What is panchakarma, the detox cleanse Mira Rajput swears by

Mira Rajput recently went on an annual detox plan and shared what her lifestyle modification entailed.

The diva, known for her fascination with Ayurveda, did a detox cleanse called Panchakarma. "Time for my annual detox. It is an ayurvedic cleanse based on panchakarma but tailored to my constitution and concerns. I have been doing it once a year for the last 6 years and I am so looking forward to a complete reset," she wrote on Instagram,

Sharing an update of her detox plan, Mira wrote, "I was not as hungry as the first two days." She also shared that for breakfast she had ghee. She had more energy and an overall feeling of vitality.

"My sleep pattern has drastically altered, and I wake up early without an alarm," she wrote, adding, "no sugar or caffeine cravings."

At the end of her detox cleanse plan, Mira shared a selfie and wrote, "Done with the detox. Feeling lighter, happier, energetic and at ease."

What is panchakarma?

According to the Ayurvedic Institute, panchakarma includes five actions that involve cleansing and rejuvenation of the body, mind and consciousness.

Panchakarma is a treatment program for the body, mind, and consciousness that cleanses and rejuvenates. It is based on Ayurvedic principles. Every human is a unique phenomenon manifested through the five basic elements of Ether, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth.

Benefits of Panchakarma

The benefits of this cleansing treatment include:

• Eliminate toxins and toxic conditions from your body and mind.
• Restore your constitutional balance, improving health and wellness.
• Strengthen your immune system and become more resistant to illness.
• Reverse the negative effects of stress on your body and mind thereby slowing the aging process.
• Bring about deep relaxation and a sense of well-being.