6-Day Kayakalp Retreat in Pune

About this retreat

This six-day, five-night Kayakalp retreat is at Shivsadhana Ashram Spiritual & Health Retreat in Pune. It aims at whole-person rejuvenation through yoga, detox therapies, naturopathy practices, mindful routines and a sattvic diet. A typical day begins at 5:00 AM with an inner awakening, followed by a session on theory and ancient science. Mornings hold naturopathy and general therapies, then a mid-day session with kriyas. The afternoon has an evening session on knowledge and balance. Dinner is at 7:00 PM and sleep time is 9:00 PM. Guests sleep in a shared dormitory and eat sattvic vegetarian meals. Those with health conditions should speak with their doctor and with the centre first.

Benefits

• Time to recharge body and mind
• Yoga and guided sessions that may help with relaxation
• Naturopathy practices and kriyas
• A sattvic diet planned around revitalisation
• Mindfulness practice for calm and inner peace

Itinerary

1. Daily schedule (6 days)

   Inner awakening from 5:00 to 6:00 AM, then a session on theory and ancient science from 6:30 to 8:30. Breakfast at 8:30. Naturopathy and general therapies run until noon, followed by a mid-day session and kriyas to 1:15 PM, then lunch. The session on knowledge and balance runs from 3:45 to 6:30 PM. Dinner is at 7:00 PM and sleep time is 9:00 PM.

Inclusions

• Shared dormitory stay in a peaceful natural setting
• Open garden area
• Yoga hall
• Three sattvic vegetarian meals a day
• A specialised Ayurvedic diet planned for revitalisation

Exclusions

• Flights and train fares
• Airport transfers, unless stated otherwise
• Travel insurance
• Visa fees and travel documents
• Meals and drinks outside the retreat schedule, including alcohol
• Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls and shopping
• Tips and donations
• Optional activities, sightseeing and excursions outside the official schedule
• Therapies not included in the package
• Medical costs, consultations, prescription medicines and first-aid items
• Fees for early arrival or late departure that were not arranged beforehand
• Personal yoga mats, props or clothing, unless provided
• Extra accommodation, and stays before or after the retreat dates
• Room upgrades or special requests outside standard arrangements
• Private accommodation
• Personal toiletries
• Any medical tests

Accommodation

• Dormitory

Who can join

Suits people who want a time of rest and renewal through yoga and simple living. Please speak with your doctor and the centre first if you have a health condition.