Local Basti
Prishta Basti (Spinal) पृष्ठ बस्ति
Warm oil retained along the whole spine to strengthen the spine and nerves
A long dough channel is built along the spine and filled with warm oil, treating the whole vertebral column rather than one segment.
Traditionally used for
- Spinal pain and stiffness
- Nerve problems
- Postural strain
- Ankylosing spondylitis, as supportive care
When this therapy should not be done
- Fever or acute illness
- Immediately after a heavy meal
- Active skin infection at the site
Tell us about any of these at the consultation. We will suggest something else that suits you.
Before you come
- Eat lightly two hours before
- Wear or bring clothes you do not mind getting oil on
After the session
- Rest for 20–30 minutes
- Warm bath once the oil has settled
- Warm water through the day, no cold drinks