19/04/2026
The seasons can change very dramatically when living at the tip of Africa.
From warm sunny days to rain bucketing down, cold winds and storms sweeping up from Antarctica, drenching all in its wake.
Our energies shift from the outward, sunny, social mode to an internal rhythm of sheltering and cacooning.
The autumn leaves dry out and flutter to the earth 🍂
The external shifts are reflected internally in our bodies and cells.
From an Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine perspective, it is important to balance our systems with a counterpoint of warmth and oiling.
The practices of Abhyanga ~ warm sesame oiling massage are so beneficial and highly recommended.
As I pour the warm oil, there is a tender caring quality of anointing.
The word
Snehana (Oiling),
Is derived from sneha, which means oil, fat, or tenderness/love.
Thus, in Ayurveda, oiling is considered an act of applying love and deeply nurturing the the various koshas (sheaths) of our bodies.
You are welcome to come experience the benefits of this deeply nourishing Ayurvedic therapy 🙌🏽 in my cosy massage room 🙌🏽
