Abhyangam (14 Days)

Abhyangam is a popular body massage in ayurveda This oil massage treatment aims at having a positive impact on problems of fatness, particularly for Diabetic Gangrene. The massage is carried out for 45 minutes every day and continues upto 14 days.In Ayurveda, the Abhyangam massage has become popular because of its effective way of conditioning the body.. The massage is designed around each individual, to suit his or her disease or condition. Abhyangam can increase the production of white blood corpuscles and antibodies, which provide more resistance power to the human body. In this way abhyangam massage is a protector, preserver and a rejuvenator, increasing self-confidence and will power. To massage is to exercise the nervous system

Abhyangam (Special Herbal Massage)

The person undergoing massage is seated on the Droni (a wooden plank specially made for the massage). Two masseurs stand on either side of the person, applying herbal oil on the head and massaging gently. The massage is continued on the neck, ears, shoulders, chest and back. The person then turns on their back and the massage is continued from shoulder to toe. During the course of the massage the person lies on his right side, left side, stomach, and again on his back, and finally in the sitting position. General Massage (Abhyangam) has been found very effective for improving eyesight, longevity, sound sleep, rheumatism, vitality and creates glowing skin. These massages are also a preventive medicine; in short it rejuvenates the body and maintains the physique. This massage also improves appetite, reduces stress levels and builds the body’s immunity

Advantages of Abhyangam (Ayurvedic Massage)

Jarahar (Anti Aging)

If a body massage is given daily to the spine, feet and head with sesame oil, mustard oil or almond oil massage increases virility, vitality and semen. The body is made up of seven tissue ingredients that are called as Dhatu. Because massage provides energy, vitality, and nourishment to all seven Dhatus so one remains young and energetic for longer duration. In this way, massage is anti aging

Shram Har (Tired Reliever)

Tiredness is actually caused by physical and mental strain. It affects the muscles and causes tensions. Rubbing, patting and squeezing muscles gently removes Tiredness

Vata Har (Pacifies the Vata)

Constant strain on the nervous system from Vata producing foods and anxieties disturb the Vaata and one starts having pain in the muscle and joints. Regular Abhyangam massage with oils prepared by burning garlic in heated oil, or adding fenugreek seeds to boiling oil, mint oil and wintergreen oil all help the troubles created by Vaata

Drishti Prasad Kar (Improve sight)

Daily practice of abhyangam massage can improve sight and reduces the risk of blindness. Those who have weak sight or who suffers from diseases of the eyes should massage the feet, especially under the big toe. They should also massage the spine, neck and head regularly will remove eye troubles and improve vision

Pushti Kar (Make One Strong)

By increasing the circulation of vital life fluids, and because of rubbing, pressing and kneading massage makes the body strong, increases stamina, vitality and virility

Swapna Kar (Induces Sleep)

Massage relaxes the body and removes tensions. Those who suffering from sleeplessness wakefulness or those who are unable to enjoy sound sleep should massage the body (especially the head and feet) before sleeping. The use of oil in this case, especially oil from Pumpkin seeds, massaged on the head is very helpful

Twak Dridh Kar (Strengthens the skin)

Dryness of the skin is caused due to dry climate, excess mental work, anxieties and constant worrying. People live in cold climates get dry skin by constantly facing the chilled air, which creates dryness. Vaata, by nature, is cold and dry and its cold property is more active when there is a cold wave or cold wind. The skin directly comes into contact with the external atmosphere, and the skin also reflects like a mirror to the inner state of the physical body. There are so many other factors that make skin unhealthy like cosmetics of chemical origin, pollution etc. Massage with oil remove dryness, which is first sign of disturbed Vaata in the body. Massage also makes the skin smooth and makes it shine. Regular rubbing makes it strong

Klesh Sahatwa (provides resistance Power)

Massage strengthens the seven ingredients of which the body is made up. These antibodies provide more resistance to disease, and the strength, which comes from the seven Dhatus,(life sap (rasa), blood (rakta), muscles (mansa), fatty tissue (med), bones (asthi), bone marrow and nervous tissue (majja) and semen and reproductive system (shukra).) gives tolerance, forbearance, and patience. This saves man from sorrows, agonies and anxieties

Abhighat Sahatwa (Resistance to injuries & power to recover quickly)

Those who massage the body regularly recover from physical injury more quickly than other. Those who massage regularly experience the healing process from within immediately and they experience comparatively less pain and less problems

Kapha Vata Nirodhak

Subsides ailments caused by Vata and Kapha

Mrija Varna Bala Prad

It maintains body strength, skin health and also improves the color and texture of the skin. Thus in Ayurveda, abhyangam massage is highly praised and much emphasis is placed on the use of oils in massage. However, you must note the above are only guidelines for abhyangam and you should consult with a qualified ayurvedic physician. In the UK, a qualified physician should have the initials BRCP (British Register of Complementary Practitioners), and must have BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) or a suitable equivalent. The abhyangam massage itself should be ideally done by the physician or an experienced therapist.