9-Day Ayurvedic Detox & Deep Healing Wellness Retreat in Bengaluru

Unlike a typical wellness retreat, this program is a genuine medical detox run by experienced Ayurvedic physicians. Your stay begins with a detailed consultation, including pulse diagnosis (Nadi Pariksha), where the doctor assesses your constitution (Prakriti), current health concerns, and goals. From this, a treatment plan is created just for you, and it will be reviewed daily to make adjustments as your body responds to the therapies. The treatments themselves are the core of the retreat—these are not optional spa add-ons but a prescribed sequence designed to cleanse and restore.

A defining feature is the Sneha Pana phase during the first few days, where you consume medicated ghee to prepare your body for deeper cleansing. This means external therapies are reduced to focus on internal oleation, and your diet shifts to light foods like rice porridge (Ganji) and Khichdi. The middle days include therapies such as Abhyanga (oil massage), Shirodhara, and herbal steam, and the program may include Virechana (therapeutic purgation) for detoxification. Each day also includes yoga, pranayama, and meditation, largely guided by instructors like Premnath and Arie Bax, who have years of experience with diverse groups, including cancer patients.

The location is integral to the experience. The hospital is on the campus of the Art of Living International Center, an established global community for meditation and spirituality. You have the option to attend the evening Satsang, and you're surrounded by forested hills and gardens. The accommodation is clean and sufficient, but not luxurious—televisions are absent from the standard rooms to encourage a distraction-free environment. Guest reviews often highlight the doctors' expertise, with one traveler noting that his blood pressure normalized significantly during his stay. Some have mentioned that administrative processes can be lengthy, so arriving with patience helps.

Given the intensity of the therapies, this retreat is for individuals ready to commit to a structured program. It’s especially suited for those dealing with chronic stress, fatigue, or early signs of lifestyle disorders, and it offers a real alternative to long-term medication. The final days focus on rejuvenation and recovery, and you'll leave with a personalized diet and lifestyle plan to help you maintain the benefits at home. The program is flexible with arrival dates, so you're likely to be one of a few guests rather than part of a large group.

What's included

- 8 nights accommodation in a private (single occupancy) room - Comprehensive Ayurvedic consultation and pulse diagnosis - Personalized treatment plan based on Prakriti and health concerns - Daily physician supervision and consultations - Personalized Panchakarma therapies (e.g., Abhyanga, Shirodhara) - All meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks (freshly prepared Ayurvedic vegetarian) - Daily yoga, meditation, and pranayama sessions - Dedicated support and orientation for international guests - Complimentary WiFi - Access to the Art of Living Center campus

What's not included

- Flights to Bengaluru (BLR) - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Airport transfers (available at extra cost) - Additional therapies not prescribed in your plan - Personal expenses - Laundry services (available at extra cost)