14 Day Ayurveda Detox and Yoga Retreat in Gokarna, Karnataka

Facilities

Firstly by ‘Snehanam’, where the body is related internally by ingesting medicated ghee for the number of nights prescribed by the Vaidya and externally by ‘Swedanam’ where the body is made to undergo therapeutic sweating. Depending on the medical condition and the doshas, the Vaidya will further determine the course of cleansing processes for each individual. SwaSwara’s Ayurveda Detox and Panchakarma program starts from 14 days onwards.

After a detailed consultation with a Ayurveda doctor and prior to starting the therapeutic external body treatments, this intense, holistic program begins with the Ayurvedic detox procedure of ingesting medicated ghee for a few nights (Snehapana), followed by a day of purging (Virechana) to cleanse and eliminate the accumulated toxins out of the body. During this program, each individual is put on a personalized, Dosha-specific diet which will be followed strictly as prescribed by the doctor.

On the Ayurveda doctor’s advice, up to two treatments will be offered on a daily basis, supplemented by light yoga and meditation sessions. During their stay, guests are encouraged to use the in-house art and pottery studio and take part in the interactive cooking sessions too to learn Ayurvedic cooking. Due to the intense and curative nature of this program, all physical and outdoor activities including yoga will be subject to the Ayurveda doctor’s advice and approval only.

The third and final stage of treatment is ‘Samana’ or ‘Paschatkarma’ where the patient undergoes corrective measures through internal medicines, therapeutic body treatments, supplemented by an appropriate Dosha-specific diet and gentle healing activities for the body and mind. On completion of this course of treatment, the imbalances of the Doshas, which lead to diseases in the body, get stabilized and are brought to equilibrium.

Ayurveda

Doctor’s consultation

All Ayurvedic therapies start and end with a consultation with the doctor.

Therapeutic massages

This recalibrating program focuses on traditional Ayurveda detox and cleanse therapies. Being curative in nature, the treatments are based on the doctor’s diagnosis. He will determine the type, duration, and schedule of each treatment; and up to two treatments are given each day. The number of treatments on the check-in and check-out days may vary depending on the time available.

Note: there will be restrictions with regards to treatments during the menstrual cycle.

Yoga and meditation

Consultation with yoga instructor

One detailed consultation is on arrival.

Yoga sessions

Group sessions for yoga asanas, pranayama, Yoga Nidra, and meditation are offered through the day at SwaSwara. Being on an intense Ayurveda program, it is necessary that the guests consult with their Ayurveda doctor prior to joining any of the yoga asana sessions.

Yoga wear

Swaswara provides cotton yoga wear to use during your stay with them.

• 30 minutes - Morning meditation
• 60 minutes - Morning yoga asanas including pranayama, parallel-group sessions for beginners and advanced practitioners
• 30 minutes - A special focus session every day
• 60 minutes - Evening yoga asanas group session for intermediate level
• 60 minutes - Evening meditation such as chanting, Yoga Nidra, Trataka, or mind-sound-resonance technique

Activities

SwaSwara offers multiple well-being and nature-based activities. Being an intense Ayurveda program all physical activities will be subject to the Ayurveda doctor’s approval.

Scheduled activities frequency

• Interactive cooking classes - four times a week
• Boat cruise; combined with a guided walking excursion from Town Beach to explore Gokarna village and temples - One temple town excursion and one boat cruise on completion of treatments in the program
• Guided bird watching; prior booking required - Weekly once - Wednesday
• Guided sessions for art and pottery with the resident artist - All days, excluding Sunday
• Meditative art with the resident artist - 12:00 p.m., excluding Sunday

Please note that boat cruise subject to weather conditions and is not available during monsoons. For those on this intense Ayurveda focused program, all physical activities are subject to the doctor’s approval.

Early check-in

To guarantee a room prior to 11:00 a.m., 100 percent of the previous night charge will be levied.

Late check-out

It is subject to availability. Prior booking and payment required to guarantee the use of room after 11:00 a.m. Ayurveda services after the check-out time will be chargeable.

Distances

• Goa International Airport (GOI), 158 kilometers - 4 hours

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This program includes all meals and the diet will be pure vegetarian. Based on the Ayurveda doctor’s analysis of a guest’s Prakruti or body constitution, each guest will be prescribed a pure Satvic, Dosha-specific diet, which will have to be strictly followed.

• Yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Treatments
• Massages
• Oils
• Herbs
• Consultations
• 13 nights accommodation
• Meals
• Pick up and drop from Goa International Airport (GOI)
• Taxes

• Drinks

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• 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.