“In Sanskrit, Sneha translates as both oil AND love… take a minute to digest that. This one term suggests that anointing yourself with oil, known as the practice of Abhyanga, represents an act of saturating yourself with love. While practicing Abhyanga, your breath slows; you savor the moment of caring for your body; you embrace your muscles + bones which bear your weight and support your livelihood; you are left feeling renewed, grounded and more connected…”
—Marisa at MJH Yoga & Ayurveda