Panchakarma (Ayurvedic Detoxification)

This program of deep cleansing, detoxification, purification and rejuvenation treatments is unique to Ayurveda. Your program is determined after an Ayurvedic consultation, and may include herbal steaming, abhyanga massage, shirodhara and other head cleansing techniques like ear candling and neti, herbal enemas, purgation and emesis.

Duration: 3 hour session              Cost: $450  (for more than 4 treatments)

                                                            Cost : $550 (for 1 to 4 treatments) (Typically, a full treatment course last 7 days with a 3 hour session each day.)

Who can benefit from Panchakarma?

Do you suffer with any of the following?

  • Poor digestion
  • Constipation and/or diarrhoea
  • IBS
  • Candida
  • Heartburn or reflux
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Headaches
  • Asthma
  • Hay fever
  • Sinus problems
  • Poor memory or concentration
  • Insomnia

If you answered yes to one or more of these then you can attain great benefit from Panchakarma therapy.

What is Panchakarma?

Panchakarma is unique to Ayurveda and is a programme of deep cleansing, detoxification, purification and rejuvenation treatments.  Pancha means five and karma means process thus giving a 5 step detoxification process.

During your life your organs will produce metabolic waste products and biological exceta as part of their normal function.  In Ayurveda these waste products are called ama (minute toxic matter) and malla (gross toxic matter).  These waste products can accumulate within the body, causing kidney and heart artery blockages, liver, spleen and gall bladder dysfunction, brain signalling and nerve transmission malfunction, preventing your body's peak performance.

Panchakarma is an ideal way to safely and effectively remove this toxic build up from your system and provide complete body rejuvenation.

What happens during a Panchakarma treatment?

Prior to commencing this treatment, a consultation is required. From this an appropriate treatment plan can be devised.

A complete Panchakarma treatment involves a course of 7 sessions with each session lasting 3 hours, however in certain cases less number of sessions can be carried out.

Step 1: Preparation process

This involves two steps; oleation and sweating. These enable the body to release the toxins and draw them into the digestive tract where the body can then eliminate them via the appropriate detoxification process.

  • Snehana (oleation) - involving a relaxing Ayurvedic massage using medicated oils based on your constitutional type. This elimination process liquefies the toxins that are trapped within the organs and channels.
  • Swedana (sweating) - is in a sauna using medicated steam. This passes through the body causing the toxins to further liquefy and be eliminated through the sweat.

Step 2: Detoxification Processes

Some or all of the following processes may be used.

  • Vamana (emesis) - A medicated decoction is consumed which liquefies the toxic substances in the upper digestive tract.  After approximately 20-30 minutes the patient will feel the sensation to expel the accumulated toxins. 
  • Virechana (purgation) - Medicated herbs are ingested and after some hours the sensation to go to the toilet will occur and continues for 4-6 times depending on the intensity of the accumulated toxins. This process detoxifies the lower digestive and upper respiratory tracts and also removes parasites.
  • Basti (medicated enema) – Various types of medicated decoctions or medicated oil are introduced into the anus using an enema bag and tube. Several enemas may be carried out over a time period. Dependant on the individual’s condition the patient withholds the decoction for a specific period of time. Then the sensation to evacuate the bowels occurs cleansing the toxins and faecal matter from the large intestine.  Beneficial for: Crohn’s disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Candidiasis, Ghiardia, Diverticulitus and increased nutrient absorption in the large intestine 
  • Shirovirechana (head cleansing) - Herbal nasal oils are introduced by drops into the nostril, cleansing the nasal passages, thereby opening the brain channels, eliminating any  trapped/congested/toxic mucous or aggravated kapha. Shirovirechana may also include the following steps:
    • Ear candling
    • Neti (nasal cleansing)
    • Medicated eyewash
    • Shirodhara

Benefits: Focused mind, enhanced memory recall and retention, sound sleep, relief from sinusitis, asthma, rhinitis and hay fever.

What benefits will I get from a Panchakarma treatment?

  • Organ and system detoxification
  • Rejuvenation of body and mind
  • Feelings of lightness within the body
  • Sense of balance within the body and mind
  • Improved mental and emotional state
  • Balancing of the doshas - Vata, Pitta and Kapha
  • Weight loss if indicated
  • Relief from the toxic overload seen in cases of chronic sickness
  • Improved digestive function
  • Heightened memory and brain function
  • Alleviation from allergic states such as asthma and hay fever and rhinitis
  • Improved length and quality of sleep 

De-stress and detoxify - book your Panchakarma detox program today!

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