AYURVEDIC DETOXIFICATION (PANCHAKARMA)
Elemental Embrace was built with the primary goal of offering a safe and enjoyable
detoxification program of unquestionable and unparalleled result. We are very
proud to offer you these detoxification and rejuvenation programs, sharing with
you the oldest known medical system in the world, with pure, uncompromised value.
"Thanks to modern chemistry, eggs don’t stick to the pan, underarms are fresh
all day, SUV’s hit 60 in six seconds. But such convenience has a price : Chemicals
that suffuse modern life – from well known toxins to newer compounds with unknown
effects – are building up in our bodies and sometimes staying there for years."
(Article titled ‘The pollution within’ - ‘National Geographic’ Magazine, October
2006. Open the entire article by David Ewing Duncan in a separate window)
Toxins from chemicals in our food, our polluted environments, occasional drinking
and smoking, stress and chemical medication all accumulate in our body over a
period of time. These toxins are the cause of myriad diseases, and the effects
of which are unfortunately anything but subtle. Western medicine has great difficulty
removing fat soluble toxins safely and effectively from our body. Through the
Ayurvedic Medical Science native to the Indian sub-continent, detoxification and rejuvenation is achieved
with 'Panchakarma', which will not only facilitate the removal of these deep seated
toxins, but do so with no negative side effects.
Removing these toxins and allowing your body to rejuvenate through Panchakarma
requires a minimum of 7 nights. At Elemental Embrace, we appreciate that no matter
how much we may want to free ourselves of all of these toxins, we do not immediately
have the time to do so.
For you, we offer a series of 2 - 6 night 'Quick Cleanse and Refresh' packages to keep your immune system strong until you are able to make time to
experience any of our 7 - 28 night Panchakarma Programs, – Ayurveda’s elemental purification and healing modality.
Link to the 2 - 6 night programs: Quick Cleanse and Refresh
Panchakarma Detoxification Programs : 7 – 28 nights
Detoxification through panchakarma is the core focus of Elemental Embrace. As
our world becomes more chemically enhanced and genetically modified with increasing
levels of air pollution, we push ourselves harder and faster through this technological
revolution. We only stop briefly to take a pill when our bodies try to slow us
down.
Fortunately, ‘western spa’ has created a culture of mini spa vacations to getaway
from the pressures of this fast paced lifestyle, offering physical relaxation,
mental tranquility and time to ourselves. It is clear to us that we are now searching
for more of a mental and physical ‘wellness’ component through detoxification
and rejuvenation from these mini vacations, without sacrificing any of the pampering
of ‘spa’.
Detoxification at Elemental Embrace, the wellness spa retreat, offers just that
and more.
Our detoxification programs involve an initial at home cleanse and preparation, followed by Purvakarma, Swedana and Panchakarma at the retreat.
Panchakarma is the elemental purification and healing modality of the Ayurvedic
Medical Science, and offers balancing rejuvenation for mind, body, and consciousness.
Panchakarma means 5 therapies:
Vamana - Vomiting / emesis therapy
Virechan - Purgation therapy with herbal laxatives
Basti - Theraputic enema with Ayurvedic Preperations
Nasya - Cleansing nasal administration of Ayurvedic preparations
Ratamokshana -Blood letting with leeches (not performed at EE)
Vamana, Virechan or Basti will be prescribed by our Vaidya following your consultation
(in person or by e-mail / phone) dependant upon your physiological condition.
Nasya is a karma which can accompany each of the others, and is included within
all of our panchakarma packages.
The panchakarma detoxification program begins with Purvakarma : Purvakarma is
internal oelation, external oelation, and Swedana. (steam).
Purvakarma treatments are designed to relax the body and mind, improve the flow of energy
by opening the srotas (channels of circulation) and to prepare the body to eliminate
toxins ama). After four to fourteen days of this internal purvakarma, the doshas
have usually ripened in their sites of origin in the gastrointestinal tract and
ama is ready to be flushed from the system by the appropriate panchakarma treatment.
Internal purvakarma is the oral intake of medicated ghee preparations. This is done as a therapeutic
procedure as well as a preparatory process for the panchakarma removal of toxins.
In this treatment heavily medicated ghee is taken internally in proportionally
increasing quantity for a period of 2 to 6 days, and usually performed before
the external oilation treatments.
External Purvakarma: Herbal oil massages (two or four handed abhyanga, shirodhara, etc) are performed
to cause superficial and deep tissues to supple. This process nourishes the nervous
system and helps loosen and facilitate the removal of accumulated ama (toxins)
from the body. These nurturing treatments can also be deeply relaxing.
Swedana is therapeutic application of steam to cause sweating. This process loosens
the toxins, and is accelerated by the addition of herbal preparations to the steam.
Herbalized steam dilates the srotas (channels of circulation), further loosening
and removing impurities through the skin and gastrointestinal tract. After swedana,
a herbal powder such as sandalwood, rose or vaca powder is sometimes rubbed briskly
on the skin. This helps circulation, removes toxins from the skin and helps to
pacify the imbalanced doshas. At the completion of the session, you may shower
and rest.
Your 7 - 28 program at Elemental Embrace
At Elemental Embrace, we offer a genuine and complete program with authentic,
fresh herbs and herbal oils imported from India, administered by our resident
Ayurvedic doctors (Vaidyas). They each hold graduate degrees from the most respectable
Ayurvedic universities in India and years of experience.
As our Vaidyas live at the retreat, and we only accommodate a very small group
of clients at one time (up to 18), we are able to begin your package on any day
of the week, at your convenience.
Panchakarma detoxification and rejuvenation programs are available between 7
and 28 night stays. Once you have decided to experience a program at Elemental
Embrace, call to register for a panchakarma program (minimum 7 nights). (We will
require a non-refundable $200 payment at this time towards your consultation and
preparation herbs).
We will then send you a personal lifestyle and health questionnaire which we
will need you to fill and return to us. One of our resident Ayurvedic Vadiyas
will then advise upon which form of Panchakarma will best suit you, and any present
condition.
Following are details of each of the 7 night panchakarma detoxification programs
offered at EE, of which one (or two) will be suggested for you. You will also
find here the details of how these individual panchakarma programs become 14,
21 and 28 night programs:
Upon your approval, we can finalize on the necessary reservation, and send you
the appropriate herbal medicines and/or teas and suggested dietary guidelines
to begin your cleanse at home a few days prior to your stay with us. You will
also at this time be required to put down a 50% deposit on your program in accordance
with our policies.
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