Vata Massage Oil

This oil is suited to those with an aggravated Vata Dosha. It is a traditional formula and contains only natural oils and herbs (no preservatives or any added colour, fragrance etc).

Ingredients:

Costus Specious, Syzygium aromaticum, Myristica fragrans, Cedrus Deodara, Zingiber Officinale, Piper Longum, Curcuma Longa, Nardostachys Jatamansi,Rubia Cordifolia, Illicium verum, Silicate of Alumina, Magnesia & Oxide of Iron – Sashtrabedi, Michelia Champaca, Parmelia Perlata, Kaempferia Galanga infused in Sesamum indicum (Sesame Oil) and Calophyllum inophyllum (Pungam Oil)

Each bottle provides sufficient oil for one or more full body massages (usually up to three full body massages).

Directions for Use:

• We recommend applying the Dosha pacifying oil at least once or twice a week before your morning shower. Wake early and clear the bowels, clean the teeth, scrape the tongue, and rinse the eyes and mouth first. Taking a quick hot shower to open the pores and heat the skin before applying the oil is ideal
• Warm the oil (either pour some oil into a bowl and place that bowl into a slightly larger bowl of hot water or place the oil bottle into a cup of hot water). If the label comes off the bottle just stick it on again later
• Make sure you are in a comfortable and very warm environment (such as a heated bathroom) and then apply the warm oil all over your body
• Use gentle strokes and a generous amount of oil. Be gentle around joints and use a circular motion to rub in the oil.  The main idea here is to get the oil all over the skin and the warmth of the oil and constant strokes will assist in its absorption
• Sit still and let the oil absorb into the skin for a few minutes. Be mindful of what you are doing and why, and watch the flow of your breath to help you keep relaxed and focussed. Don’t rush
• Mix one to two dessertspoons of Ayurvedic Herbal Body Wash Powder with hot water, just enough to make a thick paste you can rub all over the body. Allow this to dry for several minutes (make sure the room is warm so this is comfortable) and be absorbed
• Take a hot shower and wash off the body wash powder without applying any soap. It will remove excess oil but try to keep some of the herbal oil on the body as this will be very beneficial and you don’t want to waste it

See also the section about Ayurvedic massage procedures etc. on our website as this will help you understand how the process works.