Love Thy Self

Self Body Massage is a way to Love Thy Self. 

Abyanga (Self Body Massage) is is an incredible part of the  Ayurvedic daily routine that involves applying oil to the entire body, acting as a powerful recharger and rejuvenator of the mind, body, and soul. Self Body Massage is even more powerful than that !! It is an act of self love to massage oil to the skin, our largest breathing lymphatic organ. It feels great and it is a sacred self anointing of the self !!

The benefits of self body massage:   

·      Improves skin complexion by making the skin glow and prevents dry and rough skin, promotes better skin texture and tone, soothes any skin afflictions, such as dry skin, eczema, and psoriasis.

·      Improves circulation, especially of the blood and nerve endings.

·      Improves physical strength and stamina.

·      Improves muscle strength and tone,

·      Improves the nervous system by calming the nerves, thereby preventing nervous disorders.

·      Increases mental alertness and calms the mind to prevent anger.

·      Improves digestion and relieves constipation.

·      Lubrication of the joints.

·      Improves elimination and detoxification of impurities from the body.

·      Promotes a deeper sleep and best of all prevents the aging process.

Self Body Massage increases the flow of lymph (immune system) in the body, which is very important for it's circulation being that the lymph system doesn't have a 'pumping mechanism', compared to the arteries and veins, in the circulatory system. This is why lymph nodes are located in the creases of the body like the neck, armpits and groin. Only through exercise (anaerobic or aerobic), does lymph get pumped efficiently throughout the body to release endorphins and hormones.

Coconut oil is a great oil to use in the summer because it has cooling properties to combat the heat of the summer and cool the core body temperature down when it is really hot outside. 

How to Apply: After the shower, apply the oil in a circular motion with an open palm, starting at the scalp and working your way down to the toes. Make it a daily, sacred experience and part of your meditation.

Embrace the journey of the self and pay attention to what this ancient  sacred technique brings up for you !!!  ॐ