Pancha Karma is a complete Ayurvedic lifestyle and educational program based on the Science of Life and sessions are normally experienced during the change of seasons. These Pancha Karma cleansing and rejuvenating sessions can be provided at our Ayurvedic Retreat Center or in the comfort of your home.
Records indicate that Pancha Karma was in practice as early as 300 A.D. and was performed at the turn of the seasons to prepare the body for changes in diet and environmental conditions. Pancha Karma is carefully adapted for each body type and specific conditions. The five actions to purify the body are: Oleation (Sneehana), Purgation (Virechana), Sweats (Swedhana), Enema (Basti), and Nasal Therapy (Nasya).
Some systems include Emesis (Therapeutic Vomiting), Shirodhara, and Tarpana (Relationship Healing) and Oleation (Sneehana.) This self-administered action involves the use of oil taken internally and externally to soften and make supple the tissues of the body so that ama (toxins) can flow freely outward. Ghee, castor oil, or medicated oils are used to prepare the digestive tract for cleansing. External use of oils loosens and softens the external channels (pores, sebaceous glands, lymph, and capillaries), and prepares them for cleansing through sweating.
This Pancha Karma Program emphasizes lifestyle coaching and self-administered methods for prevention and longevity. Your days will be filled with activities that enhance wellbeing. Light and Bryan will act as mentors who provide support and encouragement for you to assimilate the transformative gifts that Ayurveda offers. A personalized self-care home program is provided to encourage your transformative lifestyle experience.
You will learn:
How to strengthen your body with yoga asanas for your body type.
A practice of forgiveness that addresses relationship and ancestor patterns.
Self-inquiry on your personal patterns of behavior.
How to break old habit patterns and addictions with a Lifestyle
Consultation.
How to set goals for yourself.
How to nurture yourself and others.
Clarity on your life purpose and steps to actualize it.
How to develop harmony and bliss.
You will learn that when you take time for yourself, you will have more energy, more patience, more
compassion, and more joy to share with others.
For the Fall & Winter Ayurvedic Healers will be offering the below packages. Our focus is on you, and what your body calls for. Each package can be redesigned for your body, soul, and minds yearning.
Standard Pancha Karma
Recommended for a minimum of 7 days up to 21 days. We will work with you to create arrangements for local accommodations. You will receive personalized attention 4 to 5 hours each day.
Ayurvedic Consultation
Yoga
Meditation
Swedana – Steam cabinet with essential oils
Ayurvedic Vegetarian Lunch
Tea for your body type
Chakra Anointment – Balance chakras – centering and expansion
2 Colon cleanses
Skin brushing
Shirodhara
Perfect Weight Pancha Karma
In this Pancha Karma we teach you how to eat for your body type using the principles of Ayurvedic Medicine. This gives the body a jumpstart to begin assimilating what you are eating. During this time we concentrate on the organs of elimination, particular the liver, gall bladder, kidneys, and intestines. The liver is the biggest factory in the body producing bile and helping us detox from chemicals and burn fat. When the body is cleansed it is able to assimilate the nutrients that we eat and breakdown food. The goal of this program is to get us the perfect weight. Most people lose between 7 to 12 pounds during the treatment.
Recommended for a minimum of 7 days up to 21 days. We will work with you to create arrangements for local accommodations. We also have humble accommodations at the Center.
You will receive personalized attention 6 to 7 hours each day.
The cost of the Perfect Weight Pancha Karma is $450.00 per day
Ayurvedic Consultation
Yoga
Meditation
Swedana – Steam cabinet with essential oils
Ayurvedic Vegetarian Lunch
Perfect Weight Tea
Chakra Anointment – Balance chakras – centering and expansion
3 Colon cleanses
Tandam (4 hands) Message
Tarpana – Relationship healing, emotional release
Personalized diet plan to achieve your perfect weight
Lepa – Herbal body mask
Gall Bladder Cleanse
Body Wraps
Delux Pancha Karma
Ayurvedic Consultation
Yoga
Meditation
Swedana – Steam cabinet with essential oils
Ayurvedic Vegetarian Lunch
Your body type tea
Chakra Anointment – Balance chakras – centering and expansion
3 Colon cleanses
Tandam (4 hands) Message
Tarpana – Relationship healing, emotional release
Personalized diet plan to achieve your perfect weight
Lepa – Herbal body mask
Gall Bladder Cleanse
Below are further explanations of the services available during a Pancha Karma cleanse.
Purgation (Virechana)
This purifying action is accomplished with cleansing herbs for the small intestines and reduces excess fire. Purgation is only done for two days as more would lower the digestive fire and deplete the vital forces. Essential oils play no internal part in purgation, however, licensed massage therapists perform abdominal massage using an appropriate essential oil blend created for your body type.
Swe
ats (Swedana)
Swedhana uses the natural forces of heat and steam to open the outer channels and aid the body’s natural eliminative processes. Essential oils added to the steam stimulates, energizes, and cleanses the skin and the life force. Steam cabinets allow the head to be outside the cabinet so the head remains cool.
Enema (Basti )– Self-administered
Traditional western enemas using plain water are drying and depleting to the colon. Ayurveda recommends herbal teas, medicated and vegetable oils, milk, and yogurt to cleanse, build, and nourish the sensitive and important eliminative tract. When Light trained at the Nature Cure Hospital at the Ghandi Center in India, she saw basti equipment very similar to the Colema Board.
Nasal therapy (Nasya)
This purifying action is used to clear impurities from the head and sinus, reduce pain, and promote relaxation. The stimulation of the limbic system (primitive brain) via the olfactory nerve can have profound effects on our mood, emotions, desires, appetites, and memories. Powders, oils, teas, or smoke are various mediums for directly affecting the Prana Vata. Application of medicated oils to the ears is often included.
Emesis – (only when needed)
Therapeutic vomiting is especially useful in Kapha imbalance and results in excess mucous that has collected in the stomach (usually from lung and sinus drainage) to be ejected from the body. This will allow more efficient digestion and absorption of nutrients. Not to be practiced by the lay person, Emesis must be done under the supervision of a trained Ayurvedic Practitioner.
Bloodletting (Rakta Moksha)
A practice since ancient times, the letting of blood as a remedy to illness continued into the 1800’s. Physicians were once called “leeches” due to their usage of this creature to draw blood. Incredibly, leeches are still used by some medical doctors in conditions of hemorrhage and fluid retention just beneath the skin. Medicine has nothing else that works as well.Three results can be encouraged by modern bloodletting (via donation of blood): someone else’s life can be saved by your donation; toxins which your body has not eliminated will be directly removed; and your circulatory and immune system will be stimulated to produce new fresh blood by the slight but sudden loss of fluid.
Shirodhara
This is the technique of administering a stream of warm oil onto the third eye area of the forehead. Traditionally, sesame oil is used, but oils appropriate to the doshic imbalance blended with appropriate essential oils will be more effective. Shirodhara is deeply stimulating to the nervous system, releasing neuro-hormones and creating ecstatic feelings of relaxation and pleasure.
Tarpana (Relationship Healing )
While it is true that foods, herbs, oils, and lifestyles are important healing modalities to be embraced, we should also acknowledge that our thoughts and feelings may be the most powerful factor in our wellbeing. The Tarpana ceremony is a way to become free from the power of negative, judgmental, or limiting thoughts and provides the possibility of making great strides within our lives. Being released from any negative past relationship patterns,
we are free to experience a greater connection to all of life. It can be a life-changing experience.
Everyone is a candidate for pancha karma – these yogic therapies have been used since ancient time to cleanse the body and for the prevention of disease.
Light blessing and Chakra Annointment
Chakra anointing has been performed by priests and holy men for thousand of years to bring tranquility and expansion. The anointment can bring one into an altered state. You do not have to be in a pancha karma or receive a massage to receive chakra anointment.
The Chakras are our energy anatomy. At the end of the day of healing, chakras are annointed to bring balance, bliss and harmony to the ethereal, physical and emotional body. Give yourself 3, 5 or 7 days of rejuvenation, better health, stress reduction, energy, vitality, and Peace.
Duration: 5-6 hours a day for 5 days Price: $2,875.00
Duration 5-6 hours a day for 7 days Price: $4,025 .00
Please call 954-923-4444
Treatment Location: Hollywood, Florida
Pancha Karma Registration Form
We are delighted that you are joining us for the Pancha Karma Program and look forward to being with you. This letter will provide the necessary information and preparatory procedures that would be most beneficial before your visit with us.
Periodic Pancha Karma is the key to rejuvenation and longevity. One of the most powerful therapies to restore health and to remove toxins (ama.) When a Pancha Karma client has specific problems, they are addressed in the course of daily treatment. The program begins with an Ayurvedic consultation and a personal health history whereupon specific therapies are then designed according to your condition, needs and body type. During the week -long intensive program you will experience many stages of healing.
In order to make your journey with us as graceful and enjoyable as possible, we wish to advise you of what is required for preparation, what items to bring with you, as well as a brief itinerary of your stay so that you may be familiar.
Preparation (Purva Karma):
To enhance your Pancha Karma treatments, it would be beneficial for you to follow an Ayurvedic diet and discontinue the consumption of meat and fish for seven (7) days prior to arriving. It is also recommended that you begin the use of spices according to your dosha at this time. You can begin to take 1 tablespoon of ghee a day increasing tablespoon each day. Ghee may be purchased at your health food store or from BanyanBotanicals.com, 1-800-953-6424.
Purchase Triphalla, take daily, available at your health food store or BanyanBotanicals.com,
1-800-953-6424, or BazaarOfIndia.com, 800-261-7662.
Powder form: Take 1/2 teaspoon every day mixed with water or food in food increase ½ tsp every day for 2 weeks before arrival .
Or inTablet form: Take 4 tablets at bedtime with warm herbal tea of your choice.
The practice of light yoga, prayer, meditation, and primordial sounds may also be very beneficial as preparation for a heightened experience. “Expect” this journey to be especially transformative and joyful.
Personal Items:
Please bring large beach towel for beach use, large bath towel for home use, personal toiletries, a journal, loose comfortable beachwear, exercise clothing, suntan lotion, windbreaker, skin brush for dry brushing of the skin, reading material of a spiritual nature suggested, special power objects, as well as all herbal supplements you have been taking recently so that they may be evaluated.
Financial Preparation
- Cost: $575
- per day. We recommend a minimum of 7-10 days.
- $1,000.00 deposit is required immediately in order to hold your space.
- Full payment is required thirty a (30) days prior to beginning treatment. If treatment is booked less then 30 days in advance, payment in full will be collected upon treatment booking.
Additional Services:
Additional Pancha Karma treatments such as Shiro Basti (Head Soaking Oils), Kaya Seda (Pizhichil), Pinda Sveda (Navarakizhi), or Kaya Kalpa (Spiritual Bodywork) may be arranged for an additional fee. If interested, please speak with Light before or during the program.
Pancha Karma Program “Daily Therapies”:
Each morning begins with yoga, meditation and chanting. During the first three days, medicated basti (enemas) are administered. You may experience some discomfort and weakness during these three days as your body begins to detoxify. By day four, most people will experience an increased surge of energy and connectedness. Each day you will experience a 4-handed essential oil massage, Tarpana (relationship healing), Shirodhara, vaporized sauna, and chakra anointment. Herbal teas, inhalations, organic fruits, vegetables and fresh juices are provided daily for your body type and specific systemic cleansing.
Day 1. Treatment is directed toward digestion.
When Agni (digestive fire) is strong, we absorb our nutrients, creating healthy and strong tissues, turning to Ojas the essence of immunity with no ama (toxicity.)
Day 2. Treatment is directed toward cleansing the liver, gallbladder and small intestine.
In order to strengthening Agni, special herbal drinks are prepared to strengthen and restore these organs. To pacify or support their function, Vereshana (purgation) and Vaman (therapeutic vomiting/emesis) may be used when necessary.
Day 3. Treatment is directed toward cleansing the kidney.
Ayurveda recognizes the importance of the kidney and the adrenal glands in the elimination of ama, regulating blood, anti-inflammatory response and many other functions. Therefore with strong kidneys, we are able to create physical stamina and balance our energy levels. Special lepa compress is applied to the kidney area on this day.
Day 4. Treatment is directed toward the lungs.
The lungs are the source of prana (vital force) in the upper body functions. This day, herbal inhalations, naysa (nose drops) netra basti (cleansing of the eyes) and kanrapurana (cleansing of the ears) are added to the daily treatments.
Day 5. Treatment is directed toward the skin and circulation.
Optimum circulation is supported by skin brushing, followed by a special massage called urbatan (herbal body scrub) that removes waste and excess oil in the body by stimulating circulation. We may apply different types of basti for the heart, Katti basti (lower back), Uro basti (heart), Lekhana basti (fatty tissue disorders), Shamana basti (restores doshic performance) or Uttara basti (vaginal) Matrahaya jata basti (penis).
Day 6. Treatment is directed toward the reproductive organs.
In Ayurveda, when there is a buildup of toxins, symptoms will manifest in the prostate, ovaries, fallopian tubes, vagina, uterus or breast tissues. Special herbs are used to detoxify and cleanse these vital organs on this day.
Day 7. Maintenance (in addition to daily therapies.)
Consultation on various maintenance techniques including how to achieve balance at home through diet, herbal therapies and abyangha (self massage.) You will be supported throughout the integration of your Pancha Karma experience.
For those choosing 10 days, other specialized treatments are added depending on your health conditions.
Basic daily schedule:
Daily schedule consists of a 6-hour treatment from 8am to 2pm. It is recommended that you arrive on time and refrain from using your computers and cell phones during this time.
7:45 Pulsing and tea daily
8:00 Yoga, meditation & Chanting daily
10:00 Light breakfast or Liver Flush daily
10:30 Colon cleanse (or other bastis) first 3 days
11:30 Inhalation therapy first 6 days
11:45 Vaporized sauna 7 days
11:45 Murdha Taila Head Oil during steam daily
12:00 Skin brushing daily
12:15 Massage by two therapists first 6 days
12:15 Tarpana first 6 days
1:00 Chakra Anointment first 6 days
1:15 Karna Purana Ear Oil first 3 days
1:30 Shirodhara first 6 days
2:00 Light lunch or fresh juice daily
- Lunch includes Kitcheri, soup or vegetables
- Delicious gourmet foods served after 3rd day
Lepa Therapy when necessary day 3
Ayurvedic Facial day 5
Re-Evaluation and Consultation day 7
Life Style Enhancement
- Light dinner or fresh juice & tea to take back to your accommodations.
- The Center has humble accommodations for $30.00 per night.
- Hotel accommodation availability any where from $75. +++ (walking distance from the center)
PLEASE RETURN THE FOLLOWING REGISTRATION FORM: as soon as possible so we can reserve your space
Send cashier check to 2119 Hollywood Blvd. Ste. A, Hollywood , Fl. 33020 or call with credit card ( No American Express )
We also provide accommodations here at the center for only $30/day.
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Airport:
We wish to make your journey as enjoyable as possible. If needed, we can provide shuttle service to and from the airport for your convenience.
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Airport Shuttle can be arranged for some arrival and departure times.
Important:
Please call or email your travel itinerary to us.
Refund Policy:
- Forms of payment accepted: Visa/Mastercard/Personal checks/Cashiers checks
- If notice of cancellation occurs more than 30 days prior to starting date, $100 processing fee will be charged.
- 29-23 days prior to starting date, 75% of total PK value will be returned.
- 22-15 days prior to starting date, 50% of total PK value will be returned.
- 14-7 days prior to starting date, 25% of total PK value will be returned.
- Within 6 days prior to starting date, no refund will be provided.
- All returns will be posted within 20 days of written or email cancellation.
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