By Pizhichil is an ancient ayurvedic therapy which has all round benefits to the mind and body. The procedure involves pouring of warm herbal oils that are massaged over the body in a rhythmic fashion for over 45 to 90 minutes. It is basically an oil bath.
There are various methods in which this oil is poured over different parts of the body. Not only the variety of reasons, but also a number of reasons of undergoing pizhichil. These involve patients with joint pains, back pain, musko-skeleton issues, skin issues, respiratory issues etc. More often than not, pizhichil is customised as per your needs. Apart from all these, pizhichil also helps in relaxation and detoxification.
I had my first experience of pizhichil a few months ago as a result of participating in a yoga cum ayurvedic rejuvenation camp.
Undoubtedly, the process during the process is relaxing and comforting. However, the real effect of Pizhichil is known after the completion of the entire procedure.
Usually, after any oil therapy, it is prescribed to avoid taking bath for 30-45 minutes to avoid sudden temperature changes. It is exactly these 30-45 minutes that feels like heaven. The state of no-thinking sets in and you can feel not being able to think absolutely anything for the next half an hour. It gives a feeling of being afloat in water.
There is no happiness, no sadness, no anger, no regrets, no remorse- just pure being.
Pizhichil means ‘squeezing’ in Malayalam language and this procedure squeezes out all the garbage from your system. This ancient technique is a recommended.*
*subject to the advice of the doctor
