Summary

Ayurveda Yoga Retreat in Kerala, India

This is your time to truly rest, rejuvenate, and reconnect with yourself. Leave behind the hustle and bustle of your daily routine and step into a serene sanctuary designed to nurture your body, mind, and soul.

Throughout the retreat, you’ll experience the transformative power of Ayurveda, an ancient art of holistic healing that harmonizes the body and mind through nutrition, relaxation, and bespoke herbal treatments. Imagine being pampered with hours of deeply restorative Ayurvedic therapies each day, featuring traditional herbal oils and medicines crafted to revitalize you from within.

Rooted in 47 years of tradition and excellence, our retreat is part of the renowned Ennakkathara Arya Vaidyasala, a name synonymous with authentic Ayurvedic care and wisdom. With a legacy spanning nearly five decades, the center combines time-honored practices with modern attention to detail to deliver a truly unparalleled experience.

Surrender to the rhythm of relaxation and healing, where every moment is a step closer to a healthier, happier, and more balanced version of yourself. Let this be a journey of profound renewal in the tranquil embrace of Ayurveda.

Highlights

• Holistic Weight Loss & Healing
• Personalized Ayurveda Treatments
• Daily Ayurveda therapy with yoga training
• Class on yoga philosophy and Ayurveda basics
• Pranayama and meditation sessions
• Cultural & Wellness Excursions – temple visit, Ayurveda heritage center tour, and optional backwater boating.
• 14 nights accommodation in deluxe rooms
• Delicious and nutritious vegetarian food
• Sustainable Results – tools and guidance to continue your wellness journey at home.

Accommodation

Ennakkathara Arya Vaidyasala, where serenity meets comfort. Each room offers a homely and tranquil atmosphere. The nature-friendly construction harmonizes with the environment, providing a peaceful and rejuvenating retreat. Whether you are here for a restorative yoga retreat or an immersive Ayurveda experience, the facilities are designed to support your wellness journey in a serene and eco-friendly setting.

• Comfortable stay in AC and Non ac deluxe rooms
• Calm and peaceful atmosphere

Program

Welcome to the Ayurveda Weight Loss Therapy Retreat

“Awaken your natural intelligence. Heal. Rebalance. Transform.”

In today’s fast-paced world, weight gain is often more than just a number on the scale—it is a symptom of deeper imbalances. Whether it’s the result of chronic stress, sluggish digestion, hormonal shifts, or years of disconnection from your body's signals, excess weight can weigh heavily not only on the body but also on the mind and spirit.

At our Ayurveda Weight Loss Therapy Retreat, we invite you on a gentle yet powerful journey of transformation through ancient wisdom. The retreat is based on the timeless knowledge of Ayurveda, over 5000 years old. In this program, we will tackle the underlying reasons for gaining weight—such as metabolic imbalance, poor digestion, emotional stress, or lack of physical activity—through detoxification, rejuvenation therapies, mindful nutrition, and personalized care.

Ayurvedic Approach to Weight Loss

Ayurveda views weight gain as a sign of underlying imbalances. These often involve kapha aggravation, impaired agni (digestive fire), and the buildup of ama (toxins).

• Dosha Identification: In Ayurveda, weight loss should match one’s dosha (body constitution: vata, pitta, or kapha). Each dosha has unique traits, and a personalized plan will be more effective.
  • Vata: Vata types might lose weight quickly but also gain it easily due to irregular eating habits. A weight loss plan for vata should stabilize digestion and avoid dehydration and stress.
  • Pitta: Pitta types often have strong digestion, but too much heat can lead to inflammation and weight gain. Programs for pitta should calm the digestive system and reduce acidic foods.
  • Kapha: Kapha types are more likely to gain weight, often due to a slow metabolism and emotional eating. Weight loss plans for kapha should stimulate digestion, boost metabolism, and tackle emotional eating.
• Agni (Digestive Fire): Improving digestive fire is essential, as weak agni can lead to weight gain, bloating, and toxin buildup.
• Detoxification (Panchakarma): Crucial for removing toxins, boosting metabolism, and refreshing the digestive system.
• Mind-Body Connection: Meditation, yoga, and mindfulness address stress, anxiety, and depression that contribute to weight gain.
• Balanced Diet: Tailored to an individual’s dosha, the season, and current health to promote digestion and restore balance.

“Reclaim balance, burn fat naturally, and rejuvenate mind & body.”

This retreat is an Ayurvedic holistic immersion program that helps regain balance and lose weight naturally while addressing the mind and spirit as well.

Who is this Retreat For?

• Anyone struggling with excess weight or a slow metabolism.
• Those who feel bloated, sluggish, or mentally foggy.
• Individuals with hormonal imbalances or thyroid issues.
• Anyone seeking a natural and sustainable weight loss approach.
• Those desiring a holistic reset of body, mind, and emotions.

Unlike crash diets or strenuous fitness regimens, Ayurveda approaches weight loss by restoring inner harmony. It recognizes that sustainable health comes from aligning your lifestyle, food, movement, and emotions with your unique constitution, or dosha.

This retreat is more than a physical detox—it’s a complete reset for your metabolic system, digestive fire (agni), and emotional resilience. Set amidst serene natural surroundings, the experience offers a rare chance to slow down, tune in, and heal from within.

Our Retreat Focus

• Internal detoxification (panchakarma therapies)
• Therapeutic body treatments (such as udwarthanam – herbal powder massage)
• Metabolism-boosting herbal medications
• Diet and lifestyle correction
• Mental and emotional rebalancing

You’ll receive personalized Ayurvedic treatments, customized meal plans, and guidance from experienced doctors and therapists who care deeply about your transformation. Each day includes a carefully curated blend of body therapies, herbal support, yoga, breathwork, and mindful eating—all tailored to address the root causes of weight gain rather than just the symptoms.

Our mission is not to push your body to conform to external ideals, but to bring you home to balance, empower your metabolism, and reconnect you to the joy of living in a light, energized, and authentic body.

Whether you’re seeking to release physical weight, emotional heaviness, or mental clutter, this retreat is a sacred pause—an opportunity to reclaim vitality, clarity, and purpose through the time-honored principles of Ayurveda.

A weight reduction program for an Ayurvedic retreat takes a holistic approach, blending traditional practices with modern insights. The program supports the body, mind, and spirit—not only reducing calories, but balancing energies, improving digestion, and fostering mental well-being.

Retreat Outcomes

• Natural weight reduction & inch loss at a healthy, sustainable pace.
• Renewed vitality with a lighter, more energized body.
• Improved digestion & elimination, supporting overall wellness.
• Balanced appetite with reduced cravings for sugar and processed foods.
• Mental clarity and freedom from emotional eating patterns.
• Practical tools & guidance to help you continue your progress at home.

Optional Add-Ons for a Deeper Experience

• Comprehensive blood test & metabolic assessment
• Detailed body composition analysis
• Post-retreat follow-up & online health coaching
• Ayurvedic cooking classes to integrate healing food into daily life
• Spiritual counseling sessions for inner alignment and clarity

Treatments and dietary recommendations are tailored to each individual after a comprehensive consultation, including prakruthi assessment and, if necessary, relevant lab investigations.

Sample daily schedule

• Morning Yoga Session – Gentle asanas and pranayama to awaken the body and mind.
• Pure Vegetarian Breakfast
• Personalized Ayurveda Treatment (Session 1) – Tailored therapies based on your individual needs.
• Nutritious Vegetarian Lunch – Balanced, delicious meals designed to support healing.
• Personalized Ayurveda Treatment (Session 2) – Continuation of customized therapies for rejuvenation.
• Healthy Refreshments – Fresh juices, snacks, salads, and herbal teas prepared according to individual requirements.
• Nutrition & Herbal Support – Guidance with personalized herbal formulations.
• Evening Yoga & Meditation – A calming practice to restore balance.
• Light Vegetarian Dinner – Nourishing, sattvic meals to end the day gently.

What’s Included

Inclusions in This Retreat

• ✔Personalized Ayurveda consultation
• ✔Body constitution analysis (Prakrithi analysis)
• ✔Daily Abhyangam (rejuvenating massages and steam baths)
• ✔Morning and evening yoga sessions
• ✔Daily class on yoga philosophy and Ayurveda
• ✔Daily pranayama and meditation
• ✔One day visit to the temple, Ayurveda Heritage Center, and nearby backwaters
• ✔Recommendation for a healthy diet and yoga exercises
• ✔Yoga mat and accessories
• ✔Sattvic and balanced vegetarian diet
• ✔Herbal drinking water
• ✔14 nights accommodation
• ✔Prices including tax

What’s Not Included

Exclusions in this retreat

• ✔Airfare
• ✔Airport transfers
• ✔Travel insurance
• ✔Special tours
• ✔Tips
• ✔Personal expenses

Things to do (optional)

• Ayurveda treatments like Panchakarma, Abhyanga, Shirodhara
• Personalized health consultation with an Ayurveda doctor
• Herbal steam therapy and detox rituals
• Optional spa and beauty therapies
• Day out to nearby attractions (FortKochi and nearby places, Boating)

Food

The price of this retreat includes daily sattvic vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy a healthy selection of balanced meals made with care and love. If you have special dietary requirements, please let us know during your booking.

Our meals are freshly prepared with organic, local produce, specifically designed to boost digestion, reduce kapha accumulation, and aid detox. Additionally, we provide personalized herbal formulations

Explore more about our healthy dining options and recipes in the Diet Hub!

The following meals are included:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Snacks
• Drinks

The following drinks are included:

• Water
• Tea
• Detox juices

Included Excursions

As part of the retreat, there is a special day of visiting the renowned Chottanikkara Temple, exploring the Ayurveda Heritage Center, and enjoying the serene beauty of the picturesque backwaters, enriching your wellness journey with cultural and natural experiences.