Ayurvedic Self-Oil Massage

 

Ayurvedic self-oil massage, known as Abhyanga, is a traditional daily healing ritual in Ayurveda that involves massaging the entire body with warm herbal oils. This practice is designed to balance the body’s energy (doshas), improve circulation, calm the nervous system, support lymphatic drainage, and deeply nourish the skin and tissues.

It’s not just physical—it’s a deeply spiritual and self-honoring act. By massaging the body with intention and love, you awaken your body’s innate intelligence, release stored tension, and invite a deeper sense of calm, clarity, and connection.

This is the original Abhyanga monthly tutorial that was released each month with a box. I decided to keep its original innocence about it when I first started recording videos and courses. 

If you scroll down, I recorded what the modules inside the portal look like so you can see it. There are 40+ modules, no longer than 20 minutes, some a few minutes, mixed with audio, video and PDFs. It's available on the app too. 

I have kept some unboxing videos in the portal if they relate to a massage technique or an herbal oil. Though they are broken down by months, only because this used to be a monthly subscription with a companion monthly tutorial, you'll see the modules monthly starting January, however, jump anywhere if you want to learn how to massage your joints, face or belly for example. 

I've included complementary bonuses like a sprinkling of Ayurveda, how to make your own salt scrubs and therapeutics recorded audio for educational purposes.

 

Lifetime access plus updates and new content

If I record new videos, you'll receive lifetime access, so you'll get those as well. I am re-recording a section on which oils to use. 

If you'd like more practice, from time I lead practice sessions. Drop ins are free if you purchase this course and are a member. I will send an email when I do offer them. 

For live support and questions, be sure to get inside my women's wellness classes, coaching and accountability membership, Flourish. 

 

ABHYANGA SELF-MASSAGE COURSE

$111

immediate online access

  • SELF-PACED MASSAGE VIDEOS, AUDIOS, PDFs. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET STARTED ON YOUR PRACTICE. 
  • AYURVEDA TUTORIALS, RESOURCES
  • TIPS TO CREATING NEW HABITS
  • THERAPEUTICS, HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN SALT SCRUB 
  • BONUSES INSIDE+
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Abhyaáą…ga should be  daily, it wards off old age, exertion and aggravation of Vata; bestows good vision, nourishment to the body, good sleep and good quality skin. 

– from the Ashtanga Hridaya, ancient text on Ayurvedic medicine

Anointing the body imparts a glossy softness to the skin, improves color and strength and gives nourishment to the tissues of the body.

– from the Sushruta Samhita, ancient text on Ayurvedic medicine

Benefits of Self-Oil Massage

  • Stimulates lymphatic system- life has a healthy flow, hormones are balanced and immunity is strong
  • Strengthens the nervous system- you feel grounded, centered, strong and courageous
  • Improves skin tone, texture and elasticity
  • Gives you flexibility of the muscles, tissues and joints 
  • Supports you in connecting with your spiritual self and you feel more appreciation and attuned to your body.
 

Benefits of Warm Oil on the Skin 

  • Helps with joint pain or weakness; builds tissue strength which gives you endurance
  • Receive the plant’s intelligence to work on a cellular level
  • You will have direct experience of the subtle effects of oils through the year and learn their health giving benefits
  • You learn incrementally how to develop this practice of self love massage, so you’re not overwhelmed and give up
  • You will receive tips on the practice, guidance on how to personalize your oil for you constitution, if necessary
"Every month I look forward to receiving my Massage in a Box. First is the fun surprise or little extra that was included in the box to introduce me to other practices. Second, it was always exciting to see how my body and mind responded to the new oil. Third, the videos showed me new ways to pamper myself on a regular basis. I could feel love from Maria even through the videos! Anyone who needs some extra love in their life must try self massage practice! And it's even better with guidance from Maria."
- Christina Moon

 

 
 

Maria’s Story

 This subscription is 13 years in the making. I am a devotee of oil and the practice of abhyanga since it has been life changing for me. I wanted to share what it has done for me. It’s never too late to start the practice.

After a period in my life of extreme stress and instability, I suffered quietly from exhaustion and fibromyalgia. I found comfort in abhyanga. 

My body hurt to touch. I was a bundle of nerves. I found that warm oil on my skin soothed me. I repeatedly did this. I started to feel stronger. I started to feel alive again. I started to learn to really care for myself again and listen to my body. I learned so much from this intimate time with myself. I learned my body is different, my nervous system is wired differently. 

I stepped into more of my role as a healer and began managing my energy in much better ways through living Ayurveda.

My skin tone improved. Like it bounced back, had life again. Life began flowing again. Plants came to my dreams like my informants. Today, I feel strong, more youthful than ever. It’s my natural desire to share the virtues of Ayurvedic Healing, Abhyanga, Energy & Plants as the medicine of our time; to share the message of our body’s ability to heal on its own and create a more harmonious world with all of nature. Plants give us life. 

Thank you for your support in natural healing and having faith in all the beauty plants bring to help us be better human beings. Humanity is healing. 

Maria Carbonell

Ayurveda & Spirituality, Soul Life Mentor, spiritual herbalist,  energy healer, aromatherapist, gardener, intuitive healer, empath, potion maker, writer, teacher.Â