Ayurveda Health Retreat

What a gem! I did the 8 Day Royal Spa Panchakarma Retreat. I really needed to unplug and de-​stress, as well as deal with some health issues. The retreat was perfect for this! It’s a small place, I think they can hold a max of 4 or 5 guests at any given time. But I found that feature refreshing — I’ve been to larger retreats and you can feel a bit like you’re being herded, and there’s no such feeling here. Everyone is so helpful and kind — there is a great energy that surrounds the retreat. I had a room on the second floor next to the kitchen, with a private bathroom next door. They are very conscientious, clean, and accommodating. There is yoga 2x per day, and additional services available as you need after your consultation with Richard the resident ayurvedic practitioner (and founder of the retreat). In addition to my daily 2 person Panchakarma sessions, I also elected the Transformational Breathing. I HIGHLY recommend! I never believed breathwork could be so powerful, but I had an intense experience and a huge release of negative energy — which resulted in a significant reduction of my pain and improvement in my health issues. Food was fantastic, people were fantastic — my whole experience was positive, safe, energizing, and perfect. Will return!

I was looking for a place where I could relax and find some inner peace. Upon searching the internet I found the Ayurveda retreat. You can visit their website for info about the retreat itself, so my review will be about my experience there. I arrived on a Friday, and left the following Monday (4 Days). Upon checking in, I was shown to my room, which was in the «Yoga studio» building. I had my own private bathroom across the hall. I was given a packet with my name on it, which contained a daily schedule of yoga, therapy sessions, meal times, etc. I really appreciated the work that was done prior to my visit to get everything organized. The room was very nice, clean, and well kept. I felt very comfortable there. The yoga sessions were great for physical exercise and also for focus and calming the mind. I was very impressed by the meals. They had a chef «Greg» that was so friendly and an excellent cook. Everything tasted so wonderful, I definitely got enough to eat at every meal, and was very happy with the healthiness and tastefulness of the food! I had a consultation with the doctor «Richard» who is the founder of the retreat. He provided lots of personalized information on nutrition, sleep, stress, breathing, and other topics. He has a positive and calming energy and I am grateful to have met him. The massages were top quality. I have back and neck issues and have had many massages over my lifetime, and these were right at the top! My massage therapist’s name was Sunflower, and she was a pleasure to meet. The retreat had a sauna which was nice. It also had a balcony which was nice to sit outside and enjoy the breeze. They have a library of books to read as well. Basically, everything you would want or need out of a relaxation retreat. I would definitely go again and I would definitely recommend to friends!