Therapies in more detail: Kalari hands massage
Kalari massage is a treatment that has been practiced for at least 3000 years by the tutors of martial arts in Kerala, India.
It is carried out on a mat on the floor, using oil along all the vital energy lines and points of the body.
This treatment has been modified to meet the needs of the West, and has powerful effects on the mind and nervous system; as well as relieving tension and detoxifying toxins in the body.
Kalari is the ‘sports massage’ of India, focusing on firm sweeping movements to leave you feeling invigorated and raise your energy levels.
Although it is compared to a sports massage, Kalari massage is a treatment that focuses more on leaving you feeling rejuvenated head to toe, than focusing on a specific sports injuries. The reason it is a sports massage in Ayurveda, is because martial arts fighters treat each other with this style of massage pre and post training.
This is a lovely treatment and quite different from any other style of massage you might have had. I always encourage clients to arrive with an open mind, and not compare it to anything else.
I love giving this treatment, it feels quite primal and natural, and always reminds me of my time spent in Agonda, Goa, learning this wonderful Ancient healing system.
Namaste,
Ali