Yoga and mountain reset
A week or two in the Himalayan foothills with daily yoga, walks, Ayurveda treatments and simple food. More active than Panchakarma, and a good first Ayurveda stay.
- How long
- 7–14 days
- Price, per guest
- $16,500–$16,500
- Best for
- Healthy adults who want daily yoga, walking and Ayurveda treatments somewhere cool and quiet
Stage by stage
What happens, and when.
Days 1–2
Settling in
Consultation, a gentle class and time to adjust to the altitude and quiet.
Days 3–12
Daily rhythm
Morning yoga, a treatment, walks or meditation, and early nights.
Last days
Going home
A short plan for practice and routine at home.
A guide, not a fixed schedule: the centre's doctor sets your programme and changes it as you go. Longest stays run to 14 days.
The treatments
In plain words.
Ayurveda uses Sanskrit and Malayalam names. Here's what each one actually is.
Daily yoga and breathing practice, adjusted to your level
Ayurveda massages and treatments chosen after a consultation
Guided walks and meditation
Simple, fresh vegetarian food
Is it for you?
Who it suits, and who should wait.
Usually a good fit
- People who are well but tired, and want a reset with more movement than a classical cleanse
- Beginners and experienced yoga students alike
Talk to your doctor first, or wait
- Pregnancy, or trying to conceive during the stay
- Recent surgery, or an operation planned soon
- Serious heart, kidney or liver disease, or cancer under active treatment, unless your own doctor agrees
- Diabetes, blood pressure or other conditions that aren't under control
- Anyone unable to manage hilly paths and steps, at some centres
Where, and how much
Centres that offer it.
| Centre | Where | Feel | Package | Per guest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ananda in the Himalayas | Himalayas | Luxury retreat | 21 days | $16,500 |
Indicative prices per guest from published rates: room, doctor, treatments, herbal medicines and meals. Flights and visa are extra. We confirm the price in writing before you book.
Questions
Do I need to be good at yoga?
No. Classes are adjusted to your level, and teachers can give you a private session if you're new.
Is it cold?
The foothills are cool in the evenings for much of the year and cold in winter (December to February). Centres are heated.
Which visa do I need?
For treatment at an Ayurveda centre, India's official e-Visa site lists an e-Medical visa for Ayush (traditional Indian medicine) purposes, which needs a letter from the centre. Eligibility depends on your passport, the same as for other e-Visas. We check which visa fits your stay and get the centre's letter for you.
Is it safe if I have a health condition?
Tell your own doctor before you book, and tell the centre's doctor everything you take. Keep taking prescribed medicines unless your own doctor says otherwise. Some stays aren't suitable in pregnancy, after recent surgery or with serious heart, kidney or liver disease.
Can Ayurveda cure my condition?
We don't make that claim, and you should be wary of anyone who does. Many people find a stay restful and helpful. Evidence for many treatments is limited, and Ayurveda isn't a replacement for medical care.
Thinking about yoga & reset?
Tell us when you could travel and what you'd like from the stay. We'll suggest centres and send written prices.
Other programmes
General information, not medical advice. A separate service from our medical travel. Each centre's doctors are responsible for your programme.