Abhyanga

A full-body Ayurvedic massage with warm medicated oil, often performed by two therapists working in unison. Abhyanga relaxes muscles, stimulates lymphatic drainage and nourishes the skin, the oil chosen according to the dominant dosha. A signature treatment in palace spas, it frequently opens the longer cures at Ananda or Six Senses and precedes the therapeutic sweating of panchakarma.