Ayurvedic self-massage with oil – Abhyanga – is a procedure recommended by the Indian Vedas as a healing and restorative effect. Daily full body massage with natural oils remarkably nourishes the skin, pacifies doshas, gives endurance, joy and good sleep, improves complexion, gives skin shine; promotes longevity. The skin is the largest organ in our body. The skin is the point through which the physical contact of a person with the outside world takes place. That is why it is so important to keep the skin moisturized, nourished with oil self-massage, which is traditionally performed in the morning before taking a shower. Thus, abhyanga allows you to cleanse the skin of toxins accumulated during the night. It is recommended to take any natural oil as a basis, for example, coconut, sesame, olive, almond. For the self-massage procedure, it is necessary to use oil heated in a water bath and massage it into the skin all over the body with gentle movements. After applying the oil, rest for 10-15 minutes, allowing the oil to do its work. The longer the oil is on the skin, the deeper it will be absorbed. Take a relaxing warm bath or shower. If your schedule and lifestyle do not allow you to do Abhyanga daily, try to devote to this process at least three or four times a week. The main benefits of regular self-massage with oil:
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