Abhyanga Massage Treatment

Abhyanga massage treatment restores the balance of the doshas and enhances well-being and longevity.

Abhyanga Massage Treatment

The Sanskrit word Sneha can be translated as both “oil” and “love.” It is believed that the effects of Abhyanga are similar to those received when one is saturated with love. Like the experience of being loved, Abhyanga can give a deep feeling of stability and warmth.

Benefits of Abhyanga

  • Nourishes the entire body—decreases the effects of aging, lubricates skin

  • Imparts muscle tone and vigor to the dhatus (tissues) of the body

  • Imparts a firmness to the limbs

  • Lubricates the joints

  • Increases circulation

  • Stimulates the internal organs of the body

  • Assists in elimination of impurities from the body

  • Moves the lymph, aiding in detoxification

  • Increases stamina

  • Calms the nerves, decreases anxiety and stress

  • Benefits sleep—better, deeper sleep

  • Enhances vision

  • Makes hair (scalp) grow luxuriantly, thick, soft and glossy

  • Softens and smoothens skin; wrinkles are reduced and disappear

  • Pacifies Vata and Pitta and stimulates Kapha

About your treatment

  • Abhyanga ("oil massage") is a form of ayurvedic therapy that involves massage of the entire body from the head to the toe with Dosha-specific warm herb-infused oil. This Ayurvedic treatment begins by doing a massage of the head, including neck and shoulders, to stimulate the central nervous system and prepare the whole body for the healing experience to come. This is followed by a full body massage with strokes selected and applied in a vigorous and rhythmic matter according to the client’s constitution and imbalances.

  • Wear clothing that you don't mind getting oily.

    Do not moisturise your skin before treatment.

    Please refrain from drinking caffeine or eating a big meal before treatment.

  • Shower at home when you are ready. You can leave the oil on for around 2 hours.
    Rest and relax.
    If you can, eat vegetarian food for the rest of the day.
    Avoid alcohol, caffeine, black and green tea.
    Avoif soft drink.
    Drink herbal tea and lots of water.

The finer details

  • Abhyanga is contraindicated if you are experiencing migraines, fever, flu-like symptoms, pregnant or in the first few days of your moon time. Please do not schedule if you are experiencing the above.

  • Wear clothing that you don't mind getting oily.

  • Do not moisturise your skin before treatment.

  • Please refrain from drinking caffeine or eating a big meal before treatment.

  • Location: Grass Roots Health and Wellness, 14 Lewis Street, Port Lincoln