{"id":4299,"date":"2023-10-09T16:08:54","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T10:38:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ayurvedanetworkbhu.com\/?p=4299"},"modified":"2024-02-01T12:38:51","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T07:08:51","slug":"lecture-on-fundamentals-of-abhyanga-talk-by-dr-rajkala-p-patil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ayurvedanetworkbhu.com\/?p=4299","title":{"rendered":"Module on &#8220;Fundamentals of Abhyanga&#8221; Talk By- Dr. Rajkala P. Patil"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tv85SYfZOUI?si=QEYkD0tP9ZyD8uw0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff; background-color: #010147;\"><b>\u00a0&#8220;Abhyanga: the Ayurvedic Therapeutic Massage&#8221;\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Dr. Rajkala P. Patil<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nHead &amp; Associate Professor,<br \/>\nDepartment of Panchakarma,<br \/>\nFaculty of Ayurveda, IMS, BHU, Varanasi<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">abhyanga, an ancient Ayurvedic therapeutic massage technique, is a time-honored practice with a rich history. This is different than other massages as Spa massage, Dai massage, and Thai massage. It is an Indian therapeutic massage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this method involves the skillful application of snehadravyas, which are specially formulated oils, using gentle yet precise pressure in specific directions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">abhyanga can be tailored to address the entire body or target specific areas in need of attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">remarkably, many contemporary massage techniques draw inspiration from abhyanga, having been influenced by traditions such as keraliya kalari chikitsa, kathakali massage, and martial arts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the world of massage therapy encompasses various types, each designed to serve distinct purposes in the realms of wellness and healthcare, including hygienic massage, sports massage, and therapeutic massage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>Importance of abhyanga:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>\u0938\u094d\u0928\u0947\u0939\u093e\u092d\u094d\u092f\u0919\u094d\u0917\u093e\u0926\u094d\u092f\u0925\u093e \u0915\u0941\u092e\u094d\u092d\u0936\u094d\u091a\u0930\u094d\u092e \u0938\u094d\u0928\u0947\u0939\u0935\u093f\u092e\u0930\u094d\u0926\u0928\u093e\u0924\u094d|<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>\u092d\u0935\u0924\u094d\u092f\u0941\u092a\u093e\u0919\u094d\u0917\u093e\u0926\u0915\u094d\u0937\u0936\u094d\u091a \u0926\u0943\u0922\u0903 \u0915\u094d\u0932\u0947\u0936\u0938\u0939\u094b \u092f\u0925\u093e||\u096e\u096b||<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>\u0924\u0925\u093e \u0936\u0930\u0940\u0930\u092e\u092d\u094d\u092f\u0919\u094d\u0917\u093e\u0926\u094d\u0926\u0943\u0922\u0902 \u0938\u0941\u0924\u094d\u0935\u0915\u094d \u091a \u091c\u093e\u092f\u0924\u0947|<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>\u00a0\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0936\u093e\u0928\u094d\u0924\u092e\u093e\u0930\u0941\u0924\u093e\u092c\u093e\u0927\u0902 \u0915\u094d\u0932\u0947\u0936\u0935\u094d\u092f\u093e\u092f\u093e\u092e\u0938\u0902\u0938\u0939\u092e\u094d||\u096e\u096c|<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"color: #000000;\">cha.su.5\/85-86<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just as a cart&#8217;s pot, leather, and axle become STURDIER AND MORE EFFICIENT with regular oiling, the human body also gains strength and resilience through the practice of abhyanga. This ayurvedic technique not only nourishes the skin, giving it a firm and healthy quality when oils are applied regularly but also serves to pacify vata dosha. By doing so, abhyanga helps the body withstand fatigue and physical exertion more effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>\u0938\u0941\u0938\u094d\u092a\u0930\u094d\u0936\u094b\u092a\u091a\u093f\u0924\u093e\u0919\u094d\u0917\u0936\u094d\u091a \u092c\u0932\u0935\u093e\u0928\u094d \u092a\u094d\u0930\u093f\u092f\u0926\u0930\u094d\u0936\u0928\u0903|<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><b><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">\u092d\u0935\u0924\u094d\u092f\u092d\u094d\u092f\u0919\u094d\u0917\u0928\u093f\u0924\u094d\u092f\u0924\u094d\u0935\u093e\u0928\u094d\u0928\u0930\u094b\u093d\u0932\u094d\u092a\u091c\u0930 \u090f\u0935 \u091a||\u096e\u096f||<\/span><br \/>\n<\/b>\u091a.\u0938\u0942.\u096b -\u096e\u096f<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Someone who consistently engages in abhyanga, the practice of oil massage, enjoys the benefits of well-nourished skin, a robust and appealing appearance, and a more gradual aging process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>Special effects of abhyanga:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>\u0928 \u0916\u093e\u0932\u093f\u0924\u094d\u092f\u0902 \u0928 \u092a\u093e\u0932\u093f\u0924\u094d\u092f\u0902 \u0928 \u0915\u0947\u0936\u093e\u0903 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u092a\u0924\u0928\u094d\u0924\u093f \u091a||\u096e\u0967||<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>\u092c\u0932\u0902 \u0936\u093f\u0930\u0903\u0915\u092a\u093e\u0932\u093e\u0928\u093e\u0902 \u0935\u093f\u0936\u0947\u0937\u0947\u0923\u093e\u092d\u093f\u0935\u0930\u094d\u0927\u0924\u0947|<br \/>\n<\/b><b>\u0926\u0943\u0922\u092e\u0942\u0932\u093e\u0936\u094d\u091a \u0926\u0940\u0930\u094d\u0918\u093e\u0936\u094d\u091a \u0915\u0943\u0937\u094d\u0923\u093e\u0903 \u0915\u0947\u0936\u093e \u092d\u0935\u0928\u094d\u0924\u093f \u091a||\u096e\u0968||<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>\u0907\u0928\u094d\u0926\u094d\u0930\u093f\u092f\u093e\u0923\u093f \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0938\u0940\u0926\u0928\u094d\u0924\u093f \u0938\u0941\u0924\u094d\u0935\u0917\u094d\u092d\u0935\u0924\u093f \u091a\u093e\u0928\u0928\u092e\u094d [\u0969\u096e] |<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>\u0928\u093f\u0926\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0932\u093e\u092d\u0903 \u0938\u0941\u0916\u0902 \u091a \u0938\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0928\u094d\u092e\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0927\u094d\u0928\u093f \u0924\u0948\u0932\u0928\u093f\u0937\u0947\u0935\u0923\u093e\u0924\u094d||\u096e\u0969||<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying oil to the head yields numerous benefits, including the prevention of Gray hair and hair loss. It also strengthens the head and skull, promotes firm-rooted, long, and black hair, enhances sensory faculties, and contributes to a more youthful appearance. Additionally, it facilitates better sleep and brings about a sense of happiness and well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>Benefits of abhyanga:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>\u0905\u092d\u094d\u092f\u0919\u094d\u0917\u092e\u093e\u091a\u0930\u0947\u0928\u094d\u0928\u093f\u0924\u094d\u092f\u0902, \u0938 \u091c\u0930\u093e\u0936\u094d\u0930\u092e\u0935\u093e\u0924\u0939\u093e|<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><b><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">\u0926\u0943\u0937\u094d\u091f\u093f\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0938\u093e\u0926\u092a\u0941\u0937\u094d\u091f\u094d\u092f\u093e\u092f\u0941\u0903\u0938\u094d\u0935\u092a\u094d\u0928\u0938\u0941\u0924\u094d\u0935\u0915\u094d\u0924\u094d\u0935\u0926\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0922\u094d\u092f\u0915\u0943\u0924\u094d||\u096e||<\/span><br \/>\n<\/b>\u0905.\u0939\u0943.\u0938\u0941 \u0968-\u096e<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporating abhyanga into your daily routine is highly advisable due to the multitude of benefits it offers, which include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Slowing down the aging process, reducing physical exertion, and soothing vata dosha.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Boosting vision and maintaining eye health.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Providing essential nourishment to the body, fostering overall well-being.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Contributing to increased longevity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enhancing the quality of sleep.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cultivating healthy and radiant skin, leads to an improved complexion and increased firmness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enhancing physical fitness and vitality.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>Sushruta\u2019s benefits of abhyanga:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>\u0905\u092d\u094d\u092f\u0919\u094d\u0917\u094b \u092e\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0926\u0935\u0915\u0930\u0903 \u0915\u092b\u0935\u093e\u0924\u0928\u093f\u0930\u094b\u0927\u0928\u0903 |<br \/>\n<\/b><b>\u0927\u093e\u0924\u0942\u0928\u093e\u0902 \u092a\u0941\u0937\u094d\u091f\u093f\u091c\u0928\u0928\u094b \u092e\u0943\u091c\u093e\u0935\u0930\u094d\u0923\u092c\u0932\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0926\u0903 ||\u0969\u0966||<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">su.chi.24\/30<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massage nurtures the body, instills suppleness, appeases both kapha and vata, nourishes the tissues, and bestows a complexion that is not only healthy but also exudes softness and radiance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>Special sites for abhyanga:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">\u0936\u093f\u0930\u0903\u0936\u094d\u0930\u0935\u0923\u092a\u093e\u0926\u0947\u0937\u0941 \u0924\u0902 \u0935\u093f\u0936\u0947\u0937\u0947\u0923 \u0936\u0940\u0932\u092f\u0947\u0924\u094d|<\/span><br \/>\n\u0905.\u0939\u0943.\u0938\u0942 \u0968-\u096f|<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily self-massage, or abhyanga, is crucial for maintaining the well-being of the head, ears, and feet. When it comes to shiroabhyanga (head massage), the benefits include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>\u0936\u093f\u0930\u094b\u0917\u0924\u093e\u0902\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0925\u093e \u0930\u094b\u0917\u093e\u091e\u094d\u091b\u093f\u0930\u094b\u092d\u0919\u094d\u0917\u094b\u093d\u092a\u0915\u0930\u094d\u0937\u0924\u093f |<br \/>\n<\/b><b>\u0915\u0947\u0936\u093e\u0928\u093e\u0902 \u092e\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0926\u0935\u0902 \u0926\u0948\u0930\u094d\u0927\u094d\u092f\u0902 \u092c\u0939\u0941\u0924\u094d\u0935\u0902 \u0938\u094d\u0928\u093f\u0917\u094d\u0927\u0915\u0943\u0937\u094d\u0923\u0924\u093e\u092e\u094d ||\u0968\u096b||<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>\u0915\u0930\u094b\u0924\u093f \u0936\u093f\u0930\u0938\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0943\u092a\u094d\u0924\u093f\u0902 \u0938\u0941\u0924\u094d\u0935\u0915\u094d\u0915\u092e\u092a\u093f \u091a\u093e\u0928\u0928\u092e\u094d |<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><b><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">\u0938\u0928\u094d\u0924\u0930\u094d\u092a\u0923\u0902 \u091a\u0947\u0928\u094d\u0926\u094d\u0930\u093f\u092f\u093e\u0923\u093e\u0902 \u0936\u093f\u0930\u0938\u0903 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0924\u093f\u092a\u0942\u0930\u0923\u092e\u094d ||\u0968\u096c||<\/span><br \/>\nsu.chi.24\/25-26<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>Shiro abhyanga offers a range of advantages:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; it serves as a preventative measure against head-related ailments.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; promotes the growth of luxuriously soft, long, thick, glossy, and deeply colored hair.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; bestows a profound sense of contentment and relaxation to the head.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; contributes to the reduction of facial wrinkles.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; nourishes the sensory organs, thereby enhancing overall head vitality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>Selection of oil for abhyanga<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">involves considering various factors, such as dosha imbalances and specific health conditions. Here are the oils commonly used:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b> According to Dosha:<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>i. For Vata dosha:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211; prabhanjan vimardana taila<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211; vatashanai taila<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211; dhanvantar taila<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211; narayana taila<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211; maha narayana taila<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211; dashamula taila<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211; nirgundi taila<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"color: #800000;\">ii. For pitta dosha:<\/span><br \/>\n<\/b>\u00a0 &#8211; kheerbala taila<br \/>\n&#8211; pinda taila<br \/>\n&#8211; chandan bala lakshadi taila<br \/>\n&#8211; Nalpamaradi Taila<br \/>\n&#8211; Pinda taila<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>iii. For kapha dosha:<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211; kottamchukadi taila<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211; sahacharadi taila<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211; dhanwantara taila<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211; saindhvadi taila<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"text-align: justify;\">2.<span style=\"color: #800000;\"> According to Vyadhi (specific health conditions):<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"clear: both;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> amavata:\u00a0 brihat saindhavadi taila, saindhvadi taila, narayan taila<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"clear: both;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sandhivata: mahanarayan taila, panchaguna taila, dashamula taila<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"clear: both;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> kitibha: ayappal kera taila, eladi kera taila, marichadi taila, 777 oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"clear: both;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pakshaghata: mahamasha taila, vishagarbha taila, prasharini taila<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"clear: both;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mamsa kshaya: bala taila, niramisa masha taila<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"clear: both;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sutika roga: Ksheerabala taila, Dhanwantharam taila<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"clear: both;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bala roga: Vatashani taila, Chandan Bala Lakshadi taila<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>Selection of sneha for abhyanga:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>\u0924\u0924\u094d\u0930\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0915\u0943\u0924\u093f\u0938\u093e\u0924\u094d\u092e\u094d\u092f\u0930\u094d\u0924\u0941\u0926\u0947\u0936\u0926\u094b\u0937\u0935\u093f\u0915\u093e\u0930\u0935\u093f\u0924\u094d |<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><b><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">\u0924\u0948\u0932\u0902 \u0918\u0943\u0924\u0902 \u0935\u093e \u092e\u0924\u093f\u092e\u093e\u0928\u094d \u092f\u0941\u091e\u094d\u091c\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0926\u092d\u094d\u092f\u0919\u094d\u0917\u0938\u0947\u0915\u092f\u094b\u0903 ||\u0969\u096a||<\/span><br \/>\n\u0938\u0941.\u091a\u093f.\u0968\u096a\/\u0969\u096a<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the context of body constitution, season, time of day, and location potentially influenced by imbalances, the choice between using oil or ghee is advisable for abhyanga practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>Materials required:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; oil\/medicated oil: 100-150 ml<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; container: 200 ml capacity<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; tissue paper\/soft towel<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; green gram powder\/medicated snana choorna\/medicated soap<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; masseurs: two for full-body massage, one for localized (single part) massage, and one for children under 10 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>Directions for abhyanga\/massage:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; abhyanga encompasses a range of techniques, including kneading, rubbing, tapping, and squeezing (mardanam, ardanam, masrshanam, sparshanam, champanam, kampanam, ladanam, peedanam).<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; for optimal results, it is vital to follow specific guidelines during the massage:<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; the patient should lie supine on the massage table.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; the massage of the head, neck, and face is conducted with the patient in a seated position.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; the massage should commence from the soles of the feet and progress towards the heart, facilitating the circulation of impure blood back to the heart.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; in cases of neurological disorders, massage should be applied from the central to peripheral regions, typically following the direction of hair growth.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; abhyanga can be performed in various positions, including sitting, supine, right lateral, left lateral, or, in some instances, the prone position.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; mild spinal massage is administered when the patient assumes the prone position.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>Massage techniques:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It encompasses a sequence of expertly crafted techniques aimed at inducing relaxation, boosting circulation, and elevating overall well-being. Below, we outline the steps that define this comprehensive massage experience:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>Massage for the head and neck:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cervical spine massage- the therapist commences by placing their palms on both sides of the patient&#8217;s neck, aligning their thumbs along the spine&#8217;s midline. They apply upward pressure with their thumbs while moving towards the occiput, ensuring consistent pressure is maintained.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lateral neck massage- in a seated position, the therapist stands behind the patient, positioning their palms on either side of the patient&#8217;s head. They then move their palms downward towards the shoulders, applying firm pressure. Circular motions are incorporated while massaging the shoulders.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"3\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Linear forehead massage- the therapist places their thumbs at the center of the patient&#8217;s forehead, gently moving them outward while maintaining a firm yet gentle pressure. The right thumb moves to the right, and the left thumb to the left.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"4\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Linear brow massage- using both thumbs, they position them at the inner ends of the patient&#8217;s eyebrows, with their tips facing each other. Firm pressure is applied while sliding their thumbs towards the temples.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"5\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Linear nasal bridge massage- a single thumb is placed at the base of the nasal bridge and gently moved towards the nose&#8217;s tip. This is alternated with the other thumb, providing a soothing experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"6\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Linear nose sides massage- both thumbs are positioned on either side of the base of the nose and moved towards the nostrils using a combination of gentle and firm pressure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"7\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Linear upper lip massage- the therapist utilizes their right and left thumbs to apply adequate pressure while moving them simultaneously or alternately along the entire length of the upper lip.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"8\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Maxillary massage- starting from the base of the nasal bridge, the thumbs glide laterally over the maxillary bone, reaching up to the temporal region. This process is then repeated for the lower portion of the maxillary area.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"9\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cheek massage- the therapist employs the thenar eminences of their hands to massage the cheeks, applying appropriate pressure as they move their palms towards the chin area.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"10\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chin massage- both thumbs are positioned at the center of the chin, facing each other. Firm pressure is applied as the thumbs move laterally over the mandible, with the left thumb covering the left side and the right thumb the right side.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>Trunk massage-<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> abhyanga is performed in four positions: supine, prone, left lateral, and right lateral. The abdomen and chest are massaged in the supine position, the back in the prone position, and the sides of the trunk in the lateral positions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Back massage-<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211; linear maneuver- the therapist, standing on one side of the patient and facing the head end, uses the flat of their palm to begin at the sacral region and move upward along the spine.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; elbow tip maneuver- the therapist positions their elbow tip directly on the spine, performing circular motions along the entire length of the spine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; thumb maneuver- utilizing both thumbs, the therapist moves them longitudinally along the spine and then in a half-circle motion around each other to cover the entire spine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finishing touch- the excess oil is gently wiped off the body using tissue paper or towels at the end of the procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Duration:<\/span>&#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">typically, abhyanga lasts for 45-60 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>Post-operative procedure<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following the abhyanga session, the recommended post-massage routine includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. rest: &#8211; after abhyanga, it&#8217;s advisable for the patient to recline comfortably and rest for about 15 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> -lukewarm bath:- subsequently, the patient can take a soothing bath using lukewarm water and an appropriate medicated soap or cleansing herbal powder, known as snana choorna.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"3\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> -application of rasnadi choorna:- after the bath, it is beneficial to apply rasnadi choorna to the head. This traditional herbal mixture contributes to enhanced well-being.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"4\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> -light nourishment:- depending on the individual&#8217;s specific health condition, digestive capacity, and dietary suitability (satmya), the patient can partake in a light meal. This meal should align with their overall wellness goals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"5\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> -optional sweating therapy (swedana):- if swedana, a therapeutic sweating procedure, is deemed suitable and part of the treatment plan, it should be performed immediately after abhyanga and before bathing. Swedana complements the overall therapy process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This post-abhyanga routine helps optimize the benefits of the massage and supports the patient&#8217;s overall health and wellness journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>Benefits of Ayurvedic massage:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massage through abhyanga offers a wide range of positive effects on the body, mind, and spirit:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> enhanced immune response:- abhyanga has the potential to bolster the immune system by promoting the production of white blood cells and antibodies. This, in turn, strengthens the body&#8217;s defense mechanisms against viruses and diseases.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> musculoskeletal fortification:- this practice plays a significant role in fortifying the musculoskeletal system. It enhances blood circulation and facilitates efficient nerve conduction, contributing to the overall health of the body.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"3\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> alleviation of heaviness and stiffness:- abhyanga is particularly effective in alleviating sensations of heaviness and stiffness in the body. It imparts a feeling of lightness and flexibility, enhancing overall comfort.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"4\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> holistic well-being:- whether utilized as a means of maintaining health or as a therapeutic intervention for various illnesses, abhyanga is instrumental in achieving holistic well-being. It addresses physical, mental, and even spiritual aspects of health, offering comprehensive benefits.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporating abhyanga into your wellness routine can be a transformative experience, positively impacting multiple facets of your health and vitality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Padabhyanga (foot massage)-\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The application of oil to the feet, followed by a massage, is commonly referred to as &#8220;padabhyanga,&#8221; and it holds great significance in promoting overall health. The feet play a pivotal role in our body, as they serve as the termination point for numerous nerves originating from various organs. Through padabhyanga, these nerves are strengthened, and health is restored to various parts of the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this practice, vital points known as &#8220;gulpha marma&#8221; are massaged with care. This not only brings balance to your dosha constitution but also offers significant benefits to individuals dealing with issues such as insomnia, fatigue, and muscle cramps. Padabhyanga, by nourishing and rejuvenating these vital points, contributes to overall well-being and vitality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>\u0916\u0930\u0924\u094d\u0935\u0902 \u0938\u094d\u0924\u092c\u094d\u0927\u0924\u093e \u0930\u094c\u0915\u094d\u0937\u094d\u092f\u0902 \u0936\u094d\u0930\u092e\u0903 \u0938\u0941\u092a\u094d\u0924\u093f\u0936\u094d\u091a \u092a\u093e\u0926\u092f\u094b\u0903|<br \/>\n<\/b><b>\u0938\u0926\u094d\u092f \u090f\u0935\u094b\u092a\u0936\u093e\u092e\u094d\u092f\u0928\u094d\u0924\u093f \u092a\u093e\u0926\u093e\u092d\u094d\u092f\u0919\u094d\u0917\u0928\u093f\u0937\u0947\u0935\u0923\u093e\u0924\u094d||\u096f\u0966||<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>\u091c\u093e\u092f\u0924\u0947 \u0938\u094c\u0915\u0941\u092e\u093e\u0930\u094d\u092f\u0902 \u091a \u092c\u0932\u0902 \u0938\u094d\u0925\u0948\u0930\u094d\u092f\u0902 \u091a \u092a\u093e\u0926\u092f\u094b\u0903|<br \/>\n<\/b><b>\u0926\u0943\u0937\u094d\u091f\u093f\u0903 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0938\u093e\u0926\u0902 \u0932\u092d\u0924\u0947 \u092e\u093e\u0930\u0941\u0924\u0936\u094d\u091a\u094b\u092a\u0936\u093e\u092e\u094d\u092f\u0924\u093f||\u096f\u0967||<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>\u0928 \u091a \u0938\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0926\u094d\u0917\u0943\u0927\u094d\u0930\u0938\u0940\u0935\u093e\u0924\u0903\u00a0 \u092a\u093e\u0926\u092f\u094b\u0903 \u0938\u094d\u092b\u0941\u091f\u0928\u0902 \u0928 \u091a|<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><b><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">\u0928 \u0938\u093f\u0930\u093e\u0938\u094d\u0928\u093e\u092f\u0941\u0938\u0919\u094d\u0915\u094b\u091a\u0903 \u092a\u093e\u0926\u093e\u092d\u094d\u092f\u0919\u094d\u0917\u0947\u0928 \u092a\u093e\u0926\u092f\u094b\u0903||\u096f\u0968||<\/span><br \/>\n<\/b>\u091a.\u0938\u0942.\u096b\/\u096f\u0966-\u096f\u0968<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foot massage, also known as pada abhyanga, offers rapid relief from common discomforts such as leg roughness, stiffness, dryness, fatigue, and numbness. This practice is dedicated to nurturing supple, resilient, and well-balanced legs while also contributing to enhanced visual clarity. Pada abhyanga is especially effective in regulating the vata dosha and holds specific benefits for conditions like gridhrasi (sciatica).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, pada abhyanga serves as a preventive measure against issues such as leg cracks and the constriction of blood vessels and nerves in the legs. By incorporating this practice into your routine, you can maintain the health and vitality of your legs while experiencing increased comfort and overall well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>\u0928\u093f\u0926\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0915\u0930\u094b \u0926\u0947\u0939\u0938\u0941\u0916\u0936\u094d\u091a\u0915\u094d\u0937\u0941\u0937\u094d\u092f\u0903 \u0936\u094d\u0930\u092e\u0938\u0941\u092a\u094d\u0924\u093f\u0928\u0941\u0924\u094d ||\u096d\u0966||<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><b><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">\u092a\u093e\u0926\u0924\u094d\u0935\u0919\u094d\u092e\u0943\u0926\u0941\u0915\u093e\u0930\u0940 \u091a \u092a\u093e\u0926\u093e\u092d\u094d\u092f\u0919\u094d\u0917\u0903 \u0938\u0926\u093e \u0939\u093f\u0924\u0903 |\u096d\u0967|<\/span><br \/>\n<\/b>su. chi.24\/70-71<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">foot massage is always beneficial, as it induces sleep, brings comfort to the body, alleviates eye strain, and relieves fatigue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the treatment is continued for 7 to 14 days for 30 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>Shiro abhyanga (head massage)-<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shiroabhyanga is a specialized technique that involves the application of oil to the head. It starts by gently applying oil to the central region of the head and then using delicate cross movements of the palms and fingers to evenly spread the oil across the entire scalp. This technique places particular emphasis on massaging key marma points, including adhipati, seemanta, sthapani, utkshepa, and shankha.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When working with these marma points, it is recommended to employ both clockwise and counterclockwise motions for maximum effectiveness. Throughout the head massage, you can also incorporate regular movements such as fist kneading, clapping, and thumping to further enhance the benefits of this practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of shiroabhyanga-<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>\u0928 \u0916\u093e\u0932\u093f\u0924\u094d\u092f\u0902 \u0928 \u092a\u093e\u0932\u093f\u0924\u094d\u092f\u0902 \u0928 \u0915\u0947\u0936\u093e\u0903 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u092a\u0924\u0928\u094d\u0924\u093f \u091a||\u096e\u0967||<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>\u092c\u0932\u0902 \u0936\u093f\u0930\u0903\u0915\u092a\u093e\u0932\u093e\u0928\u093e\u0902 \u0935\u093f\u0936\u0947\u0937\u0947\u0923\u093e\u092d\u093f\u0935\u0930\u094d\u0927\u0924\u0947|<br \/>\n<\/b><b>\u0926\u0943\u0922\u092e\u0942\u0932\u093e\u0936\u094d\u091a \u0926\u0940\u0930\u094d\u0918\u093e\u0936\u094d\u091a \u0915\u0943\u0937\u094d\u0923\u093e\u0903 \u0915\u0947\u0936\u093e \u092d\u0935\u0928\u094d\u0924\u093f \u091a||\u096e\u0968||<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>\u0907\u0928\u094d\u0926\u094d\u0930\u093f\u092f\u093e\u0923\u093f \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0938\u0940\u0926\u0928\u094d\u0924\u093f \u0938\u0941\u0924\u094d\u0935\u0917\u094d\u092d\u0935\u0924\u093f \u091a\u093e\u0928\u0928\u092e\u094d [\u0969\u096e] |<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">\u0928\u093f\u0926\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0932\u093e\u092d\u0903 \u0938\u0941\u0916\u0902 \u091a \u0938\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0928\u094d\u092e\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0927\u094d\u0928\u093f \u0924\u0948\u0932\u0928\u093f\u0937\u0947\u0935\u0923\u093e\u0924\u094d||\u096e\u0969||<\/span><br \/>\ncha.su.5\/81-83<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shiroabhyanga, the art of head massage, offers a range of benefits that contribute to overall well-being. It promotes restful sleep, providing relief from headaches, stress, and tension, thus offering a soothing respite to the head. This practice also aids in diminishing worry lines, nourishing the hair, and effectively reducing hair fall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, shiroabhyanga enhances the efficiency of the senses of vision, hearing, smell, and taste following a rejuvenating head massage. It&#8217;s a holistic approach to both relaxation and sensory rejuvenation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>Textual indications of abhyanga:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adharniya vega (mutra, mala, shukra,nidra)- cha.su.7\/5-9<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pittaja gulma: cha.chi.5\/131<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apasmara: cha.chi.10\/32<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scorpion bite:<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cha.chi.23\/173<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vataja hridroga- cha.chi.26\/82<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vatodara-<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cha.chi.13\/155<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atiyoga of vamana &#8211;<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cha.chi.17\/86<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>Clinical indications:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy and diseased<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before swedana and shodhana<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who excessively indulge in alcohol, exercise, mental stress and sex<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old age, children, debilitated, emaciated<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>Contra-indications of abhyanga:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">\u0935\u0930\u094d\u091c\u094d\u092f\u094b\u093d\u092d\u094d\u092f\u0919\u094d\u0917\u0903 \u0915\u092b\u0917\u094d\u0930\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0915\u0943\u0924\u0938\u0902\u0936\u0941\u0926\u094d\u0927\u094d\u092f\u091c\u0940\u0930\u094d\u0923\u093f\u092d\u093f\u0903||\u096f||<\/span><br \/>\n\u0905.\u0939\u0943.\u0938\u0942.\u0968-\u096f<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>\u0915\u0947\u0935\u0932\u0902 \u0938\u093e\u092e\u0926\u094b\u0937\u0947\u0937\u0941 \u0928 \u0915\u0925\u091e\u094d\u091a\u0928 \u092f\u094b\u091c\u092f\u0947\u0924\u094d |<br \/>\n<\/b><b>\u0924\u0930\u0941\u0923\u091c\u094d\u0935\u0930\u094d\u092f\u091c\u0940\u0930\u094d\u0923\u0940 \u091a \u0928\u093e\u092d\u094d\u092f\u0915\u094d\u0924\u0935\u094d\u092f\u094c \u0915\u0925\u091e\u094d\u091a\u0928 ||\u0969\u096b||<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>\u0924\u0925\u093e \u0935\u093f\u0930\u093f\u0915\u094d\u0924\u094b \u0935\u093e\u0928\u094d\u0924\u0936\u094d\u091a \u0928\u093f\u0930\u0942\u0922\u094b \u092f\u0936\u094d\u091a \u092e\u093e\u0928\u0935\u0903 |<br \/>\n<\/b><b>\u092a\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0935\u092f\u094b\u0903 \u0915\u0943\u091a\u094d\u091b\u094d\u0930\u0924\u093e \u0935\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0927\u0947\u0930\u0938\u093e\u0927\u094d\u092f\u0924\u094d\u0935\u092e\u0925\u093e\u092a\u093f \u0935\u093e ||\u0969\u096c||<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>\u0936\u0947\u0937\u093e\u0923\u093e\u0902 \u0924\u0926\u0939\u0903 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u094b\u0915\u094d\u0924\u093e \u0905\u0917\u094d\u0928\u093f\u092e\u093e\u0928\u094d\u0926\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0926\u092f\u094b \u0917\u0926\u093e\u0903 |<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><b><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">\u0938\u0928\u094d\u0924\u0930\u094d\u092a\u0923\u0938\u092e\u0941\u0924\u094d\u0925\u093e\u0928\u093e\u0902 \u0930\u094b\u0917\u093e\u0923\u093e\u0902 \u0928\u0948\u0935 \u0915\u093e\u0930\u092f\u0947\u0924\u094d ||\u0969\u096d||<\/span><br \/>\n\u0938\u0941.\u091a\u093f.\u0968\u096a \u0905\u0927\u094d\u092f\u093e\u092f<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kapha predominant diseased<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who undergone shodhana- vamana, virechana, niruha<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suffering from indigestion<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Samadosha<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taruna jwara<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suffering with disease of excessive nutrition (santarpanottha vyadhi)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>\u0905\u092d\u094d\u092f\u0902\u0917 \u0915\u093e\u0932\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>\u0905\u092d\u094d\u092f\u0919\u094d\u0917 \u0907\u0924\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0926\u093f| \u0905\u092d\u094d\u092f\u0919\u094d\u0917\u094b\u093d\u0924\u094d\u0930 \u0938\u0915\u0932\u0926\u0947\u0939\u0938\u094d\u092f [\u096e] \u0938\u094d\u0928\u0947\u0939\u093e\u092d\u094d\u092f\u0919\u094d\u0917\u0903| \u092e\u0943\u091c\u093e \u0936\u0941\u0926\u094d\u0927\u092a\u094d\u0930\u092d\u093e, \u0935\u0930\u094d\u0923\u094b \u0917\u094c\u0930\u093e\u0926\u093f\u0903| \u0938\u094d\u0928\u0947\u0939\u0938\u094d\u092f \u0938\u093f\u0930\u093e\u092e\u0941\u0916\u093e\u0926\u093f\u092d\u093f\u0903 \u0936\u0930\u0940\u0930\u0938\u0928\u094d\u0924\u0930\u094d\u092a\u0923\u0915\u093e\u0932\u0902 \u0915\u0947\u091a\u093f\u0926\u0924\u094d\u0930 \u092a\u0920\u0928\u094d\u0924\u093f- \u201c\u0930\u094b\u092e\u093e\u0928\u094d\u0924\u0947\u0937\u094d\u0935\u0928\u0941 \u0926\u0947\u0939\u0938\u094d\u092f \u0938\u094d\u0925\u093f\u0924\u094d\u0935\u093e \u092e\u093e\u0924\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0936\u0924\u0924\u094d\u0930\u092f\u092e\u094d| \u0924\u0924\u0903 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0935\u093f\u0936\u0924\u093f \u0938\u094d\u0928\u0947\u0939\u0936\u094d\u091a\u0924\u0941\u0930\u094d\u092d\u093f\u0930\u094d\u0917\u091a\u094d\u091b\u0924\u093f \u0924\u094d\u0935\u091a\u092e\u094d||\u0930\u0915\u094d\u0924\u0902 \u0917\u091a\u094d\u091b\u0924\u093f \u092e\u093e\u0924\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0923\u093e\u0902 \u0936\u0924\u0948\u0903 \u092a\u091e\u094d\u091a\u092d\u093f\u0930\u0947\u0935 \u0924\u0941| \u0937\u0921\u094d\u092d\u093f\u0930\u094d\u092e\u093e\u0902\u0938\u0902 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u092a\u0926\u094d\u092f\u0947\u0924 \u092e\u0947\u0926\u0903 \u0938\u092a\u094d\u0924\u092d\u093f\u0930\u0947\u0935 \u091a||\u0936\u0924\u0948\u0930\u0937\u094d\u091f\u093e\u092d\u093f\u0930\u0938\u094d\u0925\u0940\u0928\u093f \u092e\u091c\u094d\u091c\u093e\u0928\u0902 \u0928\u0935\u092d\u093f\u0930\u094d\u0935\u094d\u0930\u091c\u0947\u0924\u094d| \u0924\u0924\u094d\u0930\u0938\u094d\u0925\u093e\u091e\u094d\u091b\u092e\u092f\u0947\u0926\u094d\u0930\u094b\u0917\u093e\u0928\u094d \u0935\u093e\u0924\u092a\u093f\u0924\u094d\u0924\u0915\u092b\u093e\u0924\u094d\u092e\u0915\u093e\u0928\u094d\u201d \u0907\u0924\u093f||\u0969\u0966|| \u0938\u0941.\u091a\u093f.\u0968\u096a-\u0969\u0966<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Romant (external skin)- 300 matra=95sec<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twak (skin)- 400 matra=127 sec<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rakta (blood)- 500 matra= 159 sec<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mamsa (muscles)- 600 matra= 190 sec<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meda (fat)- 700 matra=220 sec<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asthi (bones)- 800 matra= 254 sec<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Majja (bone marrow)- 900 matra= 285 sec ~ 5 minutes\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>Here are 10 multiple-choice questions with answers related to abhyanga: the ayurvedic therapeutic massage:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>What is abhyanga?<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span>A. A traditional Indian dance<br \/>\nB. An ancient Ayurvedic therapeutic massage technique<br \/>\nC. A type of yoga practice<br \/>\nD. A form of meditation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>2. Which substances are applied during abhyanga?<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0A. Herbal powders<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0B. Oils (snehadravyas)<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0C. Water<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0D. Sandalwood paste<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>3. What is the importance of abhyanga, according to Ayurveda?<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0A. It helps lose weight<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0B. It pacifies vata dosha and enhances endurance<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0C. It cures respiratory diseases<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0D. It improves eyesight<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. According to Ayurveda, what special effect does abhyanga have on hair?<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0A. It makes hair grow faster<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0B. It turns hair black<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0C. It prevents hair from turning gray and falling<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0D. It makes hair curly<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>5. How long should abhyanga typically last?<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 A. 15-20 minutes<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 B. 30-45 minutes<br \/>\n<\/span>\u00a0 C. 60-90 minutes<br \/>\nD. 2-3 hours<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. What is the purpose of applying specific oils in abhyanga?<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 A. To make the body slippery<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 B. To add fragrance to the massage<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 C. To address individual dosha imbalances<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 D. To make the massage more enjoyable<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>7. What is the primary direction of massage during abhyanga?<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 A. From head to toe<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 B. From toe to head<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 C. In a circular motion<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 D. Against the direction of hair growth<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Which body part should be massaged while the patient is in a prone position during abhyanga?<br \/>\n<\/strong>A. Head and neck<br \/>\nB. Feet and legs<br \/>\nC. Back<br \/>\nD. Abdomen and chest<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. What should be applied on the head after a shiroabhyanga (head massage)?<br \/>\n<\/strong>A. Medicated soap<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B. Lukewarm water<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C. Rasnadi choorna<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">D. Nothing<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>10. What is the purpose of padabhyanga (foot massage) in Ayurveda?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A. To make the feet slippery<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B. To improve digestion<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C. To strengthen the nerves and promote overall health<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">D. To relieve shoulder pain<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Question<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>References:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.Agnivesha, Charaka, Charaka Samhita with commentary of Chakrapani Datta, edited by Vaidya Yadavaji Trikamji Acharya, published by Chaukhamba Krishnadas Academy, Varanasi, Reprint 2010<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.Sushruta, Sushruta Samhita with commentary of Sri Dalhanacharya edited by Aryan Ram Acharya \u201cKavyatirtha\u201d, published by Chaukhamba Orientalia, Varanasi, Reprint 2009<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.Vagbhata, Ashtanga Hridya with the commentaries Sarvangasundara of Arundatta and Ayurveda Rasayana of Hemadri, edited by Pandit Hari Sadasiva Sastri Paradakara Bhisagacarya; Chaukhamba rientalia,Varanasi, Reprint -2011.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.Dravyaguna Vijnana by Dr. J. 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