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Daily regimen for the preservation of health (dinacharya) (view source)
Revision as of 10:33, 18 February 2021
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It is indicated in vata dominant conditions, in individual with thin physique and low endurance.
It is indicated in vata dominant conditions, in individual with thin physique and low endurance.
== Powder Massage (Udvartana) ==
===Powder Massage (Udvartana)===
Massaging and rubbing the body using a herbal powder is termed as powder massage (udvartana). It is generally done in a direction opposite to that of body hair. It is indicated in [[kapha]] dominant conditions and obese individuals. It helps to reduce fat, provides firmness to body parts and cleanses the skin. [A. Hr. Sutra Sthana 2/16]
Massaging and rubbing the body using a herbal powder is termed as powder massage (udvartana). It is generally done in a direction opposite to that of body hair. It is indicated in [[kapha]] dominant conditions and obese individuals. It helps to reduce fat, provides firmness to body parts and cleanses the skin. [A. Hr. Sutra Sthana 2/16]