Shatkarmas
Shatkarmas
Shatkarma is six purification techniques in Naturopathy and Ayurveda designed to make the body strong and healthy. As the name suggests Shat means ‘six’ and Karma means here ‘method’ or ‘technique’. In ancient, great scholars and saints used to give six methods of purificat ion to their pupils for detoxifying and attaining Raj yoga i.e. life of highly defined disciplines. By these six methods of detoxification, human can be free of diseases, can increase their concentration, and make you strong and healthy. In Arogydham, Shatkarma is performed under the guidance of highly qualified, experienced tutors. Dhauti(intestinal wash), Vasti(enema), Neti(nasal cleansing), Trataka(candle gazing), Nauli(intestinal wash), Kapalabharti(breath for skull shining) are 6 purification technique in Shatkarma.
The 6 Shatkarmas or Cleansing Techniques
Shatkarma’s are powerful naturopathic healing methods and it is science based detoxifying body and mind through therapies and practicing yoga. Entire Naturopathy Purification process energies the body and mind. It also enhance your vital forces (Jeewani Shakti).
Dhauti, Bhasti, Neti, Trataka, Nauli and Kapalabhati are the basic categories in shatkarma with many variations under them. We give practical solutions for practicing in normal home environment.
Based on individual needs, after detailed consultation, a programme is created for a period varying from 5 to 21 days which involves various therapies that helps release these toxins from the body through the body’s own organs and channels of elimination (colon, sweat glands, lungs, bladder, urinary tract, stomach, intestines, etc). Shatkarmas purifies the tissues at a very deep level. It involves daily massages and oil baths, herbal enemas, nasal administrations etc. Ayurveda and Yoga recommends Shatkarmas as a seasonal treatment for maintaining mental and physical hygiene and balance.
The programme allows the body and mind to drop into a profound level of peacefulness. In this state of relaxation, it is possible to cleanse toxins from tissues as well as to release deeply held emotional tensions.