8-Day Personal Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat in Pune with Medical Experts

The retreat is centered around a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Vikas and Dr. Shwetambari on the first day. This isn't a quick chat; it's a full assessment that looks at your physical symptoms, your constitution, and your daily rhythms. From this, they create a program that might include specific Ayurvedic treatments, a particular style of yoga, or dietary adjustments. Over the following days, each morning typically starts with yoga and pranayama in the studio, sometimes on the river ghats. Sessions vary from gentle chair yoga to more dynamic practices, depending on what your body needs.

What sets this retreat apart is the cultural immersion. You'll go beyond tourist sights into the living traditions of the region. You'll visit the Shila Mandir and Gatha Mandir, sites tied to the Varkari saint tradition, and participate in kirtan and puja. There are excursions to ancient caves like Bedse and Bhaje, where you'll meditate in spaces that are over 2,000 years old. You'll also have quieter moments: feeding cows at a local goshala, sharing lunch at a village school, and joining a community yoga circle. These aren't add-ons; they're woven into the experience to give you a real sense of the spiritual and cultural landscape of Maharashtra.

The food is a major part of the therapy. All meals are sattvic, meaning fresh, seasonal, and cooked without onion or garlic, following traditional Maharashtrian recipes. You'll learn how to cook some of these dishes in a hands-on class and get a copy of Dr. Shwetambari's cookbook. The retreat is run by the Swasti Yoga Center, which has been operating for over 12 years and is accredited by India's Yoga Certification Board under the Ministry of AYUSH. The instructors are certified at the highest government level, so you're learning from people with genuine, verified expertise.

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off (from PNQ or BOM) - 1-hour Ayurveda consultation with digital pulse analysis - Ayurveda body composition analysis - Daily Ayurveda abhyanga massage, body scrub, nasya and other treatments - Daily yoga classes (including chair yoga, pranayama, kriyas) - 3 daily sattvic meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus snacks - Welcome drink - Cooking class - Group excursions and activities (caves, temples, forts) - Nature hikes - Transportation during the retreat - Wifi connection - Wellness departure consultation - Free Ayurveda cookbook - Tastes of Maharashtra (when booking via this listing)

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees