Nalanda Retreat

7 – 14 Nights

Duration

€113 / night

From

Mandrem, North Goa

Location

Practitioner-designed

Wellness program

About This Program

Chronic stress lives in the body as altered HPA axis function, elevated cortisol, and a Vata-Pitta nervous system in perpetual overdrive. Ayurvedic Shirodhara, Vata-pacifying Abhyanga and adaptogenic herbs calm the nervous system constitutionally. Naturopathic adrenal support protocols, MBSR, sleep-CBT and adaptogenic botanical medicine work on the measurable biochemistry of stress.

Why Ayurveda + Naturopathy

Ayurveda's Vata-pacifying therapies calm the overstimulated prana; naturopathic adrenal support addresses cortisol dysregulation and HPA axis fatigue. Together they restore balance at the level of experience and at the level of physiology.

Who should attend

  • High-pressure executives and professionals
  • Burnout and adrenal fatigue
  • Anxiety, panic, emotional dysregulation
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Chronic insomnia driven by stress
  • Those seeking sustainable resilience tools

A day in the program

A representative day. Your practitioner tailors the plan to your constitution and progress.

AAyurvedaNNaturopathyYYogaDDiet
TimeActivityFocus
6:30 amYin yoga & 4-7-8 pranayamaParasympathetic activationY
8:00 amAdaptogenic breakfastAshwagandha, maca, adrenal-support foodsD
9:00 amShirodhara (45 min)Primary Ayurvedic nervous system therapyA
10:30 amConstitutional hydrotherapyNaturopathic HPA axis regulationN
12:30 pmTherapeutic anti-inflammatory lunchOmega-3 rich, magnesium-dense mealD
2:00 pmPsychosomatic counselling / MBSRSomatic trauma release or CBTN
3:30 pmForest bathing / nature immersionNaturopathic ecotherapyN
5:00 pmAbhyanga with Vata oilsCalming full-body oil massageA
6:30 pmRestorative yoga & Yoga NidraDeep nervous system resetY
8:00 pmAshwagandha milk + sleep preparationBedtime adaptogenic tonicD

Integrated therapy protocol

The modalities woven together across your stay.

Ayurvedic Therapies

  • Shirodhara (daily)
  • Abhyanga with Vata-pacifying oils
  • Shirolepa (cooling herbal head pack)
  • Marma Chikitsa
  • Nasya (nerve oil)
  • Ashwagandha, Brahmi, Jatamansi protocol
  • Talam (herbal crown)
  • Bala taila massage

Naturopathic Modalities

  • Constitutional hydrotherapy
  • Epsom salt baths (magnesium)
  • MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction)
  • Sleep-CBT
  • Somatic trauma release
  • Adaptogenic botanicals (Rhodiola, Eleuthero)
  • Adrenal support protocol
  • Biofeedback / HRV training

Yoga & Breath

  • Yin yoga (evening)
  • 4-7-8 pranayama
  • Yoga Nidra (daily)
  • Nadi Shodhana
  • Loving-kindness meditation
  • Trataka (candle gazing)
  • Body scan meditation

Clinical Nutrition

  • Adrenal-support anti-inflammatory diet
  • Magnesium and B-vitamin rich foods
  • Elimination of caffeine and refined sugar
  • Adaptogenic food protocol
  • Blood sugar stabilising meals
  • Evening tryptophan-rich foods
  • Herbal nervine teas

What you leave with

  • Measurably reduced cortisol and adrenal markers
  • Deep restorative sleep naturally
  • Reduced anxiety and improved regulation
  • Practical daily nervous system toolkit
  • HPA axis recovery and resilience
  • Personalised adaptogenic herb plan

Durations

Choose the length that suits you. Your total is calculated per night from the room, occupancy and dates you pick at booking.

Duration
7 nights
14 nights

Contraindications & notes

  • Active psychiatric crisis
  • Severe depression requiring medication
  • Recent cardiovascular event
  • Hyperthyroidism (modify protocols)
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