– Panchakarma
– Shirodhara
– Kati Basti
– Janu Basti
– Marma Chikitsa
– Netra Basti
– Abhyangam and Swedana
– Navara Facial

Panchakarma

Panchakarma Treatment- A Holistic Approach towards Wellness.

Panchakarma is a powerful Ayurvedic treatment program that purifies and revitalizes the body, mind, and consciousness. Rooted in ancient Ayurvedic wisdom, it’s based on the understanding that every individual is a unique combination of the five elements — Ether, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth.

Through personalized therapies, Panchakarma helps remove deep-seated toxins, restore dosha balance, and rejuvenate your entire system, promoting lasting health and inner harmony.

At AyurPrakriti, we offer Panchakarma treatment at Dallas with a deeply personalized approach. The goal is to restore balance to your vital energies, improve overall wellness, and address the root cause of imbalance rather than just the symptoms.

This intensive Ayurvedic treatment usually spans 7 to 9 days, However, it is not suitable for everyone. Not every individual needs to undergo such deep detoxification. Whether or not Panchakarma will benefit you— and if toxin removal is necessary for your healing—must be carefully determined through a one-on-one consultation with your Ayurvedic practitioner.

How is Panchakarma Treatment at AyurPrakriti Done?

Panchakarma translates to “five actions” or “five treatments,” expertly designed to cleanse the body of toxins (ama), which are the root cause of diseases and discomfort. The treatment involves three distinct phases:

Treatment Phases of Panchakarma:

⦁ Purva Karma (Preparation Phase):

The body is prepared to dislodge toxins through methods like oil massage, steam baths, and consumption of medicated ghee.

⦁ Pradhan Karma (Treatment Phase):

This phase includes five main procedures:

  • Vamana (Therapeutic Vomiting)[not permitted in the United States]: Cleanses Kapha-related toxins for conditions like bronchitis and chronic asthma. However, this treatment is not permitted in the United States. 
  • Virechana (Purgation): Targets Pitta imbalances with treatments like Basti (enema), Nasya (nasal administration), and 
  • Basti (Enema Therapy): Removes Vata-related toxins using herbal decoctions or medicated oils.
  • Nasya (Nasal Administration): Clears toxins from the head region, alleviating sinusitis, migraines, and respiratory issues.
  • Raktamokshana (Bloodletting): Purifies the blood to treat skin disorders and circulatory issues.

⦁ Paschat Karma (Post-Treatment Phase):

Involves dietary control, lifestyle adjustments, and medicinal intake to restore digestive power and maintain long-term benefits.

Benefits of Panchakarma Treatment

Panchakarma is a deeply cleansing Ayurvedic therapy aimed at detoxifying the body and restoring its natural healing abilities while balancing the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha).

Key Benefits Include:

Conditions Panchakarma Can Help With

Panchakarma treatment is effective in managing chronic diseases by restoring balance and enhancing the body’s ability to maintain health. It can alleviate symptoms of:

Shirodhara

What is Shirodhara Ayurvedic Treatment?

Our head controls the working of all the organs, so having a relaxing head is essential for a healthy and balanced life. We know that most imbalances appear due to a disturbed mind and senses. 

Shirodhara is a therapeutic ayurvedic massage technique that induces relaxation and an improved sleep cycle. Shiro means “head,” and dhara means “flow.” This ayurvedic head massage technique has a ton of physical and mental benefits. 

A unique decoction of herbal and medicated oils is poured on the forehead while the person lies on the massage table(droni). The soothing sensation directly touches the hypothalamus via the peripheral nerves, which are responsible for releasing hormones that regulate the physical and mental stimuli, leading to an active body.  

Shirodhara treatment regulates such hormones and induces a relaxed and balanced lifestyle. When poured on the forehead, warm medicated oils increase blood circulation to the blood vessels and improve oxygen flow to the head. 

Every individual suffers from extreme stress and pressure in their current stressful life. Lifestyle changes help reduce these stress levels, but a relaxing and soothing ayurvedic head massage can help overcome anxiety. Serotonin regulates bodily functions responsible for mood, sleep, hunger, bone health, blood clotting, etc. Extreme high serotonin levels can lead to fatigue, restlessness, etc. Shirodhara can help manage these intense serotonin levels, which provides a soothing and relaxing experience, reducing stress. 

The Approach towards Shirodhara Treatment

Shirodhara treatment at Ayurhitam begins with the use of professional equipment called Shirobliss. Our ayurvedic practitioner begins by preparing a unique concoction of warm oils infused herbs that are known to support and relax the mind and body. Herbs like ashwagandha, Brahmi, bhringaraj, and many more are combined in the concoction of oils to provide a relaxing and calming experience to the nervous system.

Ayurvedic practitioners at Ayurprakriti assess your health and determine whether Shirodhara is appropriate for you. We also ask questions to determine the underlying disorder using Ayurvedic parameters and choose an oil that would be best for you. Doing so gives you a well-thought-out and effective treatment, rather than just a generic spa-like experience.

Shirodhara treatment is to be avoided if the nervous system is stimulated by the excessive use of caffeine or alcohol. This is because the excessive stimulation of these can irritate the nervous system for a longer period of time. 

This treatment is exclusively designed to revamp the body’s natural healing mechanisms. When done with complete care and precise intention, it brings the body to its natural bliss state and allowing to find inner peace. 

The Benefits of Shirodhara Treatment:

With the present fast-growing lifestyle, Stress is one of the most common things that come along with this lifestyle. 

Thankfully, Shirodhara Treatment at Ayurprakriti efficaciously alleviates stress in both physical and mental forms. The warm oil when poured over the forehead gently calms the nervous system and facilitates relaxation.  

Shirodhara Treatment at Ayurprakriti Awakens the third-eye:

With reference to the ancient Ayurvedic manuscripts and learnings, the point between the eyebrows is the third eye. This third eye signifies the state of wisdom.

The rundown of warm oils from the Shirobliss equipment brings mental clarity and helps to overcome unresolved emotional experiences. 

Shirodhara for Better Sleep: 

The unquestionable arrival of stress in this fast-paced life also brings another issue called insomnia or sleeplessness or sleep deprivation. 

The extreme level of lethargy and exhaustion can bring an imbalance in emotional and physical well-being. 

Shirodhara treatment at Ayurprakriti acts as a stress-buster by reducing the cortisol hormone resulting in improved sleep quality. 

Shirodhara Treatment for Anxiety: 

the infusion of herbal oils followed by a relaxing head massage by our massage therapist helps to improve regular brain functionality and concentration by clearing out the toxins from the body. 

The balance of Pitta and Vata doshas helps in regulating serotonin levels which additionally helps in reducing anxiety.

Important:

Shirodhara treatment is unsuitable for pregnant women, people with skin issues on the forehead, allergy to any kind of oil or herbs, neck or spinal injury, fever, chills, nausea, vertigo, or any kind of acute illness. Ayurvedic practitioners at Ayurprakriti undergo a detailed discussion before starting the treatment. 

The Post-Treatment Care:

  • After the Shirodhara Treatment, the head is covered with a towel to keep receiving the benefits of the herbal concoction. 
  • It is advised to avoid the use of electronics for at least 3 hours post-treatment to embrace the peaceful sense. 
  • The oil can be left on the head overnight or washed after a couple of hours as per choice.

Kati Basti

An Ancient Ayurvedic Remedy for Lower Back Ailments

The shoulder, lower back and neck muscles need a professional approach to relieve the tension in these particular muscles. Thanks to Ayurveda which provides a unique and historic approach targeting the root cause of the issue.    

Kati Basti is a long-established ayurvedic treatment for lower back spasms, sciatica, slipped-disc disorders, spinal discomfort, etc. It is a type of external oleation(Snehana). A unique concoction of warm medicated oil is poured on the lower back. The warm oil decoction can stand on the lower back for a few minutes. 

The oil temperature is maintained at a subtle tolerable temperature to provide maximum results. The warm oil poured over the lower back increases blood circulation, which then results in releasing stiffness in the muscles and reduces pain or spasms in the lower back. 

Signs you might need Kati Basti

Kati Basti is an ayurvedic treatment exclusively followed to take care of lower back disorders in an individual. Musculoskeletal disorders can be aggravated with dryness and prolonged stiffness which increases the Vata Dosha, that increases the inflammation of the body resulting in extreme pain.  

When the quantity of the Vata increases, it reduces the blood flow to the area, which affects the bone tissues, leading to many problems. 

The signs that show that you might need ayurvedic lower back pain treatment:

Chronic lower back pain

  • Prolonged sciatic pain
  • Disc prolapse
  • Slip disc issues
  • Osteoporosis
  • Compressed disc and spinal nerves
  • Degeneration of musles and bones

The method of treatment for Kati Basti

The word Kati means lower back, and Basti means to store. It means holding something in the lower back to help release the pain. The pelvis, sacrum, colon and spine are considered the places of Vata dosha, and the imbalance of this first shows up on these points.

The person is asked to lie face down on the massage table.Organic black gram flour dough is placed approximately five inches in diameter on the lower back. The dough is positioned to be devoid of any leaks from the surrounding. Warm, medicated oil is poured inside the reservoir, concentrating on the oil’s healing benefits. The warm oil lubricates and nourishes the stiff joints by removing the excess cold, dry and rough areas of the lower body that directly or indirectly impact mobility. The warm oil treatment also nourishes the spinal discs and counters the symptoms of arthritis. Oil is customized for each individual.

After 40-50 min, the oil is carefully removed and our therapist gently massages the area.

When should you avoid Kati Basti?

Where ayurvedic treatments are helpful and are known to provide a relaxing experience, it is important to keep in mind that the ayurvedic treatment for lower back is ought to be avoided in the following scenario:

  • Prolonged swelling in the lumbar region
  • You are or you think you are pregnant
  • Currently in the menstrual cycle
  • Suffering from any kind of skin infection or skin allergies
  • Unable to lie down for more than 30 mins. 

Janu Basti

Ayurvedic Oil-Pooling Technique for the Knees

Our skeletal system is made up of tiny cells that work hard to keep the human body active. But, as time goes by, due to external factors, there is a high chance that these cells lose their ability to function. Ayurvedic treatments can aid in overcoming such issues to a great extent. 

Knee joints are considered the body’s load bearers and hence require regular care to avoid external or internal damage.

Janu Basti is an ayurvedic treatment for the knees. Due to external and lifestyle disturbances, knee joints are always ignored till they give some sign of pain as a sign of attention. Inflammation, injury, and age are a few common reasons for knee discomfort. 

Janu Basti is a pain-relieving method for the knees. It can reduce- pain in the knee joints, stiffness, and inflammation in the joints.

The word Janu means Knee Joint, and Basti means to hold. Combined, Janu Basti means holding something on the knee joint to relieve discomfort.

Signs that show that you should opt for ayurvedic knee treatment:

Ayurvedic knee treatment or Janu Basti the most practiced ayurvedic treatment. It can be indicated in conditions like: 

  • Osteoarthiritis of knee joints.
  • Ligament Tear
  • Rheumatism 
  • Subluxation of knee joint
  • Chronic Pain of knee joints
  • Post-trauma knee pain
  • Strains or sprains to the knee
  • Knee Bursitis. 
  • Natural degeneration of knee-joints,

How is Janu Basti done?

Ayurprakriti relies on sacred and ancient therapies to heal the human body. We begin by grounding with a prayer and clear the aura around before we begin any kind of healing therapy. 

Our therapist uses ancient method to soothe the knee joints. 

A dam of dough is created around the knee and the stiff joints are carefully bathed in warm medicated oils. The dough is often made from organic black gram flour and is carefully arranged around the knee forming a small dam. Warm medicated oil is poured over the knee lubricating the stiff joints and providing comfort and relaxation. The oil is replaced multiple times to retain temperature. 

The warm oil increases the flow of oxygen and nutrient-rich blood to the knee joints which relieves the stiffness in the knee. With the increase in blood circulation in the knee area, the joints gain the lost strength to the joints, bones and muscles.

The Janu Basti treatment at Ayurprakriti is followed by a relaxing massage by our massage therapist and steam. 

The Benefits of Ayurvedic (Janu Basti) Knee Care Treatment 

The warm medicated oil when stored on the knee joint for a certain period of time increases the flow of oxygen providing a relaxing and soothing experience to the muscles. 

Apart from this the benefits of Janu Basti include: 

  • It clears the Vata(air) element in the human body. 
  • Secondly, it helps in rejuvenation of the knee joints and reinforces the joint structures
  • Subtracts the knee pain
  • The strengthening of knee joints prevents the further degradation of the joints which may be caused by age or any external factors.
  • Increase in blood circulation in the area, hence provides stronger muscles and tissues.
  • Manage Arthiritis pain around the knees.

In order to get an ayurvedic knee care treatment it is always advised to visit a certified and well-trained practitioner.Janu Basti is known to be effective for knee joint diseases like Osteoporosis, artiritis, legament tear, chronic knee pain and many more

When should you avoid Janu Basti?

Janu Basti is an ayurvedic treatment which is can help to over come knee issues. But, there are certain reasons where we at Ayurhitam avoid the treatment in the following scenarios:

With a history of heart related issues:
⦁ Extreme Fatigue
⦁ Chronic Fever
⦁ Diarrhea
⦁ For Rheumatic conditions

Marma Chikitsa

Netra Basti

Abhyangam and Swedana