Description

Udvartana is a treatment in Ayurveda in which specially prepared herbal paste or herbal powder is massaged over the body. It is a treatment used to support weight loss or detoxification programs.
In Sanskrit the word Udvartana means “to move something in an upward direction”. This refers to the upward direction of the strokes used during the massage. The brisk massage techniques combined with the penetrating herbs creates heat in the body to help decrease lethargy, release toxins, reduce fluid retention and increase circulation.

There are two types of Udvartanana.

Snigdha Udvartana – Ayurvedic Paste Massage
This treatment begins by massaging warm herbal oils into the body to prepare the skin for the herbal paste application. The heated herbal paste is then applied to the body with fast upward massage strokes.

Ruksha Udvartana – Ayurvedic Powder Massage
The heated herbal powder is applied to the body with fast upward massage strokes.
Depending on the purpose of the Udvartana treatment it can be followed with a herbal steam to increase the detoxification benefits. Ayurvedic herbal medicine and diet modifications may also be prescribed.

Benefits Of Udvarthana-

• Udvarthana is beneficial for weight management.
• Enhances metabolism and curbs shedding excess body weight.
• Cuts down the subcutaneous fat deposition known as cellulite for better weight management.
• Removes the blocks in blood vessels to reduce body stiffness and body pain.
• Exfoliates and clears pores. Enhances glow by improving peripheral blood circulation.
• In addition to nourishing the skin, Udvarthana also imparts a glow to the skin and adds lustre.
• The rhythmic strokes help in relaxation and also reduce stress to a great extent.