Abhyanga ("oil massage") is a form of Ayurvedic therapy that involves massage of the entire body from the head to the toe with Dosha-specific warm herb-infused oil. The oil is commonly pre-mixed with herbs for specific conditions. Traditionally, the base oil used is sesame but, Ayurveda Professionals base the oil section on the Dosha type and hence herb oils like Ashwagandha oil, Mahanarayan oil, Bhringaraj oil, Brahmi oil and Neem oil can be used and in some cases to correct Kapha Dosha Almond Oil or corn oil might also be used.
The Abhyanga is a part of the Dinacharya (daily practices) specified by the Brhat Trayi and Laghutrayi series of Ayurvedic textbooks to maintain good health and well-being. Proponents claim Abhyanga aids joint health, nourishes the Dhatus (body tissues) and brings aggravated Doshas back to balance. They further claim it improves the condition of dry, coarse hair and flaky skin.
Abhyanga can be done as part of the steps of Panchakarma therapy, especially in the first stage: Purva Karma (pre-treatment), or as its own therapy.
Agasthyam Kalari has been imparting Kalaripayattu training at its Nemom, Thiruvananthapuram location for close to two centuries. The seven generations of expertise has been innovated to suit today's world under the visionary guidance of Dr. S Mahesh Gurukkal, who is also an acclaimed media personality and film director.
The Kalari offers "Nithyam" training of regular Kalaripayattu for students from age 7 in the Southern style that traces its origins to Sage Agasthya. The Kalari is currently the overall champions at the district level and has several state champions and two National Champions among its students.
For people of all ages and physical conditions around the world, the "Nalludal" program is ideal as a Kalari based fitness routine. Hundreds from USA, Europe, Africa and all over India are benefitting from the program which is available online to be conveniently practised at home under the watchful eyes of Aashans who provide individual attention. Or practise can be done at the city centers at Kanakakunnu and Golf Club in Trivandrum.
The women's self defense workshop titled Shakti is conducted regularly at different locations.
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