Combined with Ayurveda, yoga, and meditation, this 10-day rejuvenating stress relief retreat takes place at Adams Wood House - a homestay in Kochi, Kerala, India. It includes a homestay accommodation with vegetarian food and treatments based on Ayurveda.
For those who are interested in yoga, spending a day with Abhiram Chaitanya can be your highlight.
Practical lessons
- Head massage - Shiro Abhyanga
- Face massage - Mugha Abhyanga
- Full Body massage - Shareera Abhyanga
- Shirodhara
- Preparation of Kizhi
- Hands and feet massage
- Neck shoulder back massage
- Herbal steam bath (swedana)
Adams Wood House's therapist will teach you different techniques used in these massages. This is a hands-on workshop, so be prepared to enjoy the treatment too.
Each lesson is for two people. Solo session also available on request.
Lesson starts with an introduction on types of Ayurveda massages, the techniques, products, and oils used for treatments.
After theory class, the practical lesson starts with one guest who will receive the treatment, and the other guest will watch and learn how massage is performed. The same will be repeated with other people. Both will get a chance to receive a proper massage during this course.
Sample schedule
- 07:30 Yogic meditation/pranayama/yoga Nidra
- 09:30 Vegetarian breakfast
- 11:00 Ayurveda treatments
Adams Wood House will also provide a complementary kathakali dance during your 10-day retreat.