Self-Massage, Abhyanga, and Solid Body Oils

Hey there! Have you heard of Abhyanga, or self-oiling? It's a traditional Ayurvedic practice that's been used for thousands of years and it's a fantastic way to incorporate self-care into your daily routine!

Abhyanga is the practice of massaging oil into the skin, and it has so many benefits for your overall health and well-being. From improving the look and feel of your skin, to promoting relaxation and calming the mind, to even reducing symptoms of exhaustion, anxiety, asthma, heart disease, skin problems and rheumatoid arthritis.

The practice can be performed in a luxurious bodywork treatment or right at home, and the Ayurvedic tradition recommends using heated oil and performing it after a movement practice, like yoga, and before getting into the shower. But you don't need to limit yourself to this, you can do it in the morning or evening, and you can adapt the amount of time you spend on it.

Abhyanga also allows you to incorporate herbal oils into the practice, making it even more beneficial, and it's also led me to create solid body oils that I can use when I'm short on time. It's a convenient replacement for oiling and the solid body oil bars still contain the same medicinal properties that a potent herbal oil does.

Self oiling, self massage, and self care don't have to be complicated; they can simply be nourishing to body, mind, and skin!