Vaidyaratnam Vrindavan Ayurveda Retreat

About this retreat

A short two-day, one-night stay at Vrindavan Ayurveda Chikitsalayam in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, set among greenery away from city noise. Rooms and cottages combine modern facilities with a traditional Ayurvedic look. A standard room comes with AC, an LCD TV, an almirah, a side table, an attached bathroom and a single bed. The stay brings together Ayurvedic therapies guided by experienced doctors from the Vaidyaratnam Group, daily yoga, pranayama and meditation, and pure vegetarian meals cooked on Ayurvedic lines. Therapies named are Panchakarma, Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Basti and Nasya. Yoga and meditation timings differ between summer and winter.

Benefits

• A short, restful break in a green setting
• Therapies guided by experienced Ayurvedic doctors
• Yoga, pranayama and meditation that may help you feel calm and focused
• Light vegetarian meals cooked the Ayurvedic way

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   The day starts with medicine at 6:30 AM and yoga from 7:00. Breakfast is at 8:00, then a doctors' round at 9:00 and morning therapies from 8:30 to 12:30. Lunch is at 12:30 PM, afternoon therapies run until 5:30, and a second doctors' round is at 5:00. Meditation follows at 5:45, prayer at 6:15 and dinner from 6:30.

Inclusions

• Daily doctor consultation
• Ayurvedic therapies such as Panchakarma, Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Basti and Nasya
• Daily yoga and pranayama
• Meditation and mindfulness
• Sattvic meals
• Standard room with attached bathroom, AC, TV and Wi-Fi

Exclusions

• Flights, visa and travel costs, and airport transfers unless stated
• Travel insurance and trip cancellation cover
• Meals and drinks outside the programme, and alcohol
• Laundry, phone calls, personal shopping, tips and donations
• Therapies that are not part of the stay
• Optional activities and excursions outside the 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 programme dates
• Yoga and meditation timings differ between summer and winter

Accommodation

• Deluxe Room

• Single Room

• Double Room

Who can join

Suits people who want a quiet, restful Ayurvedic stay: those new to Ayurveda, yoga and meditation lovers, and families or couples wanting a calm holiday. Guests with health conditions should speak with their doctor and with the centre first. Also suits travellers who want both wellness and a cultural experience.

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