ABHYANGA (Ayurveda body massage / Relaxing body massage )
Abhyanga is defined as an Ayurvedic procedure of application of sneha dravyas over the body with certain amount of (very mild) pressure in specific direction It can be applied to the whole body or locally.Many of the prevalent modern massage techniques are modified form of Abhyanga.These are developed from Keraleeya kalari Chikitsa,Kathakali massage & martial arts. Hygienic massage is simply “oil bath” that can be done generally all over the body daily. While sports massage mainly meant for the fitness of arthletes,Therapeutic massage is specially indicated for specific disease condition & it depends upon the clinical features of the patient.In this process first the body is applied with medicated oil/ghee by applying mild pressure in different position of the body till it gets absorb in the body & takes care total nervous system of the body.
Abhyangam is the best natural anti-oxidant that rejuvenates & reforms the body .Always massage must followed by a steam bath for better response & leads to better detoxification of body.
This treatment is very effective in the management of muscular pain & fatigue ,improves the body circulation & muscle tone gives good shape & strength to the muscle .Improves skin complexion & nourishes all the tissue of the body.
Time/day & Duration: Usually done 45 munites/day & is done regularly for 7days or 14days or 21days or 28days depends upon the clinical features of the patient & is frequently done at our Hospital.