“Only from the heart can you touch the sky.” – Rumi
Hello spiritual warriors and welcome to the healing power of touch!
Our skin is the largest organ in our body. In fact, the average human is covered in 18 square feet of flesh!! And because of that, the nourishing power of touch can have a profound healing impact on every cell that rests only millimeters beneath the surface. Whether you receive a caress, a hug, or a massage, modern science is now revealing long-lasting positive benefits to our physical AND emotional wellbeing.
I begin each morning with a gentle Ayurvedic hand, foot, and ear massage known as a self-ahbyanga (pronounced ahhhb-yanga) using my favorite relaxing Vata oil from Shankara. A daily self-ahby increases blood flow and has the herbs in the oil penetrate my skin- moving into the tiny capillaries in my hands, fleet, and ears – the aroma moves into my nostrils and lungs settling me down as it floats into my nervous system.
Watch the video below on how to do a daily self-ahbyanga
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On a physical basis, this daily routine will plump your skin, drain toxins from your cells making room for more nutrients, revitalize your complexion, and bring luster to your hair. On an emotional level, the healing power of touch has been scientifically proven to relieve anxiety and help ease depression by reducing the stress hormone cortisol, increasing the feel-good chemicals serotonin and dopamine, and lowering your blood pressure.
And in recent years, we’ve seen meditation, yoga, and healing touch practiced to boost the immune system by increasing white blood cells while they help manage nausea, anxiety, and pain in those diagnosed with cancer.
Do you get headaches? Massage can help reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines. Feel bloated or moody from PMS or menopause? Healing touch can pattern interrupt the puffiness, swelling and associated emotional symptoms of irritation, annoyance, and anger.
And it is this break in our non-stop flow of thoughts and daily behaviors that awaken us to this sacred, precious, present moment. So whether you kick-off a daily massage practice, cuddle with your pet, or snuggle with your lover – make the commitment to celebrate the healing power of touch!
Peace. – davidji
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