Abhyangam
Abhyangam is an Ayurvedic massage therapy or treatment that is performed to soothe your body, mind, immune system and skin. The treatment involves ample amount of oil and a distinctive one or two therapist sequence which softens and relaxes the tissues
During the massage therapy, your body is massaged in the direction in which your blood from your artery flows, basically in the direction of the body hair. It is performed using herbal powder, oil and ghee or herbal pastes. It is considered part of a daily routine as per Ayurveda, and is used to relieve pain, exhaustion and stiffness.