Warm oil self-massage in Ayurveda

Abhyanga is an oil-based massage technique. The oil is applied to the whole body, beginning with the head and ending with the soles of the feet.

It is the most popular massage in Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medical system. Ayurveda emphasizes sustaining health via natural means, such as massage and diet.

The essential element of this procedure is the oil. It is believed that when paired with massage strokes, it promotes general health and wellbeing.

Abhyanga is often administered by a masseuse. However, it is also feasible to do an abhyanga self-massage at your own house.


Benefits

There is less study on abhyanga, yet it has been practiced for thousands of years. Numerous individuals have noticed therapeutic advantages and continue to use this treatment.

Research supports the benefits of general massage. This certainly contributes to the anecdotal advantages of abhyanga.

Reduces anxiety

A research found that rhythmic massage stimulated long-term heart rate variability, an indicator of calm. The aromatic oil was also beneficial, although its effects were only short.

This shows that abhyanga, which also includes massage and oils, may provide comparable advantages.

Reducing blood pressure

This may be due to the effect massage has on the circulation system. During a traditional massage, blood vessels dilate. This increases blood flow and decreases arterial resistance, hence lowering blood pressure.

Still, greater study is required to establish how abhyanga affects blood pressure precisely.

Enhance skin health

According to practitioners of abhyanga, the primary advantage of the massage is good skin.

The oil is used to nourish the skin, hence enhancing its overall look.

It is considered that massage strokes serve to:

• improve skin circulation
• diminish the appearance of wrinkles, cellulite, and scars.
• Enhance skin's smoothness and suppleness
• reduction of hyperpigmentation

Reduce muscular stiffness

Flexibility is another supposed virtue of abhyanga. It is said to alleviate stiffness and promote mobility by lengthening and relaxing contracted muscles.

Abhyanga, a kind of massage, may provide comparable advantages. More research is required to comprehend how abhyanga affects flexibility.

Facilitates lymph drainage

Lymphatic drainage is a well-established benefit of all massage techniques. Although scientists have not specifically studied abhyanga and lymph flow, proponents assert that it has a beneficial impact.

The lymphatic system eliminates waste from the body. If you have surgery or suffer from a medical ailment, the fluid in your lymphatic system might build and lead to lymphedema, or swelling.

Massage may aid in the treatment of lymphedema by promoting lymphatic drainage. The physical pressure enlarges lymphatic channels, hence enhancing lymph flow.

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