The Yoga Oil Massage and Oil bath Technique
Though, it is scientifically not proved, taking regular oil bath at least twice a week (Wednesday and Saturday or Sunday or any other day which is convenient) shall help our body and mind to remain youthful always. Our body is like any running machinery. Taking oil bath at least once in a week shall help a lot in maintaining our body and mind.
Oil bath may be taken during early morning using gingelly oil (or Olive oil). The gingelly oil before applying to body and head may be heated slightly for a second or two. Oil may be applied from head to toe and smooth massage can be done from head to toe and wait for 15 to 30 minutes and bath thereafter. At the time of bathing one can use quality shampoo for head and normal bath soap for the body. One can also use certain herbal hair wash powder (instead of shampoo) for head and body mixed with lemon to remove the oil.
Meditation can be practiced immediately after gingelly oil bath and after drying your hair and body thoroughly. One can realize cool, fresh and peace of mind at the time of meditation when practiced after oil massage and oil bath.
Taking regular gingelly oil bath may reduce your blood pressure besides keeping your body healthy and shining. However, one should avoid sleeping after oil bath during day time but can rest lying on the bed for a while. One can enjoy sound sleep at night and feel very fresh during next morning.