Indian Relaxing Oil Massage

by Mandalay Spa: Lisboa, Óbidos, Porto

Indian Relaxing Oil Massage

110€ – 140€

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Profound relaxation—using Abhyanga, or literally, “oil massage.” This rhythmic and deeply relaxing massage rejuvenates by clearing stagnant energy using warm oils and varying amounts of pressure with a focus on restoring the flow of “prana,” the life force that stimulates your body’s vital energy.

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What makes this ritual special, according to Inês

Inês Pinto, Spa Manager at Mandalay Spa, describes the Relaxing Indian Oil Massage as a deeply immersive experience designed for anyone who needs to slow down internally. Inspired by the Ayurvedic tradition, Abhyanga places emphasis on warm oil, a continuous rhythm and very careful attention to the physical and emotional condition in which each client arrives.

  • Is looking for a relaxing massage that feels more enveloping than a classic approach.
  • Feels stressed, physically tired or finds it difficult to slow down mentally.
  • Values the comfort of warm oil and a continuous cadence.
  • Wants an Ayurvedic-inspired experience centred on balance and wellbeing.

Inês Pinto’s perspective

During Abhyanga, I always begin by understanding how the person arrives. Some clients carry tension in the body, while others arrive with a quieter form of fatigue, almost as though they find it difficult to switch off. This assessment before the massage is essential because the touch should accompany the person’s state rather than impose the same rhythm on everyone.

Warm oil plays a very important role in this experience. It prepares the body to receive the massage, creates immediate comfort and allows the movements to flow continuously. Pressure is alternated according to the body’s response, between more enveloping moments and gentler ones, always with a rhythmic cadence that helps the person move gradually out of a state of tension.

Unlike a more classic relaxing massage, Abhyanga has a highly nourishing and complete quality. The aim is not only to relieve specific areas, but to restore a sense of fluidity, presence and balance to the body. I like to respect silence during this ritual because it is often within that space that the client can genuinely slow down.

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Frequently Asked Questions

<p>The Abhyanga Massage is a therapeutic Ayurvedic technique that uses warm oil to massage specific points on the body called marmas. This rhythmic massage restores the flow of prana, the body’s vital energy, promoting relaxation and balance.</p>

<p>If you prefer longer, more relaxing massages, we recommend the 80-minute version. For a shorter experience, the 50-minute option also offers great benefits.</p>

<p>Yes, the Abhyanga Massage provides deep relaxation while offering therapeutic benefits, revitalizing the entire body and balancing vital energy.</p>

<p>For a more complete experience, combine the Abhyanga Massage with the Indian Pack, which includes Indian rituals. You can also try the Shirodhara Ritual and Ayurvedic Head Massage for a full holistic care experience.</p>