"In PanchaKarma the body is purified of toxins.
PanchaKarma is considered to be the
most potent therapy for preventing imbalance."

Treat Yourself to A Day of these Luxurious Treatments...

Usually your day includes Abhyanga, Swedan, herbal skin treatment, Shirodhara, Nasya, and then showering. These treatments are done with techniques, herbs, and oils appropriate to your constitution. The purpose of these treatments is to profoundly relax the body and mind, improve the flow of energy by opening the srotas (channels of circulation), and prepare the body to eliminate excess doshas (vata, pitta, kapha) or toxins (ama) on the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. After a few days of these treatments, the doshas have usually "ripened" in their sites of origin in the gastrointestinal tract and are ready to be flushed from the system. Depending on your dosha, you will be advised to do one of three things to facilitate the elimination of the accumulated toxins: herbal purgation, virechan or vamana, for which you will need to be guided by a staff member. The treatment ends with a day of rejuvenative therapies which include abhyanga, swedan and basti. Post-PK therapies can also be recommended. All PanchaKarma programs 3 or more days require a $500 deposit.

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Therapy Descriptions

Abhyanga: A soothing massage based on the body's marma (energy) points. It stimulates circulation of lymphatic fluid, using deeply nourishing herbalized oils to penetrate the skin, remove deep, long-standing toxins and nourish the tissues.	Swedana: Herbalized steam bath. A profoundly calming experience. The body is heated to remove mental, emotional & physical toxins lodged deeply within the tissues. Head is kept cool, providing a sense of calm & openness so the steam can cleanse deeply without overheating or stressing the body.
Bolus/Herbal Hot Compress: Herbal hot compresses are best used in conjunction with abyhanga and herbalized oils for deep rejuvenation of joints and tissues.	Heart Dhara - Oil Treatment for Heart, Emotions and Vascular System. Warm herbalized oil is poured repeatedly over the heart with heart marma point stimulation. This treatment opens subtle channels related to the heart and emotions. Bynourishing the heart, the emotions are strengthened and slowly and steadily, old blocks may be released.
Shirodara: A warm stream of herbalized oil is gently & methodically poured onto the forehead, synchronizing brain waves, profoundly calming the mind/ body & emotions. Ayurvedic eye treatment included. Heart Dhara also available as an alternative.	Basti: Guidance/preparation for an herbalized enema. Cleanses and rejuvenates the colon, enhancing elimination & nerve function. Necessary for the healthy maintenance of the gastrointestinal tract.
Marmani Chikitsa: A deeply relaxing and rejuvenate experience, Marmani is an extensive therapy on pressure points. It can correct, re-direct, and open the subtle energy flows of the body, relieving stiffness, enhancing nourishment and cleansing of tissues, and improving mental clarity.	Udvartina: Herbal powder exfoliating massage following Abhyanga and Swedana. The massage drains lymph while pulling toxins off of the skin that are released during the steam bath. Rejuvenates, tones, exfoliates and softens the skin, the body's largest organ.
Mud Detox Therapy: Therapeutic-Grade Clay and Moor Mud Packs are applied externally to draw out deeply embedded toxins, including heavy metals (mercury), dioxin, petrochemicals, aniline residues (from injected anesthetics) and more. Removes hidden, deep-seated toxicity in the ground substance of the body (i.e. the external meridians and connective tissue) which prevents normal nerve and "prana" flow. These embedded toxins can mean years of delayed healing - or none at all. For best results, use in conjunction with Abhyanga and Bolus herbal compress, followed by electrolyte foot bath.
Ayurvedic Facials: Relax the mind while cleansing, nourishing & tonifying the skin. The goal is to create a deep calm in mind & body that radiates from the face. This is a transformative & healing facial, not merely cosmetic.
Pancha Karma Packages Most therapies offered in the traditional style with 2 therapists Essential Healing Therapy A Abhyanga and Swedana Approximately 90 minutes Essential Healing Therapy B Abhyanga and Hot Herbal Compress Approximately 90 minutes Five Day Essentials Treatment Five Days of Abhyanga, Swedana and Basti Five Day Essentials Plus Purgation Five Days of Abhyanga, Swedana and Basti plus Toxin Flush (purgation) Five Day Panchakarma for Deep Cleansing & Rejuvenation with Preparatory Therapies (requires rest during the treatment period) Tailored to each individual, to be determined by our Ayurvedic Practitioner, Derrick Pawo; often includes Abhyanga, Swedana, Bolus, Basti, Shirodhara, Nasya, Udvartina and 1-2 purgations. Traditional Five Week Panchakarma for Thorough Cleansing and Deep Healing The traditional five week panchakarma program is crucial for those with chronic issues. Tailored to each individual; includes all the therapies and several toxin flushes (purgations) according to what is optimal for healing. Price Available Upon Request. One Day Therapy Package Abhyanga, Swedana, Udvartina, Head Treatment, Basti, Shirodhara or Heart Dhara One Day Mud Detox Package Abhyanga, Bolus, Mud detox, Head Treatment, Basti, Shirodhara or Heart Dhara   Preparing for PanchaKarma It is best to schedule your sessions during a time when you can rest, and eat lightly. Light activity is acceptable, but you will want to allow your body/schedule some flexibility. One week before PanchaKarma you will probably be asked to take herbs, & internal oils to help lubricate your body & begin to mobilize toxins. You will also need to have or have had an Ayurvedic Consultation to assess which therapies and which herbal formulas and oils will be most potent for you. More detailed and specific information is sent to you upon registration. Women will need to schedule PanchaKarma Therapies so that they don't coincide with your menstrual cycle. $500 non-refundable deposit to reserve your space. Full payment is due 3 weeks before the first day of therapies. We advise you to schedule in advance, we are often booked up to two and three months in advance. PanchaKarma is a spiritual practice of the Yogis, not meant for treatment of any pathological conditions.