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April 2, 2025

Mukabhyanga – traditional treatment for nervousness and sleep problems

It’s late at night, but sleep is out of the question. Your body feels heavy and tired, but your head won’t let it rest either. Thoughts spin in circles and lose their shape as you toss and turn from side to side.
Your heart beats faster, your breathing is shallow. The restlessness simply won’t let you sleep. And so your eyes are once again on the alarm clock: it’s already 3:47 am.
What if there was a way to break this vicious circle? A method that doesn’t just have a superficial effect, but also puts your body and mind into a deep, almost forgotten state of relaxation?

Ayurvedic mukabhyanga for nervousness and sleep problems

Our modern lifestyle is characterized by stress, overwork and constant availability. All of this leaves its mark on our nervous system. Ayurveda usually speaks of an excess of Vata: too much movement, too much restlessness, too many thoughts that we cannot let go of. The outward signs are often nervousness, exhaustion and insomnia.
You may have already tried relaxation techniques such as meditation, sleep teas or breathing exercises to help you calm down. This is a highly recommended approach, but if the inner storm is raging too strongly, it is often not enough. Your body needs something that acts directly on the autonomic nervous system, releases blockages, balances the dosha balance and restores deep calm. Mukabhyanga can help you do just that.

Mukabhyanga – Ayurvedic massage for inner peace

The ancient healing art of Ayurveda has many amazingly effective techniques for calming the body, mind and soul. One of these is the Mukabhyanga massage. The Sanskrit word is derived from “mukha” for face and “abhyanga” for oil massage.
The special thing about this gentle but powerful Ayurvedic massage is that it focuses on the so-called “marma points”, the energy centers on the face, head and feet.
As a result, it can not only support blood circulation, but also put your mind in a state of deep relaxation.

The power of the Mukabhyanga massage

This massage is more than just a pleasant touch. It can help to calm the nervous system and promote relaxation. Because Mukabhyanga can help you

  • release inner blockages,
  • calm your mind,
  • reduce stress hormones,
  • support blood circulation and oxygen supply,
  • release muscular tension and
  • support a restful and deep sleep.
    In Ayurveda, it is also considered an insider tip when it comes to anti-ageing. Regular use is also said to have a rejuvenating effect on the appearance of the skin. All the more reason to give this soothing massage a chance and be inspired by its profound effects.

Experience and enjoy Mukabhyanga at the Ayurveda Resort Mandira

You can watch a YouTube video and try to perform the Mukabhyanga massage on yourself. However, to best benefit from the many effects of this massage, we recommend a massage by an authentic and trained Ayurvedic masseur.
At the Ayurveda Resort Mandira, we offer a variety of Ayurveda cures and programs to help you find balance and peace on all levels.

  • If you feel permanently stressed and are looking for emotional strengthening, the HOLISTIC AYURVEDA SPIRITUAL DETOX INTENSIVE treatment is perfect for you. This treatment combines the Mukabhyanga massage with an intensive mental and physical cleansing to stabilize your nervous system. Further regenerative massages such as Abhyanga, Udvartana and Shirodhara, the Ayurvedic forehead oil pouring, complement this treatment in addition to special mental and lifestyle consultations to help you cope with stress in the long term.
  • If you want to support your immune system, metabolism and nervous system, the REGENERATION WEEK JUNGBRUNNEN could also be something for you. In addition to Mukabhyanga treatments such as Udanavata© (gentle abdominal massage), this week-long treatment will release deep-seated tension.
  • You want to feel like a king or queen and experience regeneration at the highest level? Then our exclusive ROYAL AYURVEDA program is perfect for you. Here we combine the Mukabhyanga massage with exquisite treatments that revitalize and pamper your entire body.
Get to know Mukabhyanga now!

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