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Kalari Massage ( Book
for a Kalari Massage )
The initial stage of preparation of a warrior in
Kalaripayattu is based on oil massage known as Udvarthaizam or
Uzhichal. The Ayurvedic tradition of Susrutha says that diseases are afraid of approaching a body which has been foot-massaged, just like animals in the sight of a lion.
Kalari massage is a traditional massage, performed by the therapist using his hand and
feet by applying appropriate pressure on vital parts of the
human body. It is a full body massage with medicated oil
to stimulate the Marma points on the body.
Kalari massage helps the body in attaining a healthy constitution
with flexibility, nimbleness and suppleness. It also
enables proper blood circulation and easy maneuverability of the body for
twisting and turning. Kalari massage relieves
various aches like back pain, stiffness, dislocations, injuries
and also stimulates various bodily organs and systems.
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