Panchakarma is a complete purifying, detoxing and rejuvenating program. Panchakarma is translated into the “five actions.” It involves a detoxifying dietary plan, supportive herbs and personalized body treatments. This ancient, complete cleansing system comes from the integrative healing practice of Ayurveda.

Spring is the natural time of shedding and rebirth. To work with the forces of nature, Ayurveda suggested that you undergo Panchakarma during the spring months of March or April. Panchakarma can be done at any time, but spring is the most powerful time.

This system rids the body of toxins in the body, mind and spirit.

This is approximately 3 weeks long including home therapies and in-spa treatments.  The process includes a consultation with Panchakarma Technician and Ayurvedic Practitioner, Tresa Laferty.  This consultation is where you share your health challenges and health goals.  Tresa uses this information to create a Panchakarma plan to support your healing path.

The effects of Panchakarma are often deep and profound.  Some common experiences are:

• Balance weight issues
• Reduce cholesterol
• Address anxiety
• Balance blood pressure
• Reduce bodily complaints and strain
• Clarity of mind
• Improve skin, eyesight and hearing

What Panchakarma Body Therapies can I expect?

Panchakarma sessions primarily include Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Swedana, Nasya, Basti and other recommended therapies from a practitioner.

Panchakarma Body Therapies include:
Abhyanga – A warm medicated oil therapy with many benefits.                                 

• Abhyanga penetrates the tissues, increases circulation and loosens toxins.
• Lubricates and protects tissues from the damage of stress and aging.
• Calms the nerves, tonifies and soothes the skin.
• Opens the pores and relieves pain and tension in the muscles and ligaments.
• Removes blockages in the subtle energy channels.

Shirodhara – warm herbal oil streamed on the forehead – profoundly calming.

• Balances the nervous system and lessens stress
• Reduces headaches, anxiety and depression
• Improves hearing and vision
• Life becomes more peaceful and enjoyable

Swedana – A therapeutic application of heat to different parts of the body

• Opens the pores and helps move toxins out of the body through sweating
• Dilates the body’s energy channels and removes blockages and congestion
• Reduces coldness, stiffness and pain in the tissues and joints

Nasya – Massaging the face, chest, shoulder, head followed by an application
of warm herbalized nasal drops.

• Sharpens the sense organs and mental focus
• Prevents conditions such as allergies, sinusitis, migraines, TMJ
• Prevents headaches, neck and shoulder pain and stiffness
• Improves skin texture and prevents wrinkles

Basti – Nourishing oil and cleansing herbalized enemas. 

• Loosens and removes further toxins during treatment days
• Cleanses the colon and strengthens colon muscles
• Improves absorption of food and beneficial minerals
• Balances root energies of the body
• Prevents constipation, hemorrhoids, chronic pain and fatigue
• Rejuvenates the body

Popular add-on treatments:

• Heart Chakra Basti – warm oil over the heart chakra to soothe and
  support the emotional heart, reduce sadness and depression $40
• Adrenal Basti – warm oil over the adrenals to help lessen chronic
  fatigue and bring a great boost of energy $50

Udvartna – an exfoliating paste massaged onto the skin with specific herbs to relieve congestion, improve circulation and help with weight loss $85

What does a Full Panchakarma include?

• A 60-minute instructional meeting with a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner to document your baseline pulse findings, go over your cleansing instructions and answer your questions about the cleanse schedule, herbs, diet, home care and bodywork treatments. A detailed Guidelines for Panchakarma PDF with recipes will be sent to you and will be discussed during your instructional meeting.  This can be in person or via the phone.
• Daily check-ins with a practitioner on each bodywork treatment day
• 2-hour Ayurvedic bodywork sessions on three consecutive days
• Medicated oil/herbal enema preparations for the three treatment days
• Rejuvenative herbal formula for post-cleanse care

A Panchakarma package does not include a full consultation with a practitioner to better understand your Ayurvedic constitution and root imbalances. Establishing care with a practitioners before starting Panchakarma will support your cleanse tremendously. You will have time to start your daily self-care to prepare for and maintain the effects of your cleanse. In addition, your practitioner can better guide and customize the cleanse and your treatments for your unique needs.

Full Panchakarma:

• $900 for the guided 8-day cleanse
• A $450 deposit is due on your Instructional Meeting appointment and balance is due in full on first day of treatments. Instructional Meeting can be done over the phone.
• Some supplies will need to be purchased for your cleanse.  These are specified by your practitioner and are an additional cost.

What is a Mini Panchakarma?

To better accommodate the needs of the community, Tresa provides Mini Panchakarma. Mini Panchakarma is a great way to start experiencing the benefits of a cleanse with reduced time and financial commitment. During a Mini Panchakarma cleanse, you will perform a home cleanse, supported by therapeutic bodywork treatments and will be under the guidance of an Ayurvedic Practitioner. It’s also a wonderful way to start exploring the cleansing process if you are new to Ayurveda and want to jump start your healing journey or as maintenance between full Panchakarma cleanses. It is meant for all those who need and seek a program with loving care and deeper healing.

Mini Panchakarma includes:

• A detailed Guidelines for Panchakarma PDF with recipes will be sent to you along with a 30-minute instructional consultation with a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner to answer your questions about the cleanse schedule, herbs, diet, home care and bodywork treatments
• Three, 1-hour Ayurvedic bodywork sessions on three consecutive days
• Cleansing herbal formulas

Mini-Panchakarma

• $399 for guided 8-day cleanse
• A $200 deposit is due on your Instructional Meeting appointment and balance is due in full on first day of treatments
• Some supplies will need to be purchased for your cleanse.  These are specified by your practitioner and are an additional cost.

How do you begin?  Schedule a “PK” consultation today. The consultations can be done any time prior but the body treatments will be scheduled during  March and April.

Tresa offers free 15 minute evaluations to see if you are a good fit for this program. Call Tresa directly to discuss your goals or to schedule: 262-902-2271.