Preparation for the cleanse ( Purva Karma) is the process of being on a simple diet and taking in a medicated ghee (ghee cooked with special herbs), which begins the detoxification process by lubricating and ripening the tissues in order to loosen impurities (ama). This step is done at home by self-massage and taking recommended herbs and oils internally.
Panchakarma Cleansing & Body Detox Center
The Panchakarma cleanse is the most powerful therapy in the clinical practice of Ayurveda. It is a highly sophisticated approach to a purification and rejuvenation therapy that has been refined and developed over several thousand years for the treatment of illness and the attainment of longevity. The most important aspect of this approach is the presence of both the purification and rejuvenation stages.
Panchakarma Cleanse.
The purpose of Panchakarma is to balance doshas (the bio-energies), tissues, and the physiological systems and functions of the body. Panchakarma utilizes cleansing herbs and therapies, which help with loosening, binding, extracting and flushing out endogenous toxins called ama, which translates as "undigested." The buildup of ama (toxins) from poor digestion, poor circulation and poor elimination is the primary cause of disease in the body. Ama collects over time as tissues degenerate, the passage of waste materials is blocked, and the body’s regulatory functions grow weak, causing a host of symptoms that affect the body and mind.
The Panchakarma treatment must be performed by a knowledgeable and well-trained therapist. Every person is unique and has their unique combination of imbalances. Thus, the Panchakarma cleanse program must be customized by recommending only those therapies that suit the person’s situation (age, season, level of immunity, amount of toxins present in the body, etc.).
Panchakarma is a five-step program.
Body Treatments (Snehana and Swedana therapies) are performed by our trained therapists at our spa in order to prepare the body to eliminate toxins. The classical duo, Abhyanga plus Swedana, are performed for a few days to help the body to absorb oils externally to further lubricate the bodily tissues and loosen toxins and then sweat out the toxins during Swedana, the sweat therapy. Shirodhara treatment, in which herbal oils are being poured in a stream over the head, might also be recommended. This treatment calms down Vata and Pitta doshas in the mind and has great stress relieving effects on the central nervous system.
Elimination (Pradhana Karma) is the process of eliminating the toxins. This is done with the use of gentle herbal tea or oil enemas known as basti (our clients are given instructions on how to perform the treatment at home) or virechana, which is the gentle purging of toxins through the GI tract through the use of herbs taken internally. The recommendation of these therapies is made by an Ayurvedic doctor according to the present situation in the client’s body and mind.
Reintroduction of food (Samsarjana Krama) is slow reintroduction of food in order to build digestive fire. After cleansing procedures, the fire of digestion will weaken due to excessive elimination of doshas. A weakened fire will not be able to properly digest food and this will create toxins. Samsarjana Krama is a special type of a regimen in which food gradually changes from liquid to semi-solid form and from semi-solid to solid to normal food.
This is done at home with our instructions.
Rejuvenation (Praschat Karma & Rasayana) is the process that helps the body restore its strength after impurities have been removed. Rasayana means “that which promotes longevity by preventing aging and by making the body young again”. You will be advised on balancing doshas foods, herbs and lifestyle changes to build healthy tissues and strengthen immunity. This is done at home with our instructions
Packages to Book
Guided Home Cleanse
$189
Guidance through a home Panchakarma (cleanse) includes one 60-minute initial consultation and three 30-minute consultations. During the initial consultation, I will review your health history and design a cleanse program for you according to your health condition.
After the cleanse program is tailored, we will have our first 30-minute meeting where you will receive general guidelines, including instructions on self-massage, how to make kitchari (your main meal for the cleanse), instructions for herbs or oils, self-enemas, and other advice. Gentle yoga postures and meditation will also be recommended. Our second 30-minute consultation can be done during your cleanse to check in on your progress and support you. The third 30-minute consultation will be done right after the cleanse to give you guidance for how to slowly reintroduce food into your diet in order to build digestive fire. This nourishing and gentle process will give you education and techniques that will stay with you for a lifetime. Releasing toxins from your body will help inspire you to make the right choices and find clarity. Ayurvedic detox increases your immunity, balances digestive issues and gives you a fresh start.”
Five-Day Deep Cleanse
$989
This five-day program includes an initial 60-minute health consultation to design a cleanse program according to your health condition, five Abhyangas, five Swedanas, two Shirodharas, and 15 minutes each day for an Ayurvedic lifestyle consultation. You will be given instructions on how to make kitchari (your main meal for the cleanse), instructions for herbs and oils, self-enemas and other advice. Gentle yoga postures and mediation will also be recommended. Right after the last treatment you will be given guidance for how to slowly reintroduce food into your diet in order to build digestive fire.
Three-Day Rejuvenation
$620
This program is designed for people who are very stressed out and need rest and rejuvenation. You will come every day or every other day for Bliss Therapy (Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Swedana).
Warm herbal oils on the body, calming mind oil pouring on the forehead, and herbal steam work magic on the nervous system. Bliss Therapy takes your mind, body, and spirit on an inner journey of relaxation and mental purification. This therapy encourages a deep remembrance of well-being and peace that supports the healing process and connection to spirit.
Pressotherapy (Modern approach to detox & lymphatic Drainage)
$55, 30-minute
Pressotherapy is an innovative system for lymphatic drainage. This device utilizes compression and decompression designed to:
- Increase the flow of blood and lymph
- Help soften and break down fat tissue
- Relax muscles and connective tissue to help keep them elastic
- Promote lymphatic drainage
- Relieve tension
- Promote relaxation
- Aid in detoxification of the skin.
Body Wrap for Detox with Scrub
$95, 60-minute
This treatment provides many health and beauty benefits. The skin-softening scrub combines essential oils that will stimulate your senses while calming your mind to promote a dream-like relaxation. Applied anti-cellulite solutions used in the wrap remove excess water from your body, reducing water weight and helping to eliminate toxins. With just the right combination of organic solutions, this body wrap helps your body to naturally detoxify itself through your skin’s pores. It relieves stress and leaves your skin looking and feeling smoother, softer, and tighter.
Body Wrap + Pressotherapy
$79, 40-minute
A combination of two relaxing and detoxifying treatments! Pressotherapy is a system of compression and decompression designed to:
- Increase the flow of blood and lymph
- Help to soften and break down fat tissue
- Relax muscles and connective tissue to help keep them elastic
- Promote lymphatic drainage
- Relieve tension
- Promote relaxation
- Aid in detoxification of the skin.
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