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Panchakarma

Panchakarma

1. What is Panchakarma?

Panchakarma is an ancient Ayurvedic system of deep body cleansing that helps restore harmony to the body and mind.

Translated from Sanskrit, the word «panchakarma» means «five actions» or «five procedures».

These treatments are aimed at gently and gradually removing toxins (ama), restoring the balance of doshas and activating natural self-healing mechanisms.

This is not just a course of treatments, but a holistic healing and wellness process that includes preparation of the body, cleansing, and subsequent recovery.

This is why panchakarma is called one of the most powerful tools of Ayurveda for maintaining health and prolonging youth.
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2. Why do Panchakarma?

Throughout life, toxins (called ama in Ayurveda) gradually accumulate in our body.

The reasons may be different:

  • stress;
  • irregular meals;
  • chemical products;
  • lack of rest;
  • negative emotions.

These toxins settle in the tissues, overload the digestive system and become a source of disease.

Panchakarma helps to free the body from these accumulations and restore its natural ability to self-heal.

It is needed not only by those who have already encountered health problems, but also by people who want to spend deep prevention and maintain high energy levels.

Panchakarma is done to:

Cleanse the body on a physical and energetic level

Relieve chronic fatigue and stress

Strengthen the immune system

Restore clarity of mind and lightness in the body

Slow down the aging process

This is a kind of «reboot» of the body, after which a person feels renewed and has inner harmony.

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3. The main goals of panchakarma

In Ayurveda, any illness is seen as a sign that the level of ama (toxins) in the body has reached a critical point. When digestion weakens, toxins accumulate and begin to penetrate the dhatus—the body's tissues. There, they disrupt metabolism and interfere with the normal functioning of the organs.

The main objective of panchakarma

Return the ama back to the digestive tract and gently eliminate it from the body naturally.

Thus, the main goals of panchakarma are:

  • cleansing tissues and organs from toxins;
  • restoration of normal digestion and metabolism;
  • restoring balance to doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha);
  • strengthening the immune system and vital energy (ojas);
  • prevention of further development of diseases.

Panchakarma works not only on physical, but also on mental level, helping to free oneself from the effects of stress and emotional blocks.

This is a comprehensive cleansing of the body that restores holistic human health.

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4. How does Panchakarma work?

Stage I. Preparation

Before beginning the cleansing procedures themselves, it's important to properly prepare the body and mind. This period lays the foundation for a successful panchakarma and enhances its effectiveness.

What does preparation include:

  1.  Diet – For 1–2 months, it is recommended to eliminate meat, alcohol, coffee, strong tea, and heavy and artificial foods. The basis of the diet is simple, fresh, and easily digestible foods.
  2.  Stopping stimulants – minimize or completely eliminate foods that overload the nervous system and liver.
  3.  Psychological adjustment – agree in advance with your family about support and understanding, so that you can devote maximum attention to yourself during this period.
  4.  Reducing the load – try to reduce your work hours and household chores. Ideally, take a short vacation or at least clear your schedule.
  5.  Inner attitude – preparation for panchakarma includes a desire to take care of yourself and trust the process.

This approach helps the body gently enter into cleansing and make subsequent stages as effective as possible.

Stage II. Cleansing

After preparation, the main stage begins—body cleansing. This process aims to gently but deeply remove toxins (ama) from tissues and organs.

Basic cleansing procedures include:

  1.  Oiling (Snehana)
      • Internal oiling — Drinking ghee on an empty stomach softens toxins and prepares the body for their elimination.

      • External oiling — massages with warm Ayurvedic oil, selected for the individual constitution (dosha). The massages soften toxins, activate blood circulation, and help "unstick"« amu from fabrics.

    2. Medicinal warming (Swedana)
      Warming up expands the body's channels (cakes), enhances the effect of oils and facilitates the release of toxins from organs.

    3. Cleansing enemas (Basti)
       At this stage, special Ayurvedic enemas with oils and herbal infusions are also used. They are aimed at gently cleansing the intestines, restoring the digestive system and eliminating amy. Basti helps restore dosha balance, improve metabolism, and strengthen the body.

The purpose of the purification stage - gently peel off and remove amu from all tissues, normalize organ function, activate vital energy and prepare the body for the final stage of recovery.

Stage III. Recovery

After cleansing the body, the restoration and strengthening phase begins. Its goal is to consolidate the results of previous treatments, restore strength, and harmonize body and mind.

Key steps during the recovery phase:

  1.  Nutrition — a light, nutritious and easily digestible Ayurvedic diet, rich in fresh foods, herbs and oils that support tissue repair and digestion.
  2.  Gentle massages and treatments — to strengthen muscles, improve blood and lymph circulation, and harmonize the nervous system.
  3.  Taking Ayurvedic remedies — specially selected herbal preparations and oils to support organs, strengthen the immune system and maintain dosha balance.

Recovery result — a feeling of lightness, increased energy, improved sleep and appetite, strengthened immunity, and harmony of body and mind. After completing all three stages of panchakarma, the body is completely cleansed, balanced, and ready for a healthy life.

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5. Programming and payment

Each panchakarma treatment is carried out according to an individual program that takes into account the characteristics of your body and health condition.
The program can be designed for two or three weeks, depending on the client’s goals and capabilities.

Payment for the course

When paying in full for the course, a discount of 20% is provided, making panchakarma more cost-effective.This is a convenient opportunity to go through all stages of cleansing and restoration with maximum benefit and comfort.

Meditation

Meditation teaches mindfulness and inner peace. It helps calm the mind, improve concentration, and relieve stress.

Together, these practices promote deep healing, strengthen the immune system, and help you live in harmony with yourself and the world around you.

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6. Home Panchakarma

Panchakarma can be done at home, while receiving full support from a specialist.

How does home panchakarma work?

  • We meet before the start of the course to discuss the program and give all instructions.
  • You complete the first stage of preparation and the second stage of house cleansing.
  • Come once a week for a control massage to assess your condition and adjust your program.
  • All recommendations, instructions, and constant communication with me ensure support throughout the course. You can ask questions, and I will answer them, helping you navigate the process as safely and effectively as possible.
  • At home, self-oiling procedures are performed: apply warm oil to the body, maintain warmth with a hot bath, and follow a diet.
  • Health enemas are not performed at home.

Duration: Home panchakarma can be weekly or biweekly, depending on the client’s physical condition and goals.