Ayurvedic Retreat
Ayurveda retreat is an opportunity to escape from the exhaustions of daily busy life and return refreshed, relaxed, reset and rejuvenated. It is a comprehensive programme that incorporates tailored Ayurveda treatment plan for your health conditions in an environment where Ayurveda lifestyle and diet is preached and practiced so that not only it helps to heal you substantially but also teach you how to maintain health and prevent diseases. At Liv Ayurveda, we offer a number of Ayurveda retreat programs, focusing on your health and retreat needs. Besides, the retreats are led by Rafeena Kidavintavida the chief Ayurveda practitioner at Liv Ayurveda and Dr Shaun Matthews, holistic GP from Sydney
Dr Shaun Matthews
Rafeena Kidavintavida
Rafeena Kidavintavida is one of the most skilled and experienced Ayurvedic physician in Australia. She hails from Kerala, the land of Ayurveda. Being a local and an expert in Ayurveda, Rafeena is keen to add the best of cultural, sightseeing and Ayurveda experience possible in Kerala. Read more
REtreat Attractions
- Dr Shaun as your guide throughout the retreat
- Rafeena – a native of Kerala living in Sydney, organising your trip
- A 14 day individually
customised Ayurveda treatment detox and rejuvenation plan - Anti-ageing rejuvenation program or Healing Detox Program
- Morning meditation and Yoga classes
- Ayurvedic self-care and cooking classes
- Vedic astrology consultation and class
- Delicious vegetarian South Indian and Western cuisine
- Cultural experiences and/ or sightseeing for most days
- Spice farm and tea plantation visit
- UNESCO listed hill station tour
- Houseboat cruise
- Local art and craft village visit with great shopping opportunities
- Morning or afternoon swim at a local beach (Swimming won’t be permitted on certain treatment days)
DAily Programs
- Yoga and Meditation session
- Breakfast
- Morning or afternoon swim at local beach* 10 minutes walk from Greens Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat
- Ayurvedic self care and cooking classes classes
- Lunch
- Ayurvedic detox and rejuvenate programs (as per treatment plan)
- Local sight seeing/cultural experiences/shopping opportunities**
- Dinner
*Note there will be some treatment days when swimming will not be permitted by your attending physician.
**Timing can vary according to day programme
INFO SESSIONS
1
- Date: Wednesday, 27th July 2022
- Time: 7-8.30 pm
- Place: Liv Ayurveda, 24 Grose Street, Parramatta
- RSVP essential by 25/7/2022 to Rafeena via text or email
2
- Date: Friday, 19th Aug 2022
- Time: 7-8.30 pm
- Place: Liv Ayurveda, 24 Grose Street, Parramatta
- RSVP essential by 17/8/2022 to Rafeena via text or email
Early bird and companion rates are available
Cost begins from $4599
Last day for early bird registration: 05/08/2022
Last day for registration: 30/09/2022
Why Kerala?
Kerala, the south-west state of India is a hot destination for Ayurveda retreats. Kerala is considered as the land of Ayurveda as it never lost the growth of Ayurveda and where Ayurveda is still highly popular and practiced in mainstream. Kerala is also known as God’s own country for its natural beauty and listed as one of the 10 paradises in the world by National Geographic Traveler. It has a rich culture and is well-known for its mesmerizing backwaters, ecotourism initiatives, scenic beauty, amazing beaches, and mouth-watering cuisine. Read more
What is Kerala Ayurveda, Yoga and Cultural retreat?
The Ayurveda retreat plans
- Detox plan : The detox plan focuses on 14 days cleansing and rejuvenation. This plan is recommended for people suffering from specific health issues, and their main purpose of this retreat is healing. Detox involves specific diet and lifestyle restrictions on cleansing days, and can restrict sight seeing and other cultural experiences on those days. Individual can stay back for 21- or 28-days plan as they prefer.
- Rejuvenation plan : Focuses on 14 days of Ayurveda rejuvenation. This plan is recommended for healthy individuals looking for relaxations and rejuvenation, and who prefers to enjoy Kerala to the fullest. Gentle cleansing without much diet restrictions may be included according to individual preferences/ needs.
- Self-care plan : This plan involves mainly learning and practicing Ayurveda and Yoga. This plan involves some detoxifying and/ or rejuvenation as per the individual preferences.