Our indulgence in harmful and unhealthy lifestyle, mental stress and lack of exercise is fast becoming a road to diseases. This leads to diminished agni, dosha imbalance and subsequently accumulation of ama (toxins) in the body which is becoming the main cause of lifestyle disorders like obesity, hypertension, malignancy, and heart diseases among others. and 21-day Panchakarma Treatment is all you need to get a deep rejuvenation.
Ayurveda aims to maintain the health of the one who is healthy and to treat the one who is diseased. Two main pathways of treatment are done at the Wellness Resort in Cuba- shamana (to pacify) and shodhana (to purify). Panchakarma is advised when the Dosha imbalance is deep-rooted.
“Pancha-karma” means a set of 5 procedures namely-
Vamana (Therapeutic emesis)- Prescribed for kapha imbalance in the body, by inducing vomiting in a controlled manner under a doctor’s supervision. People with chronic and allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, asthma, chronic urticaria, acne, psoriasis, obesity etc. benefit from Vamana.
Virechana (Therapeutic purgation)- Advised for pitta disorders. This is done by controlled and supervised induction of purgation in anemia, liver disorders, skin conditions, gout, and gut health issues. It restores the gut microbiome and maintains the agni.
Anuvasana basti (medicated oil enema)- Basti is considered the best treatment for most vata disorders. Here either medicated oil or medicated decoction of vata controlling herbs is administered through the rectal route. Oil enema is indicated in joint pains, mental stress, paralysis, facial palsy, urogenital disorders etc.
Niruha basti (medicated kashaya/decoction enema)- Vata pacifying herbs are used to make decoction and administered through the rectal route. It is indicated in vata disorders and to strengthen the nervous system.
Nasya (medicated nasal oil instillation)- Medicated oils are instilled in the nose to cure premature greying of hair, migraine, headaches, neck stiffness etc.
Therapies are advised based on initial assessment of your health and the ritu (season). Season change brings substantial shifts in the doshas for the body to need a reboot and function well.
During the 21-day panchakarma treatment at our Wellness Resort in Cuba, you will be given medication to improve your agni and fresh, satvik food is prepared to keep in mind the doshas and the season. Daily yoga, pranayama and meditation practice help in keeping your mind fresh and your body resilient.
Other therapies done in these 21 days are-
Abhyanga (massage) is done using medicated oils which is followed by swedana (fomentation).
Various types of swedana are practiced in our wellness resort-like-
Choorna Sweda, where different herbal powders are tied in a muslin cloth, heated over a hot iron pan and used for fomentation.
Navara kizhli (red rice fomentation), red rice is boiled and cooked in herbal decoctions and milk, tied in a muslin cloth and used to foment the whole body. It is very useful in muscle weakness, vata disorders, strengthening bones and joints and making the skin supple.
Patra pinda sweda (herbal leaves fomentation), here a combination of vata balancing herbal leaves is tied in a bundle and used for swedana.
Conclusion
These 21 days will help you completely refresh your body, mind and spirit while connecting with yourself. It is the perfect way to relax, rejuvenate and detoxify your way to better health. Do visit the Wellness Resort in Cuba to feel the deep healing and balance with the 21-day panchakarma treatment.
