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What is Panchakarma?
Panchakarma is the ultimate mind-body healing experience for detoxifying the body,
strengthening the immune system, and restoring balance and well-being. Developed
thousands of years ago in India, panchakarma is the cornerstone of the Holistic
Heath Trust's Perfect Health program. It is recommended on a seasonal basis, as
well as when an individual feels out of balance or is experiencing illness. |
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Panchakarma Detoxifies the Body and Mind
According to ayurveda, good health depends upon our capability to fully metabolize
all aspects of life, assimilating that which nourishes and eliminating the rest.
When we can’t completely digest our food, experiences, and emotions, toxins accumulate
in our bodily tissues, creating imbalance and – ultimately – disease. Panchakarma
is an elegant cleansing process that releases stored toxins and restores the body’s
innate healing ability.
When our digestive energies, known as agni (fire), are robust, we create healthy
tissues, eliminate waste products efficiently, and produce a subtle essence called
ojas. ojas, which may be envisioned as the innermost sap of our psychophysiology,
is the basis for clarity of perception, physical strength, and immunity. On the
other hand, if our agni is weakened, digestion is incomplete and creates toxins
that get stored in the body. This toxic residue is known as ama. |
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The Foundation for Health and Well-being
When ama accumulates in the body, it blocks the flow of energy, information, and
nourishment throughout the system. Ayurveda considers this build-up of toxins the
underlying cause of all disease. A common example of this is the accumulation of
saturated fat and cholesterol that is beyond the body’s capacity to metabolize.
Over time, this leads to the blockage of the blood vessels and arteries and, ultimately,
to heart attacks. While it’s easy to understand agni and ama in terms of food, it’s
important to remember that your mind and heart are continually digesting energy
and information as well. Right now your mental digestive powers are working to break
down these ideas into components that your intellect can assimilate. Similarly,
your emotional agni is responsible for processing your experiences and feelings,
including the smile of a loved one, unexpected criticism at work, or the excitement
of a new relationship. |
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