• 7-Day Yoga Retreat in Varkala, India

    Experience the serenity of Varkala’s coastal beauty at Lalith Yoga Academy during our immersive Yoga Retreat. Surrounded by the natural splendor, our retreat promises a rejuvenating transformation for your mind, body, and soul.

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Lalitha Yoga panchakarma in Varkala, India

What is PanchakarmaTherapy

Panchakarma is a therapeutic regimen aimed at purifying and revitalizing the body, mind and consciousness. Based on the principles of Ayurveda, it recognizes the individuality of each person as an expression of the basic elements ether, air, fire, water and earth.

The interaction of these five elements gives rise to the three doshas known as Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The equilibrium of these doshas varies uniquely from person to person. When this balance of doshas is disrupted, it can lead to health imbalances and diseases.

Panchakarma is tailored individually for each person, taking into account their specific constitution and health issues. Therefore, it necessitates careful monitoring and oversight. The treatment commences with preliminary purification methods like Snehan (Use of Oils) and Svedana (sweating), followed by the application of cleansing techniques known as Shodanas.

Yoga Retreat Fees for a 7-Day Program

$750 USD

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This International Yoga Day, remind yourself of the importance of going to yoga retreats, especially after the long bout of the pandemic messing with your body, mind, and soul.
– By Bayar Jain

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“Refresh your body and mind: Enjoy the with our exclusive yoga retreat offers!”

Arrival dateNovember 30, 2023
Retreat DatesDecember 1st, 2023 – December 7th, 2023
Program Fee$750
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Accommodations & Dining

  • Stay: Opt between single or shared occupancy rooms, each equipped with modern amenities and ensuites.
  • Dining: Enjoy three daily nutritious vegetarian meals, designed to nourish the body and complement intensive yoga practice.

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  • Our esteemed team of yogacharyas, led by the experienced Yogacharya Anand, ensures that each student receives in-depth knowledge, practical experience, and personal guidance throughout their journey.

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Special Highlights Of 200 Hour Yttc In Varkala

  • Sight Seeing
  • Chakra Meditation
  • Beach Meditation
  • Distress Program

Inclusions

WHAT DOES THE RETREAT FEES INCLUDES

  • 6-Night, 7-Day Retreat
  • Choose Between Twin Sharing or Private Single Accommodation
  • Rooms Equipped with Attached Bathrooms
  • Enjoy Unlimited High-Speed Wi-Fi Internet Access
  • Participate in Daily Asana, Pranayama, and Meditation Classes
  • Experience Yoga Sessions on the Beach
  • Receive Complimentary Pickup from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
  • Stay Hydrated with Drinking Water and Herbal Tea
  • Relax with 2 Free Ayurvedic Massages
  • Savor Daily Nutritious Vegetarian Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

Exclutions

WHAT DOES THE RETREAT FEES EXCLUDES

  • Visa Charges.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Flight Charges.
  • Personal Expenses.
  • Laundry service available with charges.
  • Any items not mentioned above.
  • Ayurvedic massage.
  • Extra nights beyond the course duration.
  • Entry Fee for Tourist Places.

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Program Benefits Of Panchakarma Yoga Retreat

  • Remove toxins and harmful conditions from your body and mind.
  • Enhance your health and well-being by restoring your natural bodily balance.
  • Boost your immune system and increase your resistance to illnesses.
  • Unwind the toll of stress on your body and mind, gracefully decelerating the aging process.
  • Induce profound relaxation and foster a feeling of inner well-being.

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Daily Schedule Of Panchakarma Yoga Retreat(14 days)

Participant’s therapy will be guided by our certified professional doctors

TimingsPrograms
6:30 am to 7:30 amPranayama & Meditation
7:30 am to 8:00 am Refresh / Herbal Tea
8:00 am to 9:30 amYogasana Classes
9:30 am to 10:30 amBreakfast
10:30 am to 01:30 pmPanchakarma Therapy
1:30 pm to 2:00 pmLunch
2:30 pm to 5 pmPanchakarma Therapy
5 PM to 6:30 pmEvening Yoga
6:30 PMDinner

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What Are The Five Ayurvedic Panchakarma Therapies

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  • It’s important to grasp the meaning of ‘Panchakarma,’ which translates to ‘five actions or five treatments.’ Panchakarma encompasses five primary treatments, which we will elaborate on below:

    Vamana

    This Ayurvedic cleansing procedure entails induced vomiting to eliminate excess mucus and toxins from the body. It is typically employed to address respiratory and digestive tract disorders.

    Virechana

    In this treatment, Ayurvedic herbs are used to induce bowel movements, aiding in the elimination of toxins from the system. It helps to manage accumulated toxins in the body and promotes overall health and hormonal balance.

     

    Basti

    Basti involves the use of enemas to cleanse the colon and eliminate toxins. It is commonly used to treat digestive disorders, constipation, and hemorrhoids.

    Nasya

    This holistic treatment method involves the application of nasal sprays or drops to remove toxins from the sinuses and respiratory system. It is designed to alleviate allergies, headaches, and other sinus-related issues.

    Rakta Moksha

    Rakta Moksha involves bloodletting, often performed using leeches on the body. While we do not offer this particular Ayurvedic therapy, it can be beneficial for addressing skin and blood disorders.

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Panchakarma Is Based On Ayurvedic

Panchakarma Is Based On Ayurvedic Principles

Ayurveda places a strong emphasis on both preventive and healing therapies, offering a range of methods for purification and rejuvenation. It is not simply a system for treating ailments; rather, it is a holistic science and art of mindful living that aims to promote longevity.

Ayurveda can provide guidance to individuals in making appropriate choices related to their diet, lifestyle habits, and physical activity. By doing so, it helps restore equilibrium in the body, mind, and consciousness, thereby preventing the onset of diseases.

In accordance with Ayurveda, each person represents a unique manifestation of cosmic consciousness, which is expressed through the five fundamental elements: Ether, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. The tridosha concept identifies three primary humors or constitutional types: Vata (a combination of ether and air), Pitta (a combination of fire and water), and Kapha (a combination of water and earth). These doshas are considered to be rooted in consciousness.

At the moment of conception, an individual’s constitution is determined, and it can be categorized into seven basic constitutions based on the predominant doshas. These constitutions include Vata-predominant, Pitta-predominant, Kapha-predominant, Vata-Pitta, Pitta-Kapha, Kapha-Vata, and the rare occurrence of Vata-Pitta-Kapha in equal balance.

Recognizing The Imbalance In Your Unique Body Is The Cornerstone Of Treatment

Each individual constitution has its own characteristic balance of Vata, Pitta and Kapha (VPK) according to its innate nature. The VPK balance represents the natural state of things. Disturbing this balance of doshas leads to an imbalance that we call disorder.In fact, health can be understood as a state of order, while illness is characterized by disorder.

There is a constant interaction between these two states in the body. So once the nature and structure of disorder is understood, the goal is to restore order. Ayurveda asserts that order prevails in disorder. In Ayurveda, order is defined as Panchakarma as a state of health.

Health is achieved when certain conditions are met: the digestive fire (Agni) is in balance, the body organs (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) are in balance, three waste products (urine, feces and sweat) are produced and excreted normally, seven die Tissues of the body (Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja and Sukra/Artava) function normally and the mind, senses and consciousness function harmoniously.

However, when the balance of these systems is disturbed, the disease process (disorder process) begins.

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Purvakarma: Pre-Purification Preparations

Prior to commencing the actual purification process, it is essential to ready the body using prescribed methods that facilitate the release of toxins. These preparatory steps consist of two procedures: snehan and svedana.

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Snehan: Oil Massage

Snehan involves the application of oil to the entire body using a specific type of massage technique that encourages toxins to shift toward the gastrointestinal tract.

This oil massage not only imparts a soft and supple quality to both superficial and deep tissues but also aids in stress reduction and nourishment of the nervous system. Typically, Snehan is administered daily for a period ranging from three to seven days, depending on the individual’s specific needs.

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Svedana: Sweating Therapy

Svedana, also known as sweating therapy, is administered daily right after Snehan. In some cases, an herbal mixture may be introduced into the steam to enhance the release of toxins from the body. Svedana serves to liquefy toxins and promote their movement into the gastrointestinal tract.

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The Five Fundamental Cleansing Techniques Of Panchakarma

Vamana

Vamana: Ayurvedic Emesis Therapy For Respiratory Wellness

In cases of lung congestion leading to recurrent issues such as bronchitis, colds, coughs, or asthma, Ayurvedic medicine employs a therapeutic technique called Vamana. Its purpose is to eliminate excess mucus caused by an imbalance of kaphadosha.

Vamana often has a dual effect, not only addressing physical symptoms but also releasing repressed emotions held within the kapha-prone areas of the lungs and stomach, in conjunction with accumulated dosha. Following the expulsion of mucus, patients typically experience immediate relief, with congestion, wheezing, breathlessness, and sinus problems subsiding.

This therapy is also recommended for chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, persistent colds, lymphatic congestion, chronic indigestion, and edema. After Vamana, patients are advised to rest, fast, use specific herbal cigarettes, and refrain from suppressing natural bodily urges (such as urination, defecation, gas, sneezing, and coughing).

When administered correctly, Vamana results in a sense of lung relaxation, improved breathing, a lighter chest, enhanced mental clarity, a clear voice, increased appetite, and the disappearance of congestion-related symptoms.

Virechan

Virechan: Cleansing Through Purgation

Virechan is a therapeutic approach used in Ayurveda to address the accumulation of excess bile, or pitta, in the gallbladder, liver, and small intestine. This pitta buildup often leads to various issues such as skin rashes, inflammation, acne, recurrent fevers, biliary vomiting, nausea, and jaundice.

To counter these conditions, Ayurvedic practice recommends the use of therapeutic purgation or a specialized laxative treatment. Purgatives play a crucial role in alleviating the surplus pitta responsible for disrupting the body’s bile balance. In fact, they have the potential to completely resolve excess pitta-related problems.

When undergoing purgation therapy, it’s essential for the patient to avoid foods that may exacerbate the dominant humor or disturb the balance of the three humors.

Basti

Basti: Enema Therapy

Basti, a therapeutic practice in Ayurveda, plays a pivotal role in managing Vata, a dynamic force often at the root of various health issues. By addressing Vata through Basti, we can effectively tackle the underlying causes of a wide array of diseases. Vata is the primary factor responsible for the onset of many ailments, influencing the elimination and retention processes of feces, urine, bile, and other bodily waste.

Although Vata primarily resides in the large intestine, it also has a presence in bone tissue, known as ‘asthidhatu.’ Consequently, when medicinal substances are administered rectally, they have an impact on ‘asthidhatu.’ The mucous membrane of the colon is intricately connected to the outer layer of bones (periosteum), which plays a role in nourishing bone tissues. Therefore, any rectally administered medication penetrates deeper tissues, including bones, effectively addressing disorders related to Vata.

Nasya

Nasya: Intranasal Therapy

The nose serves as a gateway to both the brain and our consciousness. The administration of medication through the nasal passages is called nasya.

When excess body fluids accumulate in areas such as the sinuses, throat, nose, or head, they are excreted through the most accessible route, namely the nose. The breath inhaled through the nose carries prana, the life force that serves as nerve energy. Prana is found in the brain and plays a key role in maintaining sensory and motor functions.

In addition, prana regulates mental activities, including memory, concentration and intellectual functions. When prana becomes imbalanced, it interferes with these activities, causing problems such as headaches, seizures, memory loss, and decreased sensory perception.

Therefore, intranasal administration or Nasya is recommended for conditions related to pranic imbalance, sinus congestion, migraines, seizures, and some eye and hearing problems. A nose massage can also improve breathing.

In this therapy, the little finger is dipped in ghee and gently inserted into the nose.The inner nasal walls are massaged with care, reaching as deeply as possible. This treatment can help release pent-up emotions. (It’s important to keep fingernails short to avoid harming the delicate nasal mucous membranes.)

As many individuals have a deviated nasal septum, one side of the nose may be more accessible for penetration and massage than the other. Avoid forceful insertion of the finger.

The massage should be performed slowly by moving the finger clockwise and counterclockwise. This technique helps release emotions that may be stuck in the airways. It can be done morning and evening to bring about changes in breathing patterns and possibly improve vision.

Rakta Moksha

Rakta Moksha: An Ancient Ayurvedic Method For Blood Cleansing And Purification

Toxins generated within the digestive tract can find their way into the bloodstream, spreading throughout the body. This condition, known as toxemia, stands as a primary contributor to recurring infections, high blood pressure, and certain cardiovascular issues. Among these are recurrent skin conditions like hives, rashes, herpes, eczema, acne, scabies, leukoderma, chronic itching, and hives. In such circumstances, alongside internal medications, the elimination of toxins and the purification of the blood are essential.

It’s worth noting that Pitta, one of the Ayurvedic doshas, is produced through the breakdown of red blood cells in the liver. This creates a strong link between Pitta and the blood itself. Excessive Pitta can infiltrate the bloodstream, leading to toxicity and the development of various Pitta-related disorders.

The objective of withdrawing a small quantity of blood from a vein is to alleviate the tension caused by Pitta-related toxins in the bloodstream. In the past, leeches were employed as an alternative to conventional bloodletting. Additionally, bloodletting stimulates the spleen to produce anti-toxic substances, thereby fortifying the immune system.

This process neutralizes toxins, paving the way for significant improvements in various blood-related ailments. It’s important to keep in mind that certain substances like sugar, salt, yogurt, sour-tasting foods, and alcohol can adversely affect blood purity. For individuals with specific blood disorders, avoiding these substances is crucial to maintaining blood health.

Beyond bloodletting, other Rakta Moksha treatments encompass blood purification techniques involving herbs, gem therapy, or colored water therapy. During Rakta Moksha therapy or any related alternative therapy, it is advisable to abstain from yogurt, salt, sugar, alcohol, marijuana, acidic foods, and fermented foods to maximize effectiveness.