Panchkarma Therapy
Panchakarma Therapy
Nasya= Nasal irrigation
Vamana= Therapeutic Vomiting
Virechana= Purgation
Raktamokshana= Blood Letting
However, practices like therapeutic vomiting and blood letting are no longer practiced today and have been replaced with more relaxing, mild therapies such as oil-massages and gentle therapies.
These therapies are known as “Pradhan Karma” the “Main procedures”. Some of them are: Snehan (Oleation/Massage) and Swedan (Steam) that must be done before main therapies that’s why these procedures are called Purva Karma. Purva Karma is a preparative stage for the Pradhan Karma; it brings the aggravated doshas in koshtha (digestive tract) for their elimination.
- Haridya Basti
- Janu Basti
- Kati Basti
- Shiro Basti
- Snehan
- Swedan
- Yonidhavan
- Uttar Basti
- Manya Basti
- Tarpan Chikitsa
Benefits of Panchakarma Therapy Include:
- Toxins cleared from the entire system
- Doshas eliminated
- Healthy digestive system
- Enhanced immunity
- Low stress levels
- Delays premature ageing
- Improved skin texture
- Weight-management/Fat loss
- Deep relaxation
- Spiritual outlook in life
- Positive mindset
A Typical Day May Look Like:
1. Wake up with sunrise and practice gentle yoga and meditation
2. Drink a cup of spiced tea with cumin, ginger, cardamom, fennel seeds and other spices and herbs for your Dosha
3. Begin your first treatment of the day, such as an oil-massage for the back, head or naval
4. Spend time in the steam-bath to release toxins
5. Eat a detoxifying lunch of khichari, lentils and rice in healing spices
6. Walk around in nature or sit and meditate. No technology or exercise!
7. Undergo another treatment, such as enema
8. Consume a light dinner of more khichari or cooked vegetables and rice
Read, meditate and head to bed for another healing, oily day
Seven Signs You Need To Detox:
- Thick white layer on the tongue
- Tired throughout the day, especially after meals
- Body aches and pains
- Uncontrollable cravings
- Foggy mind
- Bad smelling breath, odor and flatulence
- Constipation or diarrhea