2015-03-20



Today, Ayurveda is slowly but steadily getting its due recognition world over. Ayurvedic retreat can become a perfect answer for everyone to take a pause from the routine life and look at one’s own life from a different perspective. One can get quality time to understand his own self, to rejuvenate both mind and body and reconnect with one self and with Mother Nature.

The Need for Ayurveda Retreat?

The Lifestyle disorders are on alarming rise and the modern system of medicine is struggling to give a complete solution for the same. Thus the need to look at the diseases with an alternate and deeper approach is the need of the hour. The major challenge is to keep good health along with the fast pace and hectic lifestyle. Though people are more health conscious today but the stress and fatigue associated with the modern lifestyle is unavoidable. The constant chase of deadlines is tiring indeed. Even the non working population find themselves always dull and lethargic due exposure to too many gadgets and information all around. Ancient Ayurveda understands the functioning of human body as a whole and any disease is understood to be due to imbalance of Tridoshas – Vata, Pitta and Kapha or Movement, Transformation and Growth respectively.

What is Ayurvedic Retreat?

Ayurvedic retreat can be rightly said as an investment on oneself to find the right balance of mind and spirit with the outer world. Ayurvedic retreat brings together the ancient sister sciences of Ayurveda and Yoga along with meditation, Ayurvedic treatments of Panchakarma, Rejuvenation and Relaxation therapies, delicious fresh healthy food and plenty of time to rejoice and rejuvenate in the lap of Nature.

What Ayurvedic Retreat Offers?

An Ayurvedic retreat usually involves personal lifestyle and fitness evaluation by Ayurvedic doctor or expert to identify the imbalance of doshas. Based on the diagnosis, traditional Ayurvedic massage and Panchkarma or detoxification procedure is advised along with yoga and meditation. A healthy diet or food plan is provided during the treatment period. Some herbal medicines are also given which are natural and free of any side effects. The retreat centres are usually situated in a quite place with natural surroundings. The person can also take a walk in organic farms or nearby river to connect with nature. Ayurvedic retreat can become a perfect answer for everyone to take a pause from the routine life and look at ones own life from a different perspective.

Indus Valley Ayurvedic Centre Retreat

Nestled at the foot of Chamundi hill, an ancient place of healing and pilgrimage is an award-winning eco-conscious Ayurvedic retreat deeply rooted in the most ancient traditions of India. A peaceful sanctuary dedicated to physical purification and health. The name takes inspiration from the Indus Valley Civilization which existed thousands of years before on the banks of the Indus river. Legends tell us of a society dedicated to deepening it’s understanding of human awakening and developing deep springs of knowledge which have been handed down today as our rich traditions. Ayurveda the most ancient healing art and science is one of these such traditions. Our aim is to help restore harmony within body and mind so that each person can live a life of the fullness of health and vitality and realize their greatest human potential.

Ayurvedic Retreat Schedule

Yoga Schedule – Yoga is one of the most ancient therapeutic practices on the planet. A variety of poses from the most simple to the most complex integrate the mind, body, and soul. Yoga classes are offered several times a day to satisfy the beginner or advanced student.

Meditation Session – There are numerous forms and techniques of meditation that all have the same goal and that is to transcend thought and experience deep inner quiet and bliss. Indus Valley Ayurvedic Centre offers meditation as part of their yoga class.

Panchakarma Ayurvedic Treatments – Indus Valley Ayurveda Center offers full Panchakarma therapies which are ancient scientific procedures to remove accumulated physical toxins called ama. The main purpose of panchakarma is to cleanse the large and small channels of the body called shrotas, remove toxins from the tissues and organs, and completely rejuvenate the physiology, mind, emotions, and spirit. This thorough cleansing program helps to avert disease and slow down the aging process.

Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Treatments – Ayurveda has developed magnificent treatments for renewing body and deeply centring and settling the mind. The sages and great Vaidyas over the ages created our rejuvenation treatments and each of them is carefully prescribed by our Vaidya (Ayurvedic physician) to be well matched to your age, condition and body type. Apart from herbal decoctions, the program will include synchronized massages, herbal or steam baths and other therapies depending on your medical needs. Check out Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Treatments at Indus Valley Ayurvedic Centre.

Ayurvedic Beauty Therapies – At Indus Valley Ayurvedic Centre we have carefully selected and adopted these treatments and they are very popular among our guests. Many famous temples in India such as Belur, Halebeedu and Khajuraho have the most beautiful carvings of women enjoying these beauty treatments; the most famous one is ‘Darpana Sundrki’ (the lady admiring her beauty in the mirror).

Delicious Ayurvedic Cuisine – Three meals a day are served and cooked by professional chefs in our hygienic kitchen. Homemade flat breads are prepared in the dining room and made to order, non-gluten chapattis, dosas and rotis made with minimum oil are in abundance.

Ayurvedic Education Sessions – Educative sessions are organized for Vaastu Shastra, Pulse Diagnosis, Yoga Teacher’s Training and Ayurvedic Cooking.

Recreation Facilities – Whether you desire a quiet retreat, Ayurvedic treatments or family fun weekend, Indus Valley Ayurvedic Centre offers something for everyone. A large full length swimming pool surrounded by lush trees, plentiful tennis courts, and dedicated yoga hall along with everyday practical amenities such as wireless internet and tour centre for available for your enjoyment.

Sightseeing at Mysore – While you indulge in the wellness routines and regimen of the Ayurvedic retreat, short excursions to places of interest which include walk amongst the gardens and just outside the entrance enjoy early morning walks among the locals taking their daily hike. Just up the hill from IVAC is located the famous Chamundi Mother Divine Temple where you will see locals ascending and descending the 1000 steps as part of their daily exercise routine at dawn.

Author:  Dr Sonica Krishan is Senior Consultant Vaidya and Communications Officer for Indus Valley Ayurvedic Centre www.drsonicakrishan.com

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