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14-Day Panchakarma Detoxification Programme in Trivandrum

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram - Trivandrum · Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

About this retreat

This 14-day, 13-night Panchakarma programme is at Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram in Trivandrum, Kerala, in a green setting near Neyyar Dam. Panchakarma is a traditional Ayurvedic cleansing routine, and the steps named include vamana, virechana, basti, nasya and raktamokshana. The programme follows classical Ayurvedic principles under the guidance of Ayurvedic doctors. Days follow an ashram rhythm. Satsang begins the day at 6:00 AM, with three Panchakarma sessions, a brunch, karma yoga, a yoga class and an evening satsang. Meals are sattvik vegetarian, and you can stay in a dormitory or a standard room. Therapies are indicative and are set after the doctor's consultation, based on your body constitution. Guests with health conditions should speak with their doctor and the ashram first.

Benefits

  • A fortnight in a quiet ashram setting
  • May help you feel rested and refreshed
  • Daily yoga, satsang and meditation
  • Therapies planned around your body constitution

Itinerary

  1. Daily schedule

    Satsang at 6:00 AM, then the first Panchakarma session at 8:00 AM. Brunch at 10:00 AM and karma yoga, selfless service, at 10:45 AM. The second session is at 12:00 PM and the third at 2:00 PM. A yoga class (separate for beginners and intermediate) at 4:00 PM, dinner at 6:00 PM, satsang at 8:00 PM and lights out at 10:30 PM.

Inclusions

  • Yoga sessions
  • Panchakarma therapies
  • Ayurvedic sessions
  • Satsang, with group meditation, chanting and a talk
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast or brunch, lunch and dinner
  • Sattvik vegetarian food

Exclusions

  • Personal expenses
  • Stays before or after the programme dates
  • Insurance
  • Personal clothing, shoes and toiletries
  • Companion stay without Ayurveda therapy
  • Therapies not in the package, such as physiotherapy or private yoga sessions, charged extra

Accommodation

  • Dormitory

  • Standard Room

Frequently asked questions

What is an Ayurvedic Panchkarma programme?

Ayurveda describes Panchakarma as a traditional cleansing routine meant to balance the doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha).

Can I find a good Panchakarma centre in Kerala?

Please enquire through MargKGB and our team will help with this.

What are the rates for the 14-day programme?

Please enquire through MargKGB and our team will help with this.

Is the programme open to beginners?

Yes, beginners and experienced guests can both join.

What facilities come with the 14-day programme?

Room options are a dormitory or a standard room. The stay also has sattvik meals, yoga, Panchakarma therapies, Ayurvedic sessions and satsang.