Janu Basti - Janu means knee, and Basti means to hold (or container). Janu Basti is a treatment to support knee health. A dough ring is placed around the knee joint, which adheres (gently), and warm herbal oil is set in the ring and covers the knee. 

 

Janu Basti is beneficial for most knee concerns and is delightful support for ongoing medical treatments to the knee. Osteoarthritis of the knee, IT-band syndrome, patella-femoral syndrome, runners knee, meniscus tears, ligament tears, bursitis, tendonitis, stiffness, and general knee pain.  

 

This is a simple, relaxing procedure, which takes approximately 30 to 40 minutes. Please wear (or bring with you to change into) an old pair of shorts that you won't mind getting oil on, it can be a little messy with the oil from time to time. Feel free to bring earbuds to play soothing music or meditations (no podcasts, or heavy metal, lol) this should be a relaxing experience, even an eye mask if you would like. 

 

The oil will absorb into your skin lubricating the joint (and leaving your skin oh so soft) and the warmth of the oil helps to soothe the aches and pains. The oils I use are Banyan botanicals Mahanaryan Oil and Sesame Oil. Please click on each oil to check the ingredients to make sure you are not allergic.