Panchakarma Treatment and Kalari Chikitsa medicinal system was originally developed by kalari masters
Online, December 10, 2009 (Newswire.com) - Kalari Chikitsa medicinal system was originally developed by kalari masters in order to heal battle related injuries, as well as to improve their students fighting abilities. Nowadays, kalari Chikitsa can be applied to help a wider range of people achieve good health. Specializing in neuro-muscular (sciatica, spondylosis, etc.), and skeletal disorders (sprains, fractures, dislocations, etc.) Kalari Chikitsa also help one to reach beyond one's psycho-physical limitations and are particular suitable for kalari practitioners, but also for athletes, dancers, and stage performers.
Kalari treatments is based on the precise knowledge of the body's energetic channels (nadis) and vital spots (marmas), the wide selection of medecines, usually homemade by the Gurukkal, is entirely organic. Thailam, or oils, medicated with leaves, roots, barks, and even dairy products can be applied externally by massage, or taken internally. Numerous internal medecines are also available: churnam (powders), kashayam (decoctions), gritham (medicated ghee), etc.
Uzhichil, the full body massage system executed by the practitioner with his hands and feet, is unique to kalarippayattu. It is a very powerful treatment, which requires patient and therapist to follow a strict regimen during the whole course. It can relieve serious back problems, and also increase flexibility, stimulate the flow of vital energy, and develop mental sharpness. The treatment is given by the therapist suspending his weight from ropes overhead, and applying pressure with long strokes of the soles of his feet, after the patient's body has been prepared with specially medicated oil. The therapist also makes use of strokes with his hands, as well as some manipulation of the joints and limbs.
Besides Kalari Uzhichil, a whole range of other treatments are provided at our kalari centers in an authentic way to cure specific problems.