Pammachon Wellness

Medical texts from the 4th century A.D. in the Greek-speaking Eastern Roman Empire describe a form of shadow-boxing, characterized by unopposed fist movements performed in a dance-like style. This practice was recommended to alleviate fatigue and reduce nervousness, with specific references to its benefits for kidney and intestinal ailments. The movements, known as “χειρονομίαι” (cheironomiae), included not only arm motions but also leg movements in the form of kicks.

These exercises were deemed suitable for a wide range of individuals, including children, women, the elderly, and those who were ill. In the modern era, the International Pammachon Federation has reconstructed eight distinct movements, which will be detailed in future analyses on this page. Instructional videos demonstrating these forms will be available soon; you can download a brief presentation on the method here.

Sources:

1. ΚΟΥΖΗΣ Α. Ορειβασίου, Ιατρικαί Συναγωγαί προς Ιουλιανόν. Βασιλικόν Τυπογραφείον, Αθήνα, 1909.

2. AETII AMIDENI: Libri Μedicinalis IΙΙ, Corpus Medicorum Greacorum, 1534.

Foundation:

Eight movements and breathing derived from archaic/ancient ritual dance and combative kinesiology inherent to the 4000 years of Greek history.

A group training the wellness regime in the forest.

Video: Instruction to seniors in northern Greece