Self body therapeutic massage- Abhayangam
We all like to get massages, whether it’s is a body massage or a head massage (not talking of erotic massages here J ) Watch a new born child cry from tummy pain ( colic) or leg cramps and the see the relief offered by massage. I saw my daughter at the age of 3 months benefiting from this. Let’s carry the matter a bit further. Why is massage helpful even in adulthood, not only for health persons but also in diseased states? Abhayangam is basically stimulation. This is how the website of Kerala Ayurveda ( http://www.ayurvedancr.com ) describes Abhayangam , the cornerstone of Kerala Massage Therapy: “ This relaxing and refreshing full body massage is a masterpiece of Kerala Ayurveda. It is done with medicated herbal oils by two therapists in a synchronized manner for 45 minutes. The number of strokes and pressure vary with the condition of the individual. This massage is indicated daily to prev...