It is common for us to experience physical pain due to various reasons and at any part of the body. In Ayurveda, Vasti translates to a ring shaped formation or a compartment that is made with a mixture of special grains or wheat, in which specially medicated oil is stored. Once the affected area on your body is detected the Vasti made out of special grains is placed on the affected area and a warm medicated Ayurvedic oil is poured to fill the ring. The oil is allowed to stay inside the compartment for 30 to 40 minutes and let the skin absorb the oil. Later the compartment is removed and the remaining oil is massaged over the affected area. This Ayurvedic treatment not only relives you from your physical pain and muscle stress it, it also helps in improving the blood circulation.

Kati Vasti is specific Ayurvedic treatment for the lower back area of your body, and is one of the various types of Vasti, such as; Greeva Vasti (Neck), Janu Vasti (Knee), Merudanda Vasti (Spine), Nabhi Vasti (Umbilical) and Uro Vasti (Spine).