14 Day Naturopathy and Yoga Retreat for Stress and Depression in Tamil Nadu, India
Relaxing Yoga Retreat India
This special yoga and naturopathy retreat is for individuals suffering from stress and depression or those prone to it. SANCYA is specialized in treating this condition through the drugless system of medicine. The holistic approach combines yoga, meditation, and natural therapies to restore balance. Join SANCYA in a peaceful environment to heal, recharge, and build resilience for long-term well-being.
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Highlights
- 3 yoga classes per day
- 13 days of yoga practice
- Excursions in and around Pondicherry with extra cost
- Daily meditation and counseling classes
- Mud, massage, and hydrotherapy sessions with extra cost
- Acupuncture and acupressure treatments with extra cost
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- 13 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Kitchen
- Meditation garden
- Smoke-free property
- Yoga studio
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Library
- Medical assistance
- Meeting room
- Newspapers
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
- Outdoor shower
Program
This 14-day yoga retreat mainly concentrates on controlling stress and depression without any tablet or medicines but only through the drug-less system of medicine. Their way of approach includes the following:
- Asanas, pranayamas, mudras, kriyas, and meditation practical session
- Specific exercises for diabetes and hypertension
- Hydrotherapy
- Mud therapy and massage therapy
- Introduction theory classes for diabetes and hypertension
- Acupuncture and acupressure
- Kriyas yoga
Stress
Stress is a physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension. Stresses can be external (from the environment, psychological, or social situations) or internal (illness or from a medical procedure). Stress can initiate the 'fight or flight' response, a complex reaction of neurologic, and endocrinologic systems.
Stress can cause or influence the course of many medical conditions including psychological conditions called anxiety. Medical problems can include poor healing, irritable bowel syndrome, high blood pressure, poorly controlled diabetes, and many other conditions. Stress management is recognized as an effective treatment modality to include pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic components.
Depression
Depression, otherwise known as the major depressive disorder or clinical depression, is a common and serious mood disorder. Those who suffer from the depression experience persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness and lose interest in activities they once enjoyed. Aside from the emotional problems caused by depression, individuals can also present with a physical symptom such as chronic pain or digestive issues.
Common symptoms
- 1. Frequent headaches, jaw clenching, or pain
- 2. Gritting, grinding teeth
- 3. Stuttering or stammering
- 4. Tremors, trembling of lips, hands
- 5. Neck ache, back pain, muscle spasms
- 6. Lightheadedness, faintness, dizziness
- 7. Ringing, buzzing or popping sounds
- 8. Frequent blushing, sweating
- 9. Cold or sweaty hands, feet
- 10. Dry mouth, problems swallowing
- 11. Frequent colds, infections, herpes sores
- 12. Rashes, itching, hives, goosebumps
- 13. Unexplained or frequent 'allergy' attacks
- 14. Heartburn, stomach pain, nausea
- 15. Excess belching, flatulence
- 16. Constipation, diarrhea, loss of control
- 17. Difficulty breathing, frequent sighing
- 18. Sudden attacks of life-threatening panic
- 19. Chest pain, palpitations, rapid pulse
- 20. Frequent urination
- 21. Diminished sexual desire or performance
- 22. Excess anxiety, worry, guilt, nervousness
- 23. Increased anger, frustration, hostility
- 24. Depression, frequent or wild mood swings
- 25. Increased or decreased appetite
- 26. Insomnia, nightmares, disturbing dreams
- 27. Difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts
- 28. Trouble learning new information
- 29. Forgetfulness, disorganization, confusion
- 30. Difficulty in making decisions
- 31. Feeling overloaded or overwhelmed
- 32. Frequent crying spells or suicidal thoughts
- 33. Feelings of loneliness or worthlessness
- 34. Little interest in appearance, punctuality
- 35. Nervous habits, fidgeting, feet tapping
- 36. Increased frustration, irritability, edginess
- 37. Overreaction to petty annoyances
- 38. Increased number of minor accidents
- 39. Obsessive or compulsive behavior
- 40. Reduced work efficiency or productivity
- 41. Lies or excuses to cover up poor work
- 42. Rapid or mumbled speech
- 43. Excessive defensiveness or suspiciousness
- 44. Problems in communication, sharing
- 45. Social withdrawal and isolation
- 46. Constant tiredness, weakness, fatigue
- 47. Frequent use of over-the-counter drugs
- 48. Weight gain or loss without diet
- 49. Increased smoking, alcohol, or drug use
- 50. Excessive gambling or impulse buying
The way of approach through yoga and naturopathy
Only a naturopathy and yoga doctor can change the way of approaching the problem. By taking any medicine, the person will get into trouble such as dependent, side effects, insomnia, etc. This retreat doesn't use medicine. Some of our treatments are:
- Yoga (pranayama, asanas, kriyas, mudras, etc.)
- Hydrotherapy with extra charges
- Mud therapy with extra charges
- Acupuncture
- Acupressure
- Counseling
Typical daily schedule
- 05:30 Wake up with herbal drinks
- 06:30 yoga class
- 08:00 Natural diet
- 09:00 Theory class
- 11:00 meditation
- 12:00 Raw diet
- 13:00 Karma yoga
- 15:00 Rest
- 16:00 asanas
- 17:00 Yoga class
- 18:00 mudras
- 19:00 Discussion
- 20:00 Natural diet
- 21:00 Sleep
Included excursions
Excursions will be in and around Pondicherry with extra charges
- Pondicherry beach with extra charges
- Hindhu temples like Manakula Vinayagar with extra charges
- Auroville with extra charges
Instructors
Dr. Sunder Raman
Dr. Sunder Raman BNYS is a young and talented yoga and naturopathy doctor who finished his doctorate in 2016 in JSS college of naturopathy and yogic science - Coimbatore. He is a gold medalist in three of his subject. He is an expert in teaching kriyas and asanas. He started doing his research in yoga. In 2017, he is the jury in the inter school competition yoga conducted by SANCYA. He treated nearly 200 patients who suffered from obesity, diabetes, hypertension, hemiplegia, and kidney failure only through yoga and naturopathy. Now he is serving in SANCYA as a medical officer.
Sadha Kannan
Dr. K. SADHAKANNAN is the founder and chief medical officer of Sri Anandhi Nature Cure and Yoga Ashram, Villupuram district in Tamil Nadu. He obtained his Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic sciences (B.N.Y.S) degree from JSS Institute of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, affiliated under the T.N. DR. M.G.R. Medical university, Tamil Nadu.With 12 years of clinical experience, he served in various naturopatic centres. He treated more than 1500 chronic disorder patients such as kidney failure, hemiplegia, insulin dependence, diabetis, psoriasis, hypertension, etc.
Retreat location
SANCYA is one of the most renowned and largest yoga and naturopathy hospital in Pondicherry and Tamil Nadu. The premier institute is located in five acres of lusty green, pollution free with bamboo and herbs surrounding environment. It is located in between Villupuram and Pondicherry. The ashram will be 12 kilometers away from Pondicherry bus stand and 24 kilometers away from the Villupuram bus stand. SANCYA is situated in Pallithennal village, Sadayandikuppam road in Thendral Nagar's entrance.
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Fruitarian
Things to do (optional)
- Steam bath
- Plantain leaf bath
- Mudbath
- Facial massage and facial steam
- Full body oil massage with therapeutical knowledge
- Acupressure
Spa treatments
The following spa treatments are provided on Extra Cost:
- Head massage
- Facial massage
- Neck massage
- Chest and abdomen massage
- Back massage
- Arms and leg massage
- Acu massage
- Full body massage
- Therapeutic massage
- Special massages according to the persons needed
What's included
- Daily healthy meals
- Yoga theory and practical classes
- Wi-Fi
- Raw organic fruits and vegetables
- 13 nights accommodation
What's not included
- Flights
- Transport from and to Chennai International Airport (MAA)
- Hydrotherapy with extra charges
- Mud therapy with extra charges
- Acupuncture with extra charges
- Acupressure with extra charges
- Visiting Auroville with extra charges
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Chennai International Airport
128 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA). From there, they can come to the ashram by:
Arrival by bus
Through public bus, also guests can come to the ashram for that they will charge 350 INR. Once guests reached in Pondicherry, through Villupuram road, they can reach the ashram in 12 kilometers from Pondicherry bus stand.
Arrival by train
By train, guests have to check the train timetable. For a train, you have to pay 250 INR (approximately). Guests have to get down in Villain railway station. From there, SANCYA can pick up you to the ashram. The ashram is just two kilometers from where railway station and 13 kilometers away from Pondicherry railway station.
Arrival by taxi
Through taxi, guests can come to the ashram with the traveling of 140 kilometers and duration of three and a half hours. For taxi, they will charge 3000 INR. Once guests reached in Pondicherry, through Villupuram road, they can reach ashram in 12 kilometers from Pondicherry bus stand.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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