The Panchakarma process traditionally begins with Purvakarma, a preparatory phase readying the body for deeper detoxification. This typically includes Snehana (internal oleation with medicated ghee or oil, taken orally under physician guidance) and Swedana (herbal steam therapy), continued over the coming days to loosen toxins and prepare the digestive system. Daily gentle yoga and pranayama (breathing practice) begin today, alongside your first Abhyanga full-body herbal oil massage.

Days 3-4 continue the preparatory Snehana and Swedana protocol, with your physician monitoring your body's readiness to progress toward the main detoxification therapies. Daily Abhyanga and Kizhi (herbal poultice massage, using warm bundles of medicinal herbs and rice) continue to support the process. This afternoon, enjoy a complimentary boat ride into the Kumarakom backwaters — a genuinely restorative, low-exertion break from the treatment schedule.

Your physician reassesses your progress and confirms you are ready to begin the main Panchakarma procedures. Continued Snehana, Swedana, Abhyanga and Kizhi, with particular attention paid to digestive readiness before the primary detoxification phase begins tomorrow.

The main detoxification phase (Pradhankarma) begins today, with your physician administering whichever of the five classical procedures — Vamana, Virechana, Basti, or Nasya — are appropriate for your constitution and health goals; not every guest undergoes every procedure. This is typically the most intensive stretch of the retreat, and the daily schedule is deliberately unhurried, with rest actively encouraged between therapies.

Detoxification therapy continues under close physician supervision. As your body responds to treatment, gentle yoga and short walks may be reintroduced if appropriate — your physician will guide the pace based on how you're responding. Rest remains the priority through this phase.

At the retreat's midpoint, your physician conducts a fuller review of your progress and adjusts the remaining treatment plan accordingly. Panchakarma therapy continues, alongside Shirodhara sessions for many guests — a continuous, gently poured stream of warm medicated oil across the forehead, deeply calming to the nervous system.

Detoxification therapy continues, with Dhanyamladhara — a warm, medicated fermented liquid poured rhythmically over the body — often introduced around this stage to support circulation and reduce inflammation. Meals remain light and specifically tailored to your ongoing treatment.

Your physician assesses whether the main detoxification phase has achieved its goals and begins transitioning your programme toward Rasayana — the rejuvenation phase that follows Panchakarma. Diet gradually reintroduces a wider range of foods as your digestive system stabilises.

With detoxification complete, the retreat's focus shifts to Rasayana — rejuvenation and strength-building. Daily Abhyanga resumes with different, more nourishing herbal oils suited to rebuilding rather than cleansing, alongside a fuller yoga and pranayama practice.

Continued rejuvenation therapy, with noticeably more energy typically returning by this stage of the retreat. A gentle walk along the backwater paths in the late afternoon, weather permitting, alongside continued daily massage and yoga practice.

Your final full day of treatment, with concluding Rasayana therapies and a thorough physician review of your progress across the full 14 days. This is also an opportunity to discuss post-retreat dietary and lifestyle guidance to help sustain the benefits once you return home.

A gentle closing day — a final light Abhyanga, time to reflect on the two weeks, and (if your stay coincides with a Thursday) the retreat's special Ganesh Pooja ceremony for blessings and continued healing. Take the day at your own pace; nothing is scheduled that requires exertion.

A final consultation with your physician, including personalised dietary and lifestyle recommendations to carry forward after you leave. Check out and transfer to Kochi International Airport (approximately 90 km, ~2 hours) for your departure flight. Tour concludes.