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Chavutti Thirumal ... Massage by Foot Pressure

Originating from Kerala in Southern India, Chavutti Thirumal was developed from an ancient martial art form, Kalarippayattu, which also embodies elements of dance (Kathakali), Yoga, and Ayurvedic Medicine. This unique massage was developed for healing as well as maintaining suppleness and flexibility in the body.

 

Chavutti Thirumal is a full body oil massage, principally applied with the bare feet although the hands are used for the finishing touches.  The beauty of using the foot is that the range and depth of movement is maximised and thus each sweeping stroke covers the whole length of the body...from the tips of your fingers to the tips of your toes. 

By gently stretching and realigning the spine, these long, graceful strokes help to create space between previously compacted vertebrae, leaving you feeling taller as well as deeply relaxed.

Chavutti Thirumal can help:-
    Muscle spasm and back tension
    Alleviate muscular pain, stiffness in joints and any restricted movement that may arise from too much or         too little exercise
    Relieve deep-seated tension that people have learnt to live with
    Improve circulation and energy flow
    Alleviate fliud retention and aid in the breakdown of cellulite
    Improve suppleness, flexibility, bad posture and mental stress
    Clear troublesome emotions and psychological blocks
    Assist the body in initiating its own detoxification process and encourage self healing
    Deepen the breathing pattern
    Link the mental and physical aspects of the body - thus encouraging self expression, extending the   
        capacity for mental concentration and cultivating energy and inspiration.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A TREATMENT
The treatment begins after an initial consultation.  A towel is provided in place of underwear (although it is fine to keep your underwear on if you feel more comfortable that way) and your body is liberally dowsed with warm oil.  Your body is then massaged with the feet whilst the practitioner's balance is held by a suspended rope. The practitioner keeps one foot on the ground and at no point does she put her whole weight on your body.  The finishing touches are done with the hands.  The full treatment lasts 90 minutes however it is possible to have a shorter treatment focussing mainly on the back although more benefit would be felt from the whole treatment.

For more information please visit: www.chavutti.org

or contact Jules Templeton (certified Chavutti practitioner) at the Rose and Crown Clinic.



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