PANCHKARMA : As the name suggests, Pancha in Sanskrit stands for five and Karma is the therapeutic measures, therefore Panchakarma means five types of therapeutic measures. These five therapeutic measures are undertaken for the purification of the body. The logic being that as a cloth needs to be purified or cleaned of impurities and dust before it can be permeated with a new color, similarly the body needs to be purified before it can be permeated with new colors of youthfulness, health and vigor etc. In fact, most of the time, Panchakarma is an end in itself rather than a prelude to other therapeutic measures.The Panchakarma therapy of Ayurveda is comprised of five basic types of advanced treatment for the evacuation of vitiated Dosha (toxic materials) from the body. One can consider this as a body de-tox program. There are so many subtypes of this therapy and different types of herbal massages, fomentation's such as steam, external oil treatments, Basti (medicated enemas), Virechana (purgation through herbs), Vamana (emesis through herbs), Nasya (nasal administration of oils) etc. are also incorporated. These practices are extremely helpful in relieving deep seated diseases as well as being beneficial for maintaining and improving physical and mental health.

Purvakarma :  Before the actual operation of purification begins, there is a need to prepare the body in prescribed methods to encourage the release of toxins. The two procedures are Snehana and Swedana.

Snehana (Oleation) : (Abhyangam) is the oil massage. Oil is applied to the entire body with a particular type of massage which helps the toxins to move towards the gastro-intestinal tract. Oil massage also makes the superficial and deep tissues soft and supple, thus helping to remove stress and to nourish the nervous system. Snehana is given daily for three to seven days, as indicated.

Swedana (Steam) : Swedana is sudation or sweating and is given every day immediately following the Snehana. An herbal concoction may be added to the steam to further loosen the toxins from the individual. Swedana liquefies the toxins and increases the movement of toxins into the gastro-intestinal tract.

Pradhanakarma :  Main Purification measures of Panchakarma.

Vamana: Emesis Therapy : When there is congestion in the lungs causing repeated attacks of bronchitis, colds, cough or asthma, the Ayurvedic treatment is therapeutic vomiting - Vamana, to eliminate the Kapha whic is causing the excess mucus.

Virechana: Purgation Therapy : When excess bile, Pitta, is secreted and accumulated in the gall bladder, liver and small intestine, it tends to result in rashes, skin inflammation, acne, chronic attacks of fever, vomiting, nausea and jaundice. Ayurvedic literature suggests in these conditions the administration of therapeutic purgation or a therapeutic laxative.

Nasya: Nasal Administration : The nose is the doorway to the brain and it is also the doorway to consciousness. The nasal administration of medication is called Nasya. An excess of bodily humors accumulated in the sinus, throat, nose or head areas is eliminated by means of the nearest possible opening, the nose.

Basti: Enema Therapy : Vata's predominant site is the colon. Ayurvedic Basti involves the introduction into the rectum of herbal concoctions of sesame oil, and certain herbal preparations in a liquid medium. Basti, is the most effective treatment of Vata disorders, although many enemas over a prescribed period of time are usually required. It relieves constipation, distention, chronic fever, cold, sexual disorders, kidney stones, heart pain, backache, sciatica and other pains in the joints. Many other Vata disorders such as arthritis, rheumatism, gout, muscle spasms and headaches may also be treated with Basti. Basti therapy is divided in two main types - Anuvasana Basti - medicated oil enemas and Niruha Basti - medicated enema of decoctions and medicated oils. 

Prospectus

PROSPECTUS

	PANCHAKARMA: Which includes five major procedures is meant to purify the whole body by eliminating the accumulated toxins from it. This package includes treatments like Virechana (Purgation), Vamana (Emesis), Snehavasthi (Medicated Oil Enema), Kashayavasti (medicated decoction enema) & Nasya (Nasal Administration). The specialty of this treatment is that it can be administered both in a healthy, as well as the diseased person.
NAME OF COURSE :	Diploma in Pancha Karma (D.P.K.)
QUALIFICATIONS / ELIGIBILITY :	Secondary or equal or Practical experience in Pancha Karma.
AGE  :	Minimum 18 years.
Course Mode   CORRESPONDENCE   (DISTANCE LEARNING)   Mode Type    I. Postal - (Hard Copy)   II. Online - (Software	I. Postal - You can do it at home. Our institute will send you the Books, Charts, Instrument. After completion, of the course,  one test will be conducted. Question paper along with an answer option will be sent to you & you have to submit the answer for getting your certificate. you can clear your doubts through E-mail or WhatsApp.  II. Online - You can do this course on the internet/Online also. We can provide you the study material/lessons on your Screen, Software ID & you can clear your doubts through E-mail or WhatsApp.
DURATION :	Two Months (The whole process will be done within two months)
SUBSCRIPTION FEES :	Rs. 4500 (For India) or $ 100 (For Foreign). Correspondence (Distance Learning). Local training charges will be extra.
Course Mode REGULAR COURSE Mode Type   I. Class - Workshop   II. Class at Centre   III. Class Online (Software & Lecturer)	Workshop - Classes of special workshop, theory & practical with study material kit. (3 Days, Daily 3 Hours = Total 9 Hr.)  Center - Classes at Institute or authorized local centers. ( 9 Hr.)  Online - Classes by Acupressure guru Software & Zoom App. (5 Days, Daily 2 Hours = Total 10 Hr)
DURATION  :	One month (The whole process will be done within one month)
SUBSCRIPTION FEES :	Rs. 7500 (For India) or $ 180 (For Foreign). Regular.
NOTE: 1. This course can be done both in English & Hindi Medium. 2. The course can be done by regular or correspondence. 3. Your one photograph, ID Proof, education certificate & experience certificate are to be attached with the application form. 4. You will be given a certificate after completion of the course. 5. You can deposit cash or cheque in ACUPRESSURE ACUPUNCTURE AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE SANSTHAN, to AXIS Bank a/c. no. 920010057502810 & State Bank Of India a/c No. 39656178070.  6. Boarding & Lodging facilities will be provided at your own expense.  7. If you are interested in Practical classes (for Correspondence-without study kit & without certificate) the facility is provided at our center/workshop/authorized center for 3 days on extra subscription Rs. 4500 (For India) & $ 100 (For foreign). 8. Charges for instruments, literature, chart & books will be included for candidates.
Main features of this course
a) You can become a therapist.  b) You can get a job/service in any naturopathy hospital or alternative treatment therapy clinic.  c) You can choose the profession of Pancha Karma Therapy.  d) You can help your family as well as others by treating them free of cost.  e) World health organization of Geneva has approved this system.    f) You can get an award / Appreciation if your work is excellent in this field.
SYLLABUS  (Pancha Karma with Special Reference to 5 Karma)
1. Human Anatomy 2. Shirodhara, Vashpa Sweda 3. Vomiting - Vaman   Karma 4. Virachana  karma   5. Vasti karma ( Anema ) 6. Rakta mokdhan 7. Nasya karma 8. Constipation & Gastric Treatment by Panch Karma  9. Disease and Treatment by  Panch Karma  10. Instruments and Tools of  Panch Karma