Ayurvedic massage, also referred to as Abhyanga, is one component of the traditional Indian practice of Ayurvedic medicine, supports an integrated, all-encompassing approach to overall balance and well-being through lasting lifestyle changes.
Ayurveda, “science of life,” began in ancient India, where medical experts began organizing and recording these traditions in writing more than 2,500 years ago. One of the world’s oldest healing traditions, Ayurveda remains the primary approach to medical treatment for people in some parts of the world. In the United States, Ayurvedic medicine is considered a complementary and alternative approach, and Ayurvedic techniques are most often used in conjunction with modern treatments. In recent decades, hundreds of thousands of Americans have incorporated Ayurvedic medicine into their health care.
People often experience Ayurvedic massage therapy as part of the larger Ayurvedic lifestyle, and many massage therapists will offer the client advice on relaxation, exercise, nutrition, and sleep habits along with massage therapy. This approach is often used by people who are attempting to lose weight, but it has a range of other benefits.
