The Benefits of Warm Oil Massage

One great way to care for your body is through abhyanga, which involves applying warm oil to your skin through gentle massage. You can do this on your own or have someone else do it for you. According to Ayurveda, it's best to do this before taking a shower or bath, and the kind of oil you use depends on your dosha- your Ayurvedic blueprint or current state of health. It's important to note that whatever you put on your skin gets absorbed into your bloodstream, so use only what you would be comfortable eating.

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