b'APPROACH THROUGH PHYSIOLOGICAL PURIFICATIONA s we age, impurities caused by poor diet, weak digestion, stress,CustomizationisanimportantaspectofAyurvedabecausedifferenttreatments environmental toxins, and other factors can build up in our cells,and/or oils that are good for one person may be less beneficial or even aggravating joints, and tissues, inhibiting optimal functioning. to a person with a different body type or with another kind of imbalance.At the heart of the Ayurvedic programs are the traditional purificationResearch has shown that premature aging and age-related diseases are connect-and rejuvenation treatments known as Panchakarmaan integrateded with imbalances in the mind and body. The primary purpose of our Ayurvedic series of treatments and procedures that, taken together, dislodge im- treatments is to restore balance and revitalize the physiology. Stress, improper diet purities from the cells and tissues, and flush them from the body.and lifestyle, and environmental influences can push our bodies out of their natural equilibrium. This lack of balance results in ill health and chronic disorders, and plays Thesepurificationtherapiesworkatadeepleveltoremovedeeplyembeddeda significant part in the aging process. blockages,improvemetabolism,andenliventheinnerintelligenceofthebody,The treatment programs offered are designed to purify the body and eliminate the stimulating the bodys remarkable capacity for self-repair.Panchakarma programsharmful effects of stress. Our powerful but luxurious therapies remove impurities are effective in maintaining general wellness and prevention, as well as in address- from deep within the tissues and channels of the physiology, allowing for the free ing specific disorders. flow of energy and intelligence throughout the body.Panchakarma usually involves soothing hours in a variety of treatments, includingAyurvedic pulse assessment identifies imbalances.herbalized oil massage, cleansing steam baths and gentle purificationprocedures.TheseauthenticAyurvedictreat-ments work together synergistically to remove years of ac-cumulated toxins while bringing balance to the body, po-tentially adding years to oneslife.Like all modalities at the Maharishi International Centre for IntegrativeMedicine,treatmentprogramsarecateredto ones individual health needs. Because no two individuals are exactly alike, different people will require different ap-proaches to create ideal health.Duringtheinitialconsultation,Ayurvedaexpertswilluse the technology of Pulse Assessment to detect specific are-as of imbalance in your physiology. Based on ones unique Department of Purification Therapy body type and current state of balance or imbalance, a cus-tomized Panchakarma program will be created to remove (Panchakarma) deep-seated impurities, restore a healthy state of balance and strengthen your bodys natural rejuvenating abilities. 22 23'