EXTERNAL BASTI AYURVEDIC THERAPY AND TREATMENTS IN NORWICH - PAIN RELIEF AND REJUVENATION
I offer these external Basti treatments exclusively for women. Support your body, emotions, and energetic balance - move from pain or tension towards deep rejuvenation & freedom in a sacred, held space at my treatment room in Norwich.
What is Ayurvedic External Basti Therapy?
External Basti treatments are powerful Ayurvedic therapies that support chronic conditions, hormonal and emotional imbalances, organ dysfunctions, and overall rejuvenation. These treatments are targeted, therapeutic tools that work on both anatomical and energetic layers to facilitate profound healing.
A lesser-known yet deeply potent practice, Basti therapy involves the application of warm, medicated oil held within a ring of dough over specific areas of the body. Whether placed on the lower back (Kati Basti), thoracic spine (Prsta Basti), lungs (Puppus Basti), navel (Chakra/Nabhi Basti), liver (Yakrit Basti), or bladder (Nimnodhara Basti), this method delivers herbal intelligence directly to the tissues and organs, supporting them at the root level.
The body gently drinks in the healing qualities of the oils, which are specifically selected to suit your constitution and the intended therapeutic outcome—whether detoxification, pain relief, or deep nourishment. These oils are not only medicine for the body but also an offering to your deeper being. Your own openness and presence are an essential part of the process.
Benefits of External Basti Ayurvedic Treatment. The warmth of the
medicinal oils:
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Relaxes muscles and connective tissue
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Increases circulation
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Deeply nourishes joints, nerves, and internal organs
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Carries the herbs directly into the deeper tissues (dhatus)
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Eases pain, inflammation, and energetic blockages
Basti therapy works beyond symptom relief—it invites a deeper connection to the body's innate intelligence and supports your return to balance and wholeness.
TYPES OF EXTERNAL BASTI THERAPY
KATI BASTI
Lumbar/ Sacral Region Basti
Indications:
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Sciatica
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Lumbar disc issues, such as herniated or bulging discs
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Sciatica, nerve pain and lower back pain
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Menstrual pain
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Sport injuries
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Sprain and muscular spasms
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Lumbar degeneration
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Overwhelming kundalini experiences
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Nervous system disorders
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Low bone density in the lumbar spine
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Scoliosis
Benefits:
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Relieves deep-seated stiffness and tension in the lower back
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Reduces inflammation around the lumbar spine
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Improves the mobility and strength of the lower back
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Deeply grounding for the nervous system
GREEVA BASTI
Cervical/ Neck/ Scapula Basti
Indications:
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Cervical spondylosis
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Stiff neck, shoulder tension
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Vertigo (when vata-related)
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Headaches, migraines
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Stiff neck / poor posture
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Frozen shoulder
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Low bone density, degeneration, or osteoarthritis in the cervical and upper thoracic
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Scoliosis
Benefits:
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Reduces muscular tension
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Enhances blood and prana flow to the brain
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Improves mobility and alignment
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Balances vata and kapha dosha
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Nourishes and strengthens the vertebrate
PRSTA BASTI
Thoracic Spine/ Upper Back Basti
Indications:
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Mid-back pain
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Anxiety
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Postural kyphosis (rounded back)
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Nervous system disorders
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Scoliosis
Benefits:
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Nourishes the spinal cord and thoracic nerves
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Stabilises the prana vayu region (energy of sternum and head)
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Uplifts emotional well-being
PUPPUS BASTI
Lung/ Respiratory Region Basti
Indications:
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Asthma, bronchitis, wheezing, breathlessness
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Difficulty in breathing
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Chronic coughs
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Hyperventilation
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Post-viral respiratory fatigue
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Grief or unresolved emotions held in the lungs
Benefits:
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Opens and strengthens the chest
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Loosens excess mucus/ kapha dosha
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Rejuvenates the nervous system
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Calms and deepens the breath
CHAKRA/ NABHI BASTI
Navel Basti
Indications:
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Fatigue or low energy
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Immunocompromised
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Digestive issues (gas, bloating, IBS, hyperacidity)
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Emotional trauma stored in the gut
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Weak or irregular agni/ digestive fire
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Fertility and hormonal imbalance
Benefits:
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Increases immunity
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Nourishes and rebuilds your energy
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Enlivens digestive fire (agni)
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Balances the nervous system
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Releases emotional blockages
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Reconnection to one’s power centre, the largest nerve plexus in the body
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Nourishes and builds fertility and promotes the health of reproductive organs
NIMNODHARA BASTI
Bladder Basti
Indications:
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Weak bladder tone
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Urinary incontinence or urgency
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Apana vãyu imbalances, such as menstrual disorders
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Reproductive imbalances
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Fertility problems
Benefits:
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Grounds and stabilises the nervous system
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Supports bladder and pelvic floor tone
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Rejuvenates and nourishes the reproductive system
YAKRIT BASTI
Liver Basti
Indications:
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Hormonal imbalances
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PMS
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Irritability, anger, frustration
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Liver sluggishness or toxicity
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Overuse of medication or alcohol
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Fatty liver
Benefits:
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Detoxifies and strengthens the liver
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Enhances hormonal regulation (especially menstruation)
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Balancess pitta dosha (excess heat)
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Clears heat and supports emotional releases
TREATMENT
External Basti is traditionally performed after Abhyanga, the Ayurvedic oil massage. Abhyanga prepares the tissues by warming, softening, and stimulating circulation-creating an ideal environment for the medicinal oil of the basti to penetrate deeply and act effectively.
Therapeutic Integration with Abhyanga
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Abhyanga grounds the nervous system before the targeted basti treatment
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The body is softened, the channels are open, and the tissues become more receptive to the basti that follows.
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Enhances oil absorption and delivery of herbs into deeper tissues
Each treatment starts with 10–15 minutes of Abhyanga using herbal oils chosen to complement the basti application.
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For bastis on the back or lungs, this involves back Abhyanga
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For bastis on the front of the body, foot Abhyanga is used to prepare and balance the system
This treatment can be taken as a one-off, but for optimal results and reduction of all three doshas, a series of 3, 5, or 7 consecutive treatments is recommended.
PRICING:
1 session 75 minutes: £75 | Session of 3: £ 210 | Session of 5: £325 | Session of 7: £420
PLEASE NOTE:
If three or more bastis are used in a single session (typically, only the back basti may be applied in multiples), or if you are having 5 or 7 consecutive treatments, an additional one-off charge of £10–£15 will apply to cover the cost of the extra medicated oils used.
The exact amount depends on the specific medicated oil used for your treatment, and will always be discussed with you in advance.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
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Open wounds, hernia or infection on the treatment site
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Skin sensitivity
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Acute spine or whiplash injuries
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Unstable fractures
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Active liver infection
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Acute or uncontrolled coughing or lung infection
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Immediately post-abdominal or back surgeries
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During a cough, flu, virus & migraine
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During menstruation or pregnancy
Please inform me in advance if any of the following apply to you:
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You are coeliac, so I can prepare the basti dough using gluten-free flour.
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You are vegan or have a dairy intolerance, as some oils may contain milk, or I may use medicated ghee during treatment.
AFTER CARE
If possible, gift yourself some quiet time after your session. Move slowly and avoid rushing. Let the treatment settle within you.
Support integration with gentle care:
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Spend time in nature
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Take a slow walk
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Journal or reflect
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Drink and eat warm or room-temperature drinks and food
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Rest
Avoid heavy activity, exercise, or weightlifting for 24 hours. Gentle yin or restorative yoga may be supportive.
These simple rituals can deepen the benefits and honour the sacred space you've created for yourself.
I share this therapy with gratitude, as it was passed down through the school of Vital Veda, in alignment with the living tradition of Ayurveda as practised by the Raju Vaidyas—a renowned lineage of Ayurvedic doctors, healers, and Vedic scholars from Andhra Pradesh, India.
I hold deep respect for the sacredness of touch and the subtle power of these therapies, and approach this work with reverence and responsibility.