Ayurveda therapy

Ayurveda is more than just a trend of today. Ayurveda is one of the oldest natural medicine methods and is still as effective and healthy today as it was 5,000 years ago.

The special thing about Ayurvedic treatments is the high degree of individualization. Not only the treatments themselves, but also the herbs and oils used can be specially tailored and composed for each guest. In addition, the friendliness of the Ayurvedic doctors and therapists is simply legendary and unbeatable.

As an experienced Ayurvedic doctor once explained to us, the doshas are like lenses through which you look at certain aspects of people to learn about their health. It is not about dividing people into groups. The highest goal of Ayurveda is the healthy balance of all doshas among themselves. During the therapy, the dosha, or rather the Ayurvedic constitutional type derived from it, is used, for example, to determine certain herbs and oils for the treatments that are most likely to be beneficial for the patient. In addition to these considerations, which usually take place almost invisibly in the background for the guest, the dosha then usually becomes relevant during meals. In most hotels there are Ayurvedic buffets and the dishes on them are genmarked according to your doshas, for example, with colors.

The treatments are then carried out by Ayurvedic therapists. These are, similar to the doctor, extensively trained for this, have learned at Ayurveda academies and often have years of experience.

An Ayurveda taster course to get to know is already possible within the framework of a weekend. With a short Ayurveda getaway, however, no dosha type is determined and the health focus recedes into the background. It concerns mostly pure Wellness offers. If you want more than 3 days of Ayurveda therapy, you can book a holidaysof 7, 14 or 21 days. With Ayurveda retreats, the longer the therapy, the deeper you can dive into the wisdom of Indian teachings and the better effects you will feel.

Most guests go for an Ayurveda therapy in India and Sri Lanka from November to March. Christmas and New Year's are especially popular. It is just great fun to escape the cold and gray winter and to be pampered at almost 40 degrees. The Ayurvedic low season coincides with the rainy season. Although a treatment in a humid climate is actually better for the body, most guests do not want tropical rain on their vacation. Therefore, the months of May to August are often the cheapest and cost only half compared to December/January. In Europe you will find good conditions for an Ayurveda retreat all year round, just according to your preferences.

Yes. If you travel to India or Sri Lanka, for example, and take the long flight, you should also think about a tour of the country. During the retreats themselves you can go for odd excursion, but the focus should be fully on the therapy. We therefore recommend to make a small round trip before your Ayurveda therapy begins. Afterwards, you will return home with a suitcase full of new impressions and vitality.

Ayurveda retreats are suitable for everyone. You learn a healthy lifestyle and a healthy philosophy of life. Since Ayurvedic treatments are often used to alleviate illness, sometimes the impression is created that this is not for healthy people. This is not true. It is good for all of us to eat a balanced diet, to be in harmony with ourselves, to reduce stress and to be active in sports. Because these Ayurvedic therapies are so much more than the sum of their prescribed treatments, they do us good in all circumstances. No matter how fit or how old you are, everyone can benefit from an Ayurvedic therapy. A little relaxation and a nice (tropical) break from everyday life is always helpful.

These conditions can typically be treated with Ayurveda: Rheumatic conditions and musculoskeletal pain, menopausal symptoms, psoriasis, stress and burnout, migraines and sleep disorders. Classic contraindications for Ayurveda retreats, on the other hand, are as follows: Acute severe infections, open wounds, cancer (if chemotherapy is not completed). If you would like to receive information about specific diseases or conditions, please let us know and we will contact our Ayurvedic doctors. They can then decide if your ailment can be treated in a meaningful way.

In general, you can answer this with "yes". After a completed chemotherapy, it is usually a matter of strengthening the body again and also to detoxify. Here, an Ayurvedic treatment can be useful, as the relaxation and the healthy cuisine, which is rich in fruits and vegetables, help to build up new vitality. Basically, however, anyone who is interested should discuss the matter with his or her attending physician beforehand. The strain of a flight and the warm climate should not be underestimated and a person should be free of cancer before embarking on this type of therapy.

The Ayurvedic cuisine is traditionally vegetarian and very tasty thanks to many great spices, vegetables and exotic fruits. As a rule, most guests do not miss meat. Nowadays, some Ayurveda hotels sometimes offer dishes with white fish and chicken. This is then usually a small compromise, as both are for the most part compatible with Ayurvedic principles. All food is of high quality, mostly regional and often of organic quality. For guests who have booked an Ayurvedic therapy, the Ayurveda package usually includes full board, i.e. you will be spoiled with great food at the Ayurveda hotels from arrival to departure.

Yes, alcohol and Ayurvedic diet do not go together. In the pure Ayurveda houses, alcohol is therefore usually not served at all. In some mixed houses there may be a small bar, but often the staff then has the instruction not to serve alcoholic beverages to Ayurvedic guests. Smoking is not considered healthy even according to Ayurvedic teachings. Therefore, in very strict Ayurveda houses, smoking is prohibited throughout the hotel premises. Some other houses tolerate smoking in certain areas in the garden or in front of the hotel. Who can, should use an Ayurvedic treatment of several weeks perhaps to get used to the "non-smoking".

Your therapy does not require that much preparation. If necessary, bring important documents with you to the initial consultation so that the Ayurvedic therapist can incorporate your medical history into the treatment plan. If you like, you can inform yourself in advance about the Indian art of healing, but everything else will happen on site at the center.

You can already book a 7-night stay at an Ayurveda hotel, including breakfast and daily treatments from about 1400€ per person (in a double room).

As always, you can find cheap bargains with our early bird offers. Even if you book a package tour with SpaDreams, you can save money. Ayurveda retreat offers are usually complete packages anyway. On site, you have virtually no more expenses, but benefit from a lot of inclusive services. In addition, you save if you choose a travel time that is not in the high season of your destination.

You can also give away unforgettable moments and memories. For example, with one of our gift vouchers. How about a voucher for an Ayurveda weekend for mom, daughter or best friend?