Massage + Body Treatments

In this article, we’ll discuss shiro abhyanga (head massage with Ayurvedic oils) as part of a daily regimen and its therapeutic benefits like promoting hair growth. We’ll also see some research studies supporting the use of shiro abhyanga in various clinical conditions. So, how exactly does hair grow? Hair Growth …

Nasya treatment is a therapeutic Ayurvedic procedure of instilling an herbal extract into the nose, oftentimes with a Nasya oil. Nasya benefits disorders of the head and neck. Regular practice of Nasya not only improves intelligence and memory but also has several anti-aging benefits. In this article we’ll take a …

Marma points of the face fall under the category of shirogata marma, those marmas which are located in the head and neck region. Marma points are located all over the body. They are the sites where muscles, vein, ligaments bones and joints meet.1 These are the points where all the …

Marma points are considered the vital points where the force of life (Prana) dwells. Many of these vital points (marma) are situated on the foot. So, caring for the feet has high therapeutic importance beyond cosmetic purposes. Keep reading to learn more about marma points of the feet and how they …

Ayurveda, India’s traditional medical system, offers various Ayurvedic bodywork (manual therapies) to help release impurities from the body and deeply cleanse and purify the mind, body and emotions. The ancient science is a complete medical system for healing disease and preventing disease from occurring. Ayurveda bodywork is offered in two …

Ayurvedic massage therapies have been used for centuries to detoxify the body and mind, restore and maintain ideal health, balance hormones, beautify the body, skin, and hair and promote overall wellness. These therapies are administered through medicated oil, herbs, milk and other natural products. To enhance the therapy or massage benefits …

According to Ayurveda, a marma point is a juncture point in the body where two or more types of tissue meet. How many marma points are in the body? Numerous. Where are these marma points located? What is the importance of these marma points? We’ll answer all these questions and more …

Your feet carry you throughout your lifetime. So caring for your feet is very important and often neglected, unless of course there is an injury or disease. Ayurvedic foot care goes beyond cosmetic purposes. In Indian custom, tradition and medicine, the feet have been given utmost importance. According to Vagbhata, …

Udvarthana (Udvarthanam) is a kind of Ayurvedic dry powder massage. You may have also seen it written as Udwarthana or Udwarthanam, as they call it in south India. It can be done with or without the addition of oil or ghee depending on the client’s Ayurvedic body type and condition, …

For centuries, Ayurvedic medicine has given immense importance to unctuous or oily substances. Specially prepared Ayurvedic oil has various nutritional and therapeutic benefits. These benefits depend on the properties of the oil and the medicinal herbs used, as well as the application of the oil, whether internally or externally. As …

Neethi Shathaka, an ancient classical text book on Ayurveda says ‘Sarvendriyanam nayanam pradhanam‘. In other words, Ayurveda considers the eye as the most important sense organ. This is because most of our daily activities are dependent on vision. The Ayurvedic therapy for maintaining perfect eye health is Netra Tarpana. What …

For Highly Sensitive People (HSP) the care of the skin can be the beginning of creating a healthy boundary between self and the outside world. That’s why I recommend certain skincare for Highly Sensitive People. When I was young I didn’t think much about my skin. I was blessed with …

A facial marma massage with a Kansa wand using nourishing herbal and aromatic oils is a unique facial treatment. Learn all about Kansa Wands – Ayurveda’s best-kept healing and beauty secret. You can use Kansa Wands on your friends, family, and clients for skin health, revitalization, pain relief, and metabolism. …

Practicing self care and self love are of great importance to our sense of wellbeing. Ayurveda is a huge advocate of oiling the skin or oleation. There are specific treatments where oil is poured over the body, over the forehead, with slow gentle strokes or vigorous massages. Often it is …

Herbal oils in Marma point massage massage are the best way to treat Marmas. That’s because they combination of massage, oils and herbs creates a more powerful synergistic action. Marma point massage with herbal oils (Abhyanga) is deeply relaxing. It harmonizes, detoxifies, strengthens and revitalizes the entire body. It also …

Massage with essential oils or aromatic oils (Aromatherapy massage) is one of the most powerful and best forms of Marma massage therapy. The combined effect of the benefit of touch and the therapeutic effect of these oils makes for a profound experience. Marma points are the seats of Jeeva or …

Massage, as you know, induces muscle relaxation and has a calming effect. Shirodhara, the pouring of a liquid over the forehead, induces a deep relaxation on the level of the mind. When shirodhara is done after Ayurvedic massage or abhyanga (shirodhara massage), there is a deep enhancement of the relaxing effects which …

According to Ayurveda, marma points are the joining point where muscle (mamsa), vein (sira), ligament (snayu), bone (asthi) and joint (sandhi) meet. These are special points (sthana) in the human body and any injury to these marmas may lead to disease, disability and if not properly treated even fatal conditions. Here, …

Nasya or ‘nasal drop’ as it is commonly known is a popular Ayurveda treatment. It is one of the treatments used during panchakarma, Ayurveda’s detoxification process or cleanse. Nasya involves the administration of oil or other liquids into the nostrils in a prescribed manner. It can also be practiced with …

How does Ayurvedic massage work? The various benefits of Ayurvedic massage (Abhyanga) enumerated in the classical texts of Ayurveda, can be attributed to three mechanisms. The mechanical and sensory effect of Ayurvedic massage has one role to play. The effect of the oil or ghee used as well as the …

Ayurvedic massage benefits (Abhyanga benefits) are numerous according to the ancient Ayurvedic texts. The following 14 scientific studies though reveal several Abhyanga benefits in specific health conditions and general massage benefits as well. Have you had Ayurvedic massage? What benefits did you experience? Please share in the comments below! Ayurvedic Massage Benefits Abhyanga is used as …

All three principal texts of Ayurveda, the Charak Samhita, Sushruta Samhita and the Ashtanga Hridaya, highlight the importance of abhyanga and the benefits of Ayurvedic massage. What The Ancient Texts Say According to the Charak Samhita, abhyanga is one of 24 different methods of vicharana, or ways an oily substance may …

Ayurvedic massage is known as abhyanga. The word ‘abhyanga‘ is composed of two Sanskrit words, abhi, and anga. Abhi means ‘towards’ and anga, in one of its meanings, refers to ‘movement’. In this article, we’ll cover many aspects of abhyanga, and hopefully answer all your questions. Here’s what you’ll learn. …

If ever there was a seasonal shift to take note of and use as a marker for adjusting one’s routine, it’s the shift from winter into spring. Moving from a season that is cold, rough and dry into one that is warm, wet and damp affects our bodies. It is …

“The body of one who uses oil massage regularly does not become affected much even if subjected to accidental injuries, or strenuous work. By using oil massage daily, a person is endowed with pleasant touch, trimmed body parts and becomes strong, charming, and least affected by old age.” Charaka Samhita …