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Ayurveda is the oldest healing system of medicine on record, in the world. One healing technique used in Ayurveda is Abhyanga massage.
Abhyanga is the anointing of the body with oil. Often medicated and usually warm, the oil is massaged into the entire body before bathing. For thousands of years people have used abhyanga to maintain health, improve sleep patterns, and increase longevity.
It’s believed that the effects of abhyanga are similar to those received when one is saturated with love. Like the experience of being loved, abhyanga can give a deep feeling of stability and warmth. The technique is slow and subtle, this allows the oil/love to pass through minute channels in the body and penetrate deep layers of tissue. In Ayurveda, it is believed that there are seven layers of tissue in the body. Each successive layer is more concentrated and life giving. For oil/love to reach the deepest layer it is massaged into the body for five minutes.
As day spas have gained in popularity Abhyanga has become more available, without having to visit an Ayurvedic practitioner. But those spas also carry a pretty hefty price tag. Giving yourself this health promoting attention at home takes about 15 minutes.. Considering all the benefits gained from over 5000 years, that seems like a small investment of time.
10 BENEFITS OF ABHYANGA:
- Produces softness, strength, and color to the body. Decreases the effects of aging
- Bestows good vision
- Nourishes the body
- Increases longevity
- Improves sleep patterns
- Benefits skin
- Strengthens the body’s tolerance, builds immune system
- Imparts a firmness to the limbs
- Imparts tone and vigor to the tissues
- Stimulates the internal organs of the body, including circulation
My clients have reported relief from migraines, back pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and digestive disorders, and insomnia.
For some, it may seem like a challenge to squeeze 15 minutes of self care into their morning routine. Once you begin to experience the benefits, you won’t want to miss it. But, there are also mini versions that you can do when you’re pressed for time The shorter version focuses on the head or feet. This can be done at night before going to bed. (Just put some socks on and a towel on your pillow to keep the oil off your linens).
So grab the sesame oil and starting massing and anointing your way to natural health and vitality.
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From Martha Gesegnet RN~~ The Natural Health Maven
