Signature Massages And Treatments

Janu Basti – Knees

1 hr, 30 mins

$395

Janu Basti is a traditional Ayurvedic therapy that pools warm herbal oil over your knee and holds it there to let the warmth settle into the joint. If knee stiffness has started to change how you walk or climb stairs, Janu Basti in Sydney offers a gentle way to care for that joint.

Your Janu Basti session starts with a pleasant Abhyanga full-body massage. Next, your therapist will ask you to lie on your back and then shape a ring of black gram (urad dal) dough around your knee and seal it against your skin. The therapist fills this well with warmed herbal oil and adds more as it cools, usually for about 30 minutes. Once the retention stage ends, your therapist gently massages your knees and the surrounding muscles, supporting your mobility and comfort.

How Janu Basti can help you:

It is often chosen for chronic knee stiffness, reduced mobility, age-related joint discomfort, overuse, recovery after a sports injury and general care of the knee area.
Think of Janu Basti as supportive care rather than a cure.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Janu Basti a massage, or purely oil retention?

The main therapy behind Janu Basti is warm oil retention over your knees. Your therapist follows this with a gentle local massage, working around the surrounding muscles to support your movement.

Is Janu Basti part of Panchakarma, or can I book it on its own?

Janu Basti fits into a personalised Panchakarma plan when that suits your needs. You can also book Janu Basti as a standalone local treatment. Which path makes sense depends on what you’re working toward.

Is Janu Basti a substitute for physio, or does it work alongside it?

Janu Basti doesn’t substitute for diagnosis, physiotherapy or rehabilitation. Instead, Janu Basti can complement those treatments by bringing warmth, relaxation and local support to your knees.

How many sessions will I actually need?

Some people feel noticeably more comfortable after a single Janu Basti session. Long-standing stiffness or arthritis usually requires a series of sessions within a broader management plan. Our Ayurvedic doctor recommends your schedule based on your condition and how you respond.

Does it hurt, or is it gentle?

Janu Basti is designed to feel gentle and soothing throughout. The oil stays warm. The massage should not aggravate your knee at any point, so tell your therapist right away if you feel pain or pressure.

Could I get burned by the oil?

Your therapist checks the oil’s temperature before pouring it and keeps checking throughout your Janu Basti session. The oil should always feel comfortably warm rather than hot. Your therapist can cool it immediately if you need that.

Is there anyone who shouldn't have Janu Basti?

Postpone Janu Basti, or get a medical assessment first, if you have a fresh injury, a suspected fracture, severe acute swelling, an infection, an open wound, a fever, recent surgery without clearance, a possible blood clot or unexplained calf pain.

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