7-Day Ayurvedic Retreat at Kumarakom Lake Resort Kerala

About this retreat

A 7-day, 6-night Ayurveda retreat at Kumarakom Lake Resort on the shore of Vembanad Lake in Kerala, among the famous backwaters. Qualified doctors and therapists lead the programme, and an experienced Ayurvedic physician checks on you every day. At the start, the doctor learns your body constitution (dosha) and suggests personal therapies, diet and lifestyle guidance. Therapies include rejuvenation massage, Pathra Potala Swedam, Ayurveda Abhyangam, Njavara Kizhi, Nasyam, Ayurveda facial and head massage, with a Panchakarma procedure on the fifth day. Daily yoga and meditation are part of the stay, and meals are local sattvic vegetarian food. Rooms are cottage, standard or deluxe. The level is beginner to intermediate.

Benefits

• Time to rest in a calm lakeside setting
• Traditional Ayurvedic therapies planned around your constitution
• Daily yoga and meditation that may help you feel calmer and more focused
• A taste of Kerala's culture through local vegetarian meals

Itinerary

1. Days 1 and 2

   Rejuvenation therapies each morning.

2. Days 3 and 4

   Pathrapotalaswedam each morning.

3. Day 5

   A Panchakarma procedure.

4. Days 6 and 7

   Njavara Kizhi each morning.

Inclusions

• Rejuvenation massage
• Steam bath
• Pathra Potala Swedam
• Nasyam
• Ayurveda Abhyangam
• Njavara Kizhi
• Ayurveda facial
• Head massage
• Panchakarma procedure
• Daily consultation with an Ayurvedic physician

Exclusions

• Flights, other transport and airport transfers unless stated
• 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

Accommodation

• Standard Room

• Deluxe Room

• Double Room

Who can join

Suits anyone who wants to refresh the body, learn about Ayurveda, deepen a yoga and meditation practice and enjoy a calm, spiritual setting. Guests with health conditions should speak with their doctor and with the centre first.

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