7-Day Ayurvedic Detox Retreat at Abhayaranya

About this retreat

Abhayaranya Yoga Ashram stands on a quiet hilltop in the Himalayan foothills near Rishikesh. Its seven-day Ayurvedic detox programme combines Ayurvedic therapies, yoga, meditation and an Ayurvedic diet, with space for mindfulness and rest. It is open to guests aged 18 to 75, to families, students and backpackers, and no yoga experience is needed. After a one-to-one Ayurveda consultation, guests receive daily therapies as the doctor advises, such as Abhyanga, Shirodhara and Panchakarma. Days also hold two yoga sessions, yogic cleansing such as jalneti, mantra chanting, pranayama and meditation, plus workshops and in-house activities. There is a trek to a temple or waterfall, and talks on texts like the Bhagavad Gita. Guests with health conditions should speak with their doctor and with the centre first.

Benefits

• Time to rest in a quiet hilltop setting
• Personal Ayurveda consultation and daily therapies
• Yoga, pranayama and meditation twice a day
• Simple Ayurvedic meals, herbal teas and tonics
• Tips on stepping back from technology and a fast-paced routine

Itinerary

1. Daily schedule

   The day starts at 6:00 AM, with jalneti cleansing at 6:30 and mantra chanting, then asana, pranayama and meditation. Breakfast is at 9:30 AM. Ayurveda therapy takes place at 11:00 AM, and a workshop or in-house activity follows at noon. Lunch is at 1:30 PM. Asana and meditation return from 5:00 PM, dinner is at 7:30 PM and lights go off at 10:00 PM.

Inclusions

• Private cottage-style rooms with attached bathrooms, with hot and cold running water at all hours
• Three vegetarian meals daily, matched to the Ayurvedic therapy plan
• Private Ayurveda consultation
• Daily Ayurvedic therapies as per the doctor's guidance
• Two yoga asana sessions every day
• Morning cleansing (such as jalneti) and mantra chanting
• Pranayama and meditation
• In-house activities a few days a week

Exclusions

• Flights and airport transfers, unless stated otherwise
• Personal or medical travel insurance, and trip cancellation cover
• Passport, visa and permit costs
• Meals outside the retreat itinerary
• Alcoholic and specialty drinks
• Laundry, phone calls, personal shopping, tips and donations
• Therapies, excursions and sightseeing not part of the package
• Medical care, consultations and prescription medicines
• Fees for early arrival or late departure, if not arranged beforehand
• Personal yoga mats, props or clothing, unless provided
• Stays before or after the retreat dates
• Room upgrades and special requests

Accommodation

• Private Room

Who can join

Open to guests aged 18 to 75, including families, students and backpackers. No earlier yoga or meditation experience is needed. Guests with health conditions should speak with their doctor and with the centre first.