Vata Prakriti people - in particular - need oil massage daily; in the early morning or before a warm bath in the evening. Regular professional massage at least weekly is advised as Vata prakriti need to be cared for to feel secure. They are dry and cool try nature, so benefit greatly from nurturing quality of a warm oil massage. This kind of oily massage lubricates dry skin, protects joints, provides grounding, and protects Vata dosha from subtle, harmful energies such as negative emotions, radiation etc. It does it by strengthening the aura.

Vata prakriti people are very sensitive to touch. Moderate pressure massage is enough/ ideal for them. Rolfing and other deep tissue massage are rarely needed in Vata people. Even the more subtle energy types of massage can have dramatic effects, as these people are very sensitive to touch.

For Vata prakriti, oil should always be warm when applied so it can penetrate more deeply and calms the nervous system. Moderate amount of oil is enough as too much oil may cause disturbance in digestive tract.

Suitable oils are sesame, olive or almond. Herbs such as Bala, Amrutu, Aswagandha and Shatavari can be added to the oils to create tonic effect.

Dhanvantara, Narayan or Mahanarayan oils are very good to eliminate inflammation or stiffness in the joints.

1.Vasti (oil enema therapy)

Process is carried out in strict hygienic conditions of the Ayurveda center. Done using oil or herbal decoction.

2.Abhyangam (whole body massage)

This is an oil massage in which strokes are given according to the circulatory channels for 45 minutes per day for 2 weeks.

3.Dhara (pouring herbal liquid)

Here the warm herbal liquid is poured all over the body using a special vessel. This is done for 1 hour daily.

4.Pizhichil (massage with herbal oil)

Here the massage is done by specially chosen herbal oil according to the body constitution. This gives a soothing effect.

5.Sirovasti (medicated oil on head)

A cap open at both ends made of flexible leather is fitted on the head of the patient after applying medicated oil on head and body. The lukewarm medicated oil is poured in the cap. After 45 minutes the oil is drained. Then the patient is given body bath in warm water.

All the mentioned procedure with repeated oils are good and they are especially to be administered internally. For the body, water boiled with Vatamkolli (Justica gendaraussa) or castor leaves is good. Never bath in cold water and without inunctions.