Think of a long week, strict deadlines, late nights working and managing the home simultaneously, how do you feel? Tired? Exactly. Now think of a whole body oil massage with essential oils, or getting yourself a relaxing spa with meditation music and scented candles around. How do you feel now? Extremely relaxed right? 

Just the thought of a good body oil massage in the wonderful setting and decor, already makes you feel a bit relaxed even if you are swamped with work. But in the strict schedules, visiting a spa nearby would sometimes not be feasible. What if I tell you that you can create your own spa at your home.

Without traveling anywhere and spending money on the extravagant spa settings, you can actually experience the same level of relaxation at the comfort of your home. No need to travel, especially when you are tired and don’t have time and energy to go out.

Home spa and self massage, Abhyanga, won’t take much of your time and you can create the space exactly as you like. Create a good meditative music album, buy good quality scented candles, get your favorite towels. Buy essential oils which are easily available in the market and vary depending on the use and you are all set to go.

Create your own spa at home

For any spa treatment or an ayurvedic body  massage to work, the aim is to relax the tension in the muscles and tiredness of the body and help to revitalize and rejuvenate. To help achieve a relaxing feeling, nothing can beat your own corner at your home.

Creating a home spa or Abhyanag, self-massage, is really about getting to spend your time on yourself. It is the much required me time that we mostly don’t get to spend on ourselves.

It is one of the easiest and one of the most efficient ways to give you some time alone followed by peace and refreshment.

In order to create your own home spa, follow some simple steps and you can release your tension as and when required. Unlike searching for a good spa nearby and spending money on a time restricted body massage, create the free of cost home spa with your time constraint.

Step 1: Create your own corner and work on the decor. According to research, the decor, wall colors, artifacts around, incorporating plants can alleviate your mood. Light a candle or two, if candles are not your style, buy a diffuser with natural essential oils. Blue Nectar is an ayurvedic brand which have 100% pure and natural essential oils such as Eucalyptus Oil, Lavender Oil, Tea tree Oil, Peppermint Oil. Choose any oil of your choice and simply use it in diffuser.

Step 2: Invest in good quality massage oil, enriched with natural ingredients oil. The ayurvedic herbs can enhance relaxation and provide hydration to the whole body. It even improves the skin’s elasticity.

Check out the newest range of massage oils in the market: 

Balalakshadi Jasmine Bath & Body Massage Oil, with the richness of key ingredients like almond oil, ashwagandha and jasmine, this massage oil by Blue Nectar help you relaxation, while provoding a soothing effect on the skin.

Ayurvedic Body Massage Oil Narayana by Forest Essentials is a massage oil which helps in relieving pain and is also anti inflammatory in nature.

Relaxing Massage Oil by L’occitane is a massage oil that helps to relax the senses and makes skin supple.

Devtvakadi Pain Relief Oil and Potli for Joint and Muscular Pain by Blue Nectar is a combo of pain oil and ayurvedic potli, to help relieve pain in the joints and improve the blood circulation and works effectively against stiffness.

Step 3: Oil massage the entire body thoroughly in a circular direction. A good oil massage improves blood flow and removes the dead skin. After the massage, take a nap for 15-20 mins, let the skin absorb the goodness of natural body oils.

Step 4: Use a face mask and a  body mask after the oil massage. Take a long and nice hot shower. If you have a steam sauna at home, indulge in that. Keep your favorite magazine or a novel handy to enjoy your time. Prepare yourself green tea with some honey and let the inner body detox too.

Once you are done with these steps, you will instantly feel relaxed and your skin will feel smooth and supple.

What are self-oil massage techniques?

The massage techniques used in the spa are well supervised and done by experts and massage professionals. But when we try self massage, we need to be peculiar about a few things. Performing self massage or Abhyanga requires a sequence. Listed below are a few steps to be followed:

Step 1: Head Massage – Start the massage with a head massage. Use natural hair oil like coconut oil, almond oil or even any regular ayurvedic hair oil to start massaging the scalp and slowly moving towards the strands. Use your index finger and the long finger to press the points on the scalp. This can even help minimize headaches.

Work on the temple area and the forehead. Apply pressure using the fingers in circular motion.

Step 2: Neck and Shoulder massage – Neck and shoulders are the most neglected body parts but the most affected one due to desk job or sitting postures. Use your fingers and apply pressure making circular motion from the back of the ear till the end of the shoulders.

Step 3: Back Massage – For back and lower back massage, which tend to get stiff and you experience back pain, stand upright against a wall and place a tennis ball between the wall and the back. If you have a massage roller, it is the best optionotherwise a tennis ball works fine. Roll the ball across the back and see for trigger points and then apply pressure for 15-20 seconds on each point.

Step 4: For hands and legs, apply the essential oils or body massage oils and start massaging in circular motion. For legs, hold the foot and curl the toes. Use the thumb to massage the foot and apply pressure on the points. For hands, take smaller sections and repeat massaging in the circular manner. Switch the hands.

For best results, it is suggested to take a hot shower after the body massage.

Is self massage right for you?

Self massage is a great technique to help relax tension and relax the muscles. Experts advise a daily body massage depending on the available time. Other problems like stiffness, dry skin, troubled sleeping, headaches can be minimized by self massage. It is one of the methods of self care and maintaining the well being of the body and the soul.

Along with flushing the negative thoughts from the mind, detoxifying the largest organ of the body, skin, is also equally important. Self massage in your comfort space can help you achieve both.

What to do after self massage

Though the self massage is really important for the body and the overall skin, the post massage process is equally important.

Hydrate yourself after the body massage, as it is a dehydrating process. It focuses on the nutrient deficient areas and trigger points. The toxins of the body especially the nutrient blocked areas are flushed out with the help of water. Along with the toxin and metabolic waste, drinking enough water ensures fluid pumping and assists in circulation.

Stretch a little after the body oil massage or a home spa, to realign all the muscle fibers and ensure the pain relief in the muscles. Stretching also trains the nervous system and maintains the elasticity between joints.

Recharge the body by eating a light meal. Not the regular stomach filling one but something like salads, raw vegetables, a banana or some almonds to re-energize the body.

Pay attention to trigger points if any. If there is a particular pain that started after the massage and observe carefully for a few days. If it doesn’t go away, consult a doctor. Check for any reactions with the oils you are using for massage. If any irritation or redness occurs, switch to a different oil.

Can self massage relieve pain and tension

Self massages are proven to be one of the best methods to release any tension or discomfort. As we are fully aware of the area of pain, massaging it on our own can give relief a lot sooner.

Self oil massage can ease any stress or anxiety.

Getting a professional spa may work for a few days, but it doesn’t give a long-lasting effect. To ease the pain, you will have to take frequent appointments which can be expensive. The advantage of self massage is that you know your body and you can work on it whenever you feel necessary.

Key Takeaway

Though home spa and professional spa come with their respective benefits, self oil massage is pocket friendly and saves travel time. Whenever you feel like having me time or releasing the tiredness of a long week, body massage with goodness of natural ingredients and soothing fragrance comes to the rescue.