8-Day Panchakarma at Ayurveda Bhavan

About this retreat

This 8-day, 7-night Panchakarma programme is at Ayurveda Bhavan in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, in the Muni Ki Reti area near the Ganga and the Himalayan foothills. Panchakarma is a traditional Ayurvedic cleansing routine, and here it is guided by in-house Ayurvedic doctors. The level is beginner to intermediate. Each day has a one-hour morning yoga class, about two hours of Panchakarma and wellness therapies, and Ayurvedic vegetarian meals. You can consult the in-house doctor as often as you wish. Afternoons are for rest, with a walk or an optional group activity or talk in the evening. Guests with health conditions should speak with their doctor and with the centre first.

Benefits

• A quiet week of rest by the Ganga
• May help you feel more relaxed and sleep better
• Ayurvedic meals and herbal drinks that fit a cleansing routine
• Daily yoga, pranayama and meditation

Itinerary

1. Day 1 to Day 7

   Morning yoga (asana, pranayama and meditation) from 7:30 AM, then a light sattvic breakfast. Ayurvedic therapies such as abhyanga and shirodhara, as prescribed, run from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, followed by lunch. The afternoon is for rest, journaling or a light walk, then herbal tea or detox juice. The evening has a walk, an optional group activity or talk, and a light dinner, with quiet time before bed.

2. Day 8

   Morning meditation, breakfast, and check-out at 10:00 AM.

Inclusions

• Accommodation in a quiet room
• Three Ayurvedic vegetarian meals a day
• One-hour morning yoga class daily
• Ayurvedic consultations with the in-house doctor
• Two hours of Panchakarma and wellness therapies daily
• Herbal teas, drinks and seasonal fruits

Exclusions

• Visits to the nearest town
• Lab tests and investigations
• Laundry
• Airport pick-up and drop-off
• Extra food orders outside the menu
• Food and stay for a companion
• Extra therapies, medicines or physiotherapy advised by the doctor
• Private or extra yoga sessions

Accommodation

• Standard Room

Who can join

Suits guests who feel stressed or tired, who want to learn simple ways to relax, or who need a break from daily life. Those with health conditions should consult their doctor first.

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