Panchakarma Ayurvedic detox and rejuvenation programs

Practised for thousands of years in India, Panchakarma is a highly refined Ayurvedic method for cleansing and rejuvenation.

What is Panchakarma?

Panchakarma is a structured program used in Ayurveda for long-standing or recurring health issues. Our Panchakarma programs involve a planned sequence of daily Ayurvedic therapies supported by herbs, diet and routine adjustments.

The specialty of Panchakarma is that you don’t rush in and out of a detox. Ayurveda emphasises careful preparation, structured sequencing, and proper post-care as essential. Panchakarma is carried out in three clear stages, guiding the process in a methodical way.

3 stages of Panchakarma

Preparation (Purva karma)
Elimination (Pradhan karma)
Rejuvenation (Paschat karma)

Stages of Panchakarma

The program begins with an initial consultation. This includes an in-depth health review with Master Biju Nair or one of our Ayurvedic doctors. The program is then planned according to your current condition and individual requirements.

Stage 1

Preparatory home-based program

The seven-day preparatory phase includes Ayurvedic herbs, specific dietary changes (Pathya Aahar) and adjustments to daily routines. These steps prepare the body and mind for the next stage so that the in-clinic therapies can work more effectively.

Stage 2

Daily in-clinic therapies

In this stage, you attend the clinic for a sequence of Ayurvedic therapies. The therapies selected depend on the individual and may include Ayurvedic massage, Kalari Marma massage, Udvartanam, Njavara Kizhi, Shirodhara, Kashaya Dhara, Pizhichil, herbal steam therapy and others.

Throughout this stage, you continue Ayurvedic herbs, diet and routine adjustments. Traditional cleansing methods such as Virechana (purgation), Basti (herbal enema), and Nasyam (nasal cleansing) may also be included, depending on your condition.

Stage 3

Post-treatment home-based program

The post-program stage is designed to support the system after cleansing. This rejuvenation stage (Rasayana) supports and enhances the effects of the previous two stages. You will follow a post-detox diet (Samsarjan Karma) with rejuvenating herbs and daily routine changes. This assists the body to gradually return to a stable state and support the results of the process.

We do Panchakarma for:

Pain management
Musculoskeletal conditions
Digestion issues
Stress
Weight management
General wellbeing

Program options

Below are the typical course durations. Programs are customised to suit individual requirements. An initial consultation is required to determine suitability and duration.

7 day course

Consultations
6 in-clinic Ayurvedic therapy days
1 home-based elimination day
3 weeks of Ayurvedic herbs (before, during and after the program)
Special dietary guidance

$1600*

14 day course

Consultations
12 in-clinic Ayurvedic therapy days
2 home-based elimination days
4 weeks of Ayurvedic herbs (before, during and after the program)
Special dietary guidance

$2500*

21 day course

Consultations
18 in-clinic Ayurvedic therapy days
3 home-based elimination days
5 weeks of Ayurvedic herbs (before, during and after the program)
Special dietary guidance

$3400*

28 day course

Consultations
24 in-clinic Ayurvedic therapy days
4 home-based elimination days
6 weeks of Ayurvedic herbs (before, during and after the program)
Special dietary guidance

$4300*

Price may vary depending on individual requirements.

In clinic treatments

Below are examples of therapies that may form part of a Panchakarma program. They are selected as part of the planned sequence and may vary depending on the individual, and on the structure and duration of the course.

Ayurvedic massage

Ayurvedic massage is a key treatment in Ayurveda, combining warm herbalised oils with specific techniques. It eases aches, tension and stiffness, supports circulation, and relaxes the body and mind.

Kalari marma massage

Kalari marma massage comes from Kerala’s martial art, Kalaripayattu. It combines targeted massage techniques, marma applications, kizhi and herbalised oils for pain, injuries and movement restrictions.

Udvartanam

Udvartanam is a treatment in which a specially prepared herbal paste or herbal powder is massaged over the body. It supports sluggish circulation and leaves the body feeling lighter and more energised.

Shirodhara

Shirodhara consists of a continuous, gentle flow of warm herbalised oil over the forehead from a hanging pot. It promotes deep relaxation to rest and calm the mind and nervous system.

Njavara kizhi

Njavara kizhi uses warm poultices filled with Kerala’s njavara rice cooked in milk and herbs, which are rhythmically pressed and massaged over the body. It nourishes and strengthens muscles, joints and soft tissues while easing chronic pain and stiffness.

Ayurvedic head massage

Ayurvedic head massage uses warm herbalised oil with focused techniques to the head, neck and shoulders. It eases local tension and promotes relaxation.

Pizhichil

Pizhichil is an Ayurvedic oil bath in which a continuous stream of warm herbalised oil is squeezed and massaged over the body. It’s a nourishing treatment with a range of applications, including long-standing muscle and joint pain and stiffness.

Kashaya dhara

Kashaya dhara is an Ayurvedic decoction bath in which warm, herbal liquid is poured in a continuous stream and massaged over the body. It’s a soothing treatment with a range of applications, including muscular and joint pain, stiffness and swelling.

Herbal steam therapy

Bashpa swedanam is a traditional herbal steam therapy that often follows a massage. Warm herbal steam surrounds the body, further relaxing the tissues, reducing stiffness, supporting circulation, and encouraging perspiration.

Contact us

For more information about our programs, and to see if they are right for you

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Kalari Ayurveda Centre provides the ancient Indian healing arts of Ayurveda and Kalari chikitsa with experience, expertise, and an emphasis on tradition. We specialise in these treatments for your aches, pains, and injuries, and to enhance your overall health.

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