8 Day Virechana Panchakarma Retreat in Goa, India

What to expect

Your detox starts with a consultation by the in-house Ayurvedic doctor assessing your body constitution, meaning you are assessed as a person, before any ailment. This includes history and current living and lifestyle habits alongside a physical assessment. In this way the doctor can assess your dosha type according to the Ayurveda Tridosha which plays a vital role in your detox program.

The doctor will create a specialised meal plan to accompany your chosen detox program, this will be available to you either at the buffet meal times or as and when you require. The restaurant team will support you with this during your detox.

During the process of detoxification your body will feel fatigued and weaker, because of this Nalanda Retreat does advise that the daily yoga classes are only taken if you are feeling energized and able. The doctor will also advise you on this during your consultation and during the course of your detox program. The detox is a time for rest, over exerting yourself will be detrimental to your detox and health.

Nalanda Retreat does ask that you follow the program as recommended by your doctor; this will ensure positive results for you and your health and safety during your stay with them. The teachers, therapists, and doctors are all on hand to encourage and support you during your detox program, so you are in the best hands.

Example of virechana panchakarma days 1-6

• 3 a.m. – warm ghee is given to drink
• Yoga is available at 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. however this is only advised if you are feeling energetic enough
• 8 a.m. – abhyanga oil massage is given on applicable days (3 times a week)
• Warm kichardi is given for lunch and dinner
• Between 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. shirodhara treatment is given on applicable days (2 times a week)
• Warm water is to be consumed only, during your detox

Day 6

• A specially curated evening meal will be advised by your doctor

Day 7

• Medicine is taken at 6.30 a.m. to induce bowel movements. This is expected to last 6 – 12 hours

You must refrain from

• Late nights and lack of sleep
• Alcohol and caffeine
• Foods not advised on your program
• Heavy exercise or activity
• Intercourse
• Travelling long distances
• No yoga or physical activity is advised on the day before, the day of and the day after your panchakarma procedure

Pre-arrival information

Nalanda Retreat asks all of the guests to complete a pre-arrival declaration and personal information form honestly and openly. Including declaration of any past or current medications, substance abuse, addictions, allergies, mental health and congenital diseases. In order for the professional health care team to best support you, you need to be completely transparent with the team. All of the guest information is confidential and secure, you can be sure that at Nalanda you are in safe and supportive hands with a professional and non judgmental team. They recommend you begin to reduce your alcohol and toxic substance intake a few days before arrival including smoking and processed foods.

Departure consultation

You will be advised on the best nutrition, therapies, treatments and lifestyle changes according to your dosha in order to follow your new wellbeing path during your stay with Nalanda and beyond.

You may be advised on some herbal supplements to take away with you, this is chargeable at additional cost.

Disclaimer

Whilst Nalanda takes every care to meet your needs and support you during your detox program they cannot be held liable to cure dis-orders, diseases and other ailments physical or mental. They have an expectation that it is your responsibility to follow the program and all advice given during your stay, so that you will benefit as much as possible from your program.