What is Yoga basti?

Yoga Basti, also known as Niruha Basti, is an Ayurvedic therapy that involves administering herbal enemas to the colon. Unlike other types of enemas, Yoga Basti uses specially prepared herbal decoctions or oils along with other herbal ingredients to cleanse, nourish, and rejuvenate the colon and the entire body.

Benefits of Yoga Basti

• Detoxification: Yoga Basti helps to remove accumulated toxins, waste materials, and excess doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) from the colon, promoting detoxification and purification of the body.
• Relieves Constipation: The herbal decoctions used in Yoga Basti have mild laxative properties, which help to soften stools, promote bowel movements, and relieve constipation.
• Improves Digestion: Yoga Basti stimulates the digestive fire (Agni), enhances digestive functions, and supports the proper absorption and assimilation of nutrients from food.
• Balances Doshas: By clearing blockages and balancing the doshas in the colon, Yoga Basti helps to restore equilibrium to the body-mind complex, promoting overall health and well-being.
• Strengthens the Colon: Regular Yoga Basti sessions help to strengthen the muscles of the colon, improve peristalsis (the wave-like movement of the intestines), and maintain optimal bowel function.
• Alleviates Vata Disorders: Yoga Basti is particularly beneficial for balancing Vata dosha and alleviating Vata-related disorders such as gas, bloating, abdominal pain, and irregular bowel movements.
• Nourishes Tissues: The herbal decoctions and oils used in Yoga Basti nourish and lubricate the colon tissues, promoting their health, flexibility, and resilience.
• Supports Weight Loss: Yoga Basti can aid in weight management by improving digestion, enhancing metabolism, and facilitating the elimination of excess waste and toxins from the body.
• Enhances Mental Clarity: A clean and healthy colon is believed to contribute to mental clarity, focus, and emotional stability by removing physical and mental toxins.
• Promotes Longevity: According to Ayurveda, regular cleansing of the colon through therapies like Yoga Basti can contribute to longevity, vitality, and a youthful appearance by promoting optimal functioning of the digestive system and the body as a whole.

Overall, Yoga Basti is a potent Ayurvedic therapy that offers comprehensive benefits for the colon, digestive system, and overall health and well-being. Speak to our inhouse doctors for a detailed consult and personalised treatment plan.

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