The best Panchakarma, in the foothills of the Himalayas.
An ancient Ayurvedic process that uses cleansing therapies to clear toxins from body and mind, restore natural health and help you move past negative thinking.
"Five actions" that cleanse body and mind.
The Sanskrit term Panchakarma refers to five detox processes. Together they form a complete Ayurvedic system for cleansing the mind and relieving stress, used both to treat serious conditions and to prevent them.
Popular images of seaside settings, massages and vegetarian meals tell only part of the story. Real Panchakarma brings together healing, energy, compassion, cooking and even music, guided by a doctor from start to finish.
The classical five processes.
Your doctor chooses which of these you need, and in what order, after your assessment. Not everyone needs all five.
Vamana
Therapeutic emesis
Clears excess kapha from the chest and stomach.
Virechana
Therapeutic purgation
Clears excess pitta from the liver and gut.
Basti
Medicated enema
The principal therapy for vata imbalance.
Nasya
Nasal therapy
Clears the head, sinuses and senses.
Raktamokshana
Blood purification
Traditionally used for skin and blood-related complaints.
Root cause first, treatment second.
Diagnosis at Amritash Rishikesh uses traditional Ayurvedic methods and a full tridoshic assessment.
Tridoshic assessment
Your vata, pitta and kapha balance, read through pulse, tongue, body and history.
Mind, body & behaviour
We look at psychological, physical and behavioural factors together, to find the real cause.
Your therapy plan
Special massages and therapies chosen to speed recovery and build mindfulness, with diet and routine.
Therapies used in your Panchakarma.
Hover over (or tap) a card to learn more.
Abhyanga
Hover or tap ↻Abhyanga
A full-body or targeted massage (head, feet, joints) with warm herbal or medicated oil. It lubricates the body and pacifies vata dosha.
Book Abhyanga →Shirodhara
Hover or tap ↻Shirodhara
Warm oil is poured in a steady stream onto the forehead for 30 to 60 minutes, at a constant temperature and flow, to calm the mind and relieve head-related complaints.
Book Shirodhara →Pizhichil
Hover or tap ↻Pizhichil
Streams of lukewarm medicated oil with rhythmic massage, traditionally used for joint, muscular and nerve complaints, pain and deep relaxation.
Book Pizhichil →Potali
Hover or tap ↻Potali
Heated cloth bundles filled with medicinal herbs are pressed and massaged over the body to ease pain, reduce stress and rejuvenate.
Book Potali →Many centres. Few practise authentic Ayurveda.
- Our team has completed dedicated training in Panchakarma.
- The Rishikesh centre sits in the Himalayan foothills, a calm, natural setting for healing.
- We focus on the root cause of your problem before designing treatment.
- Every plan is supervised by Dr. Sachin Dua, with trained male and female therapists.
How much does a consultation cost?+
How long does Panchakarma take?+
Is Panchakarma only for people who are unwell?+
Will Ayurveda replace my current medicines?+
Begin your cleanse in Rishikesh.
Speak to our team about dates, therapies and stay.