14-Day Relaxation Programme at Sarathy Ayurvedic Hospital

About this retreat

A 14-day, 13-night relaxation stay at Sarathy Ayurvedic Hospital in the green setting of Aluva, Kerala. It combines Ayurvedic therapies, yoga, meditation, vegetarian meals and doctor supervision, aimed at a long, slow rest. Therapies are chosen by a doctor for each guest and include Abhyanga (full-body oil massage), Sirodhara (warm herbal oil on the forehead), Njavara Kizhi and Elakizhi (herbal heat therapies), Nasyam and Vasti. Daily yoga and meditation, Nadi Pariksha, nature walks, herbal teas and lifestyle guidance round out the days. Guests stay in a deluxe room and eat sattvik vegetarian food.

Benefits

• Time to release tension and slow down
• Yoga and meditation that may help you feel calmer
• Ayurvedic therapies chosen by a doctor for each guest
• Nourishing sattvic meals, herbal teas and tonics
• Lifestyle guidance from Ayurvedic experts

Itinerary

1. Daily schedule

   A typical day runs as follows: 7:00 AM yoga and meditation (yoga may be moved to the evening), 8:00 AM herbal tea or juice, 8:30 AM vegetarian breakfast, 10:30 AM Ayurveda therapy, 12:30 PM vegetarian lunch, 2:30 PM a second Ayurveda therapy session, 4:00 PM evening tea and 7:30 PM vegetarian dinner.

Inclusions

• Ayurvedic therapies: Abhyangam, Sirodhara, Nasyam, Virechanam, Njavara Kizhi, Elakizhi and Vasti
• Daily yoga and meditation
• Nadi Pariksha
• Nature walks and relaxation activities
• Sattvik vegetarian meals
• Herbal teas and digestive tonics
• Lifestyle guidance from Ayurvedic experts
• Deluxe room

Exclusions

• Flights and other travel, and airport transfers unless stated
• Travel insurance and trip cancellation cover
• Visa fees and travel documents
• Meals outside the retreat schedule, and alcohol
• Laundry, phone calls, personal shopping, tips and donations
• Therapies that are not part of the stay
• Sightseeing
• Excursions outside the retreat schedule
• Medical care, consultations, medicines and first aid items
• Fees for arriving early or leaving late, unless agreed beforehand
• Your own yoga mat, props or clothing, unless provided
• Extra nights outside the retreat dates, room upgrades and special requests

Accommodation

• Deluxe Room

Who can join

Suits people who want a long, unhurried rest, a gentler daily routine and time with Ayurvedic doctors. Guests with health conditions should speak with their doctor and with the centre first.

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