Chavutti Thirumal - is a form of massage, which has its origins in Ayurvedic medicine and has been practiced in India since ancient times. Chavutti was borne out of the ancient Indian art of Kalarippayattu - a fighting system - which is indigenous to Kerela in Southern India. Kalari embodies elements of dance, yoga and Ayurvedic medicine and this extraordinary massage was originally developed to heal, as well as to promote suppleness and flexibility, thus enabling the Kalari practitioners to perform their art with fluidity and dexterity.
This is a full body oil massage, but it differs greatly from other forms of massage, in that, to perform Chavutti Thirumal, the practitioner uses their bare feet to carry out specific strokes; some are short, but generally they are long controlled strokes.
Chavutti Thirumal, literally translated, means massage by foot pressure. So, during a treatment the recipient lies flat on the floor - the body cushioned by mats and towels - the limbs are placed in specific positions to aid comfort and encourage free flow of energy, the masseur applies one foot at a time, whilst holding on to a support rope which runs at head level across the treatment room. This support enables the practitioner to use their foot to travel the whole length of the body in one sweeping, flowing stroke, working from the fingertips to the toes. This allows for a wonderfully deep continuous movement.
So, by using the foot, the body and the breath correctly throughout the massage, the practitioner can achieve greater depth, precision and accuracy. Throughout the treatment, the recipient is encouraged to become aware of their own breathing. With this awareness and use of breath during the treatment, the client themselves can help contribute towards inducing a more relaxing and therapeutic massage. This in itself promotes a deeper, more natural breathing pattern, which the client can benefit from in their everyday life.
Back problems respond well to this treatment, as Chavutti relieves aches and pains as it works on the muscular and the skeletal system simultaneously. It can also help alleviate mild postural problems by gently stretching and re-aligning the spine. Chavutti helps loosen tight contracted muscles, but conversely it can help tone muscles, thereby improving muscular weakness. One of the obvious benefits of working so deeply and thoroughly on the body in this way, is that it encourages an increase in oxygen to the tissues, toxin release, and gentle detoxification. Chavutti works not only on a physical level but on an emotional level, creating an overall sense of well-being.

Indian Head Massage - also known as Champissage is based on the ancient Indian Ayurvedic healing system. It has been practiced in India for over a thousand years. 'Champi' is an original Indian word meaning head massage and champissage is the modern Indian name for the Ayurvedic method of head massage. Traditionally used by Indian women to keep their hair thick and scalp healthy, stimulating the circulation to the scalp and nourishing the hair roots. Originally, the technique only included the head. Today, however, it includes massage of the shoulders, upper arms, neck, face and ears.
It relaxes the layer of muscle covering the head, improving blood flow, nourishing the scalp and alleviating stress and anxiety. Along with increased blood circulation, it also stimulates the movement of lymph, thus having a cleansing effect. Champissage is also used to treat eye strain, headaches, insomnia, lack of concentration and lethargy. Typically, Ayurvedic oils are massaged into the scalp; however, this procedure can also be done without any oils or creams.

Ayurvedic Massage - is one part of the traditional detoxification and rejuvenation program of India called 'Pancha Karma', which is one aspect of the Indian holistic health care system 'Ayurveda'. The entire body is vigorously massaged with large amounts of warm oil and herbs to remove toxins from the system. These treatments have been modified to meet the needs of the West and have been powerful in their effects upon the mind and nervous system-calming, balancing and bringing both a heightened sense of awareness and deep inner peace. The techniques can be done either as stand-alone treatments or in conjunction with the Ayurvedic body massage.
The basis for effectively performing all of the various Ayurvedic massage techniques is a thorough understanding of the primordial energies of the Five Elements-Ether, Air, Fire, Water and Earth-and of the three basic types of energies, or constitutions, that are present in everyone and everything-Vata, Pitta and Kapha. This knowledge allows the therapist to determine not only which Ayurvedic massage techniques to use, but also how to customize treatments by selecting the proper oils and herbs, and the rate and pressure of massage strokes to maximize the benefits for each client.

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