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KOZHIKODE: The ‘uzhichil’ treatment conducted by ‘kalari’ centres, famed for teaching ‘kalaripayattu,’ during Karkkidakom month is becoming the most-sought-after healing method for remaining trim and fit . The typical treatment takes seven days or 14 or 21 days. Fewer showers during this Karkkidakom, which normally is a month of abundant rain, does not mean that you cannot undergo this traditional treatment, says Sunil Kumar of CVN Kalari, Nadakkavu. The typical ‘uzhichil’ treatment involves drinking ‘kashayams,’ ‘uzhichil,’ and then rest. Those who undergo ‘uzhichil,’ however, have to follow certain conditions: restrict intake of food and do not lose sleep or go for long drives. They should abstain from work that entails great physical exertion. It is usually done once a day, either in the morning or evening. “It increases blood circulation. Only those knowing the anatomy of the body can do massage. Every person cannot be given the same ‘uzhichil’ treatment. We will examine the patient and prescribe the best ‘uzhichil’ treatment,” says Sunil Kumar. ‘Kalari’ massage stimulates and relaxes both body and mind. It is not only good for blood circulation, but renewal of cells and removal of toxic wastes too. The majority of people who undergo the treatment are those who lead a sedentary lifestyle. Interest in learning ‘kalari’ massage brought Asami Chizuko and Kumiko Takusari from Tokyo to CVN Kalari, Nadakkavu. Asami Chizuko whose tryst with ‘kalarik began in 2002 now teaches ‘Kalaripayattu’ to youth in Japan. “I learnt dance and gymanistics, but learning ‘kalari’ was not that easy. Now I am here this monsoon season to learn more about ‘kalari’ massage,” says Ms. Asami Chizuko, who has been coming to Kozhikode every year since 2002 to learn more about ‘kalari.’ Kumiko Takusari on the other hand was teaching yoga and will now closely watch the nuances of massage adopted in ‘kalari.’
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