Possible additional services include: an herbal bath prior to or full herbal body steaming after the abhyanga,  the application of Joint Lotion on the larger joints and/or Tension lotion for thick, tight muscles, and/or followed up with Nadi Swedana - a localized herbal steaming process that floats like a soothing cloud to more deeply ease joint and muscles stresses and tension.

The Results
In general, Himalayan Mountain Abhyanga will leave the body feeling light and energized and the mind, relaxed, yet focused.  Here is a short and long list of benefits.

(SHORT LIST)

1. Oil rubbed into the skin prevents dehydration and strengthens the nerves
2. Creates an electrochemical balance in the body
3. Soothes insomnia
4. Nourishes the body - promoting steadiness and confidence
5. Promotes good vision
6. Heals and prevents nervous system imbalances
7. Alleviates fatigue and stress from overworking
8. Increases longevity and reverses aging
9. Strengthens the electromagnetic field of the body
10. Creates a protective shield around the body against negativity
11. Strengthens the immune system
12. Stimulates anti-body production
    

(A LONGER and MORE DETAILED LIST of BENEFITS)
Oil massage is the one of the foremost Ayurvedic ways you mature gracefully rather than age painfully on so many levels.

For the body, it helps by:

• improving the circulation of blood and lymph to tissues.
  
• relieving pain and swelling in the body by warming the subtle energy channels which then expand, allowing obstructions to clear and the toxins that cause a number of diseases to move out.
• lubricating tissues inside and out - including the joints and organ linings.  This keeps movement more free and graceful, the digestive tract more efficient, and all linings well lubricated.
• softening the skin, preventing dryness and creating a healthy radiance and inner glow.
• maintaining a suppleness and ease of motion in muscles and connective tissue by preventing fibrous build-up caused by stress.
• making the body feel light, vital, and strong, so activity remains a joy.
• keeping all senses sharper, which helps communication clear and participation in life's functions and activieties more flowing.
• supporting the immune system so there are more good days and few harder days.
• calming the nervous system so the client is less likely to be overwhelmed.
• improving physical stamina and virility.
• helping relaxation and restorative sleep.
• AND, more subtly makes and invisible film that protects against extremes of climate, environmental pollution, even sudden changes in air pressure.  This is why oil massage before and/or after air travel is a perfect antedote for jetlag.
  

For the mind, oil massage is obviously calming and enjoyable, but it can also:

• improve intelligence, wit, memory, and self-confidence
• banish fatigue, especially when caused by stress
• give us the clarity to make better lifestyle choices.

On an even more subtle level, oil massage helps:

• balance all three subtle body energies (doshas) of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha
• move prana (life force) in both the physical and energetic sheaths of the body.
• open the nadis or channels in which the prana or life force flows.
• awaken consciousness in the chakra and brain centers.

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The Results
This technique is the best insurance policy for healthy aging.  It rejuvenates the skin, improves posture, and brightens the mind.  Whether taken on its own or in a series as the preparation for the deep cleansing therapies of pancha karma, Himalayan Mountain Abhyanga is as effective as a well-deserved and perfect weekend vacation.deep.

Go to Your Local Therapists to see who offers Himalayan Mountain Abhyanga in your area.

Products to use and have on hand for performing Abhyanga include: