Kalari Massage, which was mainly used as part of Kalaripayattu Training in order to sharpen the body of combatant, has now come into the limelight as it is effective for healing a wide range of diseases and to rejuvenate body, mind and spirit. Kalaripayattu, an ancient martial art form with a legacy, which can be traced back beyond 2 millennia, was originated in Kerala (South India).   

Kalari Marma Massage

Kalari Treatments is a branch of ayurvedic treatment, which specializes in the treatment of injuries, especially sports injuries. Kalary massage is a deep tissue massage, which is also a part of ‘Kalarichikilsa' was mainly used in Kalaripayattu Training in order to sharpen the body of fighter. A few decades back this ancient martial arts system was on the verge of fading away into oblivion due to the lackluster attitude of Indian youth who preferred Oriental martial art forms. Ironically on the base of historical facts it can be concluded that it was this native form of martial arts which gave birth to various other Oriental forms of martial arts like kung-Fu, Karate, Taekwondo etc. The Kalary marma therapist will be well trained not only for marma massage & kalari fight but also able to heal the injured muscles and a wide number of diseases affecting body.

Kalari massage and treatments are best for arthritis, spinal injuries, sports injuries and other ortho, neuro and muscular problems.

Different Methods of Kalari Treatments

Njavarakkizhi, Nasyam, Uzhichil, Kizhithirumu, Kalary Massage etc are some of the main methods of kalari treatments. (As I have discussed Kalari Marma Massage earlier, I do not want to discuss it again here. Remember Kalari massage is part of kalari treatments.)I

Uzhichil: Uzhichil is a Kalari System of Massage. There are two types of Uzhichil (massage); Kaiuzhichil (kind of massage using hand) & Chavuttiuzhichil (kind of massage using feet). Uzhichil uses various oils for massage, based on the nature of the body of patients. This massage rejuvenates the muscular system and nerves. This is a very effective method of treatment for spondylitis and back pain.

Nasyam: This is a method of Kalarichikilsa where medicated oil is administered through the nose, to cure sinusitis and other ENT infections.

Njavarakizhi: It is an ayurvedic kalari therapy using Njavara, a kind of paddy with medicinal properties. It is used in the treatment of rheumatism, arthritis and other neuro-muscular disorders.

Kizhi-Thirummu: Kizhithirummu is an herbal oil massage in Ayurveda Kalari Treatment for Osteo and Rheumatoid arthritis. Specially prepared medicated oils are used for this massage.

There are a number of institutions, which teach Kalaripayattu and provide Kalaripayattu massage and treatments in the very same way it used to be hundreds of years back strictly holding on to the traditions and customs of those times.
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