Ayurveda at Dr. Franklin's clinic in India

Who for

For bronchial asthma, persistent cough, frequent acute respiratory viral infections, weakened lungs and for recovery after smoking.

The essence of the method

Deep cleansing of the bronchi and lungs from stagnant mucus (Kapha). Not suppressing attacks, but eliminating the root cause – clearing the airways, improving tissue elasticity and local immunity.

Key procedures:

• Abhyanga is a massage of the back and chest with warm oils to relieve spasms.
• Vamaanam — controlled airway clearance for sputum removal (key stage).
• Urovasti is a warming herbal wrap for the chest.
• Kashaya Vasti is a gentle bowel cleanse using decoctions to «draw out» inflammation from the lungs.
• Pizhichil and Navarakizhi are oil flow relaxation and a toning massage with rice bags.

Additionally: individual selection of herbal remedies based on your pulse.

Result: a deep, effortless breath, absence of wheezing and heaviness, and calmness during weather changes.

Who for

When feeling run down, for dull skin, premature wrinkles, reduced immunity, after stress and illness. For those who want not just to look, but also to feel 10 years younger.

The essence of the method

Not just spa treatments, but rejuvenation at a cellular level through saturation of tissues with vital energy. The therapy balances hormones, boosts circulation and activates the body's self-regeneration mechanisms.

Key procedures:

• Massage of the hands and feet with therapeutic oil and cream – a deep kneading of the entire body, working on joints and active points. Relieves muscle tension, improves tone and lymph flow.
• A medicinal steam bath (Snehaveda) is a gentle warming treatment with herbs that opens the pores, removes toxins, and allows beneficial oils to penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin.
• Bespoke internal rejuvenating preparations – herbal elixirs that work from within: strengthening bones, nourishing the nervous system, and boosting natural collagen.

Outcome

The skin becomes toned and radiant, the mind clear and calm, energy appears, and overall well-being finds harmony. You will feel completely renewed – body, soul, and thoughts.

Who for

For chronic fatigue, heaviness in the body, digestive issues, skin rashes, headaches, emotional instability. For those who feel that their body is «cluttered» and requires a deep cleanse.

The essence of the method

Shodhana is a comprehensive detoxification at all levels. It's not just a bowel cleanse, but a harmonisation of all three doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) and even the subtle qualities of the mind (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas). It is the deepest Panchakarma, which removes the «root» of disease, not its symptoms.

Key procedures (15 days of intensive work):

• Body massage (Abhyanga) — preparation of tissues for toxin removal.
• Snehapanam is the internal consumption of medicated ghee (clarified butter) with herbs to «lubricate» and dissolve toxins from within.
• Nasya is a gentle cleansing of the nasal passages and sinuses that removes «brain fog».
• Virechan is a controlled herbal laxative for the gentle removal of toxins from the liver and small intestine.
• Sneha Vasti + Kashaya Vasti – oil and herbal enemas (alternating) for deep cleansing of the large intestine and calming the nervous system.
• Abhyanga is a continuous flow of oil onto the entire body for stress relief.
• Gnavarakizhi is a massage with hot rice pouches to strengthen muscles and tone.
• Tarpanam is feeding the eyes with herbal ghee (it feels like the eyes have been «rinsed» from the inside).
• Shirodhara — retaining oil on the head (using a special cap) for calming the mind and achieving clarity of consciousness.
• Karnapooranam is the practice of pouring warm oil into the ears to improve hearing and balance.
• A therapeutic steam bath is a final warming treatment to open pores and help expel residual toxins through sweat.

Outcome

Lightness throughout the body, clear radiant skin, a sharp mind free of «fog», deep peaceful sleep, and the feeling that you've been reassembled anew. Your doshas are rebalanced, and you feel inner quiet and resilience to stress.

Who for

For osteochondrosis, spondylosis, hernias, nerve impingements, back and neck pain, post-traumatic conditions (after accidents, falls), sports injuries, and chronic muscle spasms.

The essence of the method

Restoration of your body's framework. The treatment strengthens the deep muscles of the back, nourishes bone tissue, halts vertebral degeneration, and releases pinched nerves. Ayurveda views the spine as the axis of prana – when it is straight, energy flows freely.

Key procedures:

• Body massage (Abhyanga) - deep kneading of the back and neck with warm oils, relieving spasms and improving blood circulation.
• Snehanapana is an internal intake of medicinal oil for the «lubrication» of joints and cartilage from within.
• Virechana – gentle liver cleansing to remove inflammatory toxins that exacerbate pain.
• Kati Vasti is a key procedure: warm oil is held in a special dam directly on the affected area of the spine. This provides deep warming and nourishment to the vertebrae and discs.
• Sneha Vasti + Kashaya Vasti are oil and herbal enemas for cleansing the nerve channels and relieving tension from the spinal cord roots.
• Pizhichil is a continuous flow of oil for total relaxation and release of the protective muscular corset.
• Ghanavarakizhi is a hot rice bag massage used to tone weakened back muscles.

Outcome

The sharp and aching pain subsides, flexibility returns, and numbness in your arms and legs disappears. You straighten up, your breathing deepens, and your movements become freer. Your spine regains its youthfulness, and you forget about shooting pains and morning stiffness.

Who for

For chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, insomnia, emotional instability, and a feeling of inner emptiness. For those who are tired of the endless race and want to find true peace.

The essence of the method

It's not just a spa retreat - it's a fusion of three powerful systems: yoga and meditation for working with the mind, Ayurveda for purifying the body, and holistic practices for restoring wholeness. The programme gently yet profoundly removes mental blocks, restores clarity, and - most importantly - bestows moderation of the mind, that inner silence which is so hard to find in everyday life.

Key practices (combination of methods):

• Ayurvedic purification treatments - simplified versions of Panchakarma (massages, oil baths, herbal enemas) for expelling toxins that cause heavy thoughts.
• Yoga therapy uses gentle postures and breathing techniques (pranayama) to release tension in the body and oxygenate cells.
• Meditation and mindfulness are daily guided sessions that teach you to stop your internal dialogue and observe your mind without judgment.
• Herbal internal preparations – adaptogens and calming blends, nourishing the nerve tissue (Maja dhatu) and balancing Vata dosha, which is responsible for anxiety.

Outcome

A lightness in the body, anxiety and intrusive thoughts recede, and a stable inner foundation emerges. Sleep becomes deep and restorative. You achieve that rare state when the mind is calm, the heart is open, and the soul sings. This is a return to your true self.

Who for

For age-related changes, loss of strength, weakened immunity, chronic illnesses, and premature ageing of the skin and joints. For those who want not just to live longer, but to fill their lives with energy, health, and clarity for years to come.

The essence of the method

Kayakalpa is the highest level of Ayurvedic art. It's not just rejuvenation, but the slowing of ageing at a cellular level. Halting tissue degeneration and restarting internal defence mechanisms. A key role is played by taking Rasayana – special herbal elixirs that nourish every cell. All of this is enhanced by the full protocol of Panchakarma and Swetakarma for total cleansing and renewal.

Key procedures and methods:

• Body massage (Abhyanga) - preparation of tissues for deep cleansing.
• Snehapan is internal oleation for «lubricating» all bodily systems.
• Vamanam + Virechanam - controlled purification from above and below to expel long-term toxins.
• Nasya is the cleansing of the nasal passages and channels of the head.
• Sneha Vasti + Kashaya Vasti — oil and herbal enemas for renewing the gut microflora and nerve roots.
• Pizhichil + Gnavarakizhi — deep muscle relaxation and toning through oil flows and hot rice bags.
• Tarpana is eye nourishment for visual acuity and fatigue relief.
• Sirowasti - holding oil on the head for mental clarity and brain nourishment.
• Karnapooranam is an oil therapy for the ears to improve hearing and balance.
• A therapeutic steam bath is a gentle warming and pore-opening treatment to help release toxins.
• Yoga and meditation are daily practices for harmonising the mind and consolidating the results.

Outcome

You literally feel your body renewing itself from the inside. Chronic pain disappears, energy and clarity return, skin becomes firm and radiant, joints are mobile, and immunity is unyielding. Kayakalpa offers not just longevity, but a quality of life filled with vigour, joy, and inner strength.

Who for

For those with excess weight, slow metabolism, hormonal imbalances, cellulite, shortness of breath, and low physical endurance. For those who have tried diets but regained the weight, and who want to lose weight gently, without stressing the body.

The essence of the method

Ayurveda doesn't starve you – it restructures your metabolism. It doesn't just remove kilograms, but eliminates the very cause of weight gain (usually Kapha imbalance and toxin stagnation). The program gently removes waste, burns fat tissue, strengthens muscles, and changes eating habits at a deep level. The result comes naturally and stays with you for a long time.

Key procedures and methods:

• Therapeutic herbal powder massage (Udvartanam) is an active dry herbal scrub that literally «breaks down» fatty deposits, improves lymph flow, and removes cellulite. The skin becomes smooth and firm.
• Massage with therapeutic herbal oil (Abhyanga) – deep nourishment and muscle relaxation, stress relief, which often provokes overeating.
• Consuming herbal juices and preparations are natural fat-burning and cleansing compounds that speed up metabolism and suppress cravings for sweet and flour-based foods.
• A special Ayurvedic diet is individually tailored nutrition that is satisfying and tasty, yet low in calories and balanced according to doshas. You won't feel hungry and will lose weight comfortably.
• Light physical exercises are gentle loads that strengthen muscles and speed up fat burning without exhaustion.

Outcome

Excess centimetres and kilograms disappear (an average of 3–8 kg per course), digestion improves, shortness of breath and heaviness go away. Your skin tightens, your body feels lighter, and your mind clearer. You don't just lose weight – you gain new healthy habits and feel refreshed and energised.

Who for

For dull complexion, dry or oily skin, pigmentation, premature wrinkles, loss of tone, cellulite, and general aging. For those who want to look rested and radiant without injections and aggressive procedures.

The essence of the method

Ayurveda says: beauty is a reflection of inner health. It doesn't just work on the skin from the outside, but nourishes it from within. The programme gently cleanses the body of toxins, saturates tissues with nutrients, and improves blood circulation and lymph flow. As a result, your skin glows with a natural healthy radiance, your figure becomes toned, and you feel beautiful and confident without concealing cosmetics.

Key procedures and methods:

• Massage with therapeutic oil (Abhyanga) – deep skin nourishment, improved tone and elasticity, relief of puffiness.
• Massage with herbal powders (Udvartanam) – gentle exfoliation and active skin smoothing, reduction of cellulite and fat deposits.
• Massage with herbal cream - intensive moisturisation, restoration of the lipid barrier and protection from external factors.
• Full body wraps – herbal compositions and clays that draw out toxins through the pores, firm the tissues and sculpt the silhouette.
• Facial wraps are a gentle facial skincare treatment using natural herbs, oils, and nourishing compounds. They smooth wrinkles, even out skin tone, and reduce pigmentation.
• Herbal teas and internal preparations are cleansing and rejuvenating blends that work from within, giving the skin a healthy glow and freshness.

Outcome

The skin becomes smooth, firm and radiant, the complexion evens out, fine wrinkles and puffiness disappear. The figure is toned, cellulite is reduced, and your mood is uplifted. You look fresh, rested and glow with inner health. No chemicals, no injections – just natural beauty, gifted by nature.

Who for

For deep chronic illnesses, long-term bodily intoxication, serious imbalances of all three doshas, autoimmune processes, severe skin pathologies, hormonal disruptions, and conditions where other medical methods have yielded no results. For those ready for the most powerful and complete transformation of body and mind.

The essence of the method

Panchakarma in its full classical performance is the highest level of Ayurvedic medicine. It is not just a course of procedures, but a holistic ritual of purification and renewal, carried out in a traditional way, passed down through centuries. Here, toxins are sequentially removed from all layers of tissues, the balance of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha is restored in their subtlest manifestations, and the mind and spirit are harmonised. It is the longest and deepest course, which launches the body's self-healing mechanisms at a cellular level.

Key procedures and methods (full arsenal of Pachakarma and Shodana Karma):

• Body massage (Abhyanga) – preparing the body for toxin removal.
• Snehanan is an internal oleation to dissolve toxins and «lubricate» all channels.
• Vamanam is controlled purification through the upper respiratory tract, expelling mucus from the lungs and stomach.
• Virechanam - a mild herbal laxative for cleansing the liver, gallbladder, and small intestine.
• Nasya is the cleansing of the nasal sinuses and head channels, improving the function of the senses.
• Sneha Vasti + Brahmana Vasti are oil enemas for nourishing and restoring nerve tissue, strengthening bone marrow and joints. Brahmana Vasti tones and strengthens a weakened organism.
• Shirovasti is the retention of warm oil on the head using a special cap. It provides deep nourishment to the brain, calms the nervous system, and promotes mental clarity.
• Shirodhara is a continuous stream of warm oil on the forehead (the «third eye» area). It is one of the deepest relaxation practices, relieving stress and anxiety, and clearing the mind.
• Pizhichil is a continuous flow of oil over the entire body for profound relaxation and tissue nourishment.
• Gandusam – rinsing the mouth and throat with herbal oils and decoctions to strengthen gums, clarify the voice, and maintain the health of mucous membranes.
• The therapeutic bath and steam bath are a final warming treatment for opening pores and releasing toxins through sweat, resulting in the deepest skin cleansing.

Outcome

This is not just recovery – it's a rebirth. The body is completely cleansed of accumulated toxins, stagnation recedes, and the function of all systems is restored: digestive, hormonal, immune, and nervous. Illnesses that have accompanied you for years retreat. The mind becomes crystal clear, and the soul becomes light and calm. You feel as if you've been born again – full of energy, health, and inner harmony. Panchakarma changes lives!