Abhyangam & Swedam

What is Abhyangam & Swedam?

Abhyangam is a traditional Ayurvedic full-body oil massage using warm medicated oils selected according to your body constitution (Prakriti) and health condition. It is followed by Swedam — herbal steam therapy that opens the pores and helps the medicinal oils penetrate deeper into the tissues.

How It Works

The therapist applies warm medicated oil over the entire body using specific rhythmic strokes that follow the direction of the body’s energy channels (Srotas). The massage stimulates blood circulation, loosens toxins (Ama) from tissues, and calms the nervous system. The subsequent steam therapy induces sweating, which helps eliminate the loosened toxins through the skin.

Benefits

• Relieves muscle stiffness and joint pain
• Improves blood circulation and lymphatic drainage
• Calms the nervous system and reduces stress
• Nourishes the skin and improves its texture
• Aids in detoxification by mobilising toxins
• Promotes better sleep quality
• Balances Vata dosha

Conditions It Helps

• Arthritis and joint pain
• Chronic body aches and muscle stiffness
• Stress, anxiety, and insomnia
• Skin dryness and premature ageing
• General fatigue and weakness

What to Expect

A session typically lasts 60–90 minutes. You will be asked to lie on a traditional wooden treatment table (Droni). The therapist will apply warm medicated oil and massage your entire body. After the massage, you will be guided to a steam chamber for the Swedam therapy. We recommend resting for 30 minutes after the treatment.