Swedana

Sweating therapy

Swedana literally means sweating.

The main purpose of Swedana is to expand the channels or srota in the body so as to remove Ama from Dhatus. When the channels dilate in this way natural sweat is produced, also the application of heat neutralizes the coldness of Vata and Kapha, reduces the stiffness and the weight of the body, contrasts the slow, cumbersome, and stick nature of ama by removing it from its location.
The action of Swedana heating moves also Dosha who are responsible for the transport of toxic material, draining it from the deeper tissues towards the gastrointestinal tract.
The expansion of channels of the body creates an easier way to remove the waste. Through this expulsion the body acquires more flexibility and agility.
Swedana promotes and enhances the process began with Snehana.
There are different types of Swedana, but the most used are the steam baths.