"I am fairly new to Ayurveda and Juan has been extremely helpful and supportive as I navigate this wellness journey. I’ve had 3 sessions with Juan and have sampled most of his Ayurvedic treatments."
-Kristen Wilcock
"I had a karna purna treatment here recommended by a friend. Juan is very knowledgeable and I had a fantastic session. I also had a marma treatment from him some time back.Highly recommend!"
-A M
"I have had several treatments from Juan Mosquera at Moksha. Abhyanga, Kati Basti and Karna Purna . I loved them all. Juan has an amazing, caring touch, the ambiance of his room is very soothing."
-Andy Nunberg
"Juan has created a nice, warm, safe ambience and really seems to honor the practice of Ayurveda treatments. I’ve got marma & karna Purna treatments from Juan directly. Truly exquisite, relaxing,"
-Nina Sanyal
Definition: Karna Purna is a procedure in which warm medicated oil is poured into the ear- canals to maintain optimal health of ears & jaw.
Sanskrit: Karna= ear Purna-root Pri= to fill
Description: Karna Purna or ear therapy creates deep stillness. The ears are filled with herbal oils which lubricate the delicate filaments of the ear canal, clearing the mind and soothing the nervous system. When the ears are bathed in oil, the mind and body automatically calms, creating a state of deep relaxation. It is the best treatment for balancing vata dosha.
Benefits
Has a very calming effect on Vata.
Relieve headaches
Assist in reducing vertigo
Reduce congestion from wax or yeast overgrowth
Reduce dryness or itching in the ears
Prevent ear infections
Reduce tinnitus or ringing in the ears
Reduce tension in the neck and jaw
Indications
Hearing loss
Ringing in ears
Tinnitus
Irritation and dryness of ears
Before and/or after travel (especially if it involves flying, which is extremely Vata aggravating)
After surgery ( anesthesia is vata aggravating)
Contraindication
Any inflammation in the ears
Ear injury
Perforated eardrum
Deafness may be caused by wax
Symptoms of vertigo which may be caused by wax in the ear
After swimming or when the ear has been wet.
Procedure
After proper massage and sudation done around the ear, the patient is asked to lie down in a lateral position. The prescribed sneha (ghee or oil) is then filled with the help of a dropper. An ear plug is placed in the ear cavity. The same procedure is followed in the other ear as well. The patient has to stay in this position for at least 10-15 minutes.
Duration: 30-60 minutes
Post-treatment care
Follow therapist home recommendations
Stay well hydrated with room temperature: hot water
Have a restful evening and early to bed
Eat on time and eat easy to digest freshly cooked food
FAQ
How to prepare for a treatment?
Like most Ayurvedic therapies, it is advisable to not eat anything 90 minutes prior to your treatment.
Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment time
Refrain from any heavy meals for 90 minutes before appointment.
Stay well hydrated
Do not schedule any strenuous tasks for the rest of the day. It's best to have at least a few hours after the appointment that are easily relaxed.
Wear clothes you are ok getting a bit of oil on, post- treatment.
What to wear?
This treatment involves the use of oil, we recommend wearing clothes you don’t mind getting oil on until you can shower, however it is unnecessary to fully undress for this treatment.