Stress Management

An overactive mind and nervous system can lead to unnecessary physical and emotional stress. It is possible to reduce levels of overactivity through these commonplace methods:

• Slowing down and maintaining an even, consistent routine.
• Eating nutritious, warming and wholesome foods that leave you feeling nourished.
• Ayurvedic Treatments: Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Takradhara, Pizzichil and other healing practices help immensely in addressing the causes of stress and enabling focused relaxation in the nervous system and mind.
• Supportive Herbal Medicine: Science and tradition show herbal remedies can not only relieve stress, anxiety, depression and worry, but can also build resilience to it.

The combination of Yoga, meditation and Pranayama (i.e. Yoga-based breathing exercises) with Ayurveda offers an alternative approach to traditional Yoga classes and encourages relief from stress and other mental conditions.

Sukhavati Ayurvedic Retreat & Wellness Spa offers Yoga classes on a twice-daily basis, where you’re afforded the opportunity to experience asanas (postures, movement), Pranayama (yogic breathing exercises) and meditation. These help to eliminate the stress hormone cortisol and increase serotonin and endorphins; neurotransmitters that benefit a person’s mental health.

Practising Yoga and Pranayama on a regular basis also acts as a preparation for a more intense experience during meditation. It helps you to attain a mind that is free of stress, promoting balance in mental and emotional functioning, and encouraging positive thinking.

We combine each of these elements into one comprehensive program during your stay. The program is called Panchakarma and is tailored to your individual needs, following an in-depth consultation with our in-resident Ayurvedic Doctor.