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Abhyanga is a warm, rhythmic full-body oil therapy — the foundation of Ayurvedic bodywork at EKAM. Two therapists often work in synchronised strokes, using warm herbal oils selected for your individual constitution, to support circulation and a deep sense of grounding.
It is rarely offered as a single, isolated treatment at EKAM — more often it is repeated across your stay, building on itself day after day, which is part of why guests describe its effect as cumulative rather than momentary.
A brief conversation with your therapist about how you're feeling, to select the right herbal oil for you.
Oil is warmed and applied in long, rhythmic strokes, following the body's natural lines.
Often performed by two therapists working in tandem, for a fuller, more immersive effect.
A short rest afterward allows the oils to absorb fully before you shower or continue your day.
Abhyanga is at its best repeated across a stay.
By the third day of consecutive Abhyanga, I stopped noticing where the tension used to be.EKAM Guest, Signature Wellness
Abhyanga appears, in some form, across most EKAM programmes.
Abhyanga at EKAM is never offered generically — oil selection, pressure and pacing are shaped around you, following a consultation with your physician or Ayurveda practitioner.
Reserve your stay and our team will build Abhyanga into your personalised programme.
Abhyanga follows classical Ayurvedic technique — warm herbal oil selected for your constitution, applied in long rhythmic strokes along the body's natural lines, often by two therapists working in sync. It's designed to support circulation and grounding, not just relaxation.
Abhyanga is at its best when repeated across a stay rather than taken as a single session — many guests find the effect builds cumulatively over 3–5 consecutive days. Your physician can recommend a frequency suited to your programme.
Yes. A brief consultation before your session helps your therapist select an herbal oil suited to how you're feeling that day, rather than a single fixed formula for every guest.
Yes — it's considered the foundational Ayurvedic therapy and a gentle, accessible starting point for anyone new to this style of bodywork.
A short rest period allows the oil to absorb before you shower, so most guests leave feeling nourished rather than greasy. We recommend loose, comfortable clothing for the rest of your day.
Many guests book Abhyanga soon after arrival specifically to ease physical tension carried from travel and support a smoother transition into their programme.
Abhyanga features in most EKAM programmes, including Signature Wellness, Panchakarma, Deep Reset, Forest Reset and Ayurvedic Rejuvenation — your physician will confirm exact inclusions.
Certain conditions or recent injuries may call for adjusted pressure or technique. Always share your health history during consultation so your therapist can tailor the session appropriately.
Come away lighter. Return feeling more like yourself.