Thokkanam

Siddha · 30 minutes · usually taken as a course of 7

• Body stiffness
• Joint pain
• Stress
• Poor circulation
• Obesity

Thokkanam is a traditional Siddha therapy in which a trained Siddha practitioner uses specific hand movements, pressure and gentle manipulation of the body, sometimes along with medicated oil. The therapy is traditionally used to help relax muscles, reduce stiffness, ease body discomfort and support mobility and physical wellbeing.

What happens in the room

1. Before, 10 minutes

   Pulse reading, the oil is chosen for your constitution, and you change into a wrap.

2. The massage, 30 minutes

   Warm medicated oil is worked over the body with rhythmic pressure, in a fixed order. Most people find it deeply relaxing.

3. After, 20 minutes

   Oil is left on the skin, you rest in a warm room, then a herbal bath. Do not go straight into cold air.

Before you book

• ✓Eat lightly two hours before
• ✓Bring a change of clothes and a towel
• ✓See the doctor first — the oil is prescribed, not chosen from a menu

What it is said to help

• Encourages local blood flow
• May support relaxation
• Detoxifies the body
• Relieves pain
• Helps ease muscular tension and stiffness
• May ease muscular stiffness and fatigue
• Reduces weight (obesity)
• Improves blood circulation
• May nourish the skin
• Opens pores and cleanses the skin
• Stimulates lymphatic drainage
• Supports joint mobility and flexibility
• May promote a sense of well-being
• May promote relaxation and restful sleep
• Improves breathing and circulation
• Increases joint mobility and flexibility
• Promotes nerve function
• Reduces stress
• Can prepare the body for other regimens
• Promotes deep relaxation
• Improves sleep quality
• Enhances skin health
• Improves overall physical wellbeing

Often taken with

• Vedhu
• Podi Thimirthal
• Patru