Dalak

A traditional full-body therapeutic massage involving rhythmic pressure and herbal or medicated oil application to relax muscles, improve circulation and promote physical vitality.

Also called Abhyangam in Ayurveda, Thokkanam in Siddha, Therapeutic massage in Yoga & Naturopathy.

What the catalogue claims for it

• ·Encourages local blood flow
• ·May support relaxation
• ·Detoxifies the body
• ·Relieves pain
• ·Helps ease muscular tension and stiffness
• ·May ease muscular stiffness and fatigue
• ·Reduces weight (obesity)
• ·Improves blood circulation
• ·May nourish the skin
• ·Opens pores and cleanses the skin
• ·Stimulates lymphatic drainage
• ·Supports joint mobility and flexibility
• ·May promote a sense of well-being
• ·May promote relaxation and restful sleep
• ·Improves breathing and circulation
• ·Increases joint mobility and flexibility
• ·Promotes nerve function
• ·Reduces stress
• ·Can prepare the body for other regimens
• ·Promotes deep relaxation
• ·Improves sleep quality
• ·Enhances skin health
• ·Improves overall physical wellbeing

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