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Welcome To Ayurvedic Tourism
1 to 7 Day

Morning:

  • Arrival of Participants

  • Airport pickup and transfer to retreat location
  • Welcome drink (herbal tea) and refreshment
  • Distribution of welcome kits (Ayurvedic products, journals, and dosha-specific
    items)

Afternoon:

  • Check-in and Room Assignment
  • Assign rooms based on the participant’s preferences
  • Participants settle into their rooms and freshen up

Lunch:

  • Ayurvedic dosha-specific lunch served in a calm and peaceful environment

Evening:

  • Opening Circle:
  • Introduction to retreat schedule and activities
  • Introduction of facilitators, including Swami Sachhidanand Mishra
  • Gentle Yoga and Meditation:
  • Begin with calming pranayama (breathing techniques) and gentle stretches
  • Agnihotri Yagya Ceremony:
  • Conduct the first Agnihotri Yagya (fire ceremony) to set a positive and spiritual
    tone

Night:

  • Dinner:
  • Light, Ayurvedic dinner based on dosha-balancing principles
  • Rest:
  • Early to bed for relaxation and rejuvenation

Morning:

  • Sunrise Yoga and Meditation:
  • Invigorating asanas (yoga postures) followed by a meditation session
  • Breakfast:
  • Herbal teas, fruits, and a dosha-specific breakfast (light and nourishing)

Afternoon:

  • Ayurvedic Consultation and Nadi Pariksha (Pulse Diagnosis):
  • Individual consultations with Ayurvedic practitioners
  • Pulse reading to understand the participant’s health and dosha imbalance
  • Lunch:
  • Ayurvedic vegetarian meal, focusing on detoxifying and balancing doshas

Evening:

  • Nature Walk and Spiritual Ghat Visit:
  • Guided walk along the Ganges (Ghat Walk) to connect with nature
  • Spiritual visit to a nearby temple for a meditation session
  • Agnihotri Yagya Ceremony:
  • Evening Agnihotri Yagya with mantras and prayers for health, peace, and
    prosperity

Night:

  • Dinner:
  • A nourishing Ayurvedic dinner based on seasonal ingredients
  • Journaling and Gratitude Practice:
  • Encourage journaling to reflect on the experiences of the day and to express
    gratitude

Morning:

  • Sunrise Yoga Session:
  • Focus on strengthening asanas and pranayama practices
  • Breakfast:
  • Herbal teas, fruit bowls, and whole-grain options for balanced energy

Afternoon:

  • Ayurvedic Cooking Class:
  • Learn the basics of Ayurvedic cooking and how to prepare dosha-specific
    meals
  • Lunch:
  • Prepare and enjoy Ayurvedic dishes learned in the cooking class 

Evening:

  • Workshop on Ayurvedic Wellness:
  • Lecture on Ayurvedic principles, understanding the doshas, and self-care
    practices
  • Agnihotri Yagya Ceremony:
  • Evening session of Agnihotri Yagya

Night:

  • Dinner:
  • Light Ayurvedic dinner (based on the day’s dosha balance)
  • Journaling:
  • Continue journaling with a focus on affirmations and wellness goals

Morning:

  • Yoga and Meditation:
  • Mindful meditation to focus on emotional and mental clarity
  • Breakfast:
  • Fresh fruit, herbal teas, and light Ayurvedic snacks

Afternoon:

  • Session with Swami Sachhidanand Mishra:
  • Attend a spiritual session to discuss mindfulness and inner peace
  • Lunch:
  • Ayurvedic vegetarian meal with a focus on balancing emotions and digestion

Evening:

  • Spiritual Walk and Reflection:
  • Walk through serene landscapes to deepen spiritual awareness
  • Time for personal reflection and journaling
  • Agnihotri Yagya Ceremony:
  • Evening Agnihotri Yagya for emotional healing

Night:

  • Dinner:
  • Light, Ayurvedic dinner
  • Rest:
  • Early evening relaxation

Morning:

  • Yoga Session:
  • Focus on detox and rejuvenation through deep stretches
  • Breakfast:
  • Ayurvedic porridge, fresh fruits, and herbal teas

Afternoon:

  • Panchakarma Introduction (non-invasive) or Ayurvedic Therapy:
  • Non-invasive therapies like Abhyanga (oil massage), Shirodhara (oil on the
    forehead), and detox sessions
  • Lunch:
  • Ayurvedic meal focused on post-treatment digestion and nourishment

Evening:

  • Personal Ayurvedic Consultation:
  • Follow-up consultation for personalized health advice based on Nadi Pariksha
  • Agnihotri Yagya Ceremony:
  • Evening ritual

Night:

  • Dinner:
  • Light, rejuvenating Ayurvedic dinner
  • Journaling & Reflection:
  • Write about the experience of healing treatments and insights gained

Morning: 

  • Sunrise Yoga and Meditation:
  • Focus on grounding and peaceful energy
  • Breakfast:
  • Fresh fruits, herbal teas, and nuts

Afternoon:

  • Cultural Immersion:
  • Learn about local traditions and practices related to Ayurveda and spirituality
  • Lunch:
  • Traditional Ayurvedic dishes

Evening:

  • Ghat Walk and Cultural Experience:
  • Explore the Ganga Ghats, followed by a spiritual and cultural experience
  • Interaction with local artisans, including a traditional music or dance
    performance
  • Agnihotri Yagya Ceremony:
  • Evening Agnihotri Yagya for gratitude and connection

Night:

  • Dinner:
  • Ayurvedic meal

Morning: 

  • Morning Yoga and Meditation:
  • Focus on gratitude and reflection on the journey
  • Breakfast:
  • Final Ayurvedic breakfast to energize for the closing ceremony

Afternoon:

  • Closing Ceremony:
  • Group sharing of experiences
  • Distribution of final wellness kits (optional)
  • Farewell messages from facilitators and Swami Sachhidanand Mishra
  • Lunch:
  • A final Ayurvedic meal

Evening:

  • Departure:
  • Transfer participants to the airport or onward destination
  • Interaction with local artisans, including a traditional music or dance
    performance

10-Day Ayurvedic Tourism Retreat Planner

Day 1: Arrival & Welcome

  • Arrival of Participant:
  • Pickup from the airport and transfer to retreat center
  • Welcome drink (herbal tea) and orientation
  • Distribution of welcome kits (Ayurvedic products, journals, dosha-specific
    items)
  • Check-in & Room Assignment:
  • Participants settle in their rooms, relax and freshen up
  • Dinner:
  • Light Ayurvedic meal (seasonal, dosha-balancing)
  • Opening Circle:
  • Introduction of facilitators, retreat schedule, and spiritual significance
  • Night Rest:
  • Restful sleep for the evening
8 to 10 Day

Morning:

  • Yoga & Meditation: Immune-boosting asanas and pranayama

  • Breakfast: Fresh juices, nuts, and herbal teas
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Afternoon:

  • Ayurvedic Immune Boosting Foods: Learn about immunity in Ayurveda

Lunch:

  • Ayurvedic meal rich in immune-boosting ingredients

Evening:

  • Agnihotri Yagya Ceremony: Evening ritual for health
  • Journaling: Reflect on immune health
  •  
  • Agnihotri Yagya Ceremony:
  • Conduct the first Agnihotri Yagya (fire ceremony) to set a positive and spiritual
    tone

Night:

  • Dinner: Light meal based on seasonal ingredients

Morning:

  • Yoga & Meditation: Relaxation and preparation for transition back to daily life

  • Breakfast: Light Ayurvedic meal

Afternoon:

  • Closing Ceremony: Final group sharing circle and thank-yous

Lunch:

  • Final Ayurvedic meal

Evening:

  • Agnihotri Yagya Ceremony: Farewell ritual for lasting health and peace

Night:

  • Dinner: Light Ayurvedic meal
  • Rest: Rest and relaxation before departure

Day 10: Departure

Morning:

  • Check-out and Transfer: Transfer to the airport for departure
  • Final Journal Entry: Reflect on the retreat experience

15-Day Ayurvedic Tourism Retreat Planner

Days 1-10:

  • Follow the same schedule as the 10-day retreat planner for the first 10 days.

Morning:

  • Yoga & Meditation: Relaxation and preparation for transition back to daily life

  • Breakfast: Light Ayurvedic meal

Afternoon:

  • Closing Ceremony: Final group sharing circle and thank-yous

Lunch:

  • Final Ayurvedic meal

Evening:

  • Agnihotri Yagya Ceremony: Farewell ritual for lasting health and peace

Night:

  • Dinner: Light Ayurvedic meal
  • Rest: Rest and relaxation before departure

Day 10: Departure

Morning:

  • Check-out and Transfer: Transfer to the airport for departure
  • Final Journal Entry: Reflect on the retreat experience

15-Day Ayurvedic Tourism Retreat Planner

Days 1-10:

  • Follow the same schedule as the 10-day retreat planner for the first 10 days.
11 to 15 Day

Morning:

  • Advanced Yoga & Meditation: Deeper spiritual practices for mental clarity
    and energy flow

  • Breakfast: Focus on deeply nourishing foods

Afternoon:

  • Advanced Ayurvedic Consultations: Focus on personalized health planning
  • Lunch: Dosha-specific meals tailored for deeper healing

Evening:

  • Ghat Walk & Reflection: Deepen connection with Ganga and spirituality
  • Agnihotri Yagya Ceremony: Evening session

Night:

Dinner: Light dinner

Morning:

  • Restorative Yoga & Pranayama: Focus on rejuvenation and deep rest
  • Breakfast: Fresh fruit, nuts, herbal teas

Afternoon:

  • Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Treatments: Abhyanga, Shirodhara, and other
    treatments to refresh the body
  • Lunch: Light detoxifying meal

Evening:

  • Workshop on Ayurvedic Lifestyle: How to integrate Ayurveda into daily life
  • Agnihotri Yagya Ceremony: Evening ritual

Night:

Dinner: Balanced meal

Morning:

  • Yoga and Meditation: Focus on releasing emotional blockages
  • Breakfast: Fresh fruits and light, nourishing foods

Afternoon:

  • Session with Swami Sachhidanand Mishra: Deep spiritual teachings on
    mental clarity and emotional peace
  • Lunch: Ayurvedic meals for emotional healing

Evening:

  • Group Meditation: Focused meditation for group healing
  • Agnihotri Yagya Ceremony: Evening ritual

Night:

Dinner: Light meal

Morning:

  • Yoga and Meditation: Grounding session for closure
  • Breakfast: Herbal teas and seasonal fruit

Afternoon:

  • Group Reflection Circle: Share learnings and experiences
  • Lunch: Farewell Ayurvedic meal

Evening:

Agnihotri Yagya Ceremony: Final group fire ritual

Night:

  • Dinner: Final meal together

Morning:

  • Check-out and Transfer: Final transfers to the airport for departure
  • Journaling & Farewell: Final journaling and reflections

1. Vata-Pitta (Vata + Pitta Combination)

Diet Plan:

Day 1-3:

  • Warm, cooked meals, easily digestible.
  • Porridge with ghee, warm spiced tea.
  • Soups and stews with mild spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric.

Day 4-6:

  • Sweet and sour fruits like pomegranate and apples.
  • Rice with mung dal (yellow lentils) and ghee.
  • Light, steamed vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and spinach.

Day 7-10:

  • Sweet, cooling foods like coconut milk smoothies, sweet potato, and
    avocados.
  • Steamed or lightly sautéed leafy greens, squash, and root vegetables.
  • Dairy-based foods like warm milk with cardamom and honey at night.

Exercise:

  • Gentle Vinyasa Flow Yoga (For balance between Vata and Pitta’s energy): Focus
    on fluid, dynamic movements that allow for both grounding and invigorating actions.
  • Walking: Slow, mindful walks in nature to calm the nervous system and balance the
    heat of Pitta.
  • Breathwork: Pranayama (Nadi Shodhana) for calming Vata and grounding Pitta.

Gratitude and Affirmation Journaling:

Gratitude Prompts:

  • “I am grateful for the warmth and energy I feel today.”
  • “I honor my ability to embrace change with ease.”

Affirmations:

  • “I trust in my body’s wisdom and strength.”
  • “I embrace balance and peace within myself.”

Short Stories from Indian History:

1. The Story of King Harishchandra:

  • King Harishchandra is known for his unwavering dedication to truth and
    justice, even at the cost of personal loss. His devotion to truth and his
    sacrifices embody the principle of righteousness (dharma), teaching us the
    importance of integrity and moral values, no matter the challenges.

The Story of Bhima and Draupadi:

  • Bhima’s fierce loyalty and strength, paired with Draupadi’s wisdom and
    resilience, show how virtues like courage and wisdom can coexist. Their
    dynamic reflects the balance between power and peace, teaching the
    importance of emotional and physical strength when facing adversities.

The Story of Lord Rama’s Exile:

  • Lord Rama’s exile, despite being rightful heir to the throne, teaches the
    importance of duty (dharma) over personal desires. His journey emphasizes
    sacrifice, loyalty, and the value of standing up for righteousness, even when it
    demands personal loss.

The Story of Swargadeo Rudra Singha:

  • Rudra Singha was an astute and just ruler of Assam in the 17th century. His
    wisdom in dealing with both spiritual and political matters demonstrates the
    importance of balanced leadership. His dedication to making wise decisions
    for his kingdom reflects the harmony between wisdom (Pitta) and stability
    (Vata).

2. Pitta-Kapha (Pitta + Kapha Combination)

Diet Plan:

Day 1-3:

  • Light, cooling foods such as cucumbers, melons, and leafy greens.
  • Avoid excess oil or dairy; opt for plant-based alternatives.
  • Rice and mung beans with cooling spices like mint and fennel.

Day 4-6:

  • Light soups with coconut water, spinach, and coriander.
  • Grilled vegetables and raw salads.
  • Fruits like watermelon, grapes, and apples.

Day 7-10:

  • Steamed vegetables, quinoa, and barley.
  • Detoxifying herbal teas like peppermint and chamomile.
  • Small amounts of dairy like lassi (yogurt drink) for cooling.

Exercise:

  • Moderate-intensity activities: Cycling, brisk walking, or swimming.
  • Yoga: A mixture of standing poses, stretching, and breathing exercises (like Ujjayi
    Pranayama).
  • Breathwork: Kapalbhati Pranayama (for clearing excess heat and stimulating the
    digestive fire).

Gratitude and Affirmation Journaling:

Gratitude Prompts:

  • “I am grateful for my strong, balanced body.”
  • “I appreciate my peaceful, nurturing nature.”

Affirmations:

  • “I find balance between my strength and calm.”
  • “I am at peace with the flow of life.”

Short Stories from Indian History:

1. The Story of Swami Vivekananda:

  • Swami Vivekananda, a spiritual leader and philosopher, taught the world
    about the power of self-realization and spiritual growth. His journey from a
    young monk to a renowned global spiritual teacher reflects the strength of
    wisdom (Pitta) and compassion (Kapha) for all beings. His teachings inspire
    confidence and devotion.

2. The Story of Rani Durgavati:

  • Rani Durgavati was the Queen of Gondwana, known for her courage and
    leadership against the Mughal invasion. Her resilience and strength in
    protecting her kingdom stand as an example of balancing inner strength and
    perseverance (Pitta), with the grounded energy needed to protect and nurture
    (Kapha).

3. The Story of Ashoka the Great:

  • Ashoka’s transformation from a ruthless warrior to a compassionate ruler
    reflects the power of inner reflection and growth. His journey towards peace
    and his adoption of Buddhism showed how self-control, grounded wisdom,
    and empathy can lead to lasting change.

4. The Story of Chanakya and Chandragupta Maurya:

  • Chanakya, the great teacher and strategist, helped Chandragupta Maurya
    rise from a young prince to the ruler of a vast empire. His teachings
    emphasized the importance of wisdom and practicality (Pitta), while
    understanding the importance of balance and stability in governance (Kapha).

3. Kapha-Vata (Kapha + Vata Combination)

Diet Plan:

Day 1-3:

  • Light, warming foods with ginger, garlic, and black pepper.
  • Steamed vegetables like broccoli, spinach, and asparagus.
  • Soups and broths.

Day 4-6:

  • Warm, grounding grains such as quinoa and brown rice.
  • Slightly spicy dishes with cumin, mustard, and fennel.
  • Avoid heavy or oily foods.

Day 7-10:

  • Warm herbal teas and fresh vegetable juices.
  • Spiced vegetable stews or baked root vegetables.
  • Light protein such as tofu, lentils, and chickpeas.

Exercise:

  • Walking or Hiking: Slow, mindful walks in nature, focusing on grounding the Vata
    energy.
  • Yoga: A mix of gentle stretching and grounding poses to balance both Vata and
    Kapha.
  • Breathwork: Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing) for calming and balancing
    energy.

Gratitude and Affirmation Journaling:

Gratitude Prompts:

  • “I am grateful for the peace that resides within me.”
  • “I honor my ability to find balance in life’s changes.”

Affirmations:

  • “I embrace both stillness and movement with grace.”
  • “I am grounded in the present moment.”

Short Stories from Indian History:

1. The Story of King Vikramaditya and Vetal:

  • King Vikramaditya’s wisdom, as seen in his dealings with the Vetal (the spirit
    who posed tricky questions), teaches us the importance of cleverness,
    discernment, and the balance between intellect and intuition. This story
    emphasizes the importance of both mental agility (Vata) and grounded
    wisdom (Kapha).

2. The Story of Kunti and Karna:

  • Kunti, the mother of the Pandavas, faced immense trials, yet she remained
    strong and compassionate throughout her life. Her relationship with Karna,
    born out of a difficult situation, shows the balance between destiny, loyalty,
    and the nurturing qualities of a mother.

3. The Story of Guru Nanak Dev Ji:

  • Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, spread the message of oneness,
    selfless service, and equality. His life story teaches the importance of inner
    balance and compassion, which transcends both the physical and mental
    aspects of life, drawing parallels to Kapha and Vata energies.

4. The Story of Maharana Pratap:

  • Maharana Pratap’s unwavering dedication to his people and kingdom in the
    face of adversity teaches the values of strength (Pitta) and resilience (Kapha),
    highlighting the power of determination and the need for groundedness.
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