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Panchkarma |
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NATURAL DETOXIFICATION & REJUVENATION THERAPY |
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Panchkarma is a sophisticated purifying therapy of Ayurveda. |
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Five fold therapy, refers to a range of cleansing therapies. |
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Highly personalized based on the needs of the individual, depending on the body type, dosha imbalances etc. |
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Recommended also as seasonal treatment for toning your mind- body system . |
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Purifies the body by draining out of the poisonous substances. |
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Prevents the recurrence of the disease and makes the body healthier. |
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Brings order in digestive system affected by irregular food habits and improves metabolism. |
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Reverses biological age. |
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Provides luster to the skin. |
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STEPS IN PANCHKARMA |
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Pretreat ment(Snehanc & Swedana) |
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Therapeatic Vomiting (Vamana) |
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Purgation Therapy (Virechana) |
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Enema (Basti) |
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Nasal Administration (Nasya) |
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UDVARTANA |
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Vigorous massage with herbalised paste. It increases speed of metabolism to produce more energy hence helpful in obesity, tumors, cysts, high cholesterol.
Udvartana along with abhyanga, swedana & basti is an effective remedy for reducing and controlling obesity. It can reduce 2-5 kgs of weight in just 1 month. |
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SHIRODHARA |
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The medicated herbal lukewarm oil is dropped continuously in a fine jet on the forehead. This has a dramatic impact on the nervous system by calming down the mind and all sensual organs. A few sessions of Shirodhara substantially reduces the chances of all heart related diseases, migraine, high blood pressure, neuralgia, headache & psychological complaints. |
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PIZZICHILI |
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Medicated oil is synchronically poured on the body in continuos stream with a certain sequence of massaging and warming up of the body.
Beneficial for improving immunity, antiaging, rejuvenation, paralysis, heals fractures and chronic fatigue syndrome. |
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PATRA PINDA SWEDA |
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Fomentation of the body with herbal leaves poultices after a massage.
Beneficial for traumatic pains, inflammation, stiffness of joints, cervical and lumbar spondylitis, sciatica. |
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NAVARAKIZHI |
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Nourishment of the body by pounding & massaging the body with poultice prepared by rice, milk & herbs. Beneficial in paralysis, emaciation, strengthening the tissues, rejuvenation and anti aging. |
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SHIROBASTI |
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Keeping oil on the head with the help of special leather cap. Cures headache, insomnia, migraine & psychological conditions. |
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NETRA TARPAN |
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Keeping oil in eyeballs for a certain period of time. A course of netra tarpana improves visual errors, vascular problems of eye & removes impurities from the eye. |
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HRIDAY VASTI |
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This procedure is applied over heart using warm medicated oils or herbal decoctions.
It strengthens the heart, relieves deep seated anger & sadness. |
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CHAKRAVARTHI VASTI |
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This basti is applied to the umbilical region. It acts on solar plexus. It helps in indigestion, constipation and balancing the digestive system. |
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KATI VASTI |
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A special technique aimed at providing relief to the lower back using warm medicated oil or herbal decoction. Beneficial in curing chronic and acute backache, prolapsed disc, lumbar spondylitis, osteoporosis & sciatica. |
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GREEVA VASTI |
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This basti is applied on the back of the neck using warm medicated oil or decoction. Beneficial for cervical spondylitis, chronic neck pain and compression fractures. |
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JAANU BASTI |
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Basti is applied on the knee with warm medicated oil or herbal decoction. It promotes the strength of the knee joint by improving the circulation. Beneficial for pain & osteoarthritis of knee joint. |
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SHIROPITCHU |
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Special medicated oil according to the body type is applied to the head for 30-45 minutes in a special manner. Beneficial in hair fall, greying of hairs (by nourishing hair follicle), headache & insomnia. |
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DURATION OF A PANCHKARMA TREATMENT |
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Performed under the active personal care of an Ayurvedic physician, these luxurious treatments extend over a period of days.
Minimum 15 days but for the best result 23 days are essential. |
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BEHAVIORAL PROGRAM DURING PANCHKARMA |
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Enjoy a minimum of mental and physical activity during the treatment period. |
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Ayurveda bedtime is between 9 and 10 p.m. wakes up at 6 am, go for walk and complete your TM program before treatment begins. |
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Take meals in a settled atmosphere. |
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Avoid exciting entertainment, TV, etc. especially before retiring at night. |
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Take a light regular diet during Panchkarma. |
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Do not take dry foods. Avoid spicy foods. |
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Only hot water to be used for drinking, gargling, bathing, cleaning etc. |
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Observe celibacy, in thought and action, for the duration of the treatment. |
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Avoid sleeping during the day. (Except if you fall asleep during a rest period after treatment). |
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Go to bed early and don’t keep awake at night. |
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Do not suppress natural urges like urination, etc. |
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Avoid physical exercises, loud and excessive speech, etc. |
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Avoid cycling, riding jerky vehicles, horse riding, etc. |
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Avoid exposure to cold, sun, wind, or rain. Avoid too much air-conditioning especially at night & do not heat your room too much in winter. |
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Avoid becoming angry, anxious, worry, irritable. |
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Avoid excessive walking or sitting. Do not sit or lie down for more than one hour at a stretch. |
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Do not walk barefoot or talk, study, or read too much. |
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When climbing or descending steps, walk slowly one step at a time. |
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Eat only wholesome fresh foods. Eat when you are hungry. |
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You should be empty stomach before all Panchkarma procedures except Matra Basti. |
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Follow any other guidelines given to you by the physician. |
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