Panchakarma is a treatment program for the body, mind, and consciousness that cleanses and rejuvenates. It is based on Ayurvedic principles, every human is a unique phenomenon manifested through the five basic elements of Ether, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. The combination of these elements are three doshas (tridosha): Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, and their balance is unique to each individual. When this doshic balance is disturbed it creates disorder resulting in disease. Panchakarma is done individually for each person with their specific constitution and specific disorder in mind, thus it requires close observation and supervision. Treatment starts with pre-purification Measures of Snehan and Svedana, and then cleansing methods – Shodanas, are applied.

Lots of people all over the world are interested in detox and the topic is getting plenty of media attention. But the concept has a long tradition behind it. Numerous cultures and religions recognise phases during which the body and soul are cleansed. Likewise, these kinds of detox processes have a firm place in the millennia-old Ayurvedic teachings. Never has this been more relevant, because unhealthy diets, smoking, alcohol, stress and environmental toxins are all putting a strain on people. Ayurvedic detox therapy takes the strain off our body like a good spring-clean, allowing a return to health and restoring inner strength.

The legendary Rasayana Chikitsa, or Rejuvenation Therapy, is often considered synonymous with rebirth, for it completely revitalizes the body, eliminating the ill-effects of all previous disorders. Its cleansing effect gives a second lease of life by completely decontaminating the body, mind, and spirit. Rasayana is derived from two separate Sanskrit words: Rasa meaning the “basic essence that nourishes the body,” and Ayana meaning “path”. Hence, Rasayana stands for a nourishing pathway. Rasayana Chikitsa is a holistic revitalization therapy aimed at treating nutrient deficiencies, with a focus on the constituent elements of the body.