Abhyanga

What is Abhyanga?

Duration45 to 60 minutes

Commonly used for

• Body stiffness and pain
• Dry skin
• Tiredness and poor sleep
• Preparation for Panchakarma

How it is done

1. Medicated oil is chosen and warmed

2. Head-to-toe massage with long strokes

3. Usually followed by Swedana (steam)

4. Rest, then a warm bath after 30 to 60 minutes

Before and after

Conditions where we use it

• Psoriasis, eczema & skin allergiesTreatment for long-standing skin conditions, with cleansing therapies, medicines and diet.
• Infertility & pregnancy carePreparation for conception, support for couples trying to conceive, and Garbh Sanskar care during pregnancy.
• PCOD/PCOS & irregular periodsCare for PCOD/PCOS, irregular, heavy or painful periods and hormonal imbalance, led by Dr. Sweta Patle (M.D., Stri Roga).
• Frozen shoulder & heel painRelief for a stiff, painful shoulder and for heel pain (plantar fasciitis or calcaneal spur).
• Neck & back pain (spondylosis)Relief for cervical and lumbar spondylosis, muscle spasm and long-standing neck or back stiffness.
• Stress, anxiety & sleep problemsCalming therapies and routines for poor sleep, constant worry and mental fatigue.
• Facial palsy, nerve pain & numbnessSupport for Bell's palsy, tingling and burning in the hands and feet, and other nerve-related weakness.
• Migraine & chronic headacheCare for repeated headaches and migraine that aims to reduce how often attacks come and how strong they are.
• Paralysis & stroke recoveryAyurvedic rehabilitation after a stroke or paralysis, once the patient is medically stable, to help with stiffness, weakness and daily movement.