‘Abhyangam’ is a Sanskrit word which means oil application. It is commonly known as Ayurvedic Oil Massage. “Skin” the largest organ of the body is a sense organ of touch.
A unique program where the prescribed oil is liberally applied using soft and gentle strokes, followed by a steam bath (swedanam). This comprehensive body massage enhances the ability of nutrients to reach starved cells and in the removal of stagnant waste. Warm Herbal oils are concocted to nourish and revitalize the tissues and to allow the removal of toxins from the body. Abhyanga, characterized by long strokes, flowing movements and Marma point therapy, heightens awareness in order to direct the internal healing system of the body. This treatment achieves a deep healing effect by naturally bringing into harmony the body, mind and spirit.
This type of daily oil massage can be a simple oil application and be done by one’s own self. Abhyangam when practised daily bestows one with long life span , energy, complexion and youthful skin. Abhyangam is used as a therapy and is widely practised throughout the world.
It provides cure for various disorders like sArthritis, Lumbar Spondylitis, Cervical Spondylitis, Sport Injuries, Parkinsonism and many other muscle, joint and nerve related disorders. This type of therapeutic massage is performed by a trained Ayurveda therapist.
Abhyangam improves appetite, induces good sleep, reduces stress levels and builds the body’s immunity Improves blood circulation, delay’s aging and reduces Vata.
The benefits of Abhyangam are:
Imparts strength to all the sensory (skin & eyes) and motor organs (hands & legs).
Maintains colour and complexion of skin, prevents the signs of ageing, skin dryness and itching.
It prevents headache and induces sleep, calms the mind and gives relaxation.
Reduces hair fall.
It improves vision.
Relieves fatigue and feeling of exhaustion and tiredness.
Improves the muscle tone and builds the immunity.
It reduces the aggravated Vata.
Target Clientele
Obese
Overweight clients
Normal BMI Clients
Post-natal mothers
Weight plateau cases
Rejuvenation
Pain management
swedan–Swedana (body heating) is a treatment modality common to Ayurvedic clinical practice. Practiced either as a preparatory component to Panchakarma (five detoxification procedures) or as an independent intervention, Swedana is praised for its relaxing and detoxifying effects all through the classical Ayurvedic texts.
Swedana Ayurvedic Steam Bath Therapy is a procedure which is used to induce sweating. Swedana Ayurvedic Steam Bath is generally done after snehana, before the administration of Pradhana Karma in panchakarma treatment. The therapy uses steam generated from medicated herbal decoctions to induce sweat or perspiration. The objective of the therapy is to dilute the channels of the body to detach the toxins out of the body. This therapy is ideal to establish a state of balance and also promote general health and well-being.
In Swedana oil is gently applied to the body and the patient is made to lie down in the chamber where steam emanates from boiling herbal decoction. Eyes are to be protected and wrapped in a piece of cloth while doing sudation. Treatment should be continued until the forehead and abdomen sweat very well.
This therapy is extremely beneficial for relieving excess doshas from the body and establishing a state of balance. It also provides relief from muscles aches and pains, removes any blockages of channels of the body, rejuvenates the skin and detoxifies the body.
Benefits of Swedana Ayurvedic Steam Bath Therapy:
Purifies tissue and eliminates toxins from the body
Swedana ayurvedic steam bath therapy dilute the srotas or body channels, thus purifies tissues and eliminates accumulated toxins from the body.
Improves blood circulation
Relieves stiffness
Improves digestion
Reduces excess weight gain
Medicinal Indications:
Swedana Ayurvedic Steam Bath helps with a wide range of medical conditions including:
Arthritis
Asthma
Sinusitis