Frequently Asked Questions

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Panchakarma is the crown jewel of Ayurvedic medicine; One of the most unique offerings of Āyurveda . A time-tested, deeply rejuvenating series of therapies designed to cleanse the body at its very roots. In Sanskrit, “Pancha” means five, and “Karma” means actions ; together referring to five profound methods of internal purification.

Each program is individualized for the Rogi’s unique constitution (Prakriti), imbalances (Vikrati) and health goals. Despite common misconceptions, Panchakarma is neither a ‘gut-cleanse’ nor a set of massages at a spa and definitely not a fad! It is a very powerful and deeply therapeutic intervention.

Think of Panchakarma as a sacred reset: it’s not just a detox, but a transformational journey that clears physical toxins, mental fog, and emotional residue, while awakening your body's own inner pharmacy. It realigns the body with nature’s rhythms, so healing can happen organically

• Vamana (therapeutic emissis) 
• Virechana (therapeutic purgation)
• Vasti (therapeutic enema)
• Nasya (nasal administration)
• Raktamokshana (bloodletting)

Of these, Vamana and Raktamokshana are not currently allowed in the US, but are practiced in other parts of the world.

Most people are living with hidden toxins — not just from food, but from stress, unresolved emotions, environmental toxins, processed food, pathogens, lifestyle, inflammation and overstimulation. These accumulate over time, clouding the mind, inflaming the body, and disrupting digestion, sleep, and vitality.

Panchakarma is ideal for you if:

• You feel tired, heavy, or mentally dull
• You experience chronic aches, poor digestion, or hormonal imbalance
• You are recovering from illness or wish to prevent disease
• You are ready for a spiritual or emotional reset
• Or simply, if you wish to age gracefully and glow naturally

This ancient process doesn't suppress symptoms — it dissolves their cause

                  “Buddhi prasādaṃ balaṃ indriyānām dhātu stiratvam jwalanasya dīptim

                  Cirāt ca pākam vayasa: karōti samsōdhanam samyagupāsyamanam” ||

                                                                                                                  (Caraka Saṃhitā)

• Prevention and disease management
• Addresses the root causes of disease, rather than just treating symptoms
• Provides a long-term solution to health issues
• Panchakarma is a natural, traditional and holistic solution which improves physical, psychological, physiological and spiritual health
• Individualization to address the uniqueness of each person
• Addresses chronic illnesses like respiratory and cardiovascular issues, joint disorders, dermatological and psychological disorders, addiction and gastrointestinal problems 
• Removes Ama build up due to environmental toxins
• Non-surgical, benign intervention 
• Helps prevent recurrence of diseases; diet, lifestyle changes and herbal formulations can go only thus far in managing disorders. This is a deeper and much more powerful intervention. 
• Improves digestion, metabolism, elimination and helps restore sleep cycles 
• Leads to deep nourishment and rejuvenation, enhances immunity and longevity and radically improves overall health 
• It enhances physical strength, glow of the skin, vigor, vitality and fertility
• Panchakarma helps reduce stress, improves clarity, enthusiasm and overall mental health 
• Eligibility for cleansing and contraindications are carefully examined to ensure safe, effective procedures are included in the protocol 
• Panchakarma, unlike other cleanses, is a powerful and holistic long-term health intervention providing individualization, rejuvenation, boosting of immunity, and is designed and supervised by clinicians and technicians
• Panchakarma is considered a powerful immune boosting protocol during pandemics

The preparation phase is called Purva Karma — it gently opens the body’s channels before deeper cleansing begins. Think of it like warming up before a workout.

We begin with a personalized consultation to determine your unique constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalances (Vikriti). Based on this, we guide you through:

• Light herbal teas and diet adjustments to kindle your Agni (digestive fire)
• Daily self-care rituals like warm oil application (Abhyanga) and steam
• Herbal ghee or decoctions to loosen deep-rooted toxins (Ama) from tissues

Your preparation becomes a meditative ritual, helping your mind and body align in readiness.

Your meals will be simple, warm, and nourishing — yet deeply therapeutic. We prepare Ayurvedic meals like Kitchari, infused with digestive spices like cumin, ginger, coriander, and turmeric.

Why simple food? Because your body is healing from the inside. We want to give it food that's easy to digest, so the energy goes into repair — not processing.

Depending on your state, you may also receive specific herbal teas, tonics, or fasting guidance to help guide the toxins out.

Panchakarma is not a typical spa experience. It’s sacred medicine. This is a time to slow down, turn inward, and honor your body.

We recommend:

• Clearing your calendar: Take time off work or lighten your responsibilities
• Digital rest: Minimize screen time to support mental clarity
• Early nights: Allow the body's natural healing rhythms to flow
• Journaling or meditating: Reflect and release

Each day, you’ll receive customized treatments based on how your body is responding — using warm herbal oils, heat therapies, herbal decoctions, and subtle Marma point stimulation to move energy.

At Avyangaa Ayurveda, you are not just another client — you are treated as a sacred being returning to your original state of balance.

Our treatments are:

• Rooted in classical Ayurvedic texts
• Tailored to your constitution
• Enhanced with Marma Chikitsa (energy point therapy) and Reiki energy healing for deeper restoration
• Conducted in a peaceful, meditative space that honors the ancient healing tradition

Panchakarma is  Liberation from fatigue, from confusion, from dis-ease. A return to your natural state of joy, clarity, and radiance.

Panchakarma involves three stages – a preparation stage, the actual cleansing therapies, and the post-cleanse rejuvenation. The objective is detoxification and elimination of accumulated imbalances. This is done by first prompting the body to digest any physiological, psychological and/or environmental Ama (toxins). Then the focus is on strengthening and rekindling Agni (digestive and metabolic fire), clearing channels, Shodhana or cleansing of aggravated doshic imbalances (and bringing them to the gut for elimination). Once the elimination is complete, it’s  followed by rejuvenation therapies to restore, recoup, strengthen and nourish the channels and our overall system. 

The entire process can be designed for a week or up to a month and beyond