5 Day Ayurvedic Wellness Retreat in Kerala

The retreat is built around a careful sequence of 15 Ayurvedic treatments, each one with a specific purpose: a full-body herbal oil massage (Sarvaanga Abhyanga), herbal steam therapy (Swedana), nasal cleansing (Nasya Karma), a herbal poultice massage (Podikizhi), the classic warm-oil forehead stream (Shirodhara), and a targeted lower-back treatment (Kati Vasti). These are spread across the five days, with the therapist scheduling them around your energy levels and the day's activities.

Yoga sessions run each morning at 8:30, led by the in-house instructor. The level is tailored to the group, focusing on flexibility, stress reduction, and mindfulness rather than pushing you to your physical limits. After breakfast, your afternoons might include one of the included cultural experiences: a canoe ride across the river to Mohanan's Tea Shop for afternoon tea, a sunset temple tour with a Pushpanjali blessing, or a hands-on Kerala cooking class with the chef.

The retreat is hosted by Don and his wife Mini, who own and run the Indian Summer House. Don is a psychologist and business coach, and he's often around to chat or help you make the most of your stay. The atmosphere is relaxed and personal—more like staying at a friend's well-run guesthouse than a clinical wellness center. The property is an hour's drive from Kochi, set in the town of Muvattupuzha, and you can walk to the Malabar shopping area or take a ferry across the river for a roadside chai.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off - 5 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Cooking class - Free excursions to sites of interest - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Parking - Luggage storage - Wifi connection - 15 therapeutic treatments carefully sequenced to detoxify, rejuvenate, and energize

What's not included

- Flights costs - Visa fee - Travel insurance - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments