7-Day Relaxation Programme at Sarathy Ayurvedic Hospital

About this retreat

A seven-day relaxation programme at Sarathy Ayurvedic Hospital in Aluva, Kerala, run by experienced Ayurvedic doctors. After a first consultation to understand each guest's body type, the doctor plans the week. Days may begin with light yoga or simple breathing exercises, followed by therapies such as Abhyanga, Virechanam, Njavara Kizhi or Elakizhi, Vasti, oil flowing over the forehead and herbal steam. Meditation sessions and soothing herbal tea close the day. Meals are Ayurvedic, matched to body type. Rooms are clean and peaceful, with garden or nature views.

Benefits

• A week of unhurried rest
• Therapies guided by Ayurvedic doctors
• Meditation and mindfulness that may help you feel calmer
• Ayurvedic meals matched to your body type
• Peaceful rooms with garden or nature views
• Friendly staff on hand each day

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

• First Ayurvedic consultation and body check
• Ayurvedic therapies such as Abhyanga, Virechanam, Njavara Kizhi or Elakizhi, and Vasti
• Light yoga or breathing exercises
• Meditation sessions
• Ayurvedic meals
• Comfortable room with basic amenities
• Herbal tea in the evening

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 to slow down and feel refreshed. Guests with health conditions should speak with their doctor and with the centre first.

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