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. |
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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: 1 week
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.
Most of the Panchakarma therapies include following
therapies but the steps or details may vary depending
on the treatment plan for the individual.
- 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.
- Shirodhara: This treatment drips warm oil
in steady stream on fore head. It quiets both
mind and senses.
- Nasya (Nasal oil drops): It is an important
step for remove toxins from nose and paranasal
sinuses.
- Swedana (Therapeutic steam): Therapeutic application
of heat to the body. It helps to open pores,
reducing stiffness and pain.
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 step in Panchakarma
during which 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.
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