What is Vasti?
Vasti (or Basti) is an Ayurvedic enema therapy that helps clean your colon, remove toxins, and balance your mind and body. It is one of the 5 main cleansing treatments in Panchakarma.
It uses herbal oils and warm water decoctions gently introduced into the rectum to cleanse deeply and heal from the inside. This is especially good for those with constipation, anxiety, sleep issues, hormonal imbalance, and even joint pain like arthritis.
Why Do You Need Vasti?
You may need Vasti if you have:
- Trouble sleeping
- Feel restless or anxious
- Hard stool or constipation
- Food is not digesting well
- Feeling heavy, bloated, or imbalanced in weight
- You have PCOD or hormonal issues
- You are in psychotherapy or releasing deep emotions
- Vasti helps balance Vata dosha, which controls movement, sleep, stress, and digestion in the body.
Best Time to Do Vasti
- If you are healthy, the rainy season is the best time for this Ayurvedic cleanse.
- If you are sick, you can do it any season, but under expert guidance.
- Rainy season increases Vata in the body. This is the perfect time to cleanse it.
How Does the Vasti Treatment Work?
We follow a minimum of 8-day plan, designed for deep cleansing, healing and restoring the colon with alternate oil and herbal water therapies.
Step-by-Step Plan:
Day 1: Oil-based Vasti (for softening and lubricating)
Day 2: Herbal Water Vasti (for deep cleansing)
Day 3: Oil-based Vasti (for softening and lubricating)
Day 4: Herbal Water Vasti (for deep cleansing)
Day 5: Oil-based Vasti (to nourish and restore)
Day 6: Herbal Water Vasti (for deep cleansing)
Day 7: Oil-based Vasti (to seal and strengthen)
Day 8: Final Oil-based Vasti (to seal and strengthen)
Only one enema or one-day cleanse is not safe. You must follow the full plan for real healing.
Vasti Therapy Itineraries
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Day |
3-Day Plan |
5-Day Plan |
8-Day Plan |
16-Day Plan |
30-Day Plan |
|
1 |
Oil Vasti (Preparation) |
Oil Vasti |
Oil Vasti |
Oil Vasti |
Oil Vasti |
|
2 |
Herbal Decoction Vasti (Mild) |
Herbal Vasti |
Herbal Vasti |
Herbal Vasti |
Herbal Vasti |
|
3 |
Oil Vasti (Soothing) |
Oil Vasti |
Oil Vasti |
Oil Vasti |
Oil Vasti |
|
4 |
— |
— |
Herbal Vasti |
Herbal Vasti |
Herbal Vasti |
|
5 |
— |
— |
Oil Vasti |
Oil Vasti |
Oil Vasti |
|
6 |
— |
— |
— |
Herbal Vasti |
Herbal Vasti |
|
7 |
— |
— |
— |
Oil Vasti |
Oil Vasti |
|
8 |
— |
— |
— |
Final Oil Vasti |
Herbal Vasti |
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9–12 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
Oil Vasti (alternate days) |
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13–16 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
Herbal Vasti (alternate days) |
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17–30 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
Oil Vasti (restorative and nourishing, alternate days) |
Why Oil First, Then Water, Then Oil Again?
If you clean your colon with only water, it becomes too dry and weak.
First, we prepare your body with oil, then do the cleansing, and finally nourish and restore with oil again.
This way, your colon stays healthy, strong, and lubricated.
Different Vasti for Different Health Issues:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: More water-based cleansing is needed.
- Estrogen-related arthritis: More oil-based Vasti is needed.
- Emotional or psychological healing: A balanced mix, prescribed by a psychological Ayurveda expert.
Important Precautions
- Don’t do Vasti on your own.
- Not everyone is fit for it.
- Only a professional Ayurvedic doctor can check:
- Your body type
- Digestive strength
- Medical condition
- And prescribe the right type of Vasti
- A one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work in Ayurveda. Vasti is not just a detox trend — it’s an ethical, ancient, and personalized therapy.
What’s Included in This Package?
- Daily Vasti therapy (Oil + Herbal Decoctions)
- Initial Ayurveda consultation
- Dosha analysis
- Emotional support from a trained expert if needed
- Light Ayurvedic meals
- Herbal pre and post-care
- Comfortable healing environment in Kathmandu or a nature retreat
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