Panchakarma – the ideal path to detoxification and resilience

Before the treatment, a pulse diagnosis is carried out and a consultation with the in-house Holistic Ayurveda specialists takes place. Depending on the guest’s medical history, an individual treatment plan is drawn up. Pre-treatment is the first step of a Panchakarma treatment. This involves internal and external oil treatments – ingesting clarified butter (ghee) and oil massages – to bind not only the disturbed doshas, but also any waste products and toxins, which are then channelled into the hollow organs. From there, they are ultimately expelled during the Panchakarma therapy itself – supported by Ayurvedic herbs and applications.
Superficial waste products from the skin and the underlying fatty tissue are sweated out during a Swedana treatment. This process is supported by drinking both ginger-infused water and hot water. This process literally fires the metabolism up and cleanses it of toxins; the tissues are flushed and waste products are removed from the intercellular fluid.

The aftercare phase of the treatment is designed to strengthenthe body after the cleanse and rebuild a healthy balance within the doshas. This stabilises the body’s defences and lays the foundation for mental and spiritual resilience.

As this is about deep cleansing and targeting stress, the resulting regeneration and resilience should last a long time. Many discover fresh vitality and renewed joie de vivre, finding their way back to harmony. Blockages are overcome, balance is restored, and performance and strength increase. By purifying the gastrointestinal tract and, in turn, the entire organism, the typical autumn illnesses can be prevented and the immune system strengthened. This is also an effective remedy for chronic complaints.

The emotional status quo (ESQ) is the key to success. ‘Scientific research into the causes of illnesses or symptoms sometimes neglects factors such as a patient’s social environment and psychological/emotional circumstances,’ explains Christina Mauracher. ‘Emotions in particular have a massive impact on physical health.’ In autumn, emotional blockages become particularly evident in combination with decreasing amounts of sunlight – for example in the form of the autumn blues. ‘At Holistic Ayurveda, we offer ESQ, a simple screening tool to highlight emotions and complex issues that cause blockages and activate your self-healing powers. An ideal complement to the Panchakarma treatment for building resilience in a sustainable way.’