Dinacharya Series: How to Practice Abhyanga

Dinacharya Series: How to Practice Abhyanga

In this video, I am going to be showing you how to perform the Dinacharya practice of Self-Abhyanga using the Five Prana Ayurvedic Body Oil. Abhyanga is an ancient practice that is believed to predate the Vedic period. It means “loving hands” and it involves applying generous amounts of dosha-specific herbal oils to the skin. Now press play on the video and follow along as you are led through the Ayurvedic Dinacharya practice of Self-Abhyanga or self-oil massage.

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How to Use an Ayurvedic Face Oil Video

How to Use an Ayurvedic Face Oil Video

In this video, I am going to be showing you how to use the Five Prana Ayurvedic Face Oil. Step 3 in the Ayurvedic Skincare Routine is to use a Face Oil. In Ayurvedic skincare, we apply oils to the skin in lieu of traditional lotions. Depending on your dosha skin type, you will use more or less oil. Now press play on the video and follow along as you are led through the Ayurvedic skincare technique of using an Ayurvedic Face Oil.

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How to Use an Ayurvedic Face Toner Video

How to Use an Ayurvedic Face Toner Video

In this video, I am going to be showing you how to use the Five Prana Ayurvedic Face Toner. Step 2 in the Ayurvedic Face Care routine is to spray the face with a face toner. All you need to do is spritz the face a few times and allow the skin to absorb the toner. Now press play on the video and follow along as you are led through the Ayurvedic skincare technique of using an Ayurvedic Face Toner.

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How to Use an Ayurvedic Face Cleanser (Ubtan) Video

How to Use an Ayurvedic Face Cleanser (Ubtan) Video

In this video, I am going to be showing you how to use the Five Prana Ayurvedic Herbal Face Cleanser. Step 1 in the Ayurvedic Skincare Routine is using an Herbal Face Cleanser. The skin is cleansed with grains, clays, herbs and flowers. These powders are called ubtans and they are used instead of soap on the skin. Now press play on the video and follow along as you are led through the Ayurvedic skincare technique of using an Ayurvedic Face Cleanser (Ubtan).

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Five Prana Ayurvedic Skincare Products Video

Five Prana Ayurvedic Skincare Products Video

The Five Prana Ayurvedic Skincare products are made using the highest quality herbal powders, clays, oils and essential oils. They are also made with organic ingredients whenever possible. Our products are permeated with the properties of plants, roots, and herbs and are chosen for you based on the knowledge and wisdom of Ayurveda.

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How to Perform Self-Abhyanga Using an Ayurvedic Body Oil Video

How to Perform Self-Abhyanga Using an Ayurvedic Body Oil Video

In this video, I am going to be showing you how to perform Self-Abhyanga using the Five Prana Ayurvedic Body Oil. Abhyanga is an ancient practice that is believed to predate the Vedic period. It means “loving hands” and it involves applying generous amounts of dosha-specific herbal oils to the skin. Now press play on the video and follow along as you are led through the Ayurvedic skincare technique of Self-Abhyanga or self-oil massage.

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How to Use an Ayurvedic Face Mask Video

How to Use an Ayurvedic Face Mask Video

In this video, I am going to be showing you how to use the Five Prana Ayurvedic Herbal Mask. As a weekly practice you can apply an herbal face mask. Face masks are similar to the herbal cleansing powders but they are made up mainly of clays from the earth. Mask powders are mixed with liquids to make a paste. These liquids can be simple like water or more elaborate like rosewater and cooled herbal teas. The paste is then applied to the skin and left on for 5-10 minutes. And then rinsed off with water. Now press play on the video and follow along as you are led through the Ayurvedic skincare technique of using an herbal face mask.

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Five Prana Ayurveda About Video

Five Prana Ayurveda About Video

Hello Everyone! My name is Marissa Mele and I am an Ayurvedic Health Counselor and owner of Five Prana Ayurveda. I am so fortunate to have been introduced to Ayurveda and I’ve personally experienced transformative changes in my body, mind and spirit through incorporating Ayurvedic principles into my life. I have also witnessed these same transformations in my clients. I believe in the efficacy of Ayurveda and I am very excited to share this ancient healing modality with you.

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Learn the Ayurvedic Skincare Routine Video

Learn the Ayurvedic Skincare Routine Video

In this video, I am going to be showing you how to perform the Ayurvedic Face Care Routine. This face care routine should be done each morning and evening.

  • Step 1 in the Ayurvedic Skincare Routine is using an Herbal Face Cleanser.

  • Step 2 in the Ayurvedic Face Care routine is to spray the face with a face toner.

  • Step 3 in the Ayurvedic Skincare Routine is to use a Face Oil.

Now press play on the video and follow along as you are led through the Ayurvedic Skincare Routine.

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Ayurvedic Massage Oil

Ayurvedic Massage Oil

According to Ayurveda, the Ayurvedic massage oils used in Abhyanga are designed to deeply penetrate the skin to nourish the body, mind and spirit. When you apply Ayurvedic massage oil to your skin, it helps to provide a protective coating between you and the stresses of everyday life. Ayurvedic massage oil is very revered in Ayurveda. In fact the Sanskrit the word for "oil" sneha, is also the same word for "love." Thusly when we practice Abhyanga using our Ayurvedic massage oil, we are practicing at treatment of love.

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Ayurvedic Skin Care Products

Ayurvedic Skin Care Products

Our skin is our largest organ. It is also a digestive organ. Because of this, Ayurvedic skin care suggests that it is important to be as mindful about what you put on your skin as you are with what you put in your mouth. Use an herbal cleanser or ubtan on the face and body as well as oils on the face and body.

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Ayurvedic Skin Care

Ayurvedic Skin Care

Our skin is our largest organ. It is also a digestive organ. Because of this, Ayurvedic skin care suggests that it is important to be as mindful about what you put on your skin as you are with what you put in your mouth. Use organic products whenever possible and look for skin care that is all-natural and made with ingredients you know and can pronounce.

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