Kati or Greeva Basti

Kati & Greeva Basti are localized Ayurvedic treatments focused on relieving disorders of the low back, spine, and cervical region. The therapy involves creating a dam of dough on the localized area and filling it with warm herbal oil to address pain, stiffness, and inflammation. The oil is retained for up to 30 minutes, replacing as needed, allowing it to deeply penetrate the tissues and provide therapeutic benefits.

Back & Neck Benefits include:

• Relieves chronic lower back pain and sciatica
• Reduces inflammation and muscle tension (stiffness) in the lumbar or cervical spine, tension headaches.
• Strengthens the spine and improves flexibility, easing tightened caused by prolonged sitting.
• Nourishes the tissues and nerves in the lower back
• Particularly beneficial for Vata dosha imbalance, which governs movement and nerve   impulses.

This treatment can also be adapted for the front of the neck and throat, to address Vishuddha Chakra and thyroid function. Vishuddha Chakra governs communication, truth, self-expression, and purification. The associated organs are the throat, thyroid, vocal cords, and upper lungs. When Vishuddha is imbalanced, one may experience thyroid imbalance, sore throat, neck tension, stammering, hoarseness, fear of expression, emotional suppression, or anxiety.

Neck & Throat Benefits Include:

• Open energy channels and promote Prana flow around the neck
• Ground the subtle vibrations of Visuddha Chakra
• Improve blood and lymphatic flow to the thyroid to enhance nourishment and detoxification
• Neuro-endocrine oils help normalize Vata-Pitta imbalance, associated with hormonal irregularities.  
• Reduce anxiety and stress, indirectly supporting thyroid balance.
• Softens and relaxes the laryngeal muscles, easing tension in the throat, relieving dryness, improving clarity of voice

Precautions: Not recommended during pregnancy, menstruation, for those with acute injuries, goiter, or skin conditions in the treatment area.

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