Panchakarma
Panchakarma: The Ayurvedic Cleansing Therapy
Panchakarma is a comprehensive process of cleansing and rejuvenating the body using five major Ayurvedic procedures:
Vamana (Therapeutic Emesis) – Controlled vomiting to eliminate toxins from the upper gastrointestinal tract.
Virechana (Therapeutic Purgation) – Cleansing the bowels using herbal laxatives.
Anuvasana Basti (Oil Enema) – Nourishing and detoxifying the colon with medicated oils.
Kashaya Basti (Decoction Enema) – Deep cleansing using herbal decoctions.
Nasya (Nasal Instillations) – Cleansing and rejuvenating the nasal passages with medicated oils or herbal preparations.
Preparation for Panchakarma
Before starting Panchakarma, the body undergoes preparation to optimize the cleansing process:
Improved Digestion and Metabolism (Purvakarma)
Steps are taken to enhance the body’s metabolic functions.
Snehapana (Medicated Ghee/Oil Consumption)
The individual consumes medicated ghee or oil in increasing doses over 3 to 7 days, depending on their prakriti (body constitution). This process mobilizes toxins from deep tissues into the gastrointestinal tract for elimination.
Post-Panchakarma Rejuvenation (Paschadkarma)
Completing Panchakarma is just the beginning of your journey toward holistic health. The post-therapy phase, known as Paschadkarma, is crucial for sustaining the benefits of the cleansing process.
Key Elements of Paschadkarma
Tailored Diet: A personalized diet plan is essential to help regulate the flow of energy (doshas) and provide the nourishment needed to rejuvenate the body and mind. This diet is carefully designed to restore balance and vitality.
Oral Medications: Post-Panchakarma, individuals are prescribed specific herbal medications based on their health conditions, constitution, and unique needs. These medications support continued healing and can be required for a period ranging from 1 to 3 months or longer, depending on the individual’s health status.
Follow-Up Consultations: Regular check-ins with the treating doctor are important to monitor progress and make necessary adjustments to the treatment plan.
Annual Rejuvenation: For optimal health, a repeat Panchakarma session once a year is recommended, as advised by your doctor. This helps maintain balance and prevents the recurrence of imbalances or diseases.
Why Is Paschadkarma Important?
The rejuvenation phase ensures that the body’s systems stabilize after the detoxification process. It enhances the long-term effectiveness of Panchakarma, strengthens immunity, and promotes overall well-being.
YOUR JOURNEY TO PANCHAKARMA
Eligibility: Anyone looking to nurture their mind, body, and soul, and optimize their health can benefit from Panchakarma.
Consultation: An experienced Ayurveda doctor will conduct a thorough consultation, including lifestyle assessment, pulse examination, and investigations if needed, to design a personalized Panchakarma process and medication plan tailored to your needs.
Stages of Therapy: You will undergo different treatments during each stage of Panchakarma.
Diet and Lifestyle: Following a prescribed diet and lifestyle recommendations is integral to the therapy’s success.
Nutritious Diet: A specially prepared Panchakarma diet will be provided three times a day during your stay.
Commitment: Your active participation and dedication are essential for achieving the best outcomes.
Included in Your Panchakarma Experience
Daily treatments tailored to your needs, as determined by your treating doctor.
Use of personalized medications during treatment.
Daily visits from the doctor to monitor progress.
Three specially designed Panchakarma meals per day.
A Panchakarma kit, including toiletries and a manual for guidance.
Comfortable accommodations during your stay.
A personalized diet chart for post-treatment recommendations.
Things to carry while you are coming for Panchakarma or Ayurveda Treatments
Few comfortable breathable clothing, preferably with natural fabrics which are easy to wear and wash.
A pair of sandals to wear inside the hotel room and bathrooms
Your personal toiletry kit like tooth brush, paste, body care kit and hair care kits as per your likes.
A jacket with a hoodie or muffler that can cover your ears while you walk near the beach or windy area
A shawl or stole(scarf) to cover after treatment or during windy days
An umbrella, as it can rain sometimes
A note book and a pen to note your day today activity
A water bottle to carry water if you go for walking or for yoga
If you are interested in yoga, a mat for the same
All your reports or medical history either hard copies or soft copies in the mobile or mail
Any books, if you like to read during your spare time.
Recommendations to prepare yourself for the panchakarma before 2 weeks of arrival:
1. Stop consumption of Alcohol/ Coffee/ tea or any other forms of addictive drinks
2. Start drinking 6 glasses (200 ml each glass) of warm water sips on and often in a day. Start your day with 200 ml of warm water in empty stomach after brushing.
3. Have your dinner before 6.30 pm in the evening
4. Stop using Sugar consumption, white flour (all purpose flour), preserved or canned food, fried food, non vegetarian food.
5. Use freshly cooked food everyday, and do not over eat.
6. Follow a good rhythm of sleep pattern everyday.
7. If you are on your regular medication as per your family/personal doctor, kindly follow the advice as per them.
8. If you are having any specific health issues, make sure you bring all available previous health records and can make a new record before arrival to understand present condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
The vast majority of Panchakarma treatments are often described as soothing, relaxing, and even luxurious – not unlike a blissful massage. There are a few treatments that may cause slight and temporary discomfort or fatigue as a result of their detoxification properties – but they’re well worth it, and you can opt out of any treatment you’re not comfortable with.
You won’t have to! Most of your treatments will be done on a very comfortable massage table. And if you can’t sit on the floor during the meditation and yoga sessions, a chair can be provided.
Panchakarma is primarily a holistic detox for the body, mind, and soul, but it also comes with many other scientifically proven health benefits – including renewed energy, cell repair, decreased cholesterol, enhanced immunity, optimized metabolism, reduction of cancer-causing chemicals, Dosha balancing, mental and emotional clarity, and even reversal of premature aging. The list is so long, I can’t even finish it here – but in short, you’ll emerge not just cleansed, but energized, healed, and empowered.
Yes, although you’ll generally pay around 3x more for what will typically be a watered-down interpretation of Panchakarma. In addition to the far more accessible cost, we also prefer India due to the quality and authenticity of its experts, whose Ayurvedic lineage goes back generations. India is after all the epicenter of Ayurveda, and where better to experience it than at the source?
Absolutely not! You can experience Panchakarma at any age as long as you don’t have any major debilitating ailments. If you’re unsure about it, you can book a consultation call with us to see if it’s for you.
Plenty! You’ll be invited to join yoga, meditation, chanting, and breathwork sessions, cooking lessons, and other workshops hosted by venue’s amazing team.
Your safety, comfort, and privacy are paramount. We assure you complete safety in our venue.
Yes, you’ll also have access to Ayurvedic doctors throughout the treatment phase. You’re also encouraged to bring your medical or lab reports for your assigned doctor to review, so they can better personalize your treatments.
Most dietary needs can be accommodated with prior notice. By default, you will be served whole vegetarian food in accordance with Ayurvedic principles. All the food is fresh and organic. You will also be supplied with all the necessary herbs for your needs, and you may also be advised to take some home for consumption after the treatment.
Although we recommend following the treatment plan assigned to you, you can also request changes based on your preferences, sensitivities, and tolerances. Ultimately, it’s the doctor who can finalize the treatments based on your needs.
Absolutely, the retreat is open to everyone. And if you’re coming with guests, you might want to consider one of our double or triple rooms.
Yes, we have allocated few sightseeing for long term panchakarma packages as a part of recreation.
As soon possible, we confirm bookings as early possible for our coming year treatment slots.
Do you have more questions?
You can call our team for more questions.