My last year has not been a barrel of laughs. It has been a steep learning curve and life changing events had left me feeling withdrawn, disconnected from myself and full of negative self talk. A series of events, starting with a friend suggesting to go to India for some sunshine and relaxation and which ended with me stumbling across the Ayruvedic Yoga Villa website.
Every five to seven years according to Ayurveda, you are meant to give your mind, body and spirit a huge spring clean, which lasts 21 – 28 days is termed a Panchakarma. The Panchakarma consists of different treatments, which aid in the complete detoxification of ama or toxins from the body[1]. I decided (with a little trepidation) it was time to embark on my first body overhaul in August last year.
With my hands in prayer I kneel in front of a golden altar piece and listen to a young woman chant in Sanskrit. Her voice is thin, angelically high, and sweet. The ancient words and melodies seem to float over the spicy incense filled air, foggy and dream-like. She hands me a cup of warm ghee which I drink in one big gulp without hesitating.
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