A typical day revolves around your treatment plan. If you're on a Bespoke Retreat, the resident Ayurvedic Doctor works out that plan with you in an in-depth consultation at the start of your stay. It covers daily Ayurvedic treatments, herbal medicines, yoga and meditation, meals and time outdoors. Because the plan is written for you, two guests here at the same time may have quite different treatments.

Yoga and meditation take place in the yoga studio, and one past guest reports doing both twice a day. Between sessions and treatments, there's the pool, the beach and the lagoon. Group ceremonies and rituals are part of the programme too, and they bring guests together in a way a standard spa stay usually doesn't.

The main thing that sets Sen apart is its size and its medical lead. With only 14 rooms and a resident doctor, this is a much smaller and more clinically guided setup than a hotel with a spa attached. The founders say plainly that it was never meant to be a hotel with wellness added on. Meals and conversations are shared, and past guests talk about forming real friendships, especially on the 10-day group programme.

The Signature Retreat is hosted by Sam Kankanamge, the founder and Medical Director, and includes a personal treatment session with Sam alongside the group ceremonies and rituals. These retreats run seasonally, so check the dates with the team. Guests who prefer their own schedule can book a Bespoke Retreat at any time of year.

The location is a big part of the appeal. The centre is tucked away in a protected area with a tropical mangrove ecosystem, a quiet lagoon and an unspoilt sandy beach where giant sea turtles come to nest. Monkeys, birds, squirrels and peacocks all share the grounds, so you'll spend much of your stay around wildlife.

Focused programmes cover Ayurveda, yoga, detox, meditation, weight loss and breathwork. Specialised Retreats add personalised therapies, therapeutic movement and clinical guidance for guests dealing with a specific health concern or a major life change.

What's included

- Accommodation in your chosen room type - In-depth consultation with the resident Ayurvedic Doctor (Bespoke Retreats) - Tailored treatment plan - Daily Ayurvedic treatments - Herbal medicines - Yoga and meditation sessions - Vegetarian meals - Nature experiences - Group ceremonies and rituals - Personal treatment session with Sam Kankanamge (Signature Retreats)

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Visa costs - Personal expenses

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