Saturday 26 January 2013

What oil is good for my body type?

The body of one who uses oil massage regularly does not become affected much even if subjected to accidental injuries, or strenuous work. By using oil massage daily, a person is endowed with pleasant touch, trimmed body parts and becomes strong, charming and least affected by old age.
  Charaka Samhita Vol. 1, V: 88-89

I don't know about you, but winter affect my muscles. The constant change of temperature, no only from outside but from indoor to outdoors is stressful for the body. We also tent to move less and adopt a sedentary life style. We can try our yoga, rest and adapt with a diet and a cozy environment, however the winter do not go away.

Ayurveda offer solutions: and is oleation. The application of warm oil is a practice that the younger and older need to adopt to maintaining the flexibility and nourishment of the muscular tissues. Ayurveda suggest a daily oleation, this can be done before your shower. Will be ideal to leave it for a couple of minutes to penetrate. Learn benefits

Here some recommendations for the types of oils you may want to select for your dosha or body constitution: