Udwarthanam

Udwarthanam can be explained as a special therapeutic deep tissue massage using herbal powders. Udwarthanam literally means to elevate or to promote. This massage involves only upward stroking, where the powder is rubbed forcibly on the body against the direction of hair growth. Classical treatises on Ayurveda explain this procedure as a daily routine.

Benefits:

Pacifies the aggravated Kapha
clears the excess fat accumulated in the subcutaneous tissues
Softens and exfoliates dead cells of body thus giving a lustrous glow to skin
Detoxification, purification, toning the skin
Eliminates bad body odor
Improves mobility of joints
Strengthens and tones up the muscles
Refreshes and rejuvenates the body
Takes care of conditions due to improper blood supply
Improves the circulation & opens up the body channels and thereby increases the basal metabolic rate.
Tones up the skin and muscles after delivery
Removes cellulite and helps in weight reduction
Improves the sense of touch
Makes the body and mind alert; gives a sense of lightness of the body
Reduces the blood cholesterol