The Wisdom of Healing by Deepak Chopra M.D

Author:Deepak Chopra, M.D. [Simon, David]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
ISBN: 978-0-307-82911-5
Publisher: Potter/TenSpeed/Harmony
Published: 2012-10-10T04:00:00+00:00

Ayurvedic Detoxification: Panchakarma Therapy for Prevention and Treatment of Illness

The ancient procedures for eliminating accumulated impurities from the physiology are known in Ayurveda as panchakarma. Pancha, in Sanskrit, means “five,” and karma means “action.” Panchakarma, therefore, refers to the five actions that are considered the most powerful, purifying, and rejuvenative procedures in Ayurveda. In the ancient Vedic cultures, panchakarma was available only to the nobility. But now Ayurvedic centers are springing up around the world, providing unprecedented access to these powerful rejuvenative processes.

Traditionally, a few days of panchakarma are recommended at the change of seasons. Since the changing annual weather periods foster accumulation of a specific dosha, cleansing yourself at seasonal transitions can be very helpful for reducing or eliminating those accumulations. Thus, at the end of a cold, dry fall and early winter, Vata accumulates; at the end of a wet, cold spring, Kapha builds up; and by the end of a warm, humid summer, Pitta levels have significantly increased. These are the ideal times to undergo panchakarma to restore balance in the physiology.

Panchakarma is also a beneficial, powerful process for people who have manifest illness. At The Chopra Center for Well Being, many people facing serious diseases arrive filled with anxiety, fear, and pain; but after a week of these powerful cleansing and rejuvenative procedures their view of their problem is dramatically transformed. They begin to sleep better, their appetite improves, pain is reduced, and they are able to reach a higher level of well being. This shift, of course, occurs in both the mind and body of the individual.

Ayurveda emphasizes an active role for the patient in the care of his or her health. Panchakarma, however, is unique among Ayurvedic procedure in that the patient passively receives the therapeutic approaches of trained caregivers. The entire process is designed to facilitate the deep-rooted release of stress, and to encourage the patient to surrender to the healing process. There are three integrated components of the panchakarma process: the preparation phase, the principal procedures, and the post-procedure phase. In Sanskrit these are known as Poorva karma, Pradhana karma, and Paschat karma.

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