Rituals
Personal rituals guided by the elements
Rituals play an essential role in Ayurveda, creating moments of grounding that help the body return to balance. Oil is considered deeply nourishing for both the body and the mind.
Applied with intention, oil rituals invite slowness, touch and presence, transforming daily care into something meaningful rather than another task.
All Oil&Ohm oils can be used on the entire body and in the hair, allowing each ritual to be adapted to your own rhythm and needs.
Inspired by Ayurvedic principles and the qualities of the doshas, each oil invites a slightly different focus. The rituals we share are offered as gentle inspiration for you to create a personal practice and rituals that feel natural and supportive.
Vata Balancing Ritual
roots + earth
The grounding Vata Balancing Oil invites you to bring gentle attention to areas where grounding and warmth are most supportive in your body: the feet, lower legs and lower back.
Vata energy often rises when life feels busy, during travel, or when the mind feels restless and unanchored. In these moments, a warm foot bath followed by a slow massage of the feet and lower legs with the Vata Balance Oil allows you to softly land back in your body. Including the lower back and kidney area deepens this sense of grounding and ease.
After the massage, keep the body warm with soft socks and, if you like, a warm compress on the lower back. Take a few deep breaths, extending the exhale, and allow yourself to settle.
This ritual is especially comforting after travel, during fall and winter season, or whenever you feel overwhelmed or caught in your head.
Pitta Balancing Ritual
relief + water
The Pitta Balancing Oil allows you to slow down and bring soothing care to areas where heat and tension tend to gather, like the head, temples, skin, and abdomen
Pitta energy can build when life feels intense, demanding or overstimulating. On such days, begin by placing a cool, soft cloth on the forehead, allowing the eyes to relax by softening your gaze and the muscles in the face to let go. Rub a few drops of the Pitta Balance Oil between your palms and bring the hands gently around the nose, creating a small cup. Inhale the scent slowly, taking a few deep breaths to help settle an overactive mind and release built-up pressure.
Continue the ritual with a gentle head massage, paying special attention to the temples, followed by a slow, mindful belly massage. These moments of touch support relaxation, soothe digestion and invite the body to unwind.
The oil is also comforting for areas of the skin that feel warm, sensitive or reactive, offering a cooling, calming presence when the body asks for gentleness.
This ritual is especially supportive on intense workdays, during warmer seasons, or whenever you feel overheated, tense, irritated or emotionally overstimulated.
Kapha Balancing Ritual
uplift + air
The Kapha Balancing Oil brings movement and circulation, creating lightness in areas where heaviness or stagnation can be felt like the legs, hips, upper arms and chest.
Kapha energy may build during slower periods, after long days of sitting, or when the body or mind feels weighed down. As part of this ritual, you may begin with dry brushing to gently awaken the lymphatic flow. Using slow, stroking movements, guide the brush upwards along the legs toward the groin, and along the arms toward the armpits and heart. This preparatory step helps activate circulation and brings awareness back into the body.
After brushing, massage the skin with the Kapha Balancing Oil using a slightly more invigorating rhythm. Continue to work in upward, flowing strokes, again guiding movement toward the lymphatic areas. The combination of touch, warmth and motion supports release, clarity and renewed vitality.
This ritual is especially supportive for heavy or tired legs, after physical activity, during late winter and spring season and periods of emotional stagnation. Used in the morning, it gently encourages movement and helps the body feel awake, light and ready for the day ahead.
Pure Argan Oil Ritual
ritual + nature
Pure Argan Oil carries a long tradition of care. For centuries, argan oil has been crafted in Morocco, where women have gathered the argan nuts and patiently pressed them by hand to create an oil valued for its nourishing and protective qualities. The is potent, pure and deeply nourishing.
Warm a small amount of oil between your hands or on an oil warmer and apply it slowly to your entire body, allowing the touch to be unhurried and attentive. The oil softens your skin, nourishes and moisturises it, making it especially comforting for dry or sensitive skin. You can allow your skin to fully absorb the oil or take a short shower to wash off the residue.
Worked through the lengths or ends of the hair, argan oil offers nourishment and shine while. Allow your hair to soak up the oil for a few hours or overnight.
Whether used daily or as an occasional moment of self-care, Pure Argan Oil offers a timeless nourishment.