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The Ancient School of Yoga
6717 Central Saanich Road
Saanichton, BC V8Z5V1
Canada
ph: 250-652-4670

Panchakarma Therapy

 


Ayurveda is the natural healing system from India, dating back to 5000 BC. It’s a system of correcting the unbalanced states of mind, body and spirit, promoting longevity and freedom from various diseases.

   The treatments, while natural in itself, deals with the root cause of an ailment, i.e. digestion, toxins present in the body, mental and spiritual state are also taken into consideration.

   According to Ayurveda, the human body is composed of three fundamental
elements of Doshas, Dhatus and Malas, nearest translation would be Body Constitution, body Tissues, and Waste products. Doshas or Constitutions are Vata, Pitta and Kapha, governs the physio-chemical and physiological activities of the body. The dosha theory describes how the five elements in nature (earth, water, fire, air and ether) combine to control the processes of the body and mind. Dhatus or Tissues are the formation of basic structure of body cells and Malas are the waste products of the body. Therefore, the treatments are based on these fundamentals. The human body has a natural healing intelligence capable of constant rejuvenation. However, doshic imbalances and weakened digestive capacity allow toxic impurities to form, blocking the natural capacity to heal. The treatments includes balanced diet according to individual’s predominant dosha, various Massage applications of warm essential herbal oils to remedy specific imbalances and detoxify the system, herbal supplements, exercises that includes specific Yoga pastures or asanas and mental state advancement can be achieved through Meditation.

   Panchakarma Therapy is an individualized process of Rejuvenation and Detoxification. It’s a cleansing program that various from 7 days to 21 days according to individual’s needs. It’s a purification program of flushing out the accumulated toxins and maintenance of health.

 

 


  • A continues pouring of warm herbal oil, which is carefully selected according to individual's Dosha (VPK), in an even stream, onto the forehead to pacify and revitalize the mind and body.
     
     
    Benefits of Shirodhara:
    Helps relieve insomnia, fatigue, tension, anxiety, anger, chronic headaches, hypertension and Stress.
    Improves memory and Sleeplessness
    Gives great mental relaxation
    Disperses negative electrical impulses that accumulate at the skull and hairline from stress
    Opens the third eye
    Increases spiritual awareness
    Anti aging effects

    Abhyanga / Traditional Ayurvedic Massage

    After careful analyzes of an individual's Dosha or Constitution (i.e. Vata, Pitta, Kapha or VPK) medicated herbal oil is selected, blended with essential oil is massaged on the whole body in seven postures. The oil is warm, soothing, inducing deep relaxation of body and mind.

     

    Benefits of Abhyanga:

    1. Anti-aging, young supple and vibrant looking skin
    2. Helps relieves Stress, fatigue and tiredness
    3. Rejuvenates Skin
    4. Longevity
    5. Helps relive anxiety and sleeplessness
    6. Abhyanga, when combined with Swedana helps dislodge and liquefy the toxins for elimination
    7. Circulation

  • Swedana / Therapeutic Sweating Therapy

    Following a full body Massage with dosha specific oils, therapeutic sweating is induced by application of warm herbal steam. This process speeds up the elimination of toxins from the body.

  • Hot Potli / Poultice Massage

    The treatment begins with 2 Practitioners pouring warm therapeutic Herbal Blend, specific to Individuals Constitution, over the area to be massaged. Then warm poultices filled with fragrant herbs and flowers such as lavender flowers and white tea leafs blended with essential oils, are used to deepen the massage as the Practitioners trace energy pathways, pressure or Marma points and lymphatic drainage area to create a truly exotic heavenly experience..

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    Nasya      3 consecutive sessions

    		 

    The nose is the doorway to the brain and it is also the doorway to consciousness. The nasal administration of herbal oil is called nasya. An excess of toxins accumulated in the sinus, throat, nose or head areas is eliminated by Nasya Therapy. The Therapy begins with a gentle sinus pressure point massage to loosen up the toxins with herbal oil. Followed by medicated herbal oil drops introduced into the nose and start the process of elimination of the toxins. This therapy is ended by facial steam. Some of the

    Benefits Includes:

    1. Eliminates imbalances of the head, and disorders affecting neck, eyes, ears, nose and nervous system, such as sinusitis, allergies
    2. Helps relieves insomnia, fatigue, tension, anxiety, chronic headaches and stress.
    3. Nasya directly helps remove blemishes and acne of the face.
    4. Regulates mood and depression disorders.

Who needs Panchakarma?

“Swasthasya, Swashtha, Samrakhshanam, aturasya, vikara, prashamanam Cha”
To maintain the health of the healthy and cure the disease or imbalances of a person.
                                                                                            -- Charaka Samhita Sutra

        

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The Ancient School of Yoga
6717 Central Saanich Road
Saanichton, BC V8Z5V1
Canada
ph: 250-652-4670