Unlock the Power of Self-Healing: A Step-by-Step Guide to Ayurvedic Ear Massage
Updated: Oct 6
Ayurvedic ear oiling balances Vata, Pitta, and Kapha (but especially Vata) and it supports deep, inner stillness. Known as karna purana in Sanskrit, ear oil massage is an easy self-care tool that increases overall wellbeing and sense of life balance.
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Ayurvedic Self-Massage of the Ears
Ears are the domain of Vata dosha. They are sensitive and easily stimulated by the environment such as by sound, wind, and cold.
While ears are a sense organ, they are also are a gateway into our heads and minds. Protecting our ears is an essential part of our Ayurveda self-care. Ear oil massage is known as karna purana in Sanskrit.
Benefits of Ayurvedic Self-Massage of the Ears
1. Soothes tinnitus
2. Prevents ear aches
3. Reduces Vata imbalance
4. Supports healthy ear wax
5. Especially grounding and soothing for Vata dosha
6. Reduces symptoms of vertigo and general dizziness
7. Relieves tension in the jaw, neck and shoulder muscles
Wild List of Vata Imbalances 😟30 signs and symptoms of Vata imbalances in the body and mind and 20 resources to help you maintain or regain dosha balance. See if you recognize any Vata imbalances.
How to Perform Ayurvedic Self-Massage of the Ears
1. Put two drops of slightly warmed organic sesame oil in each ear before going to bed. You can use the tip of your cleaned little finger, or use a cotton ball to apply the ear oil just to the opening of the ear canal. Do not go deeper.
2. Clients love our ear oil which include tulsi, turmeric, garlic, cloves, jatamamsi, in a base of sesame and olive oil.
Include Ayurvedic ear massage as part of your abhyanga (Ayurveda self-massage) during your morning or evening routine or perform Ayurvedic head massage separately.
Learn how to perform Ayurvedic head massage, by clicking here.
Abhyanga Massage - How to Do Ayurveda Self-Massage at Home
Note: If you have an ear condition or discomfort, check with your health care provider before doing Ayurvedic ear oil massage.
More Resources To Balance Vata Dosha
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