15 Day Panchakarma Retreat in Kerala

The science of wellness and healing, Ayurveda holds a special place in the hearts of proclaimed yogis and saints. Since time immemorial, Ayurveda has found a deep connection to the art of yoga and has been used to cure illnesses of the mind, body, and soul. Rishikul Ayurshala has tailor-made a simple yet effective program spread over a course of 15 days, where both Ayurveda and Yoga will meet to bring out the best in the participants. Panchakarma therapies, detoxification techniques, herbal meals, holistic cleansing, and rejuvenating massages all will form the core of this program. Rishi Soumyam Panchakarma retreat will be held in Varkala, a gifted town in the heart of Southern India. Be prepared to experience increased vitality, facial glow, improved digestion, stronger immune system, managed blood pressure, strengthened joints and back, calmer mind, and a more connected soul.

15-Day Panchakarma Retreat Highlights

•   Experience the potency of Ayurveda
•   Learn tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle
•   Relax and rejuvenate at the in-house spa of the retreat center
•   Find the lost vigor and vitality
•   Feel young again with youthful and glowing skin
•   Manage your Medas and Doshas
•   Enjoy effective weight management
•   Strengthen the body and gain confidence
•   Enjoy ayurvedic delicacies
•   Make friends with like-minded souls
• Get a clean, detoxified body with all the cleansing therapies and treatments

15 Day Panchakarma Retreat Curriculum

Understand the Ancient Medical Science

Throwing great emphasis on the principles of Ayurveda, the retreat will bring greater awareness to the body from the lens of five elements, tridosha, sapta dhatus, and much more. The intricate understanding of the body will allow the patrons to continue a good quality of life even when the participants head back to their everyday lives.

The three main Mind-Body Constitutions

Our intrinsic nature, habits, and thought patterns are all governed by our body constitution. Vata (Air and Space), Pitta (Fire and Earth), and Kapha (Water and Earth), all three combine in different quantities to make us who we are and what we can become. The course speaks about this topic at length.

Ayurveda in Yogic Life

As mentioned earlier, Yoga is the backbone of Ayurveda and Ayurveda is the foundation of yoga. Both of these forms are merged together in the 15-day retreat. The combination of the two creates a harmony in the body and leads to more profound results.

Ayurvedic Detoxification

The 15-day cleanse is filled with therapies and massages to weed out the diseases and also correct the imbalance in the body caused by the modern day lifestyle. With the help of Panchakarma treatments like Vamana, Nasya, Basti, etc., one can experience rejuvenation and tranquility in no time.

Yogic Cooking

Cooking sessions will be directed towards empowering the patrons to lead a healthy lifestyle even when they are off the hook. The recipes will be simple and quick, which are nutritious, delicious, and light on the stomach.

Spa with Herbal Elixir

Treating the disease in the naturopathic way, retreat will include spa services with specially-prepared herbal oils and solutions. These concoctions will target towards loosening up the age old toxins in the body which will be expelled by way of other treatments.

Excursions and Visits

Mixing work with some play, the participants will witness the beauty of Indian subcontinent closely with the small trips and excursions planned by the school in the nearby areas.

Treatments Included

Vamana: The process of expelling tough toxins that are stuck to the body, Vamana therapy is great for people with higher Kapha Doshas. The process includes internal and external oleation and fomentation for a couple of days, which is followed by ingestion of emetic medications in the patients. This results in expulsion of ama from the upper tissue of the body, i.e. vomiting.

Virechana: The second therapy in the five treatments of Panchakarma is Virechana which is directed towards correction of vitiated Pitta Doshas. The patients are ingested with special laxatives which results in flushing the toxins out of the lower extremities, i.e. rectum. It cleanses the kidney, gallbladder, intestines, and liver.

Nasya: Nasya Karma also uses medicated oils and herbal solutions to clean the head, neck, throat, and nostrils, which suffer from diseases like headaches, migraine, sinusitis, neurological disorders, etc. The patients are administered with these oils and solutions by way of nostrils after a good head and neck massage.

Basti: One of the top Panchakarma treatments, Basti is a cure for people suffering from an imbalance of Vata Dosha. With the help of herbal powders and medicinal oils, the toxins are expunged from the colon region, which leads to considerable relief in problems like chronic fever, sexual disorders, headaches, and arthritis. Different types of Basti include Anuvasana, Niruha-asthapana, Uttara Basti, Matra Basti, Karma Basti, Kala Basti, Yoga Basti and Bruhana Basti.

Raktamokshana: A blood cleansing procedure, Raktamokshana is a safe and secure way to achieve healthy, glowing skin, relief from pigmentation, skin diseases, etc. Leeches are put on the body to suck impure blood in the most painless way possible.

Location

An amalgamation of best of the world, the hippie town of Varkala boasts of the holy temple vibes and a fun backpacker tribe. People who are looking to expand their horizons and experience in life from a different point must visit this beach town. Soothing waves of the Indian Ocean merged with the music from the local, beach-side cafés create an environment that soothes all hearts alike. From touristy town’s hustle bustle to a quiet surrounding, choose what the heart desires, while the body gets cleansed and restored at the Ayurshala.

Accommodation

Creating an ashram-like environment with all the modern day amenities, the beautiful resort of Rishikul Ayurshala is an unadulterated, resting place for a tired mind and body. The ancient science of Ayurveda finds it’s true meaning in this green spot, which is also the best Ayurveda Institute and treatment center in Kerala, India. The rooms are airy, spacious and some are blessed with personal balconies. 24-hour hold and cold water, neat and clean beds, hygienic surroundings, Wi-Fi supported facility, it is an all-in-one experience that you would come back to again and again. Unwind in the hammock while you read your way to glory or simply take a dip in the beach and relax on a beach chair on an off day.

Food

A healthy body is achieved by eating healthy and keeping it clean. At the Ayurshala, the cleansing of the body will be at its peak with therapies and detoxification methodologies. As far as eating clean is concerned, the school lays great emphasis on the menu, because our food becomes our body, blood, mind, and thought. With Ayurveda at its core, the food is prepared to keep the mind active, body agile, and soul satiated. Enjoy a hearty yet healthy meal made by Indian chefs with natural ingredients, herbs, spices, and oils. The meal will be served three times a day. Our chefs will be delighted to get a special request for specific food preferences.

Benefits of Panchakarma

• Get acquainted with the seven Dhatus and based on this bring a harmony in your body
• Understand the three Doshas and incorporate that with the knowledge of Dhatus to receive the best of both the worlds
• Bring out the dormant disease and remove them from the root
• Get clear and glowing skin with a fine texture
• Heighten the retention power with memory-sharpening therapies
• Gain tranquility and remove stress
• Get a healed body sans the side effects of allopathic medicine
• Integrate mind, body, and soul
• Remove ama or toxins from the body
• Learn healthy tips to apply on an everyday basis

What’s Included in the Retreat

• 15-day accommodation
• Three meals and tea every day
• Education material
• 7-9 types of therapies
• 2-3 detoxifying therapy

Others Details

Propagating the core fundamentals of Ayurveda, Rishikul Ayurshala is a prestigious institution nestled in the heart of Varkala, Kerala. Holding up the value instilled by our Vedic culture, the school is invested in removing diseases and discomforts naturally from the lives of the people.