In Ayurveda, daily self-massage with warm oil is not a luxury. It is medicine.

Abhyanga - the practice of anointing the body with herbalized oil - is one of Ayurveda's most foundational self-care rituals, used for thousands of years to calm the nervous system, support lymphatic circulation, nourish the skin, and bring the Vata dosha back into balance. Vata governs movement and the nervous system, and when it is out of balance it shows up as dryness, anxiety, restlessness, and poor sleep. Warm oil, applied with intention, is its antidote.

Surya's Calming Body Oil is built specifically for this practice. The base is sesame - the oil Ayurveda has used for Abhyanga for millennia, warming and deeply nourishing - infused with 19 herbal ingredients including the complete Dashamula root complex (ten classical roots used specifically for Vata-calming), Ashwagandha, Brahmi, Shatavari, Shankhapushpi, Tulsi, Bala, passionflower, and lavender. Lemongrass essential oil rounds out the formula with a clean, grounding scent.

The result is an oil that works on two levels simultaneously: the sesame and herbal base nourishes and hydrates the skin directly, addressing dryness, flaking, and fine lines; and the ritual of applying it - warming the oil, moving through the body with intention - restores the mental equilibrium that rushed modern life erodes. Surya says effects can be felt immediately. 

6.7 fl oz 

Benefits:

• Specifically formulated to calm Vata dosha - the Ayurvedic principle governing the nervous system, movement, and dryness
• Complete Dashamula root complex - ten classical Ayurvedic roots traditionally used for deep calming and Vata balance
• Sesame seed oil base - the foundational oil for Ayurvedic Abhyanga self-massage, warming and deeply nourishing
• Ashwagandha, Brahmi, Shatavari, Shankhapushpi, Tulsi, Bala, passionflower, and lavender
• Soothes dry and irritated skin - addresses dryness, flaking, fine lines, and premature aging
• Supports lymphatic circulation through daily self-massage
• Effects felt immediately - mental and physical equilibrium restored through consistent practice

How to Use: 

Warm a small amount of oil in your palms or gently heat the bottle in warm water before use.

Begin with ears and neck, then work inward toward the heart.

On arms and legs, use circular motions around joints and a back-and-forth motion along muscles.

The oil can also be applied to the scalp.

For the face, use this oil unless you are using Surya's Balancing Face Oil for that portion of the ritual.

Daily use is recommended. Morning application before a warm shower allows the herbs to absorb fully. Evening application supports calmer sleep.

Pairs well with Surya's Calming Bath Soak for a more complete at-home retreat experience.

Sesame seed oil, ashwagandha root, bilwa fruit, agnimantha root, shyonaka root, patala root, kashmari root, bruhati root, kantakari root, shalaparni root, prishniparni root, gokshura fruit, brahmi leaf, shankhapushpi, shatavari root, bala root, tulsi leaf, passionflower, lavender flower, lemongrass essential oil.

All ingredients certified organic. No animal-derived ingredients. Vegan.

Surya Wellness is the culinary and herbal extension of Surya Spa in Los Angeles, led by Martha Soffer - an internationally acclaimed Ayurvedic doctor, chef, and herbalist. Surya Spa is one of the most respected Ayurvedic practices in the United States, known for its authentic four-handed therapeutic massage, customized herbal oils, Panchakarma detox programs, and Ayurvedic cooking classes. The skincare and wellness products from Surya Wellness bring the same depth of knowledge into daily practice - grounded in classical Ayurveda, formulated with extraordinary care, and designed to work with the body's natural intelligence.

Twenty organic ingredients in a sesame oil base, built for the Ayurvedic self-massage practice that makes everything else in your routine work better.

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