Ayurvedic Medicine Retreats
Health Reset
An intensive, personalised programme of detox and regeneration, from 3 to 21 days, to give body and mind back the fertile ground of health. In the Ayurvedic tradition it is called Panchakarma.
When the body needs more than rest
Days with different conditions for body and mind: fewer stimuli, therapeutic food, personalised treatments, rest, close support and time to begin a deeper process of reorganisation.
Ayurvedic Medicine looks at the person as a whole: sleep, digestion, metabolism, nervous system, inflammation, energy and emotions. You do not need to know any technical concepts to take part.
The method, in simple words
In the Ayurvedic tradition it is called Panchakarma: a process of cleansing and regeneration that combines oleation, purges, massage, heat, sweating, drainage, therapeutic food and rest, always adapted to each person.
Panchakarma means «five actions»: Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya and Raktamokshana. They are chosen at the assessment and combined in a specific sequence. Not all five actions are carried out for every person.
Every person is unique. So is your retreat.
Do you recognise yourself in any of these?
Each Reset starts from how you feel. Choose the one you identify with most: it is the starting point for the assessment, which we confirm with you before the retreat.
Nervous System Reset
Does your mind never switch off? Stress, unrefreshing sleep and a racing mind.
Metabolic Reset
Does your body always feel low on energy? Digestion, energy and metabolic balance.
Inflammation & Pain Reset
Is pain shaping your days? Joint or muscle aches and stiffness.
Women's Balance Reset
Do you feel your body has changed? Menopause, sleep, energy and times of transition.
Longevity & Vitality Reset
How do you want to live the years ahead? Vitality, mental clarity and healthy ageing.
Executive Burnout Reset
You switch off from work. Does your mind? Mental overload, focus and persistent tiredness.
A personalised programme
Ayurvedic Medicine has hundreds of techniques and treatments. Yours are chosen for you, based on your goal and your health.
The time your body needs
The length is recommended at the assessment, according to your condition and your goals.
Every length includes the complete Panchakarma process. What changes is the time the body has to cleanse and regenerate. What has built up over years does not undo itself in a few days: Panchakarma opens the way, and the body goes on, for weeks, releasing what it no longer needs.
Some physical and emotional situations therefore call for a longer, continuous retreat. It is easier to do it with support, away from everyday stress, emotional challenges and eating habits, with time for the body to reorganise at its own pace.
More sessions
Of the same techniques, to deepen what the body has already begun to release.
New techniques
Added as the body responds, decided day by day by the therapist.
From cleansing to rejuvenation
Depending on the depth of what each person brings, there is time to go beyond cleansing.
In every programme, the transformation continues at home. For 3 weeks we follow your process closely and explain each change as it comes, while you continue the herbal remedies, the food and your personalised ThetaHealing meditation.
Rasayana
rasa (essence) + ayana (path)When the body is in balance, the retreat also includes Rasayana, the Ayurvedic art of rejuvenation, for those who come mainly to cleanse and renew their vitality.
Hands that listen to the body
Around 4 individual treatments a day, chosen for you and adjusted to how your body responds.
Shown here, just a few. Ayurvedic Medicine has hundreds of techniques and treatments.
Some of the treatments we offer
- Abhyanga
- Ayurvedic massage with oils chosen for you.
- Shirodhara
- A continuous stream of warm liquid over the forehead.
- Pindas
- Herbal poultices soaked in warm oil.
- External Basti
- Localised applications: Nabi, Hridaya, Kati and Janu.
- Udvartana and Garshana
- Body techniques of friction and exfoliation.
- Netra Basti
- Traditional care for the eye area, when indicated.
- Swedana
- Heat and sweating as part of the preparation.
- Nasya and Karna Purana
- Care for the nose and ears, when indicated.
- Lymphatic drainage
- Manual work on the lymphatic system.
- Virechana and internal Basti
- Purification with preparation and individual assessment.
- Volcanic rock clay
- External application developed by Lorena.
- And many more
- These are just a few. On your retreat, treatments are chosen for you from the hundreds Ayurveda offers.
Food is treatment too
Every meal is designed as a therapeutic tool: simple, digestible, nourishing and suited to the stage of the process and to your digestion. Spices, herbs and ghee are used according to Ayurvedic principles, and the menu adapts to specific needs.
A rhythm the body recognises
Food is part of the treatment: Ayurvedic breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner, personalised teas and herbal remedies, adapted to your digestion and to the stage of the process.
- 08:50Daily assessment
- 09:00Ayurvedic breakfast
- 09:30–12:30Individual treatments
- 13:00Lunch and restorative rest
- 15:00–19:00Treatments and a light snack
- 19:30Dinner
- 21:15Mindfulness
From first contact to coming home
By the time you come to the consultation, we have already studied your history. The time is all yours.
- 1
Book
Book the consultation on the website and confirm it with payment.
- 2
Receive the form
We send you the pre-consultation form by WhatsApp, to fill in calmly before the consultation.
- 3
Send it back with your tests
Add test results, scans, medication and supplements you take.
- 4
Consultation
Preferably in person near Lisbon, or online if distance does not allow, with everything already reviewed.
- 5
Your programme
You receive the retreat recommendation and length, and choose your date.
Integration at home
On the last day you take home meals for the next 3 days, already included. For 3 weeks we follow your process and explain the changes as they come, with guidance on herbal remedies, food and a personalised ThetaHealing meditation. If you wish, you can continue with Ayurvedic take-away and fortnightly ThetaHealing sessions over the following 60 days.
A different house, the same way of caring
We have no fixed venue: for each edition we choose a house with nature, silence and comfort, and bring with us the equipment, plants, oils and preparations. Each edition's venue appears under upcoming dates, with photos of the house and rooms.
Where we have been
Ericeira · Mafra · Arcozelo · Ponte de Lima · Gemieira · Fontão · Lugar do Luou · Praia Grande (Sintra) · Santo Isidoro · Aroeira
They came back to themselves
“They work in an incredible way and both have magical hands. The meals were prepared with care, super healthy and delicious. I left the retreat completely aligned and centred.”
“I received a range of treatments which, I realised, had been planned at the start and were adapted throughout the process according to my daily progress. (…) I feel more balanced, physically and mentally.”
“It was very intense; I felt your care and professionalism in the smallest details. The meditations were incredible, and the meals prepared with so much love made this an unforgettable experience.”
“Sara and Lorena gave themselves completely, with a constant 200% presence, guiding us in every detail with admirable care, respect and professionalism.”
“The whole process is fantastic: the welcome, the attention, the care, the concern and the complete dedication with which Lorena and Sara support every participant personally.”
“The dedication, the professionalism and the welcoming atmosphere created a space of true transformation and wellbeing. I leave this retreat renewed and inspired.”
Personal accounts from participants, published with permission. They reflect their own experiences and perceptions and do not guarantee the same results for others.
All inclusive, no surprises
What is included
- Accommodation for the programme
- Full Ayurvedic meals, plus meals for the following 3 days
- Assessment, consultation and preparation
- Daily assessment and individual treatments
- Oils, ghee, herbs, teas and herbal remedies
- 2 ThetaHealing sessions with a personalised meditation
- Mindfulness, rest and nature
- 3 weeks of follow-up, with each change explained
How to begin
Every retreat begins with an Ayurvedic Medicine consultation. The consultation, including the pre-consultation, costs €60, paid when booking, and is deducted from the retreat price.
Booking and payment
- Card, Apple Pay or Google Pay through Revolut, MB WAY, bank transfer or cash
- 50% deposit to book; balance up to 7 days before
- The deposit is non-refundable, but can be moved to another date within 12 months
- The price of each edition depends on the venue and the season
Not included
- Travel to the retreat venue
- Ayurvedic take-away after the 3 included days (€45 for 3 days, optional)
- ThetaHealing sessions after the 3 weeks (€200 for the following 2 months, optional)
Before you decide
Do I need to know about Ayurveda to take part?
No. Concepts such as doshas or Ama are explained simply during the follow-up.
Can I come without knowing anyone?
Yes. Groups are small, at most 4 guests with 2 therapists, and you can choose a shared room or single occupancy.
Can I bring a companion?
No. During the retreat the body goes through an intense detox process and releases toxins. The house is therefore reserved for those doing the programme, in a protected environment dedicated to their process.
I take medication. Can I do the retreat?
Your medication is reviewed at the assessment, together with your test results. Conventional medical care should be maintained whenever necessary.
I have dietary restrictions.
Tell us at the assessment. Meals are adapted to specific needs.
What if I feel unwell during the process?
Some reactions are part of the cleanse. There is an assessment every day, and treatments are adjusted to how your body responds. Share everything you feel with us.
Can I use my phone or work during the retreat?
We recommend minimal use of phones, tablets and computers. Screens, notifications and work keep the nervous system on alert and stimulate the release of cortisol, the stress hormone, which is precisely what the retreat aims to calm. The more body and mind can switch off, the deeper the rest and the better the response to the process.
Where is the retreat and how do I get there?
Each edition takes place in a different house, shown under upcoming dates. Travel is not included.
Can I change the date after booking?
Yes. The deposit is non-refundable, but can be moved to another date within 12 months.
What if you cancel the retreat?
You choose between moving to a later date or a refund.
What to bring
- Loose bathrobe and slippers
- Comfortable clothes and walking shoes
- Leggings and fitted t-shirts that can get stained
- Dark underwear, about 2 changes a day
- 1.5 L flask
- 4 glass containers with lids (2 to 3 L) and 4 jars of 250 ml
Effects and contraindications
What Panchakarma does in body and mind, what you may feel during the process, and the situations that need to be assessed first.
What to expect: effects and contraindications →What would you like to care for first?
Every retreat begins with an Ayurvedic Medicine consultation. Afterwards, you choose the length and date of your retreat with us.