8-Day Ayurvedic Panchakarma Holistic Retreat in Lonavala

About this retreat

This eight-day, seven-night Ayurvedic Panchakarma retreat is at Fazlani Nature's Nest, in the hills of Lonavala. Plans are personal, and therapies are guided by Ayurvedic doctors after consultation. Panchakarma is a traditional Ayurvedic cleansing approach. Main procedures named in the retreat are Abhyanga, Swedana, Virechana, Basti and Nasya. Days also hold group yoga and meditation, therapeutic yoga, yogic cleansing kriyas, two therapy sessions, a nature walk and vegetarian meals. Guests choose a standard or deluxe room. The level is beginner to intermediate. Those with health conditions should speak with their doctor and with the centre first.

Benefits

• Panchakarma, an Ayurvedic cleansing approach with a long tradition
• A programme shaped around your body type (Vata, Pitta, Kapha)
• Daily yoga and meditation
• Healthy sattvic vegetarian meals
• Calm hill surroundings and simple routines to carry home

Itinerary

1. Daily schedule (8 days)

   Wake-up at 6:00 AM, oil pulling from 6:15 and a morning herbal drink at 6:45. Group yoga and meditation from 7:00 to 8:30, then a vegetarian wellness breakfast. Therapy session 1 runs from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, followed by a vegetarian lunch. Therapy session 2 runs from 2:30 to 4:30 PM, then evening refreshments and a nature walk from 5:30 to 7:00. Vegetarian dinner at 7:00 PM, and bedtime at 9:30 PM.

Inclusions

• Consultation with the doctor about your wellness journey
• Pulse examination to assess dosha type
• Bio-impedance health markers analysis on arrival
• Regular monitoring of vitals
• Post-departure consultation
• Ayurvedic massage and Panchakarma therapies
• Therapeutic yoga and meditation sessions
• Daily group yoga and meditation
• Yogic cleansing kriya

Exclusions

• Flights and other travel, including airport transfers unless stated otherwise
• Travel insurance, including medical and trip-cancellation cover
• Visa fees, travel documents and permits
• Meals and drinks outside the retreat schedule, including alcohol
• Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls and shopping
• Optional activities, excursions and sightseeing outside the official schedule
• Tips and donations
• Therapies that are not part of the package
• Medical costs, consultations and prescription medicines
• Extra accommodation
• Fees for early arrival or late departure that were not arranged beforehand
• Personal yoga mats, props or clothing, unless provided

Accommodation

• Cottages

• Standard Room

• Deluxe Room

• Double Room

Who can join

Suits people who feel stressed or tired from daily life, and anyone who wants a break to reset. Please speak with your doctor and the centre first.

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