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Abhyanga can be carried out daily as self-application or by one therapist or as synchronised massage given by two therapists where four hands are used in perfect coordination. There are different parts to Abhyanga, Ayurveda oil-massage. Next to the complete body oil-massage (general Abhyanga) there is Muk-Abhyanga for the facial-massage, then there is the Pad- Abhyanga for the feet and many other forms are offered. According to the need of the patient which the Ayurveda doctor after precise diagnosis concludes, it is decided by the Ayurveda doctor what exactly is required for individual treatment. According to the need of the patient the kind of Abhyanga is decided. In case of health problem herbal oils are used, a mixture of oil with medicinal plants according to the ailment . For example there are special oils for rheuma amd arthritis which is very effective. During the massage or after the massages pastes or powder is also often used to name a few sandal powder or Himalaya rock-salt. Abhyanga massage involves liberally covering the client in oil and then using smooth, gentle movements to rub the oil deeply into the body. Ayurvedic practitioners recommend that people receive abhyanga massage every day to keep their bodies balanced, healthy, and focused. Some schools in India offer certification in abhyanga massage, and some Western massage schools may offer brief courses which go over abhyanga techniques. The correct achievement or result of the oil massages requires a vast background knowledge on Ayurveda medicine. To accomplish a satisfactory result one must have a knowledge about the herbs/medical effect that these plants have, the mixture of oils and their proper usage, about the Doshas that which is suited to individual constituent.
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