Panchakarma, in Sanskrit literally means ‘five actions’, and in Ayurvedic practices these are procedures with significant purifying and rejuvenating powers for one’s body. The Panchakarma treatment is aimed at balancing the biological energies of Vata, Pita and Kapha; the essential doshas which represent the unique blends of one’s physical, emotional, and mental characteristics. Ancient scriptures attribute most illnesses to an imbalance of the doshas, and the Panchakarma treatment is designed to eliminate disease-causing toxins, release deep-rooted stress and unlock the latent healing powers of one’s body. The five-fold therapy is known to invigorate the body and mind, and is also known as ‘Ayurvedic rejuvenation therapy’.
Panchakarma treatments are carried out in 3 phases: ‘poorva karma’ – preparation of the body, ‘pradhana karma’ – the principal procedures, and ‘paschat karma’ – the post-treatment regimes. Within each phase, there are several possible therapies; and our in-house experts will design your Panchakarma regime after a preliminary diagnosis. Thus, the therapies will vary as per your age, body type, dosha imbalance and specific ailments, as also by season. Needless to say, like in all therapeutic processes, each stage has its own importance – and while the benefits may be evident during the course of treatment, it is necessary to see the entire process through for long-lasting results.
Any healing process is best done in a conducive environment; a place where one can ‘breathe freely’, away from the everyday stress and strictures. At Shreyas, they strive to provide you with just that; expanses of gardens to reconnect with Nature, open spaces to unwind and destress, sheltered pavilions for meditation and self-reflection, yet with every creature comfort as we believe the path to wellness needn’t be an austere one. Panchakarma is also about reconnecting at 5 levels: emotional, physical, social, mental and spiritual.
Choose from 14, 21 or 28-night retreats.
