Ayurveda Wellness retreat. A relaxing week in which you will be introduced to Ayurveda according to Indian tradition, learn about aspects that influence the cleansing of your body, and experience various detox methods.
By Richard Slager
Ayurveda is an ancient holistic healing method. It looks at each individual to find the cause of imbalances and restores balance by removing excess substances and replenishing deficiencies. This Ayurveda wellness retreat, you will follow a half-day program to learn about Ayurveda and detox in a relaxing way, while also getting started with detoxing your body yourself. You will learn about different aspects and methods so that you can safely start detoxing at home or follow a simple detox regimen.
There are various trends in Ayurveda today, such as undergoing massage, following a vata, pitta, or kapha diet, or even Ayurvedic cooking. Although they all undoubtedly have a beneficial effect, these are just the “icing on the cake.” If you really want to be healthy, you need to take a close look at all your physical and mental habits. Even a detox only has a temporary effect if you do nothing about the cause of your health problems. In this retreat, you will learn about the basics of Ayurveda, which are not covered in most places. Build solid foundations for a healthy and happy life!
– Yoga and Ayurveda as taught in India;
– Experience a preview of a liver detox;
– Receive an Ayurvedic massage and steam treatment;
– Discover detoxifying herbs in nature;
– Learn to cook with Indian and Ayurvedic detoxifying herbs;
– Activities take place outdoors as much as possible;
Attention is paid to your personal situation or issues.
Activities take place from Monday to Friday in the morning from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You can also participate in yoga classes in the morning from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The week is taught in English.
Included in the Ayurveda Wellness retreat is an Ayurvedic massage with steam treatment. This will be scheduled in consultation with you at a time outside the specified hours.
About the organisers
The Ayurveda Wellness retreat will be guided by Richard Slager.
Richard, together with Pinky More, is responsible for organizing the yoga retreats and yoga teacher training courses at Centre Lothlorien, The Yoga Institute France.
He has been spending a lot of time at Centre Lothlorien since 2002 and knows all the special places in the area.
Richard studied the basics of Ayurveda and herbology in Kerala, India. He completed the Yoga Teacher Training Course at The Yoga Institute in Mumbai and has been studying traditional yoga for a number of years. Richard now teaches the Yoga Teacher Training Course at Centre Lothlorien, organizes courses on the philosophy of yoga and Ayurveda, and gives practical workshops on balanced eating, the use of local herbs, and the preparation of oils and other herbal preparations.