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“Panchakarma” refers to the classical cleansing and rejuvenation therapies of Ayurvedic medicine, which have been practiced for thousands of years to effectively improve health by strengthening immunity, removing stress, restoring enthusiasm and slowing the aging process, among many other benefits.
Programs are individually designed to gently and effectively remove toxins from the bodily channels and to help restore digestive power, the basis of metabolic health in Ayurvedic medicine. Programs can be any odd number of days. Most people benefit from a 5-7 day stay, though shorter or longer choices may suit your health status.
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What is Panchakarma? What Benefits Will I Experience?
by Jaisri Lambert.
PANCHAKARMA
WHAT BENEFITS WILL I EXPERIENCE?
Few openings still available in Nov., Dec. 2012, and Jan. 2013 in Surrey, B.C. with Jaisri M. Lambert.
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Here are the upcoming 3 and 5 (*) day cleansing fall programs:
Nov. 9-11
Nov. 16-18
Dec. 16- 20*
Dec. 21-25*
Dec. 28-30
Jan. 18-22*
Jan. 25-29*
Investment is $650/day all-inclusive, except the initial 2-hr. consultation. 50% deposit is due to reserve your dates and the balance is due during the program.
Location is my home office in north Surrey, B.C.
According to classical medical thinking of Ayurvedic medicine, the body functions through various channel systems called ‘Srotamsi’, containing both microscopic and macroscopic structures such as the respiratory system, lymphatic/ circulatory system, reproductive system and nervous systems, among others.
These channels function as innumerable psycho-biological processes such as enzyme production, neuro-transmitter secretion, hormonal intelligence, respiratory capacity and digestive assimilation/ elimination, immune power among others. These act rhythmically and in concert with one another to perform complex decision-making regarding the supply of nutrients, filtration of toxins, excretion of wastes and much more.
If these waste materials are insufficiently metabolized, toxins or incompletely processed foods and experiences can become deposited in weak areas of the body. If unaddressed these can become a disease. Weak zones occur in the body due genetic factors or more commonly, lifestyle factors, such as unhealthy food choices, stress or environmental influences. These toxins or unprocessed metabolic deposits can cloud the normal psycho-biological cellular intelligence.
Panchakarma Therapy of ancient Ayurveda, the world’s oldest holistic health science, is the accumulated experience of millennia to help the accumulated toxins to be expelled, thus supporting metabolic restoration and acuity.
Some benefits of Panchakarma:
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Helps restore metabolic power.
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Eliminates toxins, strengthens tissue functions.
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Helps balance all three doshas.
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Improves mental clarity, awareness and forgiveness
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Reduces dependence on alcohol, tobacco and drugs.
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Helps implement healthy diet and lifestyle.
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Reduces stress, improves relaxation & tolerance.
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Slows the ageing process and increases the lifespan
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Increases the skin’s glow, luster and immunity.
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Boosts body immunity and energy level.
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Improves strength, endurance, energy and vitality
Panchakarma therapy is both preventative for healthy people to maintain and improve excellent cellular function, and curative for those experiencing disease. It is a highly complex and sophisticated science of purification of the body/mind channel systems, and is therefore best supervised/performed by a senior clinician.
The medical scriptures of Ayurveda (yes, it is a spiritual science of the soul’s human experience and not a mechanical approach to health) give the example of a diseased person’s body as a soiled cloth, unable to accurately render the dye colors. To succeed in assimilating the true color (spiritual truth or self-realization), the cloth must first become clean.
Panchakarma science describes the preparatory actions required to cleanse the body before starting a rejuvenation process, when the herbal and mineral medicines can penetrate to the deeper tissues. The detoxification process involves three main stages:
1. Purvakarma - preparatory actions performed before the detoxification processes, such as dietary adjustments, pre-oleation and abhyanga (oil massage).
The Purvakarma steps help soften and oleate the channels and toxins, so the toxins can more easily detach and be eliminated during treatment phase, thus increasing bodily metabolic fire or ‘agni’. Later, the whole body is oleated internally and externally with medicated oil or ghee, called ‘snehan’.
"Administering small quantities of medicated oil or ghee internally does internal oleation. The physician determines the duration of internal oleation and the quantity and type of medicated oil or ghee after analyzing the body constitution of the patient. The patient has to eat liquid food or light food on the day prior to internal oleation.
After consuming the medicated oil or ghee the patient is encouraged to sip warm water frequently. When medicated oil or ghee is completely digested, the patient is advised to consume light food”,
says Dr. Savitha Suri, experienced Panchakarma practitioner
(drsavithasuri@gmail.com)
2. Panchakarma - the main detoxifying actions, which are five in number (basti, virechan, vaman, rakta moksha, nasya). The practitioner can chose any of these detoxifying methods according to the disease, the current state of the ‘doshas’ (humors) and psychological preparedness.
3. Rasayana - restorative, rejuvenating measures including diet, supplements and lifestyle choices implemented following the detoxification process.
Following individualized oil massage therapy, the body or body part is exposed to heat through steam bath or other heating methods according to the physician’s choice. This process of exposing body to heat is called as ‘swedan’ or sudation (sweating) therapy. Both snehan and swedan help to soften the channels and unclog the toxins. Elimination of toxins becomes easy when channels are soft and toxins are loose. Utvartana or introduction of dry herbal medicines via the skin may follow.
A modified diet and lifestyle is to be followed throughout these three stages. During the rejuvenation phase, the digestive power is brought back to normalcy. Medicines are administered to rejuvenate the body or to treat the disease. During the three phases of panchakarma, these restrictions are to be observed:
- Avoid cold exposure internally and externally.
- Avoid sex, bad news, loud noise, stress.
- Avoid daytime sleeping - rest when tired, but don’t sleep.
- Avoid suppression of natural urges such as sneezing, coughing, flatulence, etc.
- Avoid being awake at night after 10pm.
- Avoid indigestible foods; favor foods that balance the doshas.
- Avoid strenuous exercise (restorative yoga in moderation at a right time is OK)
Some contra-indications for Panchakarma therapy are:
*Menstruation, pregnancy, lactation
*HIV, AIDS, tuberculosis
*Morbid obesity, emaciation
*Hypertension, congestive heart disease, angina
*Active infection, open lesions
*Cancer of skin, lungs, testicles, lymph
*Intense grief.
In these cases, palliation of the dosha preceeds panchakarma treatment.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO CONSULT WITH JAISRI LAMBERT TO DETERMINE YOUR SUITABILITY FOR THIS EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE CALL 604-290-8201
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Panchakarma is the classical cleansing and rejuvenation process of Ayurveda. PK is both curative and preventative. Each program is carefully planned and carried out to suit your individual needs, and must be done at a right time for the unique circumstances. If you feel that you are a suitable candidate for PK, and would like to do a five-day (15 days in all including preparation and follow-up) treatment program, please enquire with me regarding the upcoming PK schedule from May to September. Longer programs may also be available. These opportunities are booked quickly, so it's wise to reserve your place well ahead. $650 per day plus accommodation.
Call 604-290-8201 (Canada) or 408-378- 2880 (U.S.)
It is generally better if you have been following an Ayurvedic lifestyle prior to booking your PK program. Each day’s procedures are designed to support the best interest of your specific health situation. Consult Jaisri prior to booking your PK program to ensure your needs can be met with panchakarma. Prior consultation will help ensure appropriate individualization of your program, including your food program, treatments, yoga and lifestyle measures. PK acts physically, emotionally and spiritually to help purify and restore the body, mind and consciousness.
Pregnancy, menstruation, lactation, active infection, spreading conditions, extreme underweight or overweight, certain cancers, hypertension, angina and congestive cardiac conditions, etc. Call for prior consultation.
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“ It works! That’s all!”
C.L., Writer/Student
“I’ve gone elsewhere for Ayurveda and panchakarma, but I’d rather do my panchakarma with you than anyone else because of your individualization.”
N.T., Yoga Teacher, Artist
“Jaisri Lambert has been my Ayurvedic practitioner for the past six years and under her guidance, my health has improved by following the program that she developed for me which includes proper diet, herbs, and exercise. I have had several panchakarma treatments with Jaisri and each treatment has resulted in more balance for me in mind, body and spirit. My experience has been that I was able to go to a deeper level in my healing process…I have come back completely rejuvenated and ready to begin another school year.”
M.B., Teacher Specialist
“This is heaven! I think I’ll just stay here every day! Thank you so much, Jaisri.”
K.J., Retired
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