Introduction

Ayurveda is an ancient healing life science that focuses on the comprehensive teachings of preserving and maintaining physical and mental health for complete wellbeing. Despite being an ancient science its teaching can be adapted and adopted to modern life which accounts for its successful longevity even in today’s world. Ayurveda panchakarma is a cleanse and detox done according to the ancient teachings which eliminates accumulated impurities and unwanted waste.

What is Panchakarma?

Panchakarma treatment consists of five therapies which involve lubricating the body to remove toxins from the body. Panchakarma derives from two words, pancha which means five while karma means procedures in reference to the five ayurvedic purification procedures conducted for mental and physical wellbeing by including curative, preventive and promotive actions for various diseases.

What are the benefits of panchakarma therapy?

Purifies the body – Through a series of lubrication therapies, panchakarma cleanses and rejuvenates the body restoring the body’s natural healing abilities and strengthening bodily tissues for a body that functions at optimal level and fills the mind and soul with positivity.

Gets rid of toxins – The treatment physically cleanses the body of toxins which helps the body function better for a healthier life.

Relaxes the mind – The panchakarma program includes taking time for yoga and meditation with focus on calming and relaxing the mind as you empty it of unwanted cluttering thoughts.

Relieves stress – Stress is harmful to our healthy but unfortunately with our fast-paced lives we tend to deal with stress more than ever before. Part of panchakarma treatment process includes removing stress promoters such as social media and technology. Panchakarma is a cleansing process that clears blocked channels that enables the natural flow of energy to eliminate stress and promote health.

Balances the doshas – According to ayurveda a well-functioning body is one in which the three doshas of vatta, pita and kapha are in balance. Panchakarma helps restore balance and fine tune this balance which promotes wellbeing.

How does panchakarma work?

The panchakarma ayurvedic treatment treats the mind, body and soul with a thorough cleanse that rejuvenates completely. It is based on the ayurvedic principles that every human is a unique manifestation of the five basic elements of ether, air, fire, water and earth which create the three main dosha within us. Each individual has a unique blend of these three dosha which work in balance to keep us healthy and happy. Panchakarma helps eliminate excess dosha to regain balance. An ayurvedic physician designs a specific treatment combination based on individual needs and the procedures are done under close supervision and observation.

What is meant by a panchakarma cleanse and detox?

After time our bodies collect toxins and impurities which cause an imbalance within which leads to disorder. Order is when the digestive fire is balanced, when the bodily humours are balanced, when the waste products of urine, faeces and sweat are produced naturally and eliminated from our bodies. Further, the seven bodily tissues rasa, rakta, mamsa, meda, asthi, majja and shukra should be functioning normally while the mind and senses should be in harmony.

Panchakarma cleanses the body through a process of flushing or purging with herbal oils and oil massages administered by an ayurvedic doctor.

How do you carry out a panchakarma cleanse and detox?

Identifying ayurvedic doshas – You will be examined and your dominant dosha determined based on the findings your panchakarma treatment will be created.

Ayurvedic diet – Your treatment will be supported by a suitable ayurvedic diet prescribed by your practitioner to help enhance the benefits of the treatment.

Preparing for the cleanse – You will be prescribed methods for preparation for the treatment designed to ready your body for the elimination of the imbalances.

Types of therapies – The therapies which have been updated to suit our modern requirements include:

• Herbal oil massages
• Cleansing enemas
• Nasal administration
• Gentle laxatives
• Steam baths

Conclusion

Panchakarma treatments are a natural way towards improving health and strengthening your immune system. It is a sort of re-set for your body as it is purified and returned to its state of perfect balance. Consult an ayurvedic specialist and find out how you too can benefit from an ayurvedic cleanse and detox.