10 tips for planning your Ayurveda wellness trip to India

by | Jan 2, 2023 | Lifestyle

10 tips for planning your Ayurveda wellness trip to India

Why Ayurveda Wellness trip to India?

When one thinks of Ayurveda, one cannot avoid thinking of India. India is a treasure chest of natural treatments, medicinal herbs, and food philosophies, all of which believe in the body’s ability to heal itself. Thanks to this ancient science of nurturing with alternative treatment.

The retreat idea focuses around achieving relaxed optimal health, and India is one of the world’s most popular wellness destinations. Whether you want to plan a Panchakarma Ayurvedic treatment or a personalized Ayurvedic therapy, nothing beats planning an Ayurvedic retreat in India for a wellness inspired sabbatical.

What is an Ayurvedic Retreat?

Ayurvedic Retreat is a vacation destination that focuses on an individual’s overall well-being. They focus on providing different therapies, meditation sessions, Yogasana classes, self-introspective knowledge sessions, healing food, and others that rejuvenates you holistically. India pioneered the concept of wellness centres entirely dedicated to yoga and Ayurveda.

10 Reasons to choose India for an Ayurvedic Wellness retreat destination.

1. It is the birthplace of Ayurveda
India is the origin of Ayurveda and home to numerous top-tier NABH accredited (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers is a constituent board of Quality Council of India) Ayurvedic wellness centres. Ayurveda is a system of alternative medicine with historical roots in India. The Indian wellness and Ayurvedic industries are inextricably linked. Ayurveda is well-known throughout the world for its preventive healthcare properties and treatment of a variety of chronic lifestyle disorders. Ayurveda is gaining prominance across the globe as a way of life rather than an alternative area of medicine.
2. Kerala – the destination for Ayurvedic health retreats
Due to the abundance of Ayurveda resorts in Kerala, the ‘God’s Own Country’ attracts visitors from all over for a rejuvenating retreat. Kerala’s abundant medicinal herbs and plants, as well as the best Ayurvedic resorts, make the state a holistic health destination for international visitors.
3. Retreats offers bespoke Ayurvedic health regimen
In an Ayurveda resort, you will be required to follow a routine designed to remove the wear and tear on your mind, body, and soul. The holistic health routine will include waking up in the morning and practising yoga Asanas, unwinding throughout the day with aromatic herbal massages, eating nourishing Ayurvedic Sattvic food, rejuvenating and healing meditation sessions, and so on. There are retreat centres that provide specially tailored routines as well as personal Ayurvedic therapists and Doctors for special medical cases.
4. Retreat locations reflects the vibes of Ayurvedic healing
Ayurvedic and Yoga retreats in India are set in the most beautiful settings. They are nestled in the mighty Himalayas, few with breath-taking views of the beach, and others located in grasslands far from the hustle and clamour of the city. They all provide tranquil surroundings characterised by calmness and peace.
5. Healing together with Ayurveda is fun
While on an Ayurveda journey in India, couples have a lot of viable options as there are especially dedicated suites and activities which can be incorporated into the itinerary for planning a joyful and reposeful getaway for both the partners. What could be more enjoyable than spending days with your loved one, enjoying wellness treatments together?
6. Specially crafted Healing Sessions as per your need and preference
A thorough examination of the eyes, pulse, and tongue will be performed first, followed by a health questionnaire. Following that, an Ayurvedic doctor recommends a treatment plan. They will adjust it based on your personal preferences, the amount of time you will spend at the Ayurveda retreat, and the weather conditions during your stay. Throughout the treatment, you will have daily consultation sessions with doctors and therapists to adjust the treatment and its intensity based on your condition.
7. Wide choice to plan your Ayurveda retreat
During the monsoon season, people typically travel to India for Ayurvedic retreats. The most retreats can be found in Kerala, South India. The monsoon season in this region begins in June and lasts until September. According to Ayurveda this is the optimal time for the body to cleanse itself. Alternatively, start making plans for a trip between December and March. From March to June, it can be extremely hot and humid.
8. Expert Ayurvedic Doctors crafts the tenure of your stay based on your needs
Since Ayurveda is so personal, there is no standard length for an Ayurveda retreat in India. Two weeks is a good time to spend at an Ayurveda retreat for rejuvenation and lifestyle rectifications. However, if one is seeking treatment and assistance for more serious diseases or illnesses then we recommend planning for a longer stay of 3 to 4 weeks, or as advised by your Ayurvedic Doctor based on your needs.
9. Ayurvedic retreats offer the most effective treatment options for all health problems
Almost anything, including lifestyle management, immune management, weight management, sexual health, chronic skin and hair issues, cancer treatments, gastrointestinal issues, depression, diabetes, infertility, and chronic pain, women gynaecological and hormonal health issues to name a few.
10. Authentic Panchakarma treatment is the integral part every healing program
While your Ayurvedic treatment will be determined by your health needs. However, Panchakarma will be involved. It’s a five-step process for total mind-body rejuvenation. Herbal oil massages, steam baths, cleansing enemas, a healing plant-based diet, and other purifying treatments are included. Panchakarma is effective at removing toxins from the body, rebalancing the Doshas, and healing a variety of ailments and promotes clarity and inner peace.
Travel and Heal with Asha

The best Ayurvedic treatments await you in the Land of the Gods. Ayurvedic retreats in Kerala routes us to the very source of Ayurveda, and gives us the opportunity to have an extensive choice for your specific healing needs.

Contact us at ashaexpience.com now to plan your bespoke authentic Ayurvedic retreat in India, Kerala where all the ancient therapies, treatments and healing needs are administered by a team of Ayurveda professionals, Doctors and experienced Panchakarma practitioners. Plan your healing and rejuvenation journey with us and live a happy and fulfilling life.

We believe in collaborative relationship-based care where our Ayurvedic Doctors, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Ayurvedic Supplement Brands, Ayurvedic Nutritionists & Chefs, Yoga, and Meditation Trainers are in sync. Contact the team who passionately works together to hold your hand in this healing journey.

You can heal your body

by | Dec 15, 2022 | Experiences

You can heal your body

Heal your body with a Morning Routine

It was March this year when I worked myself into a mental and physical exaction. In the coaching industry and on social media I learned you have to hustle all day and this for years to have success. I followed this hustler-strategy for nearly 8 years. I lost creativity, time for relaxing, friends and family. I noticed I was more sick this year than ever before. My body, mind and soul got kicked out of balance and my inner voice was screaming for help, silence and most of it for sleep. I was also suffering from a hormonal imbalance; I had a surgery done on my uterus and I knew now I really have to change something. Western medicine declared after the surgery for them was all done, mental exhaustion they said came from the hormone imbalance. I will get some pills and if this does not help I get some other hormones and this is it.

I Connected with the Ayurvedic Healing Community – ASHAexperience

So this was the moment I knew I could only help myself. I called Bijoya, and with her and ASHAexperience. I started my journey to India for Panchakarma. I knew I needed at least 21 days of healing. I learned I can’t do it alone and I knew this time I am only taking time for myself. Only me and 21 days.

Everyone around me, friends, family, and even my closest ones said: Anja, are you crazy why are you going to India for a classical Panchakarma? And what is this even? And Ayurveda? How should this help you heal?

I left everyone behind with their fears and horror scenarios. I know now it is time to heal holistically and Ayurveda is 5000 years old. They know what healing really means and is about.

Ayurvedic Doctors Consultation at ASHAexperience
I had a three-month preparation time with my Ayurvedic doctor. All consultation was done online. During Covid, it was easy to handle. I have already started to change my eating habits. Also, I needed to take a look at Ayurvedic medicines to prepare my body, mind, and soul for the trip. The whole organization was done by ASHAexperience. This was the most stressful part for me to let go of control. I had put all my hope, fears, and trust into this journey and Bijoya’s hands because I knew this will change everything. Was it easy? Not for me who started working less, letting go of the unhealthy hustler mentally. Start taking care of myself.

Not only was I changing my eating habits, but I did also start journaling again and meditating in the morning. This helps also a lot to have the go from the Ayurvedic doctor: I am ready now for India. Ready for the 21-day journey.

Travel Experience in India for Ayurvedic Treatment

I only organized flights and visas by myself. Other than that I was arriving in India, got picked up and a driver was bringing me into this beautiful resort. Everyone there knew I would be coming. Since the first day they have taken care of me. I gave all the documents from the doctor to my Ayurvedic doctor and when I had my first consultation they knew half of my story already.

It started in my consultation that the doctors treated me holistically. We were talking one hour about my condition mentally, physically and also my soul. After this I had a chat with a nutritionist and then I got my first treatment and got to know my therapists. They went on the journey with me for 21 days every single day.

I decided to let go of all control and told my doctors if they and my nutritionist can take care of my diet during the 21 days. So my focus was only on myself and how I feel about what they did. I got my therapy plan, and a plan from the nutritionist as advice on what to follow and what not. This is up to everyone itself. If you keep following what they suggest without judging you will have the best results. I was talking every day to the doctors and if something needed to be adjusted they did. And I can tell you they did more than what I expected. Never in my whole life I was asking for so much. I was asking for changes in my diet, I was telling my therapists everyday if I needed soft or more intense treatment especially when they massaged. Was this easy for me? Not in the beginning, because I was raised not to put yourself in the middle. Telling my needs and what feels good for me was my biggest healing process in this 21 day journey. Was it always easy? No Did I have good and bad times? Yes, especially mentally.

It took 10 days for me to really feel relaxed and to let go of fears, thoughts and how this process needs to go. Before my journey I was reading a lot about what people achieve in this Panchakarma every state they go through. This comparison stopped on the third day when my doctor said: Anja you have to let go of this. It dresses you out to achieve something. Just open yourself up to us and trust the process. Anything is allowed and anything is ok. Are you good with this? Ok. I needed the proof of my doctors to heal my deep beliefs, doubts and mental issues. She started to suggest implementing a routine while I was there and that was the time I started to understand these routines are helping to come back in balance and later if I keep doing them back home to work as prevention.

Little did I know that all these steps and the way Panchakarma treatments are built up helped me to cure. That was just the start of my healing journey. Does it finish when I come home? No, because there you keep continuing. Do I have to do it alone? No, I got help from ASHAexperience, my doctors and myself, since it needs a commitment from your side to really change something and have the intention to heal. Otherwise it will not work and then it really starts to become preventive.

Developing a morning routine without getting stressed out

The routine started already, and my treatment was every day at the same time.

I was getting up every day at 7am. Staring to brush my teeth and then having my hot water sip by sip sitting on my Terrasse watching and listening to the ocean. Most of the time I was taking a walk on the beach and after this I was having breakfast.

During those 21 days I got to know yoga for the first time and also pranayama (a yogic breathing technique). I started to implement breathing into my daily routine and also meditation to calm my mind. I also started to journal again. I was just writing down what I have been thankful for during the day. This process I kept up for 21 days.

I was not doing everything in the morning because most of the routines I got to know while I was there. I knew yoga, meditation, breathing and journaling from back home already, but the deeper sense and how to combine breathing and meditation works and how important those little steps can be for you to improve your wellbeing. I experienced this myself when I was leaving India back to Munich.

I was having a Jet lag the first few days and felt like sleeping long in the morning. I tried the first week because I still had time. But my body and mind woke up every day at 7 in the morning. And my body asked for the hot water automatically. My brain would not function if I didn’t do my morning walk or my breathing exercises. So after 3 days back home I experienced myself how my whole system is missing those little routines. So I started to implement daily self-care for myself.
And I can tell you it starts with this one hour in the morning or in the evening. The time you take only for yourself. This is where healing starts and begins. Starting and allowing yourself to put your needs first. And this is where all the prevention starts. It’s even like this when you fly. First you put the mask and safety jacket on and then you help your kids. And here it is the same with the routines. This gives me so much energy, time for myself and this was so easy to implement without getting stressed out because I learnt from my Panchakarma, that my health is my priority and my own responsibility at the end of the day.

We believe in collaborative relationship-based care where our Ayurvedic Doctors, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Ayurvedic Supplement Brands, Ayurvedic Nutritionists & Chefs, Yoga, and Meditation Trainers are in sync. Contact the team who passionately works together to hold your hand in this healing journey.