Katibasti
How it works
The Therapist prepares dough from special grains which is shaped into a small ring and placed on the affected area. This adheres to the skin and is then filled with heated, medicated oil. The oil is retained within the ring at a specific temperature for a specific time. This helps the oil to penetrate deeper into the tissues, softening the stiff and tight muscles.
Once the oil is removed the therapist will massage specific marma points around the affected area to repair ligaments and tendons, followed by a localised herbal steam to deepen the effect.
The treatment is best done over a series of 5 - 10 sessions. Dr. Ajit will design a personalised treatment protocol in your first consultation. A home exercise programme will be given to further enhance the result.
Why it is different?
Due to the nature of the problem, the muscles around the area are generally stiff, tight or inflamed. Other tissue/muscle manipulation techniques work on these tight muscles, generally causing more damage. In Kati Basti, the focus is to first prepare the affected area to soften the muscles and to relax the surrounding tissues. It helps to heal the muscle in much better way by making it supple before manipulation.
What is Nadi Swedana & why is it used in Kati Basti treatments?
Nadi Swedana is a traditional heater unit that produces a jet of herbalised steam to the back after a Kati Basti treatment. The herbalised steam enhances the effect of the Kati Basti and helps to take the oil deeper into the muscle tissue. This helps to soften the stiff ligaments & tendons and to accelerate the repair of damaged tissue.
The Point of Difference at Planet Ayurveda
The Therapist prepares dough from special grains which is shaped into a small ring and placed on the affected area. This adheres to the skin and is then filled with heated, medicated oil. The oil is retained within the ring at a specific temperature for a specific time. This helps the oil to penetrate deeper into the tissues, softening the stiff and tight muscles.Once the oil is removed the therapist will massage specific marma points around the affected area to repair ligaments and tendons, followed by a localised herbal steam to deepen the effect.
The treatment is best done over a series of 5 - 10 sessions. Dr. Ajit will design a personalised treatment protocol in your first consultation. A home exercise programme will be given to further enhance the result.
Why it is different?
Due to the nature of the problem, the muscles around the area are generally stiff, tight or inflamed. Other tissue/muscle manipulation techniques work on these tight muscles, generally causing more damage. In Kati Basti, the focus is to first prepare the affected area to soften the muscles and to relax the surrounding tissues. It helps to heal the muscle in much better way by making it supple before manipulation.
What is Nadi Swedana & why is it used in Kati Basti treatments?
Nadi Swedana is a traditional heater unit that produces a jet of herbalised steam to the back after a Kati Basti treatment. The herbalised steam enhances the effect of the Kati Basti and helps to take the oil deeper into the muscle tissue. This helps to soften the stiff ligaments & tendons and to accelerate the repair of damaged tissue.
The Point of Difference at Planet Ayurveda
- Therapists are trained personally by Dr. Ajit, Australasia’s most experienced Ayurvedic doctor.
- Medicated oils, generally sesame oil infused with specific Ayurvedic herbs are used to maximise the healing benefit of the treatment.
- Therapists are taught using traditional methods, ensuring an authentic experience.
The duration of the treatment is 1 hour but we recommend allowing at least 1.5 hour for this blissful treatment so that you can enjoy some calm and quiet moments before you leave.
Cost - $85.00
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