This is a special type of massage in Ayurveda in which coarse powder is massaged over the body. This is the only massage which help in reducing obesity, blood sugar level. It controls the diabetes. It impart mobility to joints, strengthens muscle and refreshes the body.
Udvarthanam is otherwise known as powder massage. Udvarthanam is a deep, dry and stimulating massage using special herbal powder to reduce cellulite accumulations, to improve circulation and to enhance your skin’s texture and appearance. We thoroughly exfoliate your body using a mixture of Ayurvedic powders which will break up fatty deposits and energize blood circulation.
Udvarthanam is beneficial to diseases like hemiplegia, paralysis, obesity (excess fat). It imparts mobility to joints, strengthens muscles and refreshes the body.
Benefits are:
- Removes Cellulite
- Reduces excess fat
- Promotes healthy skin and vibrant complexion
- Prevents and reduces wrinkles.
- Cures skin dryness, itch and skin tightness.
- Reduces excess sweating, discoloration of the skin
- Removes foul smell from the body
- Promotes healthy skin and reduces wrinkles
- Gives stability and lightness for the body
In Udwarthanam, the body is massaged after an application of the aforementioned herbal paste to the skin. A warm bath that accompanies Udwarthanam then washes away the paste, all the while emitting a lovely scent of leaves.
Udwarthanam softens and exfoliates the skin, improves muscle tone, and is a favoured treatment for those with sensitive skin. In addition, Udwarthanam improves blood circulation and eases joint pains, and is also known to be effective against certain skin diseases. For those who wish to remove fat and dead cellulite, it is advisable to follow up Udwarthanam with herbal steam.