21-Day Ayurvedic Weight Balance and Panchakarma Wellness Retreat in Kerala, India

The 21-day Weight Balance Program at Shantitheeram Ayurveda is built on classical Panchakarma detoxification, customized entirely around your constitution (Prakriti) and imbalances (Vikriti). After a detailed consultation that includes Nadi Parikshan (pulse diagnosis), the doctors design a sequence of therapies targeting your specific needs. Treatments typically include Udvartana (herbal powder massage), Swedana (herbal steam), Abhyanga (medicated oil massage), and sometimes Virechana (therapeutic purgation), all aimed at reducing Ama (toxins), improving lymphatic drainage, and stimulating fat metabolism. Unlike a spa day, these therapies are medical treatments, and you'll meet with the doctor every day to track your progress.

Your daily routine is structured to align with Ayurvedic circadian rhythms. Early mornings start with herbal drinks and a barefoot stroll on the grass, followed by a yoga and pranayama session led by a certified instructor trained in Hatha and Ashtanga. Classes are gentle and adaptable, so they work even while you're undergoing detox. After breakfast, you'll have your consultation and primary therapy session. The middle of the day is for rest, often alongside the pool or watching the houseboats on the lake. Evenings bring light activities, detox tea, meditation, and an early dinner.

The accommodations themselves are part of the experience. Guests can choose between Kerala Fusion rooms, which showcase local architecture with recycled timber and spacious sit-outs, or the Heritage rooms in a restored Nalukettu wood house that's nearly a century old, now updated with modern amenities. You can even split your stay between both styles. The entire property is alcohol-free and tobacco-free, fostering a genuinely healing environment.

The retreat's team includes four Ayurvedic doctors with over a decade of clinical experience each, covering specializations from women's health to digestive disorders and stress management. They work closely with skilled therapists to deliver your personalized care. Located on the widest stretch of Vembanad Lake in Kumarakom, the setting is quiet and scenic, with the option to borrow a bicycle, play badminton, or take a swim in the lake — though most guests find themselves content to simply rest and let the treatments do their work.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off - 20 nights accommodation in tranquil surroundings - Three nutritious, dosha-specific meals daily - Water, tea, detox drinks served throughout the day - Comprehensive Ayurvedic consultations and personalized weight loss plan - Daily Panchakarma treatments (75-90 minutes therapy session as prescribed by the doctor) - Daily Yoga/Meditation/Pranayama classes - Specialized workshops - Cooking class - Use of common amenities like cycles, light games like badminton, board games - Lifestyle and dietary guidance for post-retreat sustainability

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments - Diagnostic/Pathological tests