Pancha Karma Lite

# 🌿 Pancha Karma Lite

## A Gentle Spring Reset for Modern Bodies

I’ll be honest — traditional Panchakarma is hard for me.

The first day I love kitchari and curry.

The second day, I like it.

By the third day? I’m completely repelled.

My body just says no.

While classical Panchakarma relies heavily on warm, spiced, repetitive meals to simplify digestion, I’ve learned that monotony doesn’t always support my nervous system. And I’ve learned to listen to that.

Modern tools — cold-pressed juicers, high-quality blenders, food processors — open an entirely new world. They allow me to use the Ayurvedic lens without forcing rigidity. I can support the liver, move lymph, and reset digestion while still honoring taste, texture, and seasonal rhythm.

That’s where **Pancha Karma Lite** was born.

Rooted in tradition.

Adapted for real life.

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## 🍁 Why Now?

If you’ve ever watched maple trees in late winter, you know this is when they begin to release their sap.

Cold nights.

Warming days.

Pressure builds.

Flow begins.

The trees slowly drain their stored sweetness.

Our bodies are not so different.

All winter we store:

* Heavier foods

* More sugar

* Slower movement

* Denser emotions

* Less sunlight

What once felt comforting can quietly accumulate as **ama** — the sticky metabolic residue Ayurveda describes as undigested matter in the body.

In modern language, this can resemble inflammatory buildup that forms when digestion is sluggish or overloaded.

Spring is the season where that stored sweetness can either stagnate… or soften and drain.

When we gently reduce sugar, lighten the digestive load, increase bitter greens, hydrate deeply, and simplify meals, we support the same natural release happening in the trees.

We are not forcing detox.

We are participating in a rhythm already underway.

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# 🌿 What Is Pancha Karma Lite?

Traditional Panchakarma is powerful and often physician-guided. It involves oiling, sweating, purging, and strict dietary structure.

Pancha Karma Lite is different.

It is:

* Gentle

* Seasonal

* Structured but flexible

* Supportive, not extreme

It works with modern schedules while honoring ancient wisdom.

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# 🌱 The 3-Phase Structure

You can follow this for 21 days, or modify to 14.

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## Phase 1: Prepare & Soften (Days 1–7)

Before you cleanse, you prepare.

This is where most people rush — and where the magic actually begins.

Daily practices:

* Warm sesame oil self-massage (abhyanga)

* Gentle twisting yoga

* Early bedtime

* Hot showers or baths

* Light, warm meals

Morning juice:

Celery + cucumber + cilantro + lemon

(Gentle liver stimulation)

Evening juice:

Beet + carrot + ginger + lime

(Bile movement + blood support)

Meals:

* Kitchari or simple soups

* Stewed fruit

* Herbal teas

* 1 tsp warm ghee before bed

This phase tells the body:

“You are safe to release.”

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## Phase 2: Cleanse & Drain (Days 8–14)

Now we simplify further.

This is not starvation.

It is strategic reduction.

3–4 juices per day:

* Dark leafy greens + apple + lemon

* Beet + carrot + ginger

* Cucumber + mint + lime

* Optional evening almond milk with cardamom

Optional additions:

* Castor oil pack over liver

* Dry brushing

* Restorative yoga

* Gentle bowel support (if appropriate)

* Journaling or sound healing

Common experiences:

* Increased dreaming

* Emotional surfacing

* Clearer skin

* Temporary fatigue

* Then clarity

Spring cleansing feels less like fireworks and more like drainage.

Quiet.

Efficient.

Unclogging.

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## Phase 3: Rebuild & Receive (Days 15–21)

This is the most important phase.

You do not cleanse to feel empty.

You cleanse to feel receptive.

Reintroduce slowly:

* Cooked grains

* Root vegetables

* Light proteins

* Healthy fats

Continue:

* Self-massage

* Pranayama

* Walking

* Warm, simple meals

Support digestion with:

* Triphala

* Mineral-rich broths

* Bitter greens

Spring energy rises quickly.

This phase grounds you so you don’t deplete.

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# 🌸 Who This Is For

Pancha Karma Lite can support:

* Seasonal fatigue

* Mild winter weight gain

* Brain fog

* Hormonal shifts

* Sugar cravings

* Emotional heaviness

* Anyone craving clarity

It is **not** appropriate for:

* Pregnancy

* Severe depletion

* Active eating disorders

* Serious illness without medical supervision

Always consult your physician if unsure.

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# 🌿 What This Is Not

This is not:

* A crash diet

* A punishment

* A “lose weight fast” plan

* A trendy juice challenge

It is a seasonal recalibration.

A softening.

A draining of what winter asked you to hold.

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## The Real Detox

True detox isn’t only physical.

It’s:

* Reducing sugar

* Releasing winter narratives

* Clearing digital clutter

* Saying no where you overextend

* Sleeping earlier

* Drinking more water

* Moving stagnant grief

Spring asks:

What are you ready to release?

And just as importantly…

What are you ready to receive?

Your body already knows how to cleanse.

You just have to stop interrupting it.

—

Tina Chabot

Ayurvedic Health Counselor

[www.tinachabotyoga.com](http://www.tinachabotyoga.com) 🌿

Please speak to your Physician or Medical Practitioner before beginning any detox, if you are on pharmaceuticals!