Abhyanga is an ayurvedic whole-body hot oil massage capable of holistic healing and is done using both palms and tips of the fingers. For this massage, either sesame oil or coconut oil or rarely ghee or other plant based oil is used after making it into a herbal oil by blending 10 to 20 herbs and even 80 to 100 herbs. Among these two, the most suitable oil is selected based on your body type. Abhyanga helps in relieving stress and stiffness, improving digestion and metabolism, as well as balancing the doshas.