About Kati Basti Special Olation Of Back
Vasti treats one area at a time. A ring of herbal dough is placed on the skin over the affected joint, and warm medicated oil is poured inside it and held there. The oil stays in prolonged contact with a single region, which is what distinguishes this from a general massage.
Regional variants
Kati Vasti is applied to the lower back, Janu Vasti to the knees, Greeva Vasti to the neck and Prishta Vasti along the spine. Your practitioner chooses the variant and the oil according to where the discomfort sits and how long it has been present.
What a session involves
You lie in a position that keeps the treated area level. The dough ring is shaped and sealed, and the oil is topped up as it cools so the warmth stays steady. The oil is usually held for 20 to 30 minutes, followed by a light massage of the surrounding muscles.
