Comments on: Ayurvedic Joint Prep for Running Season: Pre-Training Snehana and Mobility Protocol

By: Laura Brown

Laura Brown — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:02:03 +0000

good question. mine is similar still figuring out the timing.

By: Aarti Bose

Aarti Bose — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:27:12 +0000

same question here actually.

By: Chris Morgan

Chris Morgan — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:09:05 +0000

After reading about the oil pooling for knees I plan to try a simplified version before my next trail run.

By: Lisa Adams

Lisa Adams — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:12:44 +0000

Helpful.

By: Smita Thomas

Smita Thomas — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:59:31 +0000

is the Mahanarayan oil application done before or after a warm shower? ive seen conflicting advice on whether to shower it off.

By: Susan Clark

Susan Clark — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:57:46 +0000

Do the herbal supplements like ashwagandha and guggulu have to be taken with food, or can they be on an empty stomach?

By: Rachel Singh

Rachel Singh — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:31:33 +0000

that's a good point, the dosage question is something I also asked my vaidya about.

By: Sandeep Kumar

Sandeep Kumar — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:23:02 +0000

The pre-training Snehana section was the part I needed most. I ramped up too fast last April and ended up with Achilles issues that sidelined me for six weeks. Started doing the sesame oil massage on my calves and ankles three nights a week this season and so far, four weeks in, no pain. Not sure if it is the oil or just being more intentional about recovery in general, but I will take it.

By: Megan Parker

Megan Parker — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:18:09 +0000

The 4 week timeline makes sense when you consider how tendons lag behind muscle gains.

By: Aarti Nair

Aarti Nair — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0000

yes exactly, that was my experience as well.