Kaṭi Basti

Kaṭi Basti is a deep tissue therapy using heat to heal and oils to repair the tissue. Heat increases blood flow, the increase in blood flow in the area can reduce swelling, assist with pain relief and soften ligaments, tendons, and muscles. This in turn allows joints, tendons, and ligaments to be stretched further where there is little movement. Musculoskeletal disorders are mainly due to aggravated Vāta dosha which can create dryness, stiffness, pain, and tightness in the affected areas. Additionally, aggravation of pitta dosha may cause inflammation in the area which leads to sharper pain. Kati Basti is indicated in painful conditions of the lower back region, spinal injuries, paralysis, bulging or displaced disc, torn tendons, fractures, overworked muscles, deteriorating bones, etc. The nourishing oil provides support to the deep tissues rejuvenating them to the core.

Procedure:

  • During KaṭiBasti treatment the therapist prepares dough from special grains which are shaped into a well and placed on the affected area. The medicated oil is retained within the well at a specific temperature for a specific time according to the body type of the client as well as the severity of the problem.

  • Once the oil is removed the therapist will massage specific Marma points around the affected area to repair ligaments and tendons.

  • The treatment is best done over a series of 7-10 sessions, your practitioner will design a personalized treatment protocol during your first consultation.

  • Treatment (Kati basti) is done for a period of 45 minutes per session.

Benefits:

  1. Non-intrusive and passive treatment

  2. Restores the alignment of the spine

  3. Pain-free deep tissue therapy

  4. Medicated oil helps to reduce toxins accumulating in the muscle tissue

  5. The medicated oil acts as an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and anti-pain

  6. Medicated oil helps to restore the cellular memory of the muscle tissue

  7. The specific temperature of the oil adds to the overall impact

  8. The increase in blood flow to the area aids in the healing process

  9. Strengthens the extremities of the body

  10. Completely distresses the body