The first stage
The programme begins by boosting digestion at both the cellular and gastrointestinal levels (dipana and pachana), followed by three to seven days of consuming medicated ghee (snehapana). Next, full-body oil massage (snehana) helps move toxins toward the digestive tract, accompanied by daily therapeutic sweating (svedana).
The second stage
Consists of main panchakarma cleansing therapies which include Vamana
(emesis), Virechana (Purgation), Kashaya Vasti (Decoction enema), Sneha vasti (medicated
oil enema) and Nasyam (elimination of toxins through the nasal passages and para-nasal
sinuses.
The third stage
Focuses on special diets to rest and rejuvenate the
cleansed system, along with natural herbal remedies to replenish the digestive enzymes and
immune system. Lifestyle changes are prescribed following return from Ananda.