We all know the infinite health benefits of relaxing, quality food and a healthy night’s sleep, so why do we not take care of ourselves? How do we balance stress with our responsibilities? How can we choose restoration and vitality over the daily grind?

Length: From 3 hours to 2 days (1 optional night)

Registration begins at $125.00

This retreat is designed to meet YOUR needs. You do not need to sign up for every section or a full day! You may choose 1, 2, 3, or 4 options! The beauty is in the flexibility.

Whether you register for the morning or afternoon session- lunch is always included in your reservation.

Join Ayurveda Doctor and clinical researcher Swati Mhaske of Hemaveda Ayurveda, to learn the essentials of Ayurveda, easy self-care practices and healthy routine adjustments for radical healing of the body, mind and spirit. This will be a lecture PowerPoint presentation

SCHEDULE:

8:45a: Welcome, tea and settling in

9:oo-10:30a: lecture on morning and evening rituals lecture

10:30a-12:00p: hands-on class (think the preparations) We will learn the practical Ayurveda techniques focused on the right way to practice the rituals.

Rituals Covered

• Oral hygiene with Ayurveda – Scrape tongue, Oil pulling
• Face care
• Head Massage routines
• Abhyanga – Full body massage – practical training
• Nasal Oil application

SCHEDULE:

1:00-2:30p: Lecture on digestion

Topics Covered

• What is Gut health and Digestive Fire?
• Ayurveda on Gut health and diseases
• Prakriti (Individual Constitution) and Digestion Correlation

2:30-4:00p: Hands-on cooking and preparations class

SCHEDULE:

8:45a: Welcome, tea and settling in

9:00a-10:30a: lecture women’s health

Topics Covered:

• Basic understanding of Ayurveda Concepts and foundation of Ayurveda
• Healthy Ayurvedic Lifestyle for women.
• Guidance on balanced Diet
• Also learn about the female health supportive Herbs

10:30a-12:00p: hands-on class- basics of Marma massage points for optimal health

Marma chikitsa is a 5,000 years old system of Ayurveda. Marmani are extremely important energy points which help in the subtle balance of healthy mind body and soul. This therapy is an ancient Indian practice that focuses on the manipulation of subtle energy (prana) present in the body, for the purpose of supporting the healing process. The understanding and dependability on the 107 marma points helps to work on the flow of Prana through the subtle bodies and mind.

Stimulation of Marma points help not only in the balance of one’s body and mind but also it helps the function of the endocrine system, nervous system to gently detox and rejuvenate. Learning of the Marma chikitsa(treatment) will create an experience to a powerful transformation at the mental, emotional as well as physical level to the higher mind and the subconscious

SCHEDULE:

1:00-2:30p: Mental health with Ayurveda

Topics Covered:

• The Ayurvedic philosophy behind the creation of human consciousness
• The qualities of Mind
• Signs of a healthy mind and body
• Ayurveda dosha and mind correlation
• Learn about some mental disorders
• The preventative approach of Ayurveda towards healthy mind

2:30-4:00p: Hands-on class – meditation and pranayama and Ayurvedic nightly rituals

• Maintaining Dinner timings
• Face and soles of feet massage
• Mantra and breathing techniques for good sound sleep

Ayurvedic Doctor Vaidya Swati Mhaske

B.A.M.S, M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Medicine

Our principal instructor, Board certified CE provider has years of experience

Dr. Swati has deep knowledge of Ayurveda with hands-on training in Panchakarma (detoxification and body cleanse).

She has a genuine passion and drive to apply this ancient healing – helping clients adjust their lifestyle, reduce stress and empower the body and mind.