Description
Sesame: (Sesamum indicum)~seed Origin: India. Cold pressed from organically cultivated, virgin Sesamum indicum. Primary constituents: linoleic acid (37-47%), oleic acid (35-43%), palmitic (9-11%) and stearic acid (5-10%) with trace amount of linolenic acid.
- *Steps to perform self- massage with Sesame Oil (abhyanga)
- Brush your skin with a dry brush to remove dead skin, dirt and debris from its surface as well as prepare the skin’s pores for receiving the oil. Note: This step is not necessary but will greatly enhance the treatment.
- Warm your oil by rubbing the oil between the palms of your hand or gently placing in a pot of hot water. Don’t microwave!
- Gently but firmly, massage your body all over: begin with the neck, working your way down to your feet. Use long strokes for limbs and short strokes for joints. Don’t forget your fingers and toes, and pay extra attention to the soles of your feet.
- Let the oil sit on skin for 10-15 minutes. Don’t skip this step, as abhyanga’s deeper benefits depend on the body’s absorption of the oil. It takes a few minutes for the oil to penetrate to the deepest layers of the skin, and another several minutes for it to penetrate the tissues of the internal body.
- Rinse excess oil with a cool shower on warm days, or warm shower (not hot) on cold days.
- Frequency: At least 2-3 x weekly. Daily is best if you can.
Note: *Sesame oil has a naturally warming effect while Coconut oil is more cooling. You may choose to use either oil or a combination of both in your routine depending on season and your body type.
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