Abhyanga Massage is part of an Ayurvedic programme for wellbeing. It involves massaging oil liberally into the body with smooth massage strokes to keep the body healthy, balanced and focused.
Massaging oil into the body before a yoga practice is effective, because when the body heats up, it absorbs the active ingredients in the oil. Common massage oils are sesame, coconut and olive.
The best thing is, you can find these oils in your kitchen cabinet. There are only two things to look for: extra virgin for olive oil and cold-pressed to ensure that the goodness in the oils are still there. Organic, if possible, too! Sesame oil must be heat-cured beforehand by heating.
A well-loved skin is a good way of protecting against dryness, wrinkles, stretchmarks and other nasties!
You can purchase Katerina Perry's lovingly mixed oils at Sun Yoga.
I love the Sesame Oil... I applied it before yoga class and reduce my fatty tummy.... also good to reduce my dry, eczema skin problem.
ReplyDeleteIt's not that oily as you think. Thanks a lot Katerina..!!