Janu Basti
Knee Treatment
THE WORD “BASTI” IN AYURVEDA MEANS “TO HOLD” AND OR “OIL APPLICATION”.
Basti cleanses the accumulated toxins from the body, rebalancing the whole constitution. Hot oil treatment for knee ailment, which deeply relaxes stiff and tight muscles, nourishes the nerves, ligaments, and tendons, and strengthens the spine.
The dough ‘made from lentil flour’ is applied to the area of inflammation and pain in a circle shape form, using a medicated oil to nourish all the bones and dhatus. This allows the oil to penetrate further into the cells, softening the firm and limited muscles.
The oil temperature is maintained during the treatment.
Janu INDICATED FOR:
knee replacements - for healing and prevention of reoccurring surgery.
torn ligaments and tendons
excess fluid in the kee
arthritis - rheumatoid and osteo. Very good to strengthen and nourish the knee tissue.
clears toxins in the area
TREATMENT PROGRAM
BASTI PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN 3,5, OR 7-DAY TREATMENT PLANS.
It is recommended to do these treatments on consecutive days so the oil penetrates the deeper levels of the bones and tissues, and gets to the root cause of the pain, injury, or degeneration.
TREATMENT PROCESS
The ‘basti’ dough is placed on the area of treatment and the medicated oil is warmed and slowly poured into the well, sitting over the skin. As the pool of oil cools it is replaced with warm oil throughout the procedure, to maintain a uniform temperature. This process is continued for a specific time.
OIL’S USED
The medicated oils used in this treatment contain unique and precious formulations made from purified herbs, love, and mantras (primordial sounds) by the Raju Family of Vaidyas.
After Treatment Care
Follow therapist home recommendations
Eat a light meal after your treatment
Drink plenty of warm water or herbal tea
Try to avoid stimulants that may not support the desired effect of your treatment
Avoid exercise on the day of treatment and avoid strenuous exercise for the next few days after treatment
Combination Therapies:
DEPENDING ON THE INDIVIDUAL’S HEALTH CONDITION, ABHYANGA MAY BE COMBINED WITH EXTERNAL BASTI’S.
*Please note: Ayurvedic therapies such as Kati Basti, must be done under expert guidance. Please consult a health practitioner for your custom-made treatment plan.