Ayurvedic Weight Loss and Wellness Retreat in Kochi, India

The retreat is based on the principle that excess weight is a symptom of deeper imbalance—stress, sluggish digestion, hormonal shifts, or emotional patterns—and that lasting change comes from restoring harmony rather than restriction. Each guest receives a personalized consultation and body constitution (Prakrithi) analysis, and from that, a treatment plan is built. The daily Ayurvedic therapies are the heart of the program: they typically include Abhyangam (a warm oil massage), steam baths, and often Udhwarthanam, a herbal powder massage specifically used to reduce kapha and break down fatty tissue. The center has 47 years of history and is run by a family that has been practicing Ayurveda for three generations, so the treatments are rooted in real clinical experience, not just spa-style relaxation.

The yoga component is led by Mr. Jayesh Dhananjayan, who holds a master's degree in yoga and is certified in Hatha and Ashtanga. His morning sessions combine gentle asanas with pranayama (breathwork) to awaken the body, and in the evening he leads a calming meditation and pranayama practice. There are also daily classes on yoga philosophy and Ayurveda, so you understand the 'why' behind what you're doing. The retreat is set in Chottanikkara, a quieter suburb of Kochi, near the famous Chottanikkara Devi Temple—a place of local pilgrimage. The atmosphere is more clinical and traditional than a luxury resort, but the care is personal and attentive, and guests consistently comment on the warmth of the staff and the quality of the food.

Meals are a key part of the program. You'll eat three sattvic vegetarian meals a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus snacks, all freshly prepared with organic, local produce. The menu is designed to be light, easy to digest, and balancing for kapha, and there are herbal drinks and teas to support your digestion. The retreat also includes a day trip to the local temple, the Ayurveda Heritage Center, and the nearby backwaters, and there's an option to take a backwater boat cruise (at extra cost). This is a retreat for people who want a genuine Ayurvedic reset, with real medical oversight and a structured daily routine, in a place that feels authentic and unhurried.

What's included

- 14 nights accommodation - 3 daily sattvic vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus snacks - Herbal drinking water - Daily personalized Ayurveda consultation - Body constitution analysis (Prakrithi analysis) - Daily Abhyangam (rejuvenating oil massage) and steam baths - Daily morning and evening yoga sessions - Daily pranayama and meditation - Daily class on yoga philosophy and Ayurveda - One day visit to temple, Ayurveda Heritage Center, and nearby backwaters - Recommendation for a healthy diet and yoga exercises - Yoga mat and accessories - Prices including tax

What's not included

- Airfare - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Special tours (e.g., backwater boat cruise) - Airport transfers (available at €36 per person round-trip)