Abhyanga
What to expect
Warm medicated oil, selected after your consultation, is applied over the whole body with steady, rhythmic strokes. A session is usually followed by Swedana, a herbal steam that helps the oil work deeper, and then rest.
Abhyanga is used on its own or as the external preparation (snehana) before a main procedure. Pizhichil, where warm oil is poured continuously while the body is gently massaged, may be recommended as a more intensive form when suitable.
Who it is for
Abhyanga suits many adults as supportive care, especially in dry and cold seasons. It is still planned after a consultation, as the oil and pressure are chosen for you.
Usually postponed during
- Acute fever
- Indigestion or a heavy stomach
- Skin infections or open wounds
- Right after meals
- Some heart conditions
- Pregnancy, unless advised
Preparation, therapy, recovery. In that order.
Plain answers about Panchakarma, from the clinic.
Short reads for Patna families who want to understand Ayurvedic therapy before they book.
Questions families ask before they begin.
Send a request through the appointment page with your preferred date and the therapy you are interested in. Every visit is by appointment, near Bajrang Puri, Patna, and your slot is confirmed directly by the clinic before you travel.
It depends on you. A supportive therapy such as Abhyanga or Shirodhara typically takes 30 to 60 minutes. A full programme with preparation, main therapy and recovery typically runs from about one to three weeks. The exact length is decided after assessment.
Panchakarma is a structured medical procedure, not a spa routine. It is planned only after Dr. Aditya Kunal assesses you, and the intensity is adjusted to your strength. It is not suitable for everyone, which is why no therapy starts without a consultation.
Panchakarma is usually avoided or postponed during pregnancy, acute fever or infection, severe weakness, and in some heart conditions. Young children and frail elders need special care. If you have a serious or ongoing condition, your regular doctor stays in charge of it, and we work alongside, never instead.
No. Never stop or change a prescribed medicine without the doctor who prescribed it. Bring your prescriptions to the consultation so your plan is made around them.
Light, warm, freshly cooked food such as khichdi, moong dal and rice, with warm water through the day. Specific diet instructions are given for each phase, and they matter as much as the therapy itself.
