Anyone can do Ayurveda! This is perhaps also the basic idea behind the book "The 7-Day Panchakarma Cure for Home", which actress, voice actress, dancer and singer Andrea Kathrin Loewig has published in collaboration with European Ayurveda® pioneer Elisabeth Mauracher and Ayurveda physician Gaurav Sharma.
The Panchakarma cure for at home takes you through your detox cure over 7 days, not only detoxifying your body and recharging your batteries, but also balancing your mind and soul. A wonderful experience that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home.
Great cooperation: Andrea Kathrin Loewig and European Ayurveda®
In the popular series "In aller Freundschaft", Andrea Kathrin Loewig plays the doctor Dr. Globisch. In her private life, however, Loewig is very interested in the holistic approach to medicine and sees potential in complementing conventional medicine with other healing methods.
Even though she has repeatedly come into contact with Ayurveda herself, it took a while before her path finally led her to the European Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof in Tyrol and thus to the concept of European Ayurveda®.
It was probably also the right moment. Because the actress with the open nature was in exactly the phase of life in which it is important to recognize what is really important to you. After her Panchakarma Light treatment, the artist felt a new energy within herself and, above all, a changed perception of herself and her surroundings.
A process of awareness that sharpens the senses has occurred and it became a matter close to Loewig's heart to share this experience. And so the book "The 7-day Panchakarma cure for at home" was born.
Discover the Panchakarma cure for at home
In our book "Ayurveda: The 7-day Panchakarma cure for at home", our experts show you how you can gently detoxify in 7 days.
After all, not everyone can afford an Ayurvedic cure lasting several weeks - whether for financial or time reasons. But if you are ready for a change,this book is a good way to start a holistic detox.
What exactly is Panchakarma?
As the queen of all Ayurvedic cures, Panchakarma is particularly intensive and therefore a profound measure to restore balance both physically and mentally.
As a guided cure in an appropriate facility - such as the European Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof - it is accompanied by a team of experts, Ayurveda doctors and physicians. Depending on the symptoms, a classic Panchakarma treatment can last several weeks.
It is particularly suitable for gastrointestinal diseases, metabolic disorders, skin diseases, chronic pain and also delays the ageing process because fasting renews cells.
Translated, Panchakarma means "five actions", these five forms of treatment are:
- Vamana (therapeutic vomiting)
- Virechana (purging)
- Anuvasan Basti (fat enema) and Asthapana Basti (fat-free enema with herbal medicine)
- Nasya (cleansing of the head area by treating the sinuses)
- Oils (oiling, Abhyanga oil massages)
In addition, there is the important part of "mental purification" with yoga, meditation exercises, breathing exercises and suggestions for self-reflection - especially for us in the West.
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When is a Panchakarma treatment suitable?
As a holistic detox treatment, Panchakarma differs significantly from other treatments due to its in-depth intensity. But is Panchakarma the right treatment for you and when is a Panchakarma treatment suitable for you?
The responsibility to look after yourself
In Ayurveda, not only are body, mind and soul understood as a unit, but we are also one with the cosmos, nature and its changing tides. However, our modern, performance-driven society literally forces us to deliver the same performance at all times.
So we are demanding something of ourselves that is completely at odds with nature. This alienation has not only led to us promoting diseases that are now particularly rampant in our western world, but also to us being out of balance with ourselves.
Constantly betraying our own health has almost become a matter of course. If we are not stressed, we do not seem to fulfill a certain image of success. According to Ayurveda, however, it is the responsibility of each individual to take good care of themselves holistically.
According to this approach , you yourself are always your very first doctor. We have forgotten how to cultivate this kind of self-responsibility. Instead, we have made a habit of functioning at all costs. But as Ayurvedic physician Gaurav Sharma aptly says, habits lead to illness.
Panchakarma and European Ayurveda® at home
"The 7-day Panchakarma cure for at home" is so simple that you can do it in the comfort of your own home.
European Ayurveda® therefore combines the ancient Indian healing teachings of Ayurveda with the demands of the Western world. Complaints such as migraines, tension headaches, back problems, stress-related irritable bowel syndrome, depression, anxiety and burn-out are coming to the fore.
And the wide range of possibilities also brings some people to the brink of despair. The agony of choice of lifestyles and the dogma of having to experience as much as possible plunges us into emotional stress.
For a holistically healthy life, European Ayurveda® emphasizes the following:
- Breathing
- diet
- Sleep
- Physical exercise
- Spiritual balance
"The 7-day Panchakarma cure for at home" does not claim to replace a Panchakarma cure. Rather, it is about finding a way to get back in touch with yourself and your own feelings. Without having to turn your life completely upside down.
The book is particularly easy to implement, it offers you a short introduction to the Ayurvedic philosophy, the concept of European Ayurveda® and gives you valuable tips and tricks from the pantry to the emergency pharmacy.
Course of treatment at home
From day 1 to day 7 , a structured procedure guides you through your Panchakarma cure. From the Ayurveda morning routine to the evening ritual. You will gain exciting insights into the individual chakras and will also be inspired to meditate and move with breathing and yoga exercises.
Massages are also an important part of the cure, as well as exercises, food for thought and questions for self-reflection and wonderful mindfulness rituals. These include, for example, a gratitude list or the soul letter. Delicious recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner round off the program.
And when you have finally completed the seven days, the book also gives you further tips on how you can integrate your newfound attitude to life into your everyday life. These will help you to get rid of unhealthy habits, allow change and develop a healthy relationship with your diet.
In addition to the cure, there are other delicious recipes to inspire a healthy lifestyle. As we said, the book is no substitute for a proper Panchakarma treatment, but it can help you to get the best out of yourself and raise your awareness of what is really good for you. In any case, we wish you lots of fun with your Panchakarma cure at home!
Panchakarma cure: Benefits of European Ayurveda® and the course of treatment
The Panchakarma cure is the queen of Ayurvedic cures. It offers a process of slowing down, helps you to find yourself and cleanse your body, mind and soul. You can find out how such a cure at Sonnhof works here.
