Abhyangam with Kashaya Dhaara (Full Body)
Massage of head and full body with medicated oil and pouring of medicated kashayam. Improves circulation and strengthens muscles, nerves and joints. Practitioner consultation required.
This practitioner-supervised therapy integrates an oil massage with Kashaya Dhaara, a continuous warm stream of concentrated medicated herbal decoction poured systematically over the whole body. The oil addresses the lipid-soluble components while the decoction delivers water-soluble plant alkaloids.
After a thorough warm-oil massage, warm aromatic decoctions are poured uniformly in rhythmic linear and circular patterns, producing a pleasant tingling that soothes the peripheral nerves.
What this therapy supports
- Improves systemic circulation
- Tones flaccid muscle fibres
- Stabilizes nervous-system pathways
- Decreases fluid retention and peripheral edema
- Relieves stubborn chronic inflammatory joint disease
The session, step by step
Warm-oil massage
A thorough warm-oil massage prepares the whole body.
Decoction pour
Warm aromatic decoctions are poured uniformly over the body.
Rhythmic patterns
The stream follows rhythmic linear and circular patterns.
Nerve soothing
A pleasant tingling soothes the peripheral nerves.
Restorative finish
The session closes with improved circulation and a settled calm.
Avoid this therapy with severe exhaustion, active diarrhoea, a high fever, advanced cardiac vulnerabilities, or during the immediate post-meal period.