Pancha Karma
Pancha Karma is the classic Ayurvedic regimen for purifying and
rejuvenating the physical and emotional bodies. Originally designed to bolster the health and
longevity of royalty, Pancha Karma is a wonderful process designed to "hit the reset
button" in our health and lives.
Many choose to do Pancha Karma after a period of stress or overindulgence in poor
dietary choices. Some make Pancha Karma an annual birthday gift to themselves, or do PK at every
change of season. (That's three times a year, according to Ayurveda.)
A Pancha Karma program involves three parts:
1) Poorva Karma – Preparation
After an initial consultation, dietary and herbal practices prepare or
"ripen" the body and mind for complete detoxification and elimination of excess doshic
energies.
2) Pancha Karma – the "Five Actions"
As diet and herbal support continues, customized therapies act to coax toxins and
excess doshic energies from deeper tissues into the digestive tract. These toxins and forces are
then eliminated through those of the five actions determined most appropriate for you.
3) Rasayana – Rejuvenation
Once body and mind are clean and clear, it's time to build all the tissues with
excellent nourishment for sustained well-being and longevity. A customized Rasayana program
includes nutrition plan, herbal supplements, therapeutic self-care practices and lifestyle
choices.
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