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Reach your highest peak of personalized health with a complete metabolic reset using hospital-grade, Āyurvedic medical Pañchakarma at home.

PK AT HOME

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Pañchakarma at Home

Pañchakarma can give a person their life back in exchange for 1-4 months of dedicated time, attention and energy per year. One application is rarely enough for long-lasting positive effects. Instead, it should be considered an annual practice during middle age (18 to 70 years) to prime the body for regenerative Āyurvedic medicine, as recommended in classical Āyurvedic medical literature.

Eligible candidates must first be screened, and then can be properly prepared for 1 to 12 months prior to perform certain types of Pañchakarma on themselves at home.

Learn more about Āyurvedic medical Pañchakarma in the new publication, The Complete Guide To Virechana. Annual myĀyu members can access a digital copy of the complete book, included in their membership.

To participate in Pañchakarma at home, first learn about the options to understand the requirements and expectations. The decision on Mini or Complete Virechana, timing, etc will be made by you and your Āyurvedic Doctor.

Mini Virechana

Understand that this procedure is typically performed in an Āyurvedic hospital or residential clinic, under supervision of an Āyurvedic Doctor. All instructions must be followed correctly. Prepare to be fully involved in the process and participate with complete, undivided attention. In case of a medical emergency, you must be ready to go to the nearest emergency room immediately.

Preparation
1. Complete the Starting myĀyu membership and be an active Annual member.
2. Purchase additional supplies and formulations separately.
3. Prepare over 1-2 weeks with your customized diet, routine, formulations and treatments.
Procedure
1. Expect 7-10 days for elimination and recovery.
2. Meet with Jessica Vellela, BAMS, daily during the process.
3. Complete detailed, online tracking information and records.
Follow-up
1. Continue to meet with Jessica every 10-15 days for at least 2 months after the procedure to optimize your personal recovery program.
2. Plan to use formulations, personalized diet and supportive routines to maximize results.

Complete Virechana

Understand that this procedure is typically performed in an Āyurvedic hospital or residential clinic, under daily supervision of a team of Āyurvedic Doctors, nurses, therapists and supportive staff who coordinate and manage the details of complex care. There is little to no room for error. All instructions must be followed correctly. Prepare to be fully involved in the process and participate with complete, undivided attention.

In case of a medical emergency, you must be ready to go to the nearest emergency room immediately.

Preparation
1. Complete the Starting myĀyu membership and be an active Annual member.
2. Complete a Mini Virechana at least 4 months prior to understand how the process works.
3. Purchase additional supplies and formulations separately.
4. Prepare over 1-2 weeks with your customized diet, routine, formulations and treatments.
Procedure
1. Dedicate 14 to 21 days for Complete Virechana only (no work or other commitments on most days especially from days 3 through 15).
2. Be ready to follow a treatment plan that is determined on a day-by-day basis according to your body's signs of readiness.
3. Meet with Jessica Vellela, BAMS, daily during the process.
4. Complete detailed, online tracking information and records on a daily basis.
Follow-up
1. Continue to meet with Jessica every 10-15 days for at least 3 months after the procedure to optimize your personal recovery program.
2. Plan to use formulations, personalized diet and supportive routines to maximize results.
3. It generally takes anywhere from 90 to 180 days for all changes to appear in the body and mind, and formulations are required during this time.

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WHAT IS Pañchakarma (PK)?

Āyurvedic medical Pañchakarma is the removal of deep, stored pollutants from the body (the doṣhas), similar to surgery but without the tools. It requires putting the body, mind and emotions into a controlled state of sickness over a period of 7 to 25+ days, depending on the procedure.

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IS Pañchakarma (PK) SAFE?

PK carries risk and must be performed under direct guidance of an Āyurveda Āchārya, or Āyurvedic Doctor, who is trained in India, Nepal or Sri Lanka, for a minimum of 5.5 years full-time. In India, hospital-grade, Āyurvedic medical PK is incredibly powerful and interrupts pathology, reverses and cures disease.

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WHO CAN DO Pañchakarma (PK)?

In India, candidates are screened by an Āyurvedic Doctor for eligibility. Most require an initial preparation for the body, digestion, mind and emotions for the intensity of the procedure. Classically, PK is recommended for everyone from 18 to 70 years for annual prevention of acute and chronic disease.

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