Abhyanga Massage: Ayurvedic Massage Technique To Balance The Body Using Oil (Video).

You should try out Abhyanga Massage is almost like a fancy way of saying you should massage your body with oil everyday.

 Abhyanga, or oil massage, is an ayurvedic external treatment where one, two, or more therapists use massage and aromatic herbal oils to bring balance to the body (massagetherapy). 

Here are some benefits of this magnificent massage:

• Increased circulation, especially to nerve endings
• Toning of the muscles and the whole physiology
• Calming for the nerves
• Lubrication of the joints
• Increased mental alertness
• Improved elimination of impurities from the body
• Softer, smoother skin
• Increased levels of stamina through the day
• Better, deeper sleep at night

I have read that it is best to use sesame oil to massage yourself or others because it contains antioxidant properties, and is helpful in protecting the skin from free radical damage. It is considered highly nourishing for the physiology. To “cure” or purify the sesame oil, heat the oil to 212 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove from heat once this temperature is reached, cool and store for use as needed (mapi para 5 ). 

When massaging your body with warm oil right after you get out of the shower apply light pressure on sensitive areas such as the abdomen or the heart. Use more oil and spend more time where nerve endings are concentrated, such as the soles of the feet, palms of the hands and along the base of the fingernails. Circular motions over rounded areas such as your head or joints, and straight strokes on straight areas such as your arms and legs, work best (mapi para 7). 

Here is a video below explaining more about Abhyana Massage:

Here is another relaxing video explaining this magnificent massage:

Stay groovy and massage!

Sincerely,

Radical Rose

http://radicalrose.wordpress.com

Resources:

http://www.mapi.com/ayurvedic-knowledge/massage/benefits-of-an-ayurvedic-abhyanga-massage.html

http://www.massagetherapy.com/glossary/