Shodhana Karma  promotes healing and rejuvenation by removing environmental toxins and stress by-products from the body so that vital and regenerative energies can flow  freely.
This 3-part treatment  detoxifies and regenerates, while indulging the senses with aromatic oils and  exotic ingredients.
PART 1 Dislodging of toxins from cells
Shodhana Karma starts with a traditional footbath and a Mandala Signature Massage using  cold-pressed sesame oil, herbalized with Calamus root powder. The molecules of  cold-pressed sesame oil are smaller than those of our red blood cells, so the  oil is able to penetrate the blood stream, attract oil-soluble environmental  toxins, and dislodge them consequently from body tissue. It aids effectively in  the detoxification process. Calamus root powder was highly praised since  Mesopotamian and Egyptian times, and is mentioned in the bible as an ingredient  to the holy anointing oil. Calamus strengthens the nerves, improves energy and  is said to be helpful during times of emotional exhaustion.
  PART 2 Elimination of toxins from the body
  Following the  massage is a sauna ritual (swedana), which integrates several sauna cycles,  aromatherapy, and herbal tonics to further aid in the elimination of  environmental pollutants from the body through perspiration. Since ancient  times, the sauna has always been traditionally used as a sanctuary for healing  and regeneration. Through exposure to sauna heat, the immune system is  stimulated and the endocrine glandular functions are regulated. Ginger, the  universal medicine, is one of the main ingredients in the preparation of tonics  used in this endeavor which also assists in detoxification. The Rosemary oil  used in the sauna water, on the other hand, has a stimulating and invigorating  effect.
  PART 3 Purification of the skin from toxins
  Shodhana Karma closes with the removal of the impurities through the Ubvartan springtime Body  Scrub - a gentle exfoliation process, using only traditional Ayurvedic  ingredients. The properties of the oil blend are chosen to balance the emotions  and to restore mental and physical equilibrium. Sandalwood connects us to our  soul, Geranium is emotionally balancing, Cardamom alleviates hypertension, and  Lemongrass is a kidney tonic.