Maya is deeply intuitive and incredibly compassionate. It is an absolute gift to receive Pancha Karma from her.Her wisdom, incredible touch, and loving nature is like being in a womb of deep healing.
Pancha Karma relies on use of 5 primary cleansing methods together with additional therapies that are chosen based on your unique body-mind constitution and health needs as assessed by an Ayurvedic Consultation.
Complementary therapies are designed to enhance the effectiveness of the detoxification and rejuvenation process.
These therapies support the body's natural healing mechanisms and promote overall well-being.
They may include one or more of the following:
Abhyanga (ayurvedic oil massage) A full-body massage using warm herbal oils to promote relaxation, improve circulation, and prepare the body for panchakarma therapies.
Nasya (oil drops in nasal passages) Gentle application of medicated oils through the nasal passages. This therapy is used to clear the sinuses, improve mental clarity, and treat conditions related to the head and neck, such as sinusitis, migraines, and chronic headaches. Nasya helps to remove accumulated toxins from the head region and enhances the function of the senses.
Swedana (steam therapy) Inducing sweating through herbal steam to open up the channels, release toxins, and prepare the body for deeper cleansing.
Shirodhara (continuous warm flow of oil on the forehead) A continuous stream of warm oil poured onto the forehead to calm the mind, alleviate stress, and balance the nervous system.
Pizhichil (oil bath) A therapy involving the pouring of lukewarm medicated oil all over the body, followed by a gentle massage. it enhances muscle tone, nourishes the skin, and promotes relaxation.
Udvartana (herbal scrub massage) A therapeutic massage using herbal powders to exfoliate the skin, enhance circulation, and reduce excess kapha dosha.
Netratarpana (eye rejuvenation) Creating a reservoir of medicated ghee around the eyes to improve vision, alleviate eye strain, and promote eye health.
Kati Basti (lower back oil bath) A treatment involving a warm herbal oil bath for the lower back area, useful for relieving lower back pain and muscular tension.
Greevabasti (neck and upper back oil bath) Similar to katibasti, this therapy focuses on the neck and upper back region to relieve tension and pain in those areas.
Mukha abhyanga (face massage) A facial massage using herbal oils or creams to nourish the skin, stimulate circulation, and enhance the complexion.
Karna purna (ear therapy) Application of medicated oil into the ears to promote ear health, balance vata dosha, and alleviate issues related to the ears.
Basti (Medicated Enema Therapy) Basti is considered one of the most important therapies in Panchakarma. It involves the administration of medicated oils or herbal decoctions into the rectum. There are two main types of Basti: Anuvasana (oil enema) and Niruha (decoction enema). This therapy is highly effective for detoxifying the colon, balancing Vata dosha, and treating conditions such as arthritis, constipation, and neurological disorders.