8-Day Ayurvedic Panchakarma Programme in Kerala

About this retreat

An 8-day, 7-night Ayurvedic Panchakarma programme at Atreya Ayurveda and Yoga Beach Retreat in Kovalam, Kerala. Panchakarma is a traditional Ayurvedic detox and rejuvenation routine, and Ayurvedic doctors guide each step. A doctor sees you every day, and your therapies follow your body type (Prakriti). You receive two Ayurveda therapies daily, each lasting 1 to 1 hour 15 minutes, along with one hour of yoga, meditation, pranayama and a diet consultation. Abhyanga, Swedana and Shirodhara feature in the list of therapies, as do Udwarthanam, Njavarakizhi, Pizhichil, Raktamokshana, Vamana, Virechana, Basti and Nasya, depending on the doctor's advice. Meals are simple sattvic vegetarian food. Rooms are a cottage, standard room or deluxe room. The level is beginner. October to March has pleasant weather. June to September is the monsoon, a season Ayurveda traditionally favours for therapies.

Benefits

• A short, structured break for guests without time for a long holiday
• Daily yoga, meditation and pranayama that may help you feel calmer
• Ayurvedic therapies planned around your body type
• Quiet, green surroundings with clean, comfortable rooms

Itinerary

1. Daily routine (8 days, 7 nights)

   The day starts at 5:30 AM, with a yoga session from 6:00 to 7:00 AM. After breakfast, the morning therapy session runs from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Lunch is between 12:30 and 2:30 PM. Meditation is at 5:30 PM, dinner is between 7:30 and 9:00 PM, and sleep time is 10:00 PM. All meals are vegetarian.

Inclusions

• Transfer from Trivandrum airport or railway station to the resort
• Two Ayurveda therapy sessions daily, each 1 to 1 hour 15 minutes
• One hour of yoga daily
• Ayurvedic medicines
• Daily doctor consultation
• Diet consultation
• Vegetarian (sattvic) meals

Exclusions

• Flights, other transport and airport transfers other than the pick-up listed in inclusions
• Travel insurance and personal expenses
• Visa fees, permits and travel documents
• Meals outside the retreat schedule
• Alcohol and specialty drinks
• Laundry, phone calls, personal shopping, tips and donations
• Optional activities and therapies not part of the programme
• Sightseeing, excursions and tours outside the schedule
• Medical costs, consultations, prescription medicines and first-aid items
• Arriving early or leaving late, unless arranged beforehand
• Personal yoga mats, props or clothing, unless provided
• Extra nights before or after the retreat dates, and room upgrades

Accommodation

• Cottages

• Standard Room

• Deluxe Room

Who can join

Suits beginners, working professionals who want a short break, yoga practitioners and anyone wanting a natural detox. Guests with health conditions should speak with their doctor and with the centre first.

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