Kati Basti

Kati Basti is a procedure of applying heat to the sacral or lumbar region by retaining warm medicated oils

KATI BASTI

Kati= lower back, Basti= to retain

Kati Basti is deep tissue therapy using heat to heal and oils to repair the tissue. Heat increases blood flow, the increase in blood flow 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

This warm medicated oil is absorbed through the skin and muscles and helps in relaxing tightness and tension.

This session will begin with begin and end with a light massage over the lumbar region and

use the modality of Ayurveda using warm oil pooled over the back to soothe tight muscles and loosen connective tissue. Throughout the treatment, the therapist may also incorporate some trigger point work in the upper back or neck region.

Indication :

Backache, degenerative spine changes

Especially good for Vata (sacrum triangle is one of the seats of Vata)

Hip pain, shoulder pain, and spinal cord compression

Compressed discs   Osteoporosis, Sciatica

Benefits:

  • Because of the nadis and nerve endings

  • linking the digestive tract to the spine it can.

  • support balance to the digestive system.

  • It can release deep-seated emotionsRelieves chronic lower backaches and painful muscle spasms, and muscle stiffness.
  • Reduces muscle spasms and lowers spine rigidity.
  • Strengthens bone tissue of the lower back.
  • Gives deep relaxation to the back muscles and nervous system (by warming the whole spinal column and the spinal cord)
  • Strengthens the extremities of the body; Improves Movement

Procedure

Prone posture – Lying down on the abdomen. Black gram or whole wheat flour dough is kept over the sacral or lumbar region or point of pain with a paste made of special flour and water. Warm oil should be poured inside the circle and kept there till it is warm. As it cools you can suck out the oil with the help of a spoon, cotton or small Turkish cloth and re-add warmed oil back into the circled area. Duration is 30 minutes. In the end, remove the dough carefully. Next massage the area mildly followed by local steam over the lumbosacral region. This helps the oil penetrates deep into the muscle tissues, ligaments, tendons and bones of the back region. Two precautions should be taken while taking Kati Basti treatment. During the procedure, you must continue to breathe the natural way. Two, it is important to select oil as per an individual’s constitution and keep the oil temperature constant.

Post-treatment care

  • Try to avoid heavy lifting and excessive exercise for 24 hours.

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    Follow therapist home recommendations.

  • Leave the oil on for at least 1 hour
  • Rest, gentle movement and/or asana is recommended for a few days following treatment. Avoid stress on the lumbar region while undergoing Kati Basti treatment.
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