Kati Basti
Kati Basti
Kati Basti
Kati Basti
Kati Basti
Kati Basti
Kati Basti
Kati Basti

Kati Basti

$160 | 60 mins
When pain sits deep - in the back, spine, neck, or hips - ordinary massage can feel “nice” but not enough. Kati Basti is a targeted Ayurvedic therapy that combines warmth + medicated oil retention to soften rigid tissue, calm irritated nerves, and restore movement. It’s deeply comforting, stabilising, and effective when you feel stiff, locked, or sore in the places that carry your day.
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What This Treatment Does

A small, supportive dough ring is placed over the area of concern and filled with warm, medicated oil. This creates sustained heat and nourishment exactly where your body needs it most. The treatment is then completed with a targeted back/neck massage and gentle heat therapy to help the oil penetrate and the tissues release more fully.

Why This Works

Pain and stiffness often persist because the area is tight, cold, dry, inflamed, or guarded, and the body stops trusting movement. Kati Basti works because it doesn’t “force” release. It warms, softens, and saturates the tissue so the body can let go naturally. Many guests feel more ease in movement because the therapy supports both the muscular layer and the nerve pathways that drive pain, tension, and restriction.

Best For

Kati Basti is suited for people whose pain or stiffness keeps returning — especially when the spine, nerves, or surrounding muscles feel locked, inflamed, or slow to recover.

Lumbar spondylosis - spinal wear-and-tear patterns

Herniated/prolapsed discs - disc-related discomfort where warmth feels relieving

Osteoarthritis of the spine

Sciatica and nerve compression pain - radiating discomfort into hip/leg

Muscle spasms and stubborn stiffness - often from stress, sitting, driving, or physical work

Degenerative spinal conditions - and long-term rigidity patterns

Neck stiffness + shoulder tension - including frozen-shoulder patterns

Sacroiliac tightness / hip-to-low-back tension

Vata-type pain patterns - cold sensitivity, cracking, dryness, a “locked” feeling

Key Benefits

• Relieves deep-seated pain, stiffness, and inflammation.
• Nourishes spinal tissues, nerves, and surrounding muscles.
• Improves mobility and ease of movement.
• Enhances circulation and local tissue repair.
• Helps prevent recurring flare-ups when used consistently.
• Supports long-term spinal strength and resilience.

How to Prepare / Aftercare

• Wear/bring comfortable clothes to change into afterward.
• Keep the treated area warm and covered for the rest of the day.
• Avoid cold drafts, intense workouts, or heavy lifting immediately after.
• Drink warm water/herbal tea and eat a light meal post-treatment.

What our clients are saying

"I was introduced to Planet Ayurveda by a friend in 2006 or so and have been going ever since. When I follow Dr Ajit's advice my health always hugely improves. Dr Ajit's recommendations work very well but you have to follow them if you want great results. The therapeutic treatments have been of great benefit to me. The ones I normally have are the Katibasti, massage and steam, and shirodhara.

As someone who drives a lot and plays violin the katibasti has been excellent in curing my back problems and preventing them from reocurring. The massage and Shirodhara help me release tension and feel relaxed. I find they have a calming affect, putting both body and mind into a well balanced state. Many thanks to Dr Ajit and the team for the great care I have received over the years, and am still receiving!"

*Ayurda Wellness was previously known as Planet Ayurveda

Emily, New Mum | Consultations

“He guided us with various massage treatments and within 2 months and just 6 appointments, I could walk again without crutches. And not just small distance I am talking about up to 2 kms. My physio and the team of doctors at the hospital were amazed with my progress. I was given 1 year to recover but Dr. Ajit and his wonderful team at Ayurda did it in just 2 months.

My family and I are so grateful to everyone here who have helped making this miracle happened.

Lot of love”

- Kanika

Kanika | Consultations

Loved the warm room and amount of oil. As a new mum it was lovely to have some time focused on myself, after the massage I felt refreshed, relaxed & revived!

Lwindie E. | Wellness Treatments
Ayurvedic Insight

Ayurveda understands spinal and nerve pain not just as wear-and-tear, but as a sign of aggravated Vata - the principle that governs movement, nerve signalling, and lubrication in the body. When Vata becomes dry, cold, or erratic, tissues lose their natural cushioning and resilience.

Kati Basti works by bringing warmth, oil, and steadiness back to the affected areas of the body. This combination helps calm Vata at its root, allowing tissues to soften, nerves to feel supported, and movement to return with less resistance. Over time, the body learns to hold stability again - not just relief, but confidence in movement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Ayurveda is the ancient healthcare system of India. It is a Sanskrit word - Ayur means 'life' or 'daily living' and Veda means 'science'. Ayurveda then is the name given to the scientific study of life, based on the eternal principle that everyone should live in a healthy & balanced state.

Ayurveda believes that a properly nourished body, that is free from toxins, is the abode of a creative mind and indomitable spirit.

Ayurveda can treat diseases of all systems of the body. There are special treatment for the diseases of the elderly, women and children. Disorders of the nervous, respiratory, digestive, circulatory and reproductive systems as well as infectious diseases, mental disorders and many more illnesses can be successfully treated with Ayurvedic herbal preparations & procedures.

Many diseases for which modern medicine has no effective cure are successfully treated by Ayurveda. 

Research institutes & Ayurvedic medical colleges in India are engaged in constant research and development which has resulted in bringing to light the efficacy of many age old formulations.

Well-documented studies confirm the breakthroughs in this field, including the successful treatment of diabetes, arthritis & cancer.

Modern medicine treats symptomatically rather than looking to the root cause of the problem. This stems from the view that all people are more or less the same. Ayurveda’s special contribution is healing the cause of the symptoms by considering the uniqueness of each patient and by helping each body to heal itself. 

Ayurveda has perfected healing treatments and herbal preparations to keep the physical, mental and emotional health of a person in its prime throughout life. It is contrary to the current practice of waiting until symptoms appear before getting medical help or only seeking treatment when a disease manifests.

Ayurveda has a simple treatment plan:

• Stop the further accumulation of toxins in the body by improving digestion. Food is then “cooked” properly, preventing the build up of toxins.
• Remove accumulated toxins from the body through herbal preparations and specific Ayurvedic treatments like massage.
• Nourish the depleted tissues through diet, herbal preparations & lifestyle changes.

• Ayurveda is based on the subjective understanding of the body.

• Ayurveda aims to improve the wellbeing of everybody and does not belong to a particular country or religion.

• Treatment is based on the individual as a whole.

• It is a much more systematic & holistic approach to achieve perfect balance between mind, body & soul.

• Whatever is present in the universe, Ayurveda recognises as also being present in the human body.

• The Universe according to Ayurveda is composed of the five great elements - Ether, Air, Fire, Water and Earth (Known as Panchmahabhuta).

• These elements are responsible for all the living and nonliving substances in this universe.

• The human body is also composed of the five great elements

• Man is said to be the microcosm of this macrocosm

• These elements are recognised in the form of three Doshas or biological humours - Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

• The three Doshas are the intelligences behind each and every function that occurs in the body:


Air & Ether = Vata


Fire & Water = Pitta


Earth & Water = Kapha



• The Doshas govern the psycho-biological and physio-pathological changes in the body.

• Vata, Pitta and Kapha can be found in every body cell, tissue and organ.

• The level of each Dosha varies from person to person which ultimately determines an individual’s body type (Prakriti).

• It is the most eco-friendly system of medicine as it only uses materials that are natural and compatible to the body.

• Each individual has a unique bodily intelligence that has the power to keep the body in perfect health as long as this intelligence stays in balance.

• Ayurveda gives us a detailed & logical explanation of way the body, mind & soul interact.

Ayurveda recognises three primary energies or Doshas in the body, Vata, Pitta & Kapha. Together they regulate every physiological and psychological characteristic from basic cellular processes to the most complex biological functions.

When these forces are in a state of natural balance the defence mechanism of the body works at peak efficiency. But when this balance is disturbed due to an incompatible diet, lifestyle, lack or excess of exercise or mental stress, then the body's immunity can be affected. This encourages the growth of bacteria and viruses which will cause sickness and disease.



VATA

Vata – represents momentum. It is responsible for all the bodily activities and sensations. It controls the movement of blood through the circulatory system, breathing, the delivery of nutrients to the cells and the removal & excretion of waste products.

Location – Colon, bladder, thighs, hips, legs & kidneys.

Qualities – Rough, dry, cold, mobile, light, quick, clear, astringent and expansive


PITTA

Pitta – represents metabolism. It governs digestion and metabolic transformation of nutrients into biologically usable forms. It also imparts the capacity to absorb ideas and impressions and bestows intelligence and an enthusiasm for life.

Location - Small intestines, liver, gallbladder lower part of the stomach, spleen and pancreas

Qualities - Hot, Sharp, Penetrating, Light, Liquid, Sour, Oily and Fleshy


KAPHA

Kapha – provides substance and support. It gives strength and stability, both physically and psychologically. It enhances resistance to disease and promotes the healing process.

Location - Lungs, upper part of the stomach, heart, tongue and oesophagus

Qualities - Cold, Damp, Dense, Heavy, Oily, Slow, Sweet, Stable and Moist

Some people feel clearer and more confident immediately because they finally understand what’s going on. Results vary based on the chronicity and depth of the imbalance. You can often feel a shift in energy, digestion, and sleep within the first 2–4 weeks of consistently applying the recommendations. Deeper, long-term conditions may require a commitment of several months.

No. Ayurveda is a root-cause approach. Results depend on consistency, and the most meaningful changes come from steady daily practice.

An Ayurvedic practitioner will carry out a through body assessment & case history to determine which of the three bodily intelligences are affected, whether Vata, Pitta or Kapha. The practitioner will then assess how deep this imbalance has gone and which tissues have been affected.

The practitioner will then assess whether the imbalance is in its preliminary stages or has gone deeper into the body to manifest as a particular ailment and will then structure a specific program for the client to bring the body intelligence back into balance.

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