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So, how often should one perform Panchakarma?
There is no hard and fast rule as to when and how often Panchakarma should be done.
A strict follower can perform based on the seasonal cycle.
A more relaxed approach is to go for the treatment whenever one feels out of balance or is sick.
As a rule of thumb, Ayurvedic doctors recommend that a healthy person should be treated at least once a year while the frequency can vary from twice a year to daily for a person with the illness.
The Seasonal Panchakarma
In order to get the best results from Panchakarma, Vedic texts recommend treatments to be done three to four times a year as per the season.
Panchakarma performed in different seasons provides different benefits because each season is either a time for detoxification or rejuvenation.
Winter Warmth
Winter is the season for storing. Our body stores the kind of nutrients in food which naturally grows in the winter months. These foods could include nuts and grains, which are heavy with proteins, mineral, vitamins and fats. These fats act as a natural warming insulator in our bodies during the cold season. Additionally, these nutrients are a preparation for the starting of spring. Panchakarma in the winter season is meant for rejuvenation for the nervous system – a great escape from our stressful lifestyle.
Spring Cleanse
Spring is the season of detox – Panchakarma removes all the excess fat and proteins which our body hadstored in the winter months. We tend to consume more greens, bitter roots, berries and cherries. These food help in the cleansing of the digestive and respiratory tracts.
Sunny summers and leafy falls
Summer and fall are another detox period. As temperatures increase, the body swells and becomes ready for a deep tissue detox. At the end of the summer months, our blood vessels and liver accumulates toxins to be eliminated in the fall season.
Panchakarma treatments are unique for each individual and a thorough consultation with an Ayurvedic practitioner is necessary before any treatment can be fixed on. Ayurveda is one of the rare philosophies which caters to both the body and the mind. It is an ancient set of principles which can still be applied to our present situations in order to connect our body back to its natural state.Our mind and body need to be in their most natural states to function properly and efficiently. Make your life worth living by visiting a dedicated lifecare centre for the ultimate Panchakarma treatment.
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