Category: Panchakarma & Detox

Swedana is the herbal steam therapy that follows oleation in Panchakarma prep, opening the body’s channels so a cleanse can work gently and well.

Snehana oleation softens the body with internal ghee and warm-oil Abhyanga, loosening toxins (ama) before a Panchakarma cleanse. A gentle, guided start.

Nasya treatment gently clears the nose, the doorway to the head — easing sinuses, headaches and mental fog. How a calm session works at Amrutham, Kerala.

Basti treatment, Ayurveda’s medicated enema, is called the mother of cleansing and the primary Vata therapy. Learn the two types and what it supports.

A calm guide to vamana therapy: what this Panchakarma cleanse is, the excess-Kapha conditions it suits, its careful supervised process, and why never DIY.

Can you do panchakarma at home? An honest look at gentle Ayurvedic practices you can do safely vs the cleanse that needs a residential retreat.

Panchakarma vs detox: they're not the same. Discover why a staged, individualised, supervised Ayurvedic therapy goes far deeper than a quick juice cleanse.

Virechana is the Ayurvedic purgation therapy of Panchakarma, traditionally used to clear excess Pitta heat and toxins. How it works and what to expect.

Panchakarma duration explained: an honest guide to 7-, 14- and 21-day Ayurvedic detox stays, and how to choose the right length for your body.

Wondering what is Panchakarma? An honest first-timer's guide to this Ayurvedic cleanse — what it is, what happens during it, and whether it suits you.