Abhyanga means massaging the whole body or any specific area of the body like Head, Neck, Joints etc. with Ayurveda herbal oils. It is Nourishing, Healing and Lubricating. It is one of the most important therapy to control Vata dosha.

Snehanam literally means “Love”. Oleation involves application of oil or oily substance on the body. Ayurveda has recommended specific formulations of oils made with Herbs, Minerals, Food substances etc, for specific conditions for external use. Similar to Oils, Ghee made with different ingredients are used particularly for internal use.

The therapies that generate sweat are called fomentation therapies. Oleation therapies are generally followed by fomentation therapies. The tissues made soft by oleation therapies become more flexible by subsequent fomentation.