KALARI UZHICHIL (Chavutti
Thirumal)
MASSAGE BY FOOT
PRESSURE
This 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 Uzhichil/Chavutti Thirumal 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.) this treatment also helps the client to reach beyond their
psycho-physical limitations and is particularly suitable for Kalari
practitioners, but also for any discipline such as Yoga students, athletes,
dancers, and stage performers.
The therapy is based on the
precise knowledge of the body's energetic channels (nadis) and vital spots
(marmas). The wide selection of medicines, 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 medicines are also available: churnam (powders), kashayam
(decoctions), gritham (medicated ghee), etc.
Candida training with teacher
Vinay Kumar
Uzhichil,
the name given to this treatment is a full body massage system and is executed
by the practitioner with his/her hands and feet, and is unique to
kalarippayatt. It is a very powerful treatment, which requires the patient and
therapist to follow a strict regime 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/her weight from ropes overhead, and applying pressure
with long strokes of the soles of his/her feet, after the patient's body has
been prepared with specially medicated oil. He/she also makes use of strokes
with his/her hands, as well as some manipulation of the joints and limbs.
Where does it come from? Kalari Uzhichil comes from Kerala in
What’s required? What distinguishes Kalari Uzhichil/Chavutti Thirumal from other massage treatments is
the application. The foot of the masseur/se is able to give a deeper, more
thorough pressure and is able to cover the whole length of the body from the
tips of the fingers to the tips of the toes, with long continuous graceful
strokes. As with many years of training for Kalari and Kathakali, the process
of learning the Kalari
Uzhichil/Chavutti Thirumal art may
require a type of calling and certainly a deep dedication to the well-being of
people and their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual upkeep. The
masseur/se will have been inspired into trying to understand and prevent
illness in order to develop the skill and dexterity required that enables a
deep concentration and co-ordination to execute this joyful but intense
experience.
Other Auyervedic treatments
Udvartana
Candida also gives a
traditional detox/beauty treatment called Udvartana, which comprises of a one
hour sandalwood oil massage either with the hands or feet, followed by a 30
minute application of triphala medicated powder which is a traditional tonic
used in auyervedic medicine. The powder is vigorously rubbed into the body, a
very similar feeling to skin brushing this will help detoxify the skin and
increase the blood circulation, stimulate and improve lymph flow. This aids
the removal of dead skin cells and fat
cells. This treatment is amazing for reducing fat and also the gives the skin a
good workout creating the skins texture to become soft, silky with a lustrous
glow.
Ayurvedic
Facial
This Ayurvedic Facial is a detoxifying treatment that utilises
natural products from pure saffron & sandalwood essential oils, botanical
extracts & herbal preparations to deeply cleanse, hydrate & rejuvenate
the skin. The treatment includes exfoliation, gentle facial massage with herbalized
oil and Marma Point stimulation to revitalize the muscles, complexion and
psyche.
A mask containing
PRICES Kalari Uzhichil/Chavutti Thirumal One hour at Arc £55
Kalari Uzhichil/Chavutti Thirumal One and half hours £70
Kalari Uzhichil/Chavutti Thirumal Two hours £85
Udvartana
Detox One and half hours £75
Ayurvedic
Facial One Hour £50
Candida has
been practicing Kalari
Uzhichil/Chavutti Thirumal since the
beginning of 1996. After several visits to Trivandrum in Kerala to train at the
Yoga Therapy Institute set up by Dr Pillai, she went on to practice this
massage at Natureworks in Mayfair, The Life Centre in Notting Hill Gate, Tri
Yoga in Primrose Hill and also has participated on many Yoga retreats including
a three month stay at a health spa in Sri Lanka called Ulpotha. More recently
Candida has been treating dancers at the Ballet Frankfurt and is currently
setting up a practice in
Candida currently gives one off
treatments as well as courses of ten accompanied with a general detox
programme. She can also assist clients to improve their health through teaching
techniques such as, Pranayama, Kryias (cleansing breath) and the Eight Golden
Psychodynamic Chi-Kung Exercises. She now gives treatments at ARC Complementary
Centre in Islington.
“Candida’s authenticity & dedication shines
through her practice of Kalari Uzhichil/Chavutti
Thirumal. She complements the process with her choice of ayurvedic oils &
has an amazing dexterity & sensitivity in the application of pressure with
her feet. This treatment is a wonderful compliment to yoga practice, & is
one of the most thorough oil massages achieving total liberation of connective
tissue. I highly recommend this treatment.” LIZ LARK, Author & teacher of
“Astanga Yoga” Carlton Books. Also “Yoga for Life”
Website for Liz -
http://www.lizlark.com/
For more information or to book a
treatment
CONTACT mailto:candidavalentino@yahoo.co.uk
If you wish to go to Kovalam in Kerala to receive training
in Kalari
Uzhichil/Chavutti Thirumal
or receive courses of treatments you can contact my
teacher Vinay Kumar
Mail to: vinayanvkm@yahoo.com
or visit web page http://www.dhanurvedam.com
Please check out youtube footage of chavutti massage
on http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=GRTYgJ6I6zM