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Abhyanga

Develop a Nourishing Ritual of Self-Massage
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I have two words for you: Self Massage.

If you ask me, the Ayurvedic ritual of abhyanga (oleation of the skin) NEEDS to be a living part of every body's self-care routine.
Maybe it's because I have been a practicing Massage Therapist for two decades and I've seen *first-hand* the pure magic of therapeutic touch. Right now, I'm thinking of all the excess tension you hold in your body–the stress and habitual patterns of emotional suppression–oh my goodness! Your sweet body carries your baggage. 

But your body is more than a baggage handler. It is also your temple and your shelter. It is your medium for self-expression, your vehicle for movement. When your body is healthy, it provides both a sense of security and connection. Your body is the interface between you and the world around you. As a human being, it is probably your most valuable asset (obvi.)

And your skin...don't even get me started!...

You've probably heard that your skin is the largest organ of your body. Intuitively you know that it is pretty important. 
It protects you from harmful microbes and harsh elements. It helps regulate your body temperature and prevents dehydration.
Your skin literally helps hold you together. Not to mention: it provides a canvas for super-cool tattoos.
But perhaps the best quality of your skin: It is a playground for sensation. Heat, cold, smooth, rough, pain, itch, tickle, prick–sensation can be delightful and delicious...or it can alert you of danger in your environment.

Abhyanga is a seriously amazing ritual of Self-care with some seriously amazing benefits to your glorious skin, your entire body, and–ultimately–your whole being: 

  • Reduce pain, edema, and inflammation.
  • Ease headache tension.
  • Promote skin health: elasticity and resilience.
  • Improve your flexibility and range of motion.
  • Activate lymphatic drainage.
  • Loosen and lengthen constricted fascia.
  • Soften, relax and realign muscle tissue.
  • Minimize scar tissue.
  • Alleviate muscle ache or joint pain.
  • Instigate the Parasympathetic Nervous System (the relaxation response) which in turn helps to...
  • Lower blood pressure and heart rate.
  • Conserve oxygen consumption. 
  • Inhibit the levels of stress hormones: cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine.
  • Calm anxiety.
  • Counteract insomnia.
  • Improve circulation and digestion. 
  • Release happy/calm hormones: serotonin and dopamine.
  • Increase your overall vitality.
  • Put you in a better mood. 
  • Provide a moment of centering meditation for your mind to become fully present...
  • And invite you into deeper connection to your miraculous embodiment.
  • Attune with your body's natural rhythms so that you can more easily sense when something feels misaligned. 

Abhyanga self-massage is an easy, effective, and affordable ritual of Self Care that can bring your whole being into balance. 
I recommend this ritual of Self-Care for at least 15 minutes every day. Below is a little protocol for each Ayurvedic dosha: 


Vata

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The elemental properties of vata dosha include the cool, drying, and moving energies of wind and space. Vata season includes late autumn and early winter in environments that are windy and colder.
RITUAL OIL
Use a carrier oil that is rich, warming, and nourishing like shea butter, sesame oil, or jojoba. 
AROMATHERAPY
Use essential oils that are warming and calming like lavender, clove, ginger, sweet orange, and sandalwood.

love bombs botanicals™ mellow... products are specifically formulated using natural ingredients to balance vata dosha. 

Kapha

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The elemental properties of kapha dosha include the heavy, dense, fluid, and cool energies of earth and water. Kapha season includes late winter and early spring in environments that are wet, cold, and muddy.
RITUAL OIL
Use a carrier oil that is fine, warming, and invigorating like almond, sesame, or mustard seed oil. 
AROMATHERAPY
Use essential oils that are spicy, heating and energizing like lemongrass, sage, holy basil, and eucalyptus. 

love bombs botanicals™ stoked! products are specifically formulated using natural ingredients to balance kapha dosha. 

Pitta

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The elemental property of fire dominate pitta dosha making it hot, dry, and light. Pitta season is concentrated in the summer months where environments are hotter and there is more sunlight throughout the day. 
RITUAL OIL
Use a carrier oil that is balancing and cooling like coconut, jojoba, and apricot kernel oils.
AROMATHERAPY
Use essential oils that are cooling and hydrating like rose, peppermint, neroli, and chamomile. 

love bombs botanicals™ cool. products are specifically formulated using natural ingredients to balance pitta dosha. 

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stoked! (OIL)

$11.00 - $32.00

stoked! wake up, seize the day, and balance your kapha.


Organic almond oil, a blend of energizing essential oils (including bergamot and lime), plus heating properties of cayenne and black pepper. 

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no parabens, sulfates, phthalates, dyes, or anything funky. 

Use as desired for massage or skin care. For external and cosmetic use only. 

​Store at room temperature and out of direct sunlight. 

Small batch production means slight variations may be present. 


​​How to use: Massage into skin for a uplifting, energizing, and moisturizing skin treatment.

cool. (WHIP)

$11.00 - $32.00

cool.  chill out, cool your jets, and balance your pitta.


A blend of cooling essential oils (including peppermint and rose) in organic coconut butter with amalaki, gotu kola, cardamom, and vitamin C. 


no parabens, sulfates, phthalates, dyes, or anything funky. 

Use as desired for massage or skin care. For external and cosmetic use only. 

​Store at room temperature and out of direct sunlight. 

Small batch production means slight variations may be present. 


​​How to use: Massage into skin for a cooling, soothing, and moisturizing skin treatment.

mellow...(BUTTER)

$11.00 - $32.00

mellow... relax, ride the wave, and balance your vata.


Whipped organic shea butter with a blend of calming essential oils (including lavender and clove), ashwagandha, and vitamins A and E. 


no parabens, sulfates, phthalates, dyes, or anything funky. 

Use as desired for massage or skin care. For external and cosmetic use only. 

​Store at room temperature and out of direct sunlight. 

Small batch production means slight variations may be present. 


​​How to use: Massage into skin for a luxurious, calming, and moisturizing skin treatment.


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