Postpartum Abhyanga

Experience transformation through the ancient Indian treatment of warm herbal oil application called Abhyanga. Abhyanga is an Ayurvedic pillar that creates deep grounding and calmness the body, mind and spirit, and has immense effects for new mothers.

Abhyanga calms Vata Dosha, which is the dosha that is most present after a woman gives birth. Warm sesame oil applied from head to toe, with gentle and methodical direction, promoting wellness, detoxification, and rejuvenation of the tissues after birth. Abhyanga does not penetrate the deep tissues of the body.

The Sanskrit word for oil is “Sneha” which also translates to love. Abhyanga is one of the greatest gifts of self love, and receive abhyanga is to receive love.

A single session of Abhyanga will bring a reset to the new mother and allow deep relaxation, but receiving daily Abhyanga for 3 days in a row after birth will have a lasting effect on opening the channels of the body and bringing deep shifts in the nervous system, of both the mother and baby.

Available at The Birth Sanctuary or home sessions arranged within the greater Phoenix area

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