The Vata Massage Oil with Vitamin D and Magnesium is an Ayurvedic Abhyanga oil specially formulated to counteract the effects of today’s fast-paced, stressful lifestyle. In the Shaka Vansiya Ayurvedic tradition, Vata body types are most susceptible to stress depletion, nervous system exhaustion, and deficiencies in key minerals and vitamins. This formula addresses those root causes directly — delivering transdermal Magnesium and Vitamin D3 alongside five of Ayurveda’s most powerful adaptogenic and nervine herbs.
Magnesium is easily depleted by stress and poor diet. Vitamin D is low in many individuals due to lack of sun exposure and increased toxic load on the liver and kidneys where Vitamin D is activated. The herbs in this formula help the body adapt to physical stress and calm the mind — making this the ideal daily Abhyanga oil for Vata types, high-stress individuals, and anyone with EMF sensitivity.
Magnesium
Magnesium, an abundant mineral in the body, is naturally present in many foods, added to other food products, available as a dietary supplement, and present in some medicines (such as antacids and laxatives). Magnesium is a cofactor in more than 300 enzyme systems that regulate diverse biochemical reactions in the body, including protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, blood glucose control, and blood pressure regulation [1-3]. Magnesium is required for energy production, oxidative phosphorylation, and glycolysis. It contributes to the structural development of bone and is required for the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and the antioxidant glutathione. Magnesium also plays a role in the active transport of calcium and potassium ions across cell membranes, a process that is important to nerve impulse conduction, muscle contraction, and normal heart rhythm [3].
Vitamin D
Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption in the gut and maintains adequate serum calcium and phosphate concentrations to enable normal mineralization of bone and to prevent hypocalcemic tetany. It is also needed for bone growth and bone remodeling by osteoblasts and osteoclasts [1,2]. Without sufficient vitamin D, bones can become thin, brittle, or misshapen. Vitamin D sufficiency prevents rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults [1]. Together with calcium, vitamin D also helps protect older adults from osteoporosis. Vitamin D has other roles in the body, including modulation of cell growth, neuromuscular and immune function, and reduction of inflammation.
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Vata Massage Oil may help support:
- Vata pacification and nervous system calming
- Transdermal Magnesium and Vitamin D3 absorption
- Stress adaptation and adrenal support via Brahmi, Ashwagandha, and Shankhapushpi
- Mind calming and sleep support via Jatamansi and Lavender
- Lung and respiratory support via Pushkarmool
- EMF sensitivity and electromagnetic stress protection
- Daily Abhyanga (self-massage) Rasayana practice
Directions
This massage can be done daily. However, if you don’t have time you can do once or twice a week.
You can put the bottle in the sink in warm water first to warm the oil.
The massage should be done before the shower. Start with the scalp. Apply enough to get into the scalp and moisturize the hair. Lightly massage the scalp with the whole hand (not the fingertips). Then apply the Oil on the face and stroke downwards lightly. Then the neck and shoulders and down the arms. Do clockwise circles on the joints and downward strokes on the long bones. Do not apply to the chest or over the heart. Apply on the stomach in 7 clockwise circles. Apply to the low back and hips, down the legs, knees, calves and feet. You may give extra attention to the ears and the feet as circulation in these areas is less.
If you feel dry in the arms and legs, you may apply a little oil on those areas independently of the above massage.
Ingredients
Magnesium, Vitamin D3, Brahmi, Shankhapushpi, Ashwagandha, Jatamansi, Pushkarmool, Lavender, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Sesame, Grapeseed Oil
Disclaimer
This product has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Store in a cool dark environment. Do not expose to direct sunlight.
