Vasti / Basti: for Mind Health

Treatment in brief

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Ayurveda recognizes that our long-standing or acute emotions may get stored in various organs and may manifest as disease conditions at a later date.

An intensely curative, soothing and effective Ayurvedic deep tissue treatment that aids in the release of such emotions. A circle of dough is placed on the body, over the organ area pertaining to the emotion’s that is affecting the peace of mind. Warm medicated oil is poured into the dough based on the practitioners prescription.

The combination of herbs in oil, facilitate the release of such emotions.

Two most common organs where Vasti is applied for emotional release are heart and liver.

Benefits

  • Release of deep-seated, unrecognized emotions

  • Clearing of blockage in energy channels around organs

  • Emotional relief and peace of mind

  • Sense of freedom and well-being

Indications

Emotional conditions for which Basti is recommended:

  • Anger

  • Darkness

  • Fear, worries

  • Frustration

  • Negative thoughts

  • Loneliness

  • Uncontrolled lust

  • Anxiety

  • Rejection, abandonment

  • Guilt

  • Shame

Important Information

 

  • A brief consultation is provided prior to treatment for assessment of emotional condition.

  • Please be aware that in some rare cases, especially those with severe abuse or trauma or with psychiatric conditions, the release may be strong and not easy to control. At such times, you may be advised to see your GP for treatment or specialist referral. Practitioner may not be able to provide further help in some outbreaks of severe nature at the center.

  • The release may be experienced in form of same emotion but stronger or crying or dark moods; it may vary with the patient.

  • Consumption of alcohol or stimulants in a 3-4 days prior to treatment may cause adverse effects.

  • Please advise the practitioner prior to the treatemnt if you

    • Have history of abuse or trauma

    • Have any existing psychiatric condition or experienced psychosis at any time before

    • Are taking any psychiatric medications

    • Have history of drug use

    • Seeing a psychiatrist or a psychologist re issue for which you have presented.

    In such cases, practitioner may recommend alternate treatments.

Pathology
(Samprapti)

 

  • Recurrent or acute emotions that fill the mind, may get stored in various organs.

  • The energy of movement in and around those organs is obstructed, causing imbalance of doshas according to the neture of emotion.

  • This imbalance, over prolonged time, may create disease conditions.

  • Medicated oil helps restore the cellular memory of the muscle tissue

  • The increase in blood flow to the area frees the Vata movement and aids in the healing by facilitating release of emotion.

 

Preparation

 

  • Wear old clothes or bring sarong like wrap-around clothing.

  • Have a shower prior to treatment so skin pores open and help to soak the oil.

  • Also have a old towel or bed sheet covering on the car seat to prevent the oil getting in contact with the car upholstery.

Treatment Process

 

  • Treatment will be in the sleeping position on stomach or back.

  • The dough is prepared with Urad flour.

  • The dough is applied above the relevant organ area in the form of a circular ring of 5-inch diameter with suitable height.

  • Every patient is unique and adjusting the dough according to one’s body profile may take some time; this is the key to treatment’s success. In some cases, irrespective of weight, if the dam does not hold oil, then treatment can not be carried further; the practitioner may recommend alternate options in such case.

  • Warm herbal oil is poured into the ring and is soaked up, replaced as it gets cooled.

  • The herbal oil gets absorbed, improves blood circulation and Vata/ energy movement in the area.

  • At the end of the procedure the dough is removed; a soothing but gentle massage is given over the affected area. The person is advised to take rest for a some time.

After-care

 

It is very powerful treatment in sense that release of emotions can be overwhelming. It can happen during treatment or even after few days. If you feel unable to control the release, please call us 041 0002345.
During few days after the treatment, let someone be around. Let them know what treatment you have taken and possibility of release.

The release can happen in any form. More often its seen that the emotion underlying the one you are seeking to release gets released than that the emotion itself. e.g. if you are seeking to release long standing hate about someone, sometimes you may feel intense hate after the treatment or more often you may experience insecurity which underlies the hate.

At such times, awareness is the key to let go of these emotions. Being aware what you are feeling and why you are feeling this and, then just observing it will release the emotion. After that you will experience a sense of freedom, peace and happiness like never before.

Read the case studies here.

  • You can drive home after.

  • It is advised to not to have a shower for at least an hour to gain the full benefits of the massage.

  • As the medicated oil and specific methods drives the toxins from the deeper connective tissues back to the gastrointestinal tract for proper elimination, is advised to consume some warm water and take some rest after the massage.

  • Avoid long travel and busy shopping centres.

  • Avoid going to beach and extreme weather conditions.

  • Do not lie in the sun with the oil on afterwards.

  • Take warm shower to rinse the oil off before bed. Avoid hot shower. Do not use heavy soap or shampoo.

  • Its important to avoid any form of your regular exercise or do unnecessary back movements for a day. Do not lift heavy weights or do anything that might aggravate back area.

 

Price

 

60-75 minutes treatment: $200 (Includes cost of medicated oil and light massage around affected organ area)

Sometimes a condition may require multiple treatments. For multi-treatment protocol:

3 bastis: 0-3-7 days: $575

5 bastis: 0-3-6-11-16 days: $950


Ayurvedic massage oils cost $60-$100 a litre.
To know why Ayurvedic oils are so expensive, click here.

What People Are Saying

 

“I suffered from anger for so many years. Basti combined with Vedic counselling offered me so much relief after 3 treatments, that I can now very well control my emotions. My family is so glad that I changed.”

— Aaron, Sydney

“Very soothing treatment.”

— Bec, Newcastle