Localised oil pooling therapy
Basti in Kathmandu
Warm, dosha-specific oil pooled and held over a precise region of the body for deep, localized therapy.
5 treatments, from Rs. 4,000, at Nepveda in Babarmahal, Kathmandu. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9 AM to 7 PM. Every therapy below can be booked on its own or set inside a consultation-led package.
Shiro Basti
Continuous pooling of warm dosha-specific ayurvedic oil on the head.
Traditionally used for. Stress, anxiety, insomnia, burnout, depression, emotional fatigue, migraine, sinusitis, memory issues, psychosomatic diseases, chronic tension headache, migraines, facial palsy, cervical radiculopathies, eye strain, weak hair root.
- 60 minRs. 4,500
Kati Basti
Continuous pooling of warm dosha-specific ayurvedic oil on the lower back.
Traditionally used for. Lumbar spondylitis, muscle stiffness, disc prolapse, osteoarthritis, ligament tear, bone degeneration.
- 60 minRs. 4,000
Uro Basti
Continuous pooling of warm dosha-specific ayurvedic oil on the chest.
Traditionally used for. Palpitation, chest pain, bronchial asthma, chronic cough, dyspnea, thoracic spondylosis, chest stiffness, anxiety-related heart symptoms, panic attacks with chest discomfort, grief, inflammation of rib cartilage, nerve pain between ribs.
- 60 minRs. 4,000
Griva Basti
Continuous pooling of warm dosha-specific ayurvedic oil on the neck.
Traditionally used for. Neck stiffness and strain, cervical spondylitis, bone degeneration, radiating pain, tingling or numbness in arms, vertigo due to cervical issues.
- 60 minRs. 4,000
Jaanu Basti
Continuous pooling of warm dosha-specific ayurvedic oil on the knees.
Traditionally used for. Knee pain due to osteoarthritis, stiffness and crepitus, ligament tear, bone degeneration.
- 60 minRs. 4,500
Unsure which suits your constitution? Begin with a consultation. We'll listen first.
Questions about basti
- What is a Basti treatment?
- Warm, dosha-specific oil is pooled inside a dough ring placed over one region of the body and kept warm for about 60 minutes. The name tells you where: Kati for the lower back, Griva for the neck, Jaanu for the knees, Uro for the chest, Shiro for the head.
- Is this the same as the Panchakarma Basti?
- No. These are external oil-pooling therapies. The Basti of Panchakarma is a medicated enema, which is a separate procedure prescribed by a physician.
- What is Kati Basti used for?
- Kati Basti is the lower-back version, traditionally used for lumbar spondylitis, disc problems, stiffness and degenerative changes.
- Do I need to lie still?
- Yes, for the length of the session, since the oil is held by a dough ring. The therapist stays with you and tops up warm oil throughout.
- Who should tell the therapist before booking?
- Anyone with a fever, a skin condition over the area, recent surgery, or who is pregnant. For Shiro Basti, mention any scalp infection or recent head injury.