Virginia offers Panchakarma cleansing at the Hands on Retreat, in Devon UK
Panchakarma means ‘5 actions’ and is a fully residential, longer deeper cleanse process.
This minimum ten day authentic Ayurveda Pancha Karma process is a complete reset for the body and mind which includes complete one-to-one individualised personal care and attention. Address physical and emotional health issues, exhaustion, and stress.
Give yourself time out to recover and recharge whilst completely retreating from the pressures of everyday life.
Prior to the panchakarma residential you will need to prepare by changing your diet and routine for a minimum of 10 days. More details on what to do will be sent to you after a consultation and upon confirmation of booking.
After panchakarma you are strongly advised to maintain lifestyle changes and to undergo the recommended rejuvenative stage of the process.
For the whole process you should allow 3 months in total, of which 10 -14 days will be residential and the rest will be completed at home.
Below is a typical schedule for this retreat. This may be adapted according to your individual requirements. Virginia will be available for you every day until supper time.
7am – Wake up, practise morning routine and hot drink.
8am First 4 days you will be fasting and then have some ghee. Thereafter, breakfast of cooked fruit or mixed grains porridge with nuts, seeds and Dartmoor honey.
10am Daily Ayurvedic oil massage (Abyangha) and steam. More details on treatments are HERE.
1200 From day 6, vasti enema treatment.
1pm Lunch, varies depending on the day and your individual requirements, lovingly prepared with local organic ingredients.
2 – 3pm Free time to rest, read, relax.
3 – 4pm Bodywork or other treatment depending on your needs.
4 – 5pm Pranayama (breathwork) and meditation or Yoga Nidra.
6pm Light supper of soup.
8pm Night time drink of golden (turmeric and spices) milk or herbal tea.
930pm (latest) – Bed time.
Note – herbal teas are provided in the cabin kitchen for you to enjoy throughout.
To arrange a FREE 15 minute online chat or to book please click below and message Virginia
Panchakarma involves a specific diet, herbs and body therapies adapted according to your individual requirements. Therapies may include but are not limited to:
Abyangha or Snehan (daily full body oil massage)
Svedhana (daily steam / heat therapy)
Nasaya (oil therapy for the nose and sinuses)
Virechana (purgation)
Basti (herbal enema therapy)
N.B. Traditionally the Panchakarma process also includes Vamana (therapeutic vomiting) and Rakta Moksha (blood letting). These 2 therapies are not permitted in the UK.
Location and Accommodation
This individual retreat is located at The Hands on Retreat in South Devon, UK. This area is peaceful and secluded, with Dartmoor National Park on the doorstep there is ample space to gently explore and to rest undisturbed.
The nearby towns of Totnes, Ashburton and Buckfastleigh are known for having holistic approaches to health as well as bespoke shops and a focus on the local economy. This area has an abundance of organic and natural food production, which you will enjoy in your meals.
Guest accommodation is in a beautiful secluded wood cabin which has its own bathroom, wood burner and kitchen area. Treatments take place in the main retreat building.
The retreat is easy to reach by car and onsite free parking is available. Directions for arrival by car are HERE
Totnes and Newton Abbot train stations are well connected and are a 20 minute drive away. Exeter airport is just over 20 miles away. Collection is possible by prior arrangement.
Benefits of a Pancha Karma cleanse include –
Remove triggers for disease.
Eliminate toxins and toxic conditions from your body and mind.
Restore your constitutional balance improving health and wellness.
Strengthen your immune system and become more resistant to illness.
Reverse the negative effects of stress on your body and mind.
Enhance your self-reliance, strength, energy, vitality and mental clarity.
Bring about deep relaxation and sense of well-being.
The cost of this panchakarma retreat is £320 per day. This cost includes –
Completely individualised one to one care throughout your entire stay
Private accommodation with a bed space, kitchen, shower room, outside space, wood burner
Full Ayurvedic wellness assessment and plan
All meals, freshly prepared with organic local produce and adhering to Ayurvedic principles for your individual needs
Twice daily Ayurvedic bodywork treatment plus extra treatments if indicated
Ayurvedic herbs
Dates will be subject to availability of the retreat venue and Virginia. Booking as far in advance as possible is advisable. To arrange a FREE 15 minute online chat or to book please click below and message Virginia
Take a well earned break. Enjoy some one-to-one individualised personal care and attention. Address physical and emotional health issues, exhaustion, and stress. Give yourself time out to recover and recharge whilst retreating from the pressures of everyday life.
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In this circle space all women are goddesses. We will explore what this means for us individually and collectively as we share and support one another throughout this half day journey. Practices will include feminine movement, deep restful Yoga Nidra, Mudra and Mantra.
