Ayurveda (the science of art of healthy living) is one of the branches of Vedas. It is regarded as upaveda (offshoot) of Atharva-veda. It is a stream of the knowledge passed on from generation to generation from teachers to their students and so on. This knowledge is in a continuous flow. From where it came is not sure, who started this chain, none can tell about it. Beside teachers and students, it is passing on from a father to his son and from a mother to her daughter.

It is flowing since eternity parallel to the Vedic literature that is why its emergence has been said to be from the creator (Brahma) himself. It is called eternal because nobody knows when it was not there. All this shows its long tradition and deep attachment to the Indian culture. Etymologically Ayurveda has two word- Ayu and Veda. Ayu means life and Veda stands for the knowledge. So strictly speaking Ayurveda is knowledge for life.

Treatments in Ayurveda

Kalarichikilsa : Kalarichikilsa is a system of medicine based on Ayurveda, specializing in treatment of orthopedic disorders and neuromuscular problems like back pain, spondylosis etc and respiratory disorders like arthritis .The practitioner ie .The Gurukkal has wide knowledge in the science of marmas (vital spots).

In the human body there are certain spots where a bruise or a blow can cause death or numbness of some organs these spots numbering to 107 are called the marmas or the vital spots.

The knowledge of these marmas plays a major role in the effective practice of Kalari Chikilsa .Specially formulated oils and herbs also play an important part in effecting cures.

Kalari Ayurvedic Massage : Ayurvedic Massage therapy works on both the physical and mental levels, transmitting a life-giving energy that assists all systems of the body to repair and renew themselves. Ayurvedic massage practitioners concentrate on the marmas, subtle energy points (like in Shiatsu), that respond to gentle physical manipulation, and work with the needs of the different body types. The author guides both the novice and the experienced practitioner through each step of the full body and explains which massage oils and massage techniques work best for particular body types.

Kalari Uzhichil : Uzhichil is a therapy, which rejuvenates the nervous and muscular systems of the body and stimulates the blood circulation. Uzhichil is a systematic application of pressure on the muscies according to their structure, at the same time stimulating the nervous system and the circulatory system. This is done by oiling and massaging the various parts of the body.