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Full Body Abhyanga — Traditional Ayurvedic Full Body Massage
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Full Body Abhyanga

Traditional Ayurvedic Full Body Massage

A Slower Pace. Warm Oil. Quiet Care.

"Experience one of Ayurveda's most treasured daily wellness rituals with a full body massage using warm Ayurvedic herbal oils."

Available at our York studio

Treatment Duration

60 minutes

Treatment Price

£75

Overview

What is Full Body Abhyanga?

Abhyanga is one of Ayurveda's most ancient and revered traditional practices, offering a deeply nourishing full-body oil massage as a warm, unhurried ritual. At The Ayur Chikitsa in York, this 60-minute ritual is a Full Body Massage with Ayurvedic herbal oils — a head massage is not included.

Rhythmic strokes and traditional Ayurvedic techniques work over areas that hold everyday tension and offer a slower, sensory experience. Whether you are seeking gentle relaxation after a demanding week or a genuine pause for body and mind, Abhyanga offers a luxurious yet grounding experience rooted in centuries of Ayurvedic tradition. Every session begins with a brief consultation, ensuring the oils, pressure and pace are thoughtfully tailored to you. Considered a cornerstone of authentic Ayurvedic self-care, Abhyanga in York invites you to slow down and reconnect within a truly personalised ritual.

Abhyanga is available by appointment at The Ayur Chikitsa’s private wellbeing studio in Huntington, York. Ayurvedic massage in York.

Privacy & Comfort

Massage is not performed on private or intimate areas of the body. Your privacy, dignity and comfort are respected throughout the treatment.

What is Included

  • Brief Ayurvedic wellbeing check-in
  • Full Body Massage with Ayurvedic herbal oils
  • Personalised aftercare guidance

No Head Massage Included

Full body massage only — for a traditional Indian head massage as well, choose Complete Head & Body Abhyanga (90 min).

Time and cost

How long is the ritual and cost of the ritual

Time: 60 minutes

Cost: £75

Ritual treatments are paid at the York Treatment Studio. In-person card payments are processed securely through SumUp.

York Treatment Studio3 Wain CloseYorkYO32 9YQUnited Kingdom

Benefits

Benefits of the ritual

Deep relaxation
General wellbeing
A feeling of calm
Flexible muscles and joints
Skin nourishment
A calming evening routine
Many clients describe feeling calmer afterwards
Regular self-care

Suitability

Is this ritual right for you?

Who this ritual may suit

  • You want a warm full-body oil massage with a calm, steady pace
  • You spend much of the week at a desk, travelling or looking after others
  • You prefer a traditional Ayurvedic ritual over a general spa massage
  • You want an unhurried hour for relaxation and self-care

Who should avoid or check first

  • Have a fever
  • Have contagious skin conditions
  • Have open wounds
  • Have acute inflammation
  • Have deep vein thrombosis
  • Are pregnant (unless appropriate pregnancy massage is offered)

A brief Ayurvedic wellbeing check-in is completed before every treatment.

Ayurvedic therapies are traditional practices that support general wellbeing. They are not a substitute for medical diagnosis, advice or treatment, and no claim is made to treat, cure or prevent any medical condition. Please continue with any medication prescribed by your doctor, and speak to your GP about new or persistent symptoms.