order to remove the oil extracts from your body. You may be asked to make certain lifestyle changes or maintain a healthy diet so that the effect of the treatment lasts longer.
Treatment Recovery Tips.
Recovery after Abhyangam treatment does not take time because it is an Ayurvedic therapy. You can get back to your usual activities as soon as the treatment session ends.
Treatment FAQs.
What are the benefits of long term Abhyangam practice?
Long-term Abhyangam practice can bring many benefits, which are mentioned as follows. Ayurveda says that stress on the mind and body is the primary reason why problems in different spheres of our life exist, be it at the physical level, personal relationships, or economic and spiritual problems.
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