Ayurveda

The Benefits of Abhyanga Body Massage

When you are looking to get a full body massage in Bangalore, Ayurveda has the solution. Abhyanga is a type of Ayurvedic full body massage that is often recommended for a number of different ailments. At Ayursh, you will get an Abhyanga body massage Bangalore administered by certified and highly trained expert therapists. But before you get the treatment, let us take a look at some of the basics of Abhyanga. So, without much further ado, let us get straight to it.

What is Abhyanga?

Abhyanga is a massage that’s known to be done with warm oil. The oil is applied on the entire body, right from the scalp to the toes of your feet.

The oil, which is medicated, is the central component of this practice. In some massages, other forms of liquid like buttermilk might also be used. There are specific strokes that are recommended for this particular type of full body massage. When you combine the two you promote overall health and wellness.

Let us take a look at some of the benefits of getting Abhyanga massage

The Benefits of Abhyanga

The benefits of Abhyanga are known for thousands of years and they are also well documented in the ancient Ayurvedic texts. But it is not only the ancient texts that speaks volumes about its benefits, modern research has also indicated its many benefits.

Reduce Stress

In a small study conducted in 2011, researchers studied how abhyanga affects stress in 20 healthy adults.

Before receiving abhyanga massage in one-hour sessions the participants completed a stress-related questionnaire and had their heart rate measured. The researchers found that, after the massage, the stress levels and heart rate decreased in all the participants.

Similarly, a 2018 study examined how rhythmical massage with aromatic oil has seen a positive impact on the autonomic nervous system in 44 healthy women.

The autonomic nervous system is negatively impacted by stress, reducing heart rate variability. When it comes to heart variability, the higher the variability, the more relaxed you are.

Lower Blood Pressure

In that 2011 study, the effect on abhyanga massages on blood pressure was also measured. After abhyanga, blood pressure decreased in those patients with prehypertension.

Scientists believe that the impact might be due to the way massage affects the human circulatory system. During the full body massage, the vessels expand. This helps in promoting blood flow by reducing the resistance in the arteries, thereby improving blood pressure.

Improve Skin Health

People also recommend getting an Abhyanga for improved skin health. The medicated oil used in the massage is to nourish the skin, which supposedly improves its overall appearance. Not only the oil, but the massage strokes also have the following benefits for the skin:

– Increase blood flow in the skin
– Reduce wrinkles, cellulite, and scars
– Makes the skin smooth and soft
– Decrease hyperpigmentation

Although specific research hasn’t been conducted on the effects of Abhyanga on skin health, different studies have shown the effect of massage movements on skin health. For example, a 2018 study showed facial massage rollers increase skin blood flow. Another study has shown that massaging scars can reduce their appearance and thickness.

Reduces Muscle Stiffness

Abhyanga massage also has significant benefits on reducing muscle stiffness and restoring mobility.

At Ayursh, we offer abhyanga foot massage in Bangalore, which has been proven to be highly effective in treating muscle stiffness and joint pains in a number of different cases.

Promotes Lymphatic Drainage

Lymphatic drainage is an established benefit of getting Abhyanga massage.

Your lymphatic system removes the waste from your body. However due to surgery or a medical condition, the lymphatic system might stop functioning properly and the lymphatic system can accumulate and cause swelling. This is termed as lymphedema.

Abhyanga massage can alleviate lymphedema by improving lymphatic drainage. The massage pressure expands lymphatic vessels, thereby promoting lymph flow.

Other Benefits

Apart from these, there are a number of benefits of getting an Abhyanga body massage in Bangalore. Abhyanga is also beneficial for:

– Improving vision
– Increasing energy and alertness
– Increasing your physical strength
– Delaying aging process

You would be able to realize the benefits of Abhyanga massage only if you get treated by a professional. At Ayursh, we help you book a full body massage in Bangalore from the comfort of your home. Consult with our doctors and then determine the right course of action for treatment. You can book single or multiple sessions in one go. Our therapists would visit your premises to administer the treatment. Contact us today to know more.

Skin Glowing Therapy

If you are looking for the best Ayurvedic skin and hair care in Bangalore, then Ayursh Soundarya Vardhini is the ultimate therapy that you are looking for. It is a method to beautify the body and modify the appearance, especially the face and hair. Usually, we try many remedies at home to get an healthy and glowing skin by using skin glowing therapy. One would rarely think or feel the need of any kind of treatment or massages. But, in Ayurveda, it is the professional practice of beautifying the face, hair and the skin. When we do this therapy, Bhrajaka pitta, which is situated in the skin, helps bringing out brightness, color, complexion and enhances the glow.

This Method Includes –

1. Massage – massaging the face with either suitable ayurvedic oil or ghee or medicated powder
2. Steam
3. Scrub
4. Application of face pack

Massage – Before massaging, it is better to understand one’s skin type. If it is dry, then oil or ghee works well. If it is an oily skin, powder massage would be beneficial. Facial massage is a good therapy that can give your face a very good glow and even tone it. It relieves tension and promotes blood circulation to the face. A gentle stroke will be there while doing massage, which helps to look skin healthier, younger and more beautiful. Regular facial massage acts as an ageing treatment because it strengthens facial muscles and removes sagging of the skin. These kind of massages prevent the formation of wrinkles by stimulating the production of collagen. One of the biggest advantages of getting this Ayurvedic skin and hair care in Bangalore is that it helps to reduce the impurities and toxins, and increases the radiance.

Steam – Medicated hot water steam after facial massage helps to relax the face. It helps to remove the toxins from the facial area and helps to open the pores.

Scrub – A gentle scrub with herbal powder and a few drops of coconut oil helps to remove the extra hairs, black heads and pigmentations.

Application of pack – Based on the skin requirement, we do prepare different combinations of packs and apply. For example – Pimple free, Navara, herbal, etc. Leave it for 20-30 minutes and then wash it off. This pack helps to reduce the melasma, wrinkles, hyper pigmentation etc. Regular application of the pack will provide soft, smooth, healthy glowing skin which you can get only from skin glowing therapy.

Note – In rhinitis, indigestion, lock jaw, loss of appetite and in disturbed sleep, it is better to avoid this therapy. Call our experts for Ayurvedic skin and hair care in Bangalore for better guidance.

Let us take a look at some of the different facials that you can get when you book Ayurvedic skin and hair care in Bangalore.

Facials like Navara facial, Fruit facial, Ayursh soundarya vardhini (Navara facial and Thalapodicchil), Ayursh manah santrupti (Full body Navara) are available to book from our website.

Navara Facial – A facial where the massage is done using Navara rice paste. Navara is one of the varieties of rice, which is rich in husk, that helps to remove outermost dead cell layer and blemishes from the skin. It gives a long-time glow, rejuvenates skin, and whitens the skin.

Fruit Facial – Fruit pulps are used for the purpose of massage. For example, papaya, aloe-vera, tomato, banana, etc. are used. It helps to deeply cleanse the skin. Helps to reduce the pimple marks, dark spots and pigmentation. It helps to maintain the skin tone. Based on your requirement, the fruits will be selected. It is a personalized facial.

Ayursh Saundarya Vardhini – It includes Navara facial and Thalapodicchil. A combination of treatments for skin and hair respectively. Thalapodcchil means application of medicated paste over the scalp, then putting oil in the middle. It helps to prevent hair fall, premature greying of hair, relieve stress, anxiety, insomnia, etc. It also helps to nourish the hair growth and strengthens the hair follicles.

Ayursh Manah Santrupti – A procedure where, Navara rice is used along with other medications helps to reduce skin related diseases like itching, skin lesions, etc. Also, it helps to strengthen the whole body, gives a natural glow to the body and helps to remove the tan.

Now, you can book this particular treatment Ayurvedic Skin and Hair Care in Bangalore at your home. Contact us for more details.

Post Pregnancy Massage

Post delivery care is very important for the well-being and long-term health of women. During pregnancy, women undergo a lot of changes physically, emotionally and mentally. After delivery, her responsibilities will increase, like feeding, taking care of the baby, etc. There will be sleepless nights, fatigue, mood swings and irritations. Because of a new phase in life, many women usually forget to take care of themselves. They just ignore their health. Our Prasoothika Charya massage makes post pregnancy care in Bangalore a whole lot easier.

After delivery, a girl needs an healthy diet and full of rest. A great care is much appreciated. During pregnancy, the foetus gets all the nourishment from the mother. Because of that, mother’s seven nourishing tissues will get weakened. After delivery, due to loss of blood and other fluids in the body, it creates emptiness and the mother becomes weaker and more stressed out. This period is called Sutika in Ayurveda, which means mother after delivery. To relax and rejuvenate, abhyanga (oil massage) helps a lot. After delivery, usually Vata gets aggravated due to emptiness created in the lower abdomen. As Vata gets high, the digestive fire becomes weak. According to Ayurveda, the most suitable oil for one’s body is the best remedy to normalize vata.

Most common issues faced by a woman post-delivery due to abnormal bodily factors –

1. Body pain
2. Tiredness
3. Back and shoulder pain
4. Lack of breast milk production
5. Bloating, constipation
6. Stretch marks
7. Urinary tract infections
8. Disturbed sleep

Our prastoothika charya post pregnancy massage is a warm oil massage that is administered for up to 40 days after delivery helps to regain energy, alleviate Vata and relieve stress, and add more benefits like –

1. Relieve post delivery pain
2. Remove fatigue
3. Prevent dryness and itchiness
4. Induces a good sleep
5. Reduces postpartum blues (like mood swings, irritations, postpartum depression, etc.)
6. Gives glow to the skin, and reduces stretch marks
7. Promotes better lactation
8. Reduces bloating, gastric problems, and indigestion
9. Improves appetite
10. Relaxes the whole body

When to take it?

Our Prasoothika Charya post-pregnancy massage includes Abhyanga massage. This warm oil massage should be taken on an empty stomach or after the digestion of a previous meal. The preferable time is morning or evening.

* If it is a normal delivery, massage can be started immediately after discharge
* If it is a caesarean, till the scars heal, better to avoid oil massage

Who will do it?

Our trained therapist will do the massage with special techniques. The naval massage will be given extra to reduce the tummy.

Bath –

After vigorous massage, a bath with medicated herbal powder will help to get a natural glow of the skin and to relax the whole body.

After bathing, the abdomen is wrapped tightly with the lengthy cotton cloth. That will help to remove the excess Vata from the stomach.

Baby Massage –

Childbirth is a very natural process, but it is stressful for both child and mother. During the delivery, Vata will be aggravated in the child. Therefore Abhyanga (Oil massage) with warm oil helps to calm down Vata dosha and to promote growth of the baby. For the proper development of the baby, a balanced Vata is very important. Ayurveda says Vata is dominant during childhood and old age, so it is very important to balance vata in these stages.

Doctors used to say No to oil massage as it may cause skin rashes or cold, cough, etc. to the baby. But researchers have proven that hand stimulation during massage helps to produce oxytocin hormone, which improves mental bonding between mother and child by creating a pleasurable moment. The physical touch helps to develop the neuromuscular system in the child. Oil helps for weight gain and to give essential nutrition.

Benefits –

1. Gives smoothness and lustre to the skin
2. Boosts immunity
3. Induces a good sleep
4. Nourishes body, scalp and hair
5. Helpful in the overall growth and development of the baby.
6. Maintains temperature control

When to do it?

So, which is the best time to get post pregnancy massages in Bangalore?

* It is better to do it one empty stomach or after one hour after breastfeeding
* Preferable time would be morning or evening depending on the season
* After abhyanga, a bath is advised. Then cover with warm cloth.

Note – If the baby or mother is having loose motion, indigestion, or cold, cough, etc. It is better to avoid oil massage. Get a chemical-free natural, medicated herbal oil massage to make your skin healthy and glowing.

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