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Aromatherapy Ayurvedic Massage Oils

I spent a lot of time in India last year (2008) researching Ayurvedic Medicine and massage techniques for the Body Wisdom School’s Ayurvedic Shirodhara Course and the Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Council’s Task Force on Indigenous Therapies.  Ayurveda is an amazing science with a history and practice dating back over 5000 years.  At Body Wisdom, we use a variety of aromatic oils in all of our Signature Spa Courses, including European Spa, Premier Spa Indonesia, and Best of Asia Spa.

Below are three excellent blends that are suited to your predominant Dosha. 

Vata Oil:
1 tbsp Base oil
2 drops Bergamont
1 drop Spikenard
2 drops Lime
2 drops Vetiver
1 drop Rosewood

Pitta Oil:
1 tbsp Base oil
3 drops Sweet Orange
1 drop Ajowan/Ajwain (or Substitute Thyme
2 drops Tulsi (Indian Holy Basil)
2 drops Myrrh

Kapha Oil:
1 tbsp Base Oil
3 drops Black Pepper
2 drops Spikenard
1 drop Lemon
2 drops Juniper

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