Wellness dictionary
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In their treatment discriptions, wellness hotels often use technical terms, which are hard to understand for potential guests. We have therefore collected and defined the most relevant terms in our small wellness ABC. A tip: Our wellness dictionary also supports word requests. You don't need to know the exact wording.
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Abhyanga
Abhyanga can be experienced as an element of Ayurveda therapy
or as a wellness treatment only. After an individual consultation with the therapist, oils and herbs are chosen to suit the client’s needs. In most cases the oils consist of a base oil like sesame oil with added essential herbs. During the Abhyanga massage, a large amount of warm oil is spread over the entire body including the scalp, ears and feet. After an Ayurveda massage, it is said that all the essential herbs are absorbed by the body, which is excellent for your health.
The benefits of Abhyanga massage can be divided into three areas.
- The first area concentrates on easing tension and encourages physical relaxation of the body.
- The second area of the treatment focuses on promoting a healthy mind. Inner barriers are eased and relaxed.
- The third dimension of Abhyanga massage concentrates on the medical benefits that the essential herbs used in the massage oil give when applied to the body.
Overall, the aim of Abhyanga treatment is to encourage the removal of toxins from the body, stimulate visual function, aid restful sleep, encourage beautiful skin, enhance the immune system and improve general health. It is not recommended for people who suffer from depression, are overweight or for those who are fasting or have a digestive condition.
Related topics: Aschner Therapy Ayurveda Chakra Meditation Garshan massage Meridians Mukabhyanga Massage Padayhanga Pizzichilli Shirodhara Svedana
Samarakoon Mudiyanselage Upula Priyanka Rathanyaka Waidyathilaka
Vaidya Upula Samarakoon (born 1964) comes from Sri Lanka and is a traditionally trained Ayurveda specialist. In parallel to her five-year study of Ayurvedic medicine, she completed a two-year training in acupuncture.
