Abhyanga is an Ayurvedic ritual used for thousands of years to balance the nervous system, and calm the sensory nerve receptors. It is a form of sneha or oleation, in which the body is softened, healed and detoxified. In Sanskrit, the word sneha is used to describe maternal love and affection.

The message here is that when we do something with the intention of love, kindness, and compassionate attention, the longevity hormone oxytocin is stimulated, making us feel good, loved, warm and safe.

Ideally we would massage our bodies head to toe everyday in warmed oils. However lifestyles do not always allow this, and rushing this ritual will simply have the opposite effect of its intention!

So - if all you have time for is to massage your hands, or feet, or tummy, do it slowly, kindly, with appreciation and love for your body and all it has done and continues to do for you. This is more therapeutic than a full body oiling dashed through. The practice of self care, takes time and commitment, and should not be seen as a goal to achieve, but a way to be, naturally. This short video explains more here

Intention is everything. Studies using water have shown how words, vibrations and intentions effects the structure and health of water - given that we are made up of mainly water, it makes sense to increase awareness and kindness in all we do and even think. Watch the video here

I recommend coconut oil for the summer months and of you are hotter by nature, or feel hot emotions like anger or frustration. Cold pressed sesame oil is better for nervousness, coldness, and insomnia. Jojoba will aid in boosting lethargy and circulation.

It explains why massage not only makes our muscles and tissues feel physically better, but our mood, state of well-being, and things such as sleep and digestion improve after we receive one.

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We all know how that cuppa made by someone who loves you somehow tastes better right? So even if today you start with making yourself a cup of tea with extra kind attention and love, trust the effects and power of intention, and practice giving more loving kindness to yourself.

Love and tea medicine

Amanda xx