• appliation of oil to the skin followed by massage in specific directionin well known by the name of Abhayanga in Ayurveda.Along with nonsexual pleasurable sensation.
• Depending upon the prakruti of a person, when oil is used in abhayaga,it supports the maintenance of excellence of body tissues. Hence is recommended in normal person for routine practice.Further when the oil is selected according to the illness of diseased, it cures the disease & also a method of drug administration.

Benefits

• Improves body complexion                                Cleans skin
• Maintain original softness & lusture of skin       Prevents aging process
• Rejuvenates body tissues                                 Promotes health
• Reduces the effect trauma                                Balances Vata dosha
• Eliminating fatigue                                             Relaxes muscles
• Improves physical strength                               Improves eye sight
• Beautifies the body figure                                 Induced sound sleep

Duration and course of Abhayanga

• 1 hour (60 minutes )
• 7 days,14 days

Swedish Massage, Thai massage, Marma massage all are also giving the nearly same effect on the body.