8-Day Ayurveda Philosophy and Holistic Lifestyle Programme
Rockholm at the Lighthouse Beach – Trivandrum (kerala) · Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
About this retreat
This 8-day, 7-night programme is at Rockholm at the Lighthouse Beach in Kovalam, Trivandrum, Kerala, on a seaside cliff above the Arabian Sea. It introduces the principles of Ayurveda, the science of life, which looks at harmony between body, mind, spirit and nature. Guests have a consultation with an Ayurvedic doctor, an analysis of their Prakruthi (body constitution) and Vikruthi (current imbalance), and a personal plan. Daily yoga, meditation, pranayama, Ayurvedic vegetarian meals, a daily Ayurvedic therapy as prescribed, and a daily doctor review are included. Sessions cover the doshas and the five elements (Panchamahabhuta), diet and lifestyle. Guests leave with advice for continuing healthy habits at home. Those with health conditions should speak with their doctor and the centre first.
Benefits
- A week to learn practical Ayurvedic habits
- May help you feel relaxed and more energetic
- Daily yoga, meditation and a nature or beach walk
- Personal diet and lifestyle guidance
Itinerary
Daily schedule
Herbal drink at 6:00 AM, meditation, pranayama and yoga, then breakfast. A doctor consultation and dosha analysis at 9:00 AM and an Ayurveda philosophy session at 10:00 AM. Herbal steam therapy or relaxation, lunch and rest. Diet and lifestyle guidance at 3:30 PM, a nature or beach walk, evening yoga, guided meditation and dinner at 7:00 PM. Sleep at 9:00 PM.
Inclusions
- Accommodation
- Initial Ayurvedic doctor consultation
- Prakruthi (body constitution) analysis
- Vikruthi (current imbalance) assessment
- Personal wellness plan
- Daily yoga session
- Daily meditation and pranayama
- Ayurvedic vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Ayurvedic lifestyle guidance
- Daily Ayurvedic therapy as prescribed
- Herbal steam therapy if recommended
- Daily doctor review
- Wellness education session
- Personal diet consultation
- Departure advice and home-care recommendations
Exclusions
- Laundry
- Personal medicines
- Extra therapies not prescribed
- Sightseeing costs
- GST, if applicable
Accommodation
Penthouse Ocean View
Ocean View Luxury Suite
Premium Ocean View
Superior Ocean View
Deluxe Beach View
Deluxe Ocean View
Who can join
Suits guests who want to learn practical Ayurvedic habits, or who need a break from daily life to rest and recharge.