Pancha karma is an Ayurvedic cleansing and rejuvenation plan. It was developed for royalty in India to prolong life and health by removing physical impurities, bringing awareness to destructive thoughts and behaviors, and releasing old patterns. Pancha Karma is typically done once a year for disease prevention and for emotional and spiritual growth.<br>See also : * [[Paschatkarma]] (Post Panchakarma).* [[Shirodhara]]
Pancha Karma is divided into three phases: