Why Abhyanga with Sauna Is the Perfect Reset for Women Over 40
- Jessica Haas
- Jul 9
- 2 min read
How Abhyanga with Sauna Helps Women Reset After 40
This powerful Ayurvedic combination supports detoxification, stress relief, and emotional healing,especially during perimenopause and beyond.
There’s something sacred about reaching your 40s. You start realizing that your body, mind, and emotions are asking for deeper care, not just a quick fix. Maybe you've been feeling a little heavier, more tired, more inflamed, or less connected to your body. I get it. And you’re not alone.
That’s exactly why I love offering Abhyanga with herbal sauna therapy to women in this season of life, especially here at Ayurveda Wellness Katy, where I’ve seen firsthand how transformative it can be.
So, what is Abhyanga and why does it matter now?
Abhyanga is a traditional Ayurvedic massage that uses warm, herb-infused oils to deeply nourish your tissues, relax the nervous system, and encourage lymphatic movement. But this isn’t just a massage , it’s a ritual of self-respect. It says, I’m worthy of slowing down and healing from the inside out.
When I perform Abhyanga, I’m not just working on your muscles , I’m supporting your energy, digestion, skin health, and hormonal balance, all of which tend to shift after 40.
To deepen the benefits, many clients also explore Pinda Sweda, a deeply warming herbal poultice massage that helps relieve inflammation and pain.
Adding the Sauna: Why It Changes Everything
After the massage, I guide you into a herbal steam sauna or dry sauna (Swedana,) not just for relaxation, but to open the channels of the body and encourage deep detoxification.
The steam helps:
Open pores and eliminate toxins through sweat
Enhance the absorption of herbal oils into deeper tissues
Melt away stiffness and tension
Support a sluggish lymphatic system and circulation
The warmth of the sauna also supports Vata dosha, which tends to become imbalanced as we age, especially post-40. Together, Abhyanga + Swedana becomes a holistic reset, physically, emotionally, and energetically. Some women love adding Shirodhara , a warm oil forehead therapy that helps quiet the nervous system and deeply calm the mind.
Who is this perfect for?
Women who:
Feel burned out, wired but tired, or depleted
Are navigating perimenopause or menopause
Are healing from chronic stress or inflammation
Just feel "not quite themselves" lately
What to expect after the session
Clients often say they feel:
Calmer in their body
More emotionally grounded
Lighter (physically and energetically)
Deeply relaxed but clear-headed
You might sleep better that night, feel less puffy, or even feel an emotional release you didn’t expect. This is your body remembering how to come back to balance, and it’s beautiful to witness.
🌿 Ready to reconnect with your body?
If you’re in the Katy, Texas area and feel called to reset, I invite you to experience this deeply healing therapy for yourself.
Not sure where to start? Book a personalized Ayurveda consultation and we’ll build a treatment plan based on your current needs, constitution, and goals.
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