The prakruti, or physical constitution, and vikruti, or present condition of the doshas, are determined before the process begins. Following that, everything needed for the operation, including the equipment and masseurs or attendants, is gathered ahead of time.
The primary Pizhichil process begins with a continuous and continual stream of oil being poured all over your head and body. The type of oil combination used for therapy is determined by your requirements and medical circumstances. In general, the best oils for the procedure are Chandanbala Laxadi oil, Ksheerabala oil, Dhanwantharam oil, Shatavari oil, and Yashtimadhu oil.
Although the Pizhichil Ayurveda therapy includes a complete body massage, it may also be focused on a specific area of the body known as Ekhanga Pizhichil or half of the body known as Ardhanga Pizhichil. During the massage, you must be in different positions, including sitting, lying on your stomach, then on your back, resting on your right side, and finally on your left. The massage requires two to four persons to execute and can take 60-90 minutes.
One sitting may have good effects, but it is advised that the treatment be repeated at least seven times for long-term mental and physical well-being. After Pizhichil therapy, the patient may be offered Shirodhara treatment, in which medicinal oil is continually dripped on their forehead. It is crucial to remember that Pizhichil treatment requires three to four liters of oils that must be kept at a relaxing or moderate temperature throughout the process. The massage oil can be emptied into a collector and re-warmed before being administered to the client.
Finally, when the therapy is over, precautions are taken to avoid rapid exposure to cold. Pizhichil massage is often conducted early in the morning and late in the evening, followed by a hot or lukewarm bath. You will have a nice night’s sleep or rest following the treatment because the therapy is extremely calming to your mind and body