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Ayurveda Panchakarma

Ayurveda Panchakarma

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14 | 21 Nights

A Regenerative Approach to Ayurvedic Panchakarma & Whole-Person Wellbeing

A personalised Panchakarma journey guided by Ayurvedic assessment, individual suitability and the treating physician’s recommendations.

Our regenerative philosophy

Ayurvedic Panchakarma is traditionally structured around the individual’s constitution, current state of balance, digestive function and clinical suitability. The process and sequence should be guided by a qualified Ayurvedic physician.

The programme brings together Ayurvedic consultations and procedures with supportive nutrition, movement, rest and mindful practices, with the sequence adapted to the individual and the duration of stay.

Restore. Rebalance. Regenerate.

Panchakarma is a guided process, not a one-size-fits-all sequence. Assessment, preparation, therapeutic care and post-treatment guidance each have a role in the journey.

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    The Regenerative Approach

    Six Drivers. One Regenerative Journey.

    Lasting transformation begins when the right conditions come together. These six drivers are adapted to the purpose of this programme and work together to shape a personalised journey.

    01

    Nourish with Intention

    Food and daily-routine guidance follow the treating physician’s recommendations.

    02

    Support Physical Vitality

    Suitable movement and yoga are adapted to the individual’s condition and stage of care.

    03

    Regulate & Recover

    Rest, breathwork and restorative practices support the daily rhythm of the programme.

    04

    Restore Digestive Balance

    Ayurvedic assessment considers Agni and dosha balance when planning care.

    05

    Reset Daily Rhythms

    Routines are shaped around treatment, rest and individual guidance.

    06

    Build Sustainable Wellbeing

    Post-treatment advice supports continuity after the stay.

    Curated for You

    A Personalised Path to Sustainable Change

    Designed for guests seeking a physician-guided Ayurvedic Panchakarma experience, subject to clinical assessment and suitability.

    • Individuals seeking a structured Ayurvedic programme
    • Guests seeking physician-guided traditional therapies
    • Those looking to understand their Prakriti and current imbalance
    • Individuals who can safely participate following medical assessment
    • Guests seeking personalised post-treatment and daily-routine guidance

    Three Stages of Regeneration

    A Journey That Deepens With Time

    Every journey is personalised to the individual. The 7, 14 and 21-night programmes allow progressively deeper levels of support, with duration guided by individual needs, goals and clinical suitability.

    7Nights

    Regenerative Essence

    Begin with assessment and a physician-selected core sequence appropriate to the guest.

    14Nights

    Regenerative Elevation

    Allow additional time for the planned treatment sequence, monitoring and adjustment.

    21Nights

    Regenerative Transformation

    Provide an extended period for the physician-guided sequence and post-treatment integration, when appropriate.

    Our offerings

    A journey that deepens by design.

    Every element is tailored to the individual. Nutrition advice, medicines, supplements, nutraceutical guidance, physiotherapy and psychological support may be included where clinically appropriate.

    Treatment Duration Sessions Classical Stage
    Doctor Consultation & Nadi Pariksha (Pulse Diagnosis) 45 min Day 1, Day 7, Day 14 Purvakarma / Paschatkarma
    Prakriti–Vikriti & Agni (Digestive Fire) Assessment 30 min 1 Purvakarma
    Deepana–Pachana (Digestive Preparation, Internal Herbs) Daily, internal 3–4 days Purvakarma
    Snehapana (Internal Oleation with Medicated Ghee) Morning dose 3–5 mornings, graded Purvakarma
    Abhyanga (Full-Body Medicated Oil Massage) 60 min 9–11 Purvakarma / Pradhanakarma
    Swedana (Herbal Steam Sudation) 20 min 9–11, following Abhyanga Purvakarma / Pradhanakarma
    Virechana (Therapeutic Purgation, Physician-Guided) Course, 1 day + rest 1 Pradhanakarma
    Basti (Kashaya & Sneha Vasti, Yoga Basti Course) 30 min 6–8, course Pradhanakarma
    Nasya (Nasal Administration of Medicated Oil) 20 min 3–5 Pradhanakarma
    Vamana (Therapeutic Emesis)* Course, half-day 0–1, only if indicated Pradhanakarma
    Raktamokshana (Blood-Letting Therapy)* 30 min 0–1, only if indicated Pradhanakarma
    Shirodhara (Continuous Oil Pouring on the Forehead) 45 min 3–4 Pradhanakarma
    Takradhara (Medicated Buttermilk Pouring) 45 min 2–3 Pradhanakarma
    Pizhichil (Warm Oil Bath Massage)* 60 min 0–3, if indicated Pradhanakarma
    Njavarakizhi (Medicated Rice-Bolus Massage)* 45 min 0–3, if indicated Pradhanakarma
    Kati / Greeva / Janu Basti (Local Oil Pooling)* 30–45 min 0–4, if indicated Pradhanakarma
    Udvartana (Herbal Powder Massage) 45 min 2–3 Pradhanakarma
    Samsarjana Krama (Graded Diet Reintroduction) Daily, dietary Days 11–14 Paschatkarma
    Rasayana (Internal Rejuvenation Formulation) Daily, internal Days 11–14 and take-home Paschatkarma

    Programme-specific duration and clinical sequence

    This programme is offered as a single, complete duration: 14 nights. A genuine Panchakarma requires a minimum of 14 days for the three classical stages — Purvakarma, Pradhanakarma and Paschatkarma — to unfold in full. Shorter protocols of three to seven nights can offer a gentle, preparatory cleanse, but they close before the elimination and rejuvenation stages can be safely completed; they are a different, lighter offering and are not part of this programme.

    Across the 14 nights, the body is first prepared to release toxins safely, then taken through the elimination procedures indicated for the individual, and finally guided back to a stable digestive and dietary baseline so the gains are carried home rather than lost at checkout.

    Stage1

    Purvakarma (Preparation) · Days 1–3

    Doctor consultation, Nadi Pariksha and Prakriti–Vikriti assessment establish the individual’s constitution and current imbalance. Deepana–Pachana (digestive kindling) and graded Snehapana (internal oleation with medicated ghee) loosen deep-seated toxins, supported daily by Abhyanga (oil massage) and Swedana (herbal steam) to move them toward the gastrointestinal tract for elimination.

    Stage2

    Pradhanakarma (Elimination) · Days 4–10

    The physician-selected elimination procedures are administered: Virechana (purgation) and/or a Basti (medicated enema) course form the core of most protocols, with Nasya, Vamana or Raktamokshana added only where clinically indicated. Shirodhara, Takradhara and, where appropriate, Pizhichil, Njavarakizhi or local Basti therapies support the nervous system and joints through this intensive phase.

    Stage3

    Paschatkarma (Rejuvenation & Reintegration) · Days 11–14

    Samsarjana Krama gradually reintroduces solid food in a physician-supervised sequence to protect the digestive fire that has just been restored. Rasayana formulations support tissue rejuvenation, Udvartana (herbal powder massage) tones the body, and a final physician review closes the stay with a personalised take-home Panchakarma and nutrition plan.

    Treatment Inclusions — 14-Night Protocol

    Every inclusion below is a classical Ayurveda or Panchakarma procedure; the exact selection and number of sessions are set by the treating physician against the guest’s constitution and day-to-day response. Items marked * are administered only where clinically indicated and are not given to every guest.

    Our Ayurvedic Diagnostics:

    • 1
      Panchakarma Assessment Protocol
    • 2
      Prakriti (natural constitution) and Vikriti (current imbalance) assessment
    • 3
      Nadi Pariksha (pulse diagnosis)
    • 4
      Agni (digestive fire) evaluation
    • 5
      Dosha imbalance mapping (Vata, Pitta, Kapha)
    • 6
      Jihva Pariksha (tongue examination)
    • 7
      Mala Pariksha (bowel and stool assessment)
    • 8
      Ama (toxin load) assessment
    • 9
      Weight, BMI and vital signs
    • 10
      Optional laboratory markers (liver and kidney function) where medically appropriate
    • 11
      Mid-stay and pre-departure physician review

    OUR APPROACH

    How the Program Works, Medically, on Detoxification

    Classical Panchakarma works by taking the body through its purification cycle in the correct order — nothing in this programme substitutes for that sequence, and no stage is skipped or compressed.

    • Preparation (Purvakarma). Internal oleation and daily oil massage and steam loosen ama from deep tissue and move it toward the digestive tract, so the elimination stage has something concrete to remove rather than working on a body that has not been prepared.
    • Elimination (Pradhanakarma). Virechana, Basti, Nasya and, where indicated, Vamana or Raktamokshana remove accumulated ama and correct the specific doshic imbalance identified at assessment, rather than delivering a generic detox to every guest regardless of constitution.
    • Nervous system support. Shirodhara and Takradhara run alongside the elimination stage because a sensitised nervous system slows digestion and elimination independent of the gut’s actual condition, and the intensive stage is more easily tolerated when the nervous system is settled.
    • Rejuvenation and reintegration (Paschatkarma). Samsarjana Krama and Rasayana rebuild digestive capacity and tissue strength in a graded sequence, because reintroducing normal food too quickly after elimination therapies undoes the gain rather than consolidating it.

    Diagnostics run through every stage rather than sitting only at intake: doctor consultation, pulse diagnosis and Agni evaluation establish the baseline and are re-checked through the stay, so the physician adjusts the protocol against the guest’s actual response rather than a fixed template.

    Measuring Your Regenerative Journey

    Transformation is personal. Progress should be understood.

    Your journey is guided by relevant assessments that help the team understand your starting point and review progress. Assessments are selected according to individual needs and clinical suitability.

    Panchakarma Assessment Protocol:

    • 1
      Prakriti (natural constitution) and Vikriti (current imbalance) assessment
    • 2
      Nadi Pariksha (pulse diagnosis)
    • 3
      Agni (digestive fire) evaluation
    • 4
      Dosha imbalance mapping (Vata, Pitta, Kapha)
    • 5
      Jihva Pariksha (tongue examination)
    • 6
      Mala Pariksha (bowel and stool assessment)
    • 7
      Ama (toxin load) assessment
    • 8
      Weight, BMI and vital signs
    • 9
      Optional laboratory markers (liver and kidney function) where medically appropriate
    • 10
      Mid-stay and pre-departure physician review

    The Regenerative Wellbeing Framework

    Five Pathways. One Journey Towards Renewal.

    Each pathway addresses a vital dimension of wellbeing while working in harmony with the others. Relevant assessments and personalised interventions are integrated throughout the journey, allowing the experience to evolve with the individual and support meaningful progress.

    Prakriti, Vikriti, Agni and dosha assessment guide the physician-selected sequence.

    Nutrition and digestive guidance follow the treating physician’s recommendations.

    Suitable movement and body therapies are selected according to individual suitability.

    Restorative experiences are integrated where appropriate.

    Rest, meditation and mindful routines support the overall programme experience.

    The Journey Within

    Every element has a purpose.
    Every experience connects.

    Regeneration happens when the right elements come together at the right time. From personalised insights and nourishment to movement, therapeutic care and moments of stillness, your experience is thoughtfully orchestrated around your body, your needs and your capacity for change.

    The aim is not to offer more treatments, but to create a more meaningful journey, one that supports lasting change in the way you feel, function and live.

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    Why Swastik

    Eight reasons.
    One connected philosophy.

    01

    A whole-person approach

    The programme considers interconnected aspects of wellbeing rather than a single measure or symptom.

    02

    Personalised through understanding

    Consultation and relevant assessments help shape the journey around individual needs.

    03

    Ancient wisdom. Contemporary care.

    Traditional practices are integrated with contemporary assessment and personalised guidance, where appropriate.

    04

    Five pathways. One connected journey.

    The framework brings therapeutic care, physiology, experience and mindfulness together.

    05

    Beyond a single outcome

    The journey considers daily habits, recovery, movement and overall wellbeing.

    06

    Time Creates Depth

    7, 14 and 21-night options allow different levels of time for appropriate support and integration.

    07

    Progress you can understand

    Relevant measures and reviews help the team understand the individual’s progress.

    08

    Designed to stay with you

    Practical routines and guidance support continuity after the stay.

    Expected Outcomes

    The goal is to support comfort, movement and everyday function.

    Individual responses vary. Outcomes depend on starting point, clinical suitability, duration and continued practice. The programme does not guarantee a particular result.

    • A Panchakarma plan based on assessment and individual suitability

    • Guidance on digestive function and daily routines in Ayurvedic terms

    • Therapeutic care adjusted by the treating physician as needed
    • Review of wellbeing and tolerance during the stay
    • A personalised take-home Panchakarma and nutrition plan

    Begin With Understanding

    Your Regenerative Journey Begins With You.

    Start with a conversation with the Swastik wellbeing team to discuss your needs, goals and current state of wellbeing. Together, the team can help identify a suitable duration and pathway, subject to appropriate clinical assessment.

    FAQs

    Panchakarma is Ayurveda’s flagship five-action detoxification and rejuvenation therapy. It systematically removes deep-seated toxins (ama), rebalances the three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—and restores the body’s natural healing capacity. It is a clinical, physician-supervised protocol, not a spa treatment.

    A genuine Panchakarma requires a minimum of 14 days to allow the three classical phases—preparation (purvakarma), elimination (pradhanakarma), and rejuvenation (paschatkarma)—to unfold properly. Shorter 3 to 7 day versions offer gentle cleansing but cannot complete the full detoxification cycle the way a 14- or 21-day programme does.

    The five therapeutic actions are Vamana (therapeutic emesis), Virechana (purgation), Basti (medicated enema), Nasya (nasal administration), and Raktamokshana (blood purification). A treating Vaidya selects only the actions appropriate to your constitution and condition after assessment—not all five are used for every guest.

    Panchakarma is generally gentle and deeply relaxing, though some elimination therapies can feel intensive and may cause temporary tiredness as toxins clear—sometimes called a healing response. All treatments are physician-supervised and adjusted to your comfort and capacity throughout the programme.

    The programme begins with a consultation, pulse diagnosis (Nadi Pariksha), and prakriti assessment. The first phase, purvakarma, prepares the body through internal oleation (medicated ghee), external oil massage (Abhyanga), and herbal steam (Swedana) to mobilise toxins before the main elimination phase begins.

    Panchakarma is used to support chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, stress, joint and inflammatory conditions, skin issues, hormonal imbalance, and metabolic concerns. It is also valued for preventive detoxification and rejuvenation in healthy people. It complements, and does not replace, conventional medical treatment.

    Healthy people benefit greatly from Panchakarma as a preventive reset. Even without a specific condition, periodic detoxification clears accumulated toxins, improves digestion and energy, sharpens the mind, and strengthens immunity—making it a cornerstone of Ayurvedic preventive health.

    During Panchakarma the diet is deliberately light and easy to digest—typically warm, freshly cooked foods and kitchari (a rice-lentil porridge)—to rest the digestive fire (agni). After the programme, foods are reintroduced gradually, and your doctor provides a personalised diet to protect the results.

    Most seekers report lighter, more energetic, with clearer skin, improved digestion, deeper sleep, and a calmer mind after Panchakarma. Because the body has been deeply cleansed and rejuvenated, the benefits often continue to unfold in the weeks following the programme if the post-care routine is followed.

    Panchakarma is not advised during pregnancy, for very young children, or for those who are extremely weak, acutely ill, or have certain medical conditions. A pre-arrival health assessment by the treating doctors determines suitability and customises—or excludes—specific therapies to ensure safety.