Panchakarma
Panchakarma - a recipe for better health
Ayurveda
uses two main modalities in the treatment of disease-Shamana or palliative and
Shodhana or purification therapy.
Panchakarma
is purification therapy, which reverses the disease mechanism. Panchakarma or
five actions are the therapeutic means of eliminating impurities from the body.
It is a series of five therapies or steps that remove deep rooted stress,
impurities and toxins from physiology while balancing the doshas – those
energies or forces that governs all biological functions.
The
miracle of human body is that it has a natural healing intelligence, which is
capable of constantly rejuvenating it self. Regardless of our life style,
profession, eating habits or geographical locations toxins are accumulating in
our bodies. They build up over time leading to many chronic diseases. There is a
simple elegance to the approach and effectiveness of Panchakarma.
Panchakarma
therapy recognizes and uses the specific qualities of the patient’s
physiological make up to heal. It takes the advantage of naturally occurring
cycles. Ayurveda aims to establish the ability to leave every aspect of life to
it’s fullest, in complete conscious to nature’s infinite intelligence, a
state often referred to as enlightenment.
Our
Panchakarma program:
It
is a week-long program, custom tailored to your current state of health,
wellness and constitution. Personal attention is given to each client’s
specific needs.
Panchakarma
therapy includes
1.
Abhyanga
(Traditional oil massage): Herbal oil massage performed by two trained Ayurvedic
specialists done simultaneously with synchronizing movements. It helps to loosen
the toxins, lubricate and protect tissues from damage.
2.
Shirodhara:
This treatment drips warm oil in steady stream on fore head. It quiets both mind
and senses.
3.
Nasya
(Nasal oil drops): It is an important step for remove toxins from nose and
paranasal sinuses.
4.
Swedana
(Therapeutic steam): Therapeutic application of heat to the body. It helps to
open pours, reducing stiffness and pain.
5.
Basti
(Therapeutic purification & rejuvenation of colon): These are nourishing oil
and cleansing herbal tea enemas.
All
above steps are repeated for six days with variations in treatment according to
the need of client. By this way all deep-rooted toxins are brought to the
gastro-intestinal tract. During this program, client is on a very special
Ayurvedic meal, which is provided by the center.
Second
phase is actually the main step in Panchakarma. During this phase all toxins are
flushed out of the body.
The
last step involves restoration of strong digestive enzymes and rejuvenation of
tissues.
Ayurveda
advises complete Panchakarma therapy at least once a year for healthy
individuals.