panchakarma

Panchakarma — The Ayurvedic Reset

Panchakarma, meaning “five actions,” is the crown jewel of Ayurvedic rejuvenation and purification. It is a sacred journey of release and remembrance, guiding the body to expel what no longer serves and to awaken its innate rhythm of self-healing.

At Sevānanda Āyurveda, Panchakarma is performed with gentleness and modern awareness, a sanctuary of care that unites classical Ayurvedic therapies, handcrafted oils, and nourishing food into one continuous ritual of renewal.

Every program is customized for your constitution (Prakṛti) and current state of imbalance (Vikṛti), supporting balance through personalized combinations of oil therapies, herbal steam, nasal care, and digestive rejuvenation.

The Panchakarma Journey

Each journey weaves together a sequence of classical Ayurvedic treatments, tailored to address imbalance and support deep renewal:

Abhyanga — Whole-body oil therapy

Warm, herbalized oils crafted in-house are applied rhythmically to mobilize lymph, enhance circulation, and prepare the body for deeper cleansing.

Shirodhara — Stream of stillness

A continuous flow of oil over the forehead soothes the nervous system, quiets the mind, and harmonizes hormones and sleep.

Svedhana — Herbal steam purification

A gentle herbal steam opens pores and channels, encouraging the elimination of toxins and excess water — supporting those experiencing heaviness, stagnation, or edema.

Pinda Sweda — Herbal bolus nourishment

Warm poultices filled with rice, milk, and herbs are massaged over the body to strengthen tissues, improve circulation, and tone the muscles.

Basti Therapies — Localized nourishment

Warm herbal oils are gently pooled over specific areas (heart, navel, or eyes) to release tension, balance energy, and nourish deeper tissues.

Nasya — Nasal oleation & purification

Herbalized oil or ghee is administered through the nasal passages to cleanse sinuses, lubricate tissues, and support pranic flow and clarity.

The Experience

Each Panchakarma journey at Sevānanda Āyurveda is performed with warm, herbalized oils handcrafted in-house, prepared with devotion and intention. The therapies are sequenced to gently open the body’s channels (srotas), release accumulated toxins (āma), and replenish the tissues with nourishment restoring balance, vitality, and inner harmony.

Between sessions, clients receive take-home Ayurvedic meals and herbal formulations to support gentle cleansing, healthy digestion, and restorative rest throughout the process.

All Panchakarma programs at Sevānanda Āyurveda are educational and wellness-oriented, designed to encourage natural cleansing and awareness. They do not constitute medical diagnosis or treatment.

Therapeutic Benefits

• Gently reduces edema and water retention

• Improves lymphatic flow and circulation

• Strengthens digestion and metabolism (Agni)

• Balances Vata and Kapha doshas

• Clears toxins from the tissues (Āma)

• Promotes calmness, clarity, and lightness

• Restores Ojas (vital energy) and emotional balance

Ideal For

• Edema, fluid retention, or sluggish lymph

• Fatigue, heaviness, or brain fog

• Burnout and emotional exhaustion

• Poor digestion, bloating, or water weight

• Seasonal or transitional cleansing (Spring / Fall)

• Overall rejuvenation and vitality restoration