The ancient healing practice of Panchakarma is a unique experience that leaves the body and mind relaxed and rejuvenated. Many illnesses result from the build-up of toxins that can impair the body’s natural defenses through the lymph, circulatory, and immune systems. Panchakarma promotes healing and restoration by eliminating these toxins from the body. However, unlike other detoxification programs, panchakarma is a gentle process that achieves deep cleansing without discomfort, allowing the rejuvenating energies of the body to flow freely.

To gain maximum benefit from the Panchakarma experience, we suggest a 14-day retreat. A minimum of 5 days is recommended.

The Science of Panchakarma

A study at Colorado University showed that panchakarma reduced accumulated toxins in the body by 50 percent.

"This is the first published study on humans to demonstrate that a specific detoxification regimen can significantly reduce levels of lipophilic toxicants in the blood that are known to be associated with disease," says Robert Herron, Ph.D., lead author of the study and Director of Research at the Institute of Science, Technology and Public Policy. "Our findings were quite striking, given that the half-lives of these toxicants are all several years in duration, and that this panchakarma detoxification procedure removed them in just a few days." (Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, (Sept./Oct. 2002), Vol. 8, No. 5: pp. 40.)

Ayurvedic Oils

All of our massage oils are made according to ancient recipes. We order them from an Ayurvedic Pharmacy in India where the wild-crafted herbal infusions are added to oil, bringing forth its medicinal properties.

For a detailed description of what a panchakarma treatment involves and accomplishes, read our article Panchakarma.

Ayurvedic Consultation

You will receive an Ayurvedic health consultation with Richard Masla, ND, to discover your constitutional nature (prakruti) and the current balance of your doshas (vikruti). You will be started on a cleansing diet of easily digested, simple foods to increase your metabolism and digestion. Then you will begin a process to loosen ama (toxins) with herbal ghee (clarified butter).

Components of Your Panchakarma

A full Panchakarma treatment lasts 2 1/2 hours daily. To gain maximum benefit from the Panchakarma experience, we suggest a 14-day retreat. A minimum of 5 days is recommended.

1) Massage Abhyanga Enjoy the amazing effects of a massage with medicated herbal oils. The traditional abhyanga treatment includes two therapists giving you a synchronized massage. This special therapeutic massage detoxifies and rejuvenates the body, improves circulation, strengthens the immune system and enhances the complexion of the skin. Above all, it leaves you with a general sense of well being.

2) Nasya – Nasal Therapy
During this therapy, several drops of medicated oil are administered into each nostril. This opens and cleanses your nasal and sinus passages, enhancing the flow of oxygen to the brain. It may relieve allergy and sinus conditions and improve your memory.

3) Swedhana (Aromatherapy Steam)
After your massage, relax your mind and body enveloped in a soothing steam bath. Swedhana improves peripheral circulation and This treatment allows the Ayurvedic oils to penetrate deeper into the tissue, enhancing the detoxification process. It strengthens the immune system and moisturizes your skin, making it soft and smooth.

4) Shirodhara
During this relaxing therapy, a continuous stream of warm Ayurvedic oil flows over your forehead. Shirodhara is used to heal chronic neuromuscular disorders and vata imbalances: hypertension, insomnia, depression, anxiety, headaches and restlessness. It can have a powerful spiritual effect on the mental and emotional wellbeing of the individual.

Additional Treatment - Bhastis
Bhastis are herbal & oil therapeutic enemas. They are recommended for patients that do 5 days or more of Panchakarma. Bhasti treatments are effective in detoxifying the system of ama (toxins). They are a necessary part of Panchakarma therapy. (Self-administered 3-day bhasti treatment is $30)

• Day Spa: (two therapists) $350.00
• Day Spa: (one therapist) $265.00

Tips for Your Panchakarma

• Rest as much as possible
• Meditate upon rising, after treatments, and in the evening
• Turn your eating into a meditation
• Practice yoga & deep breathing
• Be silent & listen to your inner wisdom
• Be open to the energy of nature
• Practice being in the moment
• Become the witness to your mind’s activity
• Keep balanced & avoid extremes
• Ceate a space for yourself with nothing to do
• Ask yourself, “What nourishes me? What do I want?”
• Allow memories and the emotional response to them to arise gently.