What is the Panchakarma program?
Panchakarma, with roots in ancient Indian tradition, is a complete detoxification and rejuvenation program for the body, mind and spirit. Each participant in our new Panchakarma program will receive a phone consultation a few weeks before the program begins. A trained Ayurvedic consultant will prescribe a cleansing protocol to begin at home, which will be followed for one to two weeks. Once at Kripalu, each participant will be welcomed with a private consultation and an orientation to the five-day program. Guests receive two hours of Ayurvedic treatments per day along with a specific healing diet prepared exclusively for Panchakarma participants. The guests can attend gentle yoga, meditation and pranayama classes as well as Ayurvedic lectures to enhance their own personal knowledge. Each guest will receive a final consultation to evaluate changes and will be provided with a “take home” plan for continuing the healing process at home. Guests are encouraged to keep in touch with the Ayur
