Pada Abhyangam is one of the best known ayurvedic treatments for feet. The process involves foot massage with the help of ayurvedic (natural) oils. It helps to balance of automatic nervous system through foot massage. According to ayurveda, there are total 107 marmas (vital areas of body) out of which 5 marmas are in each foot. Pada Abhyangam is the therapy stimulate all these marma points.
This ayurvedic foot massage therapy is not only about enhancing wellness of your feet but also about inducing your central nervous system for resolving the imbalance of nerves by imparting pressure on focal points of your feet. In this way, this ayurvedic treatment is for your whole body and mind which is given through foot.
Pada Abhyangam includes focusing on 5 marmas of each foot in a certain way with the help of natural oils such as sesame oil, coconut oil and olive oil in general while the best oils for this therapy are Ghee (Made of Cow milk), Panda Tailam, Mahamasha Tailum and Eranda tailam. It would start from toe towards the knee and reverse with gentle pressure while stimulating all the marma points.
This foot massage treatment focuses on legs, ankle joints and soles; even the bones, muscles and tendons are rubbed and massaged in a particular manner for expected results.
Well, it is advised to Consult an ayurvedic doctor before the Pada Abhyangam treatment. To book an appointment with our Ayurvedic Doctor/Practitioner, kindly contact us.
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