Abhyanga (ah-bee-yon-guh) Massage is an Ayuvedic massage that is very gentle and relaxing. Abhyanga is an Indian term that actually means “warmed oil application”; therefore, this massage includes oil. This massage can be very beneficial for babies in the beginning of life, even in the first few days. Oiling the body enhances the baby’s circulatory system, gently presses impurities out of the body through elimination, increases immunity, supports digestion, and releases stress and tension that may have occurred during the birth process. It’s also very beneficial for the new little-one’s developing nervous system and tissues.