7 Day Basti Panchakarma Ayurveda Detox, Meditation, and Yoga Retreat in North Goa, India
Rejuvenating Panchakarma Ayurveda Detox and Yoga Retreat India
Experience amazing detox treatments combined with daily yoga and meditation to refresh your body and soul. Throughout this retreat, you’ll be guided by a professional yoga instructor while practicing yoga, and consulted by an Ayurvedic doctor for a healthy diet and lifestyle. Detoxify your body using the Basti method, designed to cleanse and rejuvenate. Let go of stress, sickness, and worry through this powerful combination of yoga, detox, and meditation. This retreat offers the perfect opportunity to heal and restore.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Daily yoga classes
- Detox with Basti method
- Meditation session every day
- Nidra and asana yoga practices
- Consultation session with an Ayurvedic doctor
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- 6 nights' accommodation
Yoga styles
6 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Smoke-free property
- Yoga shala
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Library
- Medical assistance
- Parking lot
Preksha Yoga Ashram is a live-in school, a place of learning where you can focus your mind and learn from the experienced and knowledgeable teachers. The venue is set up to mimic that of India’s traditional and ancient gurukul system, where you will be guided and supported by the teachers throughout your stay.
Preksha Yoga Ashram is simple, clean, and eco-friendly wooden cottages. Single or shared accommodation is available and all rooms have attached bathrooms. The bathrooms are equipped with western toilets and western showers with hot showers available during the winter season.
There is simple and clean dining hall (tables, chairs, cutlery, and plates), RO filtered drinking water, 24-hour electricity, washing machine (charged per load), and boutique (yoga mats, meditation cushions, shawls, toiletries etc. can be purchased at cost prices).
Rules of the venue
- Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs are strictly forbidden
- Preksha Yoga Ashram advises you not to bring any valuable belongings. If necessary, it is possible to store your valuables safely.
Note: For stays at the Wooden Cottage and Apartment, please inform Preksha Yoga Ashram in advance if you will need air conditioning. Additional charges will apply.
Program
Basti is a herbal enema specially prepared to pull toxins out of the colon. This is the final stage of each daily Panchakarma treatment. The freshly loosened impurities from each day of treatment are flushed out of the body via the effects of the Basti. The Basti also transports Ayurvedic medicines into the blood and tissues in order to transform the memory of damaged and toxic cells. It is considered one of the most important and powerful aspects of the Panchakarma treatment.
Basti can give benefits to cure hemiplegia, paraplegia, colitis, convalescence, cervical spondylosis, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, digestive disorders, backache, sciatica, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, obesity, piles, sexual debility, and infertility.
Panchakarma is a therapy that can be done regularly (quarterly, half-yearly, or yearly) to rid the body of toxins and provides protection from all kinds of diseases. As such, Panchakarma is ideal not only for people with health problems but also for the healthy since it helps in cleansing and rejuvenation. It works on all levels of the human energy system that includes the mind, body and emotions.
Panchakarma helps in the purification and rejuvenation of the body and mind. It does so by restoring the balance of doshas and elimination of toxins. The therapy should be followed by a proper diet and lifestyle so that the positive changes triggered by Panchakarma are maintained and noticeable results can be seen. Though Panchakarma may provide quick relief in relaxing and rejuvenating a healthy individual, in people with ailments it may take some time to show effects.
By Panchakarma treatment, more than 50–60% of Ayurvedic treatment gets completed. But to treat diseases completely, Ayurvedic medicines will be required for a specific amount of time.
After undergoing Panchakarma treatment, there is a set of diet and lifestyle rules to be followed for a period of three to seven days to enjoy the maximum benefits of Panchakarma.
Reasons why Panchakarma treatment is superior to other therapies
- It evacuates metabolic toxins and eradicates the excessive doshas.
- It rejuvenates, detoxifies, nourishes, and strengthens the body tissues. Thus, it gives new life to the body.
- It prevents the body from many diseases.
- It protects the health of normal, healthy individuals.
Key benefits of Ayurveda
- Ayurveda is the most scientific, systematic, time-tested, and efficacious medical science for the restoration of health in modern human being.
- Based on nature’s own laws, Ayurveda is a proven holistic medical science.
- In recent times, Ayurveda has gained universal acceptance because of its unique potential of herbal treatments and Panchakarma therapies.
- Ayurveda balances body, mind, and soul, cherishing zest in human life.
Daily schedule
- 07:00 Satsang, meditation, and chanting mantras
- 08:15 Breakfast
- 09:15 Doctor consultation (first day and later as and when required) / diet consultation
- 10:00 Treatment / rest, as per doctor’s recommendation
- 12:30 Lunch
- 14:00 Treatment / rest, as per doctor’s recommendation
- 16:00 Yoga asana class (optional / if advisable)
- 18:30 Dinner
- 20:00 Meditation / yoga Nidra
- 22:00 Lights out
Instructors
Dr. Suvira Bandekar
Dr. Suvira (Yamuna), Bachelor in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S.) was born in a beautiful and green village in Goa. Since birth, she has been always in touch with nature and Ayurvedic (local) medicine. In her early childhood, she has learned some Ayurvedic (local) medicine for some common illness from her grandmother. As her granny was DAI (trained nurse), Doctor Suvira also learned to conduct complicated normal deliveries with local herbs. Since she was interested in natural medicine, after the completion of her basic studies, she has chosen to become an Ayurvedic physician.
Siddhesh Naik
Siddhesh is the co-founder who works dedicatedly and heartfully to keep Preksha Yoga beautiful and clean in order to provide best spiritual experience to all guests. Known among his friends as real Karma Yogi by nature, his motto of life is "Selfless service to all". He is very passionate about cleanliness and he ensures that every room offered to the guests is just perfect to experience yogic ambiance. Over past 3 years he has planted over 300+ trees and played crucial role in growing beautiful plastic free garden at the ashram.
Bhavna Kothari
Bhavna has a master's in psychology, RYT 200 certified hatha yoga teacher, and has a certification in Yoga Nidra by Swami Yogratna Sarswati of Shankar Prasad Foundation. She has been practicing yoga for more than a decade and taught in various yoga studios, corporate sessions, community classes, and online.
Binal Pandya
With over 15 years of experience, Binal has been a dedicated practitioner and teacher of yoga, pranayama, and mindfulness meditation. As an international bronze medalist in Hath yoga and a participant in numerous national and international yoga competitions, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the mat. Additionally, she had the honor of serving on judging panels for state-level yoga competitions. She offers a unique blend of yoga styles tailored to individuals and groups, prioritizing safety and inclusivity for practitioners of all backgrounds.
Retreat location
Preksha Yoga Ashram environment is simplistic in nature and practicality, allowing the space for growth and stillness. The venue is situated amongst the tall banana and coconut trees and surrounded by lush green vegetation, submerged beautifully in the rich nature of Mandrem, Goa. Tranquil and secure in its setting, the venue is a mere seven-minute walk from Mandrem Beach, and the soft, deep sounds of the sea can often be heard from your beds.
Distances
- Goa International Airport, Dabolim, South Goa (GOI) - 59 kilometers
- Manohar International Airport, Mopa, North Goa (GOX) - 29 kilometers
- ATM - 5 minutes
- Mandrem Beach - 7 minutes' walk
- Mapusa, 18 kilometers
- Panjim, 20 kilometers
- Pernem Railway Station, 18 kilometers
- Thivim Railway Station, 23 kilometers
Unique features
Activities
- Massage
General
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Smoke-free property
- Yoga shala
Services
- Internet access
- Library
- Medical assistance
- Parking lot
- Room cleaning
Food
You will have breakfast and two vegetarian meals (lunch and dinner) during this retreat.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
What's included
- 6 nights accommodation
- Basti treatment
- Consultation with the Ayurvedic doctor
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Daily morning meditation class
- Daily yoga asana class (if advisable)
- Daily yoga Nidra / evening meditation
- Diet advice
- Final consultation
- Introduction to Ayurveda
- Treatment / massages as per doctor’s recommendation
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 31 per person
Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport)
34 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 20 per person
Manohar International Airport
17 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Manohar International Airport (GOX) or Goa International Airport, Dabolim (GOI). Transfer from and to these airports is available upon request with an extra charge.
Distance from the airport:
- Goa International Airport, Dabolim, South Goa (GOI) - 59 kilometers
- Manohar International Airport, Mopa, North Goa (GOX) - 29 kilometers
Arrival by bus
You can take the bus to Mapusa, which is 18 kilometers from Mandrem. From there, Preksha Yoga Ashram can arrange a pick-up upon request.
Arrival by train
You can take the train to Pernem railway station, Thivim railway station, or Madgaon railway station. From there, Preksha Yoga Ashram can arrange a pick-up upon request.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% 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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