Abhyanga: An Ayurvedic Self Massage

Abhyanga (pronounced ah-bhee-yahn-gah), is a soothing massage ritual that promotes overall health and well-being. As a part of daily practices, Abhyanga has roots in Ayurvedic tradition going back thousands of years. Introducing a frequent self-massage in our routine can help in delivering so many benefits including:

Decrease in muscular tension and better circulation
Improved skin texture/tone and lubrication of joints
Better sleep and mental alertness
And, most significantly - a sense of self-love

While Abhyanga can be administered by a trained therapist, but with simple and intentional steps it can be equally enjoyed as a self-massage at home. An Abhyanga massage means that the whole body is anointed thoroughly with warm aromatic oils.

Here is a simple Abhyanga regimen that can be practiced at home on a regular basis –

Select a suitable body oil and warm it to a comfortable temperature. SUNDÃRI offers a choice between the Gotu Kola and Lotus Body Oil or the Neem and Triphala Body Oil
Be seated in a warm and relaxed area with a handy towel to wipe away any excess oil
Pour a small amount of oil on your palm and start with massaging the neck, shoulders, ears and scalp. Use firm strokes.
Now massage the chest, abdomen and back using circular clockwise strokes that move away from the heart.
With every stroke, remind yourself of the positive intention during the entire experience
Move to the hands and feet, keeping in mind to massage the fingers and toes as well
Sit for 10-20 minutes to let the oil absorb into the skin.
Finish with a warm shower. Use a Gotu Kola and Carrageenan Body Cleanser to remove the excess oil if necessary.