Panchakarma Treatment

Abhyanga — the ayurvedic oil massage is an integral part of the daily routine recommended by this healing system for overall health and well-being. Traditional Ayurvedic texts wax eloquent on the benefits. Here’s what one says — “Give yourself a full-body oil massage on a daily basis.

Shirodhara – (Shiro-dar-a) is a unique, blissful therapy that balances and stabilizes the mind. To receive Shirodhara, the client lies down upon a massage table with their eyes covered. Next, specially prepared warm herbal oil is poured in a thin steady stream directly onto the forehead and sixth chakra. Shirodhara purifies the mind, alleviates anxiety, reduces headaches, and expands awareness. Shirodhara can be administered on its own or as part of a Panchakarma treatment detoxification regime.

 Garshana – is a traditional Ayurvedic dry massage that refreshes and stimulates the skin and lymphatic system, enhancing blood circulation and the release of accumulated toxins. To perform a garshana, you will need natural silk gloves, a soft sponge, or a dry brush that gently removes dead skin layers leaving the skin supple and glowing.

Swedana – also called sudation or fomentation therapy is the process of production of sweat or perspiration in the body through various methods. It is one of the major preparatory procedures of the Panchakarma therapy to open up the channels of the body to eliminate toxins effectively. The therapy is considered to relieve stiffness and heaviness in the body by inducing sweating. It is also recommended as the best treatment for diseases characterized by vitiation of Vata and Kapha doshas.

Udvartana – is a treatment based on powders composed of minerals, herbs and medicinal species. Then, Udvartana massage stimulates the metabolic process. So, the use of powders, either dry or applied after oil massage, has a mild dermis-abrasive effect, ideal for removing impurities and treating stains and eruptions. So, its active components contribute to purify and activate the metabolism of the skin and is especially suitable for circulatory disorders, cellulite, fluid retention, obesity etc.

Five Senses Therapy –  work by engaging all Five Senses. Vital energy points, called marmas, are stimulated through the power of touch to promote a rebalancing of body and mind. Specific herbal medicines utilize the sense of taste and color treatments work through the organ of sight, the eyes. Aromatic oils work directly on the sense of smell to harmonise the entire body and finally, listening to relaxing Gandharva Veda music during and after your treatment helps to still an active mind.

Basti – Vata’s predominant site is the colon. Ayurvedic Basti involves the introduction into the rectum of herbal substances like oil and decoction etc in a liquid medium. Basti, is the most effective treatment of Vata a disorders, although many enemas over a prescribed period of time are usually required. This is one of the five pradhana karma of panchakarma.

Nasya – is one of the important therapy among Panchkarma in which administration of medicated oil /herbs through nostrils in order to eliminate vitiated dosha. It removes toxins from the sinuses, throat, nose or head parts. If these toxins are not removed for a long time they start irritating the local parts which create disturbance in daily work. Later on, it gets converted into major illnesses like allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma etc.

Shiro Abhyanga Nasya – is a treatment of the head, neck and shoulders, that seeks to harmonize the relationship between the body and soul, by bringing calm and easing away the tension and stress of everyday life. Find out the massage and wellness clinics at which you can enjoy Shiroabhyanga massage.

Pinda Sweda – Shashtika Shali is also termed as Navarakizhi. Basically, it’s a very popular and beneficial Ayurvedic treatment in which sweat is induced through the preparation of rice and milk. The main aim of the panchakarma treatment is giving relief from stiffness as well as pain.