Ayurvedic Weight Loss & Panchakarma Detox Retreat in Kerala, India

The Weight Balance Program at Shantitheeram is a 21-day residential stay that combines classical Panchakarma detoxification with Ayurvedic nutrition and daily yoga. Unlike a standard diet retreat, the treatment is deeply individualized: before it starts, you fill out a health questionnaire and have a consultation with the doctors, who assess your Prakriti (constitution) and Vikriti (current imbalances) through pulse diagnosis (Nadi Parikshan). Your therapy sequence, diet, and herbal medicines are then prescribed specifically for you, and your daily routine is set to align with Ayurvedic circadian rhythms. The days follow the Dinacharya—early rising, herbal drinks, morning yoga with mantra chanting, pranayama, then your daily 75-90 minute therapy session (Udvartana, Swedana, Abhyanga, or Virechana depending on your needs), followed by two detox meals and a meditative evening. The food is taken seriously: pure vegetarian, dosha-balancing, with khichdi mono-diets and herbal teas, all prepared according to Ayurvedic principles. The results are about metabolic reset, improved digestion, reduced bloating, and shedding weight gradually and naturally—not crash dieting. The setting itself is a big part of the experience. Shantitheeram sits on the widest stretch of Vembanad Lake, India's longest lake, in the Kerala backwaters. You'll be in a century-old restored Nalukettu wood house or a Kerala Fusion room, both with air conditioning and modern bathrooms, surrounded by gardens and the slow rhythm of houseboats passing by. The retreat takes maximum 20 guests, so you get genuine one-on-one attention from the resident doctors—Dr. Renjith, the lead consultant, Dr. Remya, and Dr. Shuchita—all of whom are experienced Ayurvedic physicians with 10-18 years of practice. Yoga is led by Anil, a certified Hatha and Ashtanga instructor who adapts classes for guests in the middle of treatments.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off (Kochi Airport and nearby train/bus stations) - 20 nights accommodation in private rooms - Three nutritious, dosha-specific meals daily - Water, tea, and detox drinks throughout the day - Comprehensive Ayurvedic consultations and personalized weight loss plan - Daily Panchakarma treatments (75-90 minutes per day as prescribed) - Daily Yoga, Meditation, and Pranayama classes - Specialized wellness workshops - Cooking class - Use of common amenities (bicycles, badminton, board games) - Lifestyle and dietary guidance for post-retreat sustainability - Four post-retreat online consultations with the host

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments or therapies - Diagnostic/Pathological tests - Alcohol, tobacco, and other intoxicants (strictly prohibited)