Panchakarma retreat · Dharamshala, IndiaA deep detox for body and mind, in the Himalayan foothills.

With Dr. Shivani Sood and Dr. Mahesh Kumar

Panchakarma Retreat

Deep detox for mind and body, in Dharamshala

All-inclusive stays of 7 to 28 days · Starts with a short intake form · What’s included

A sacred reboot for the whole you. Panchakarma, the classical fivefold purification therapy of Ayurveda, helps the body release what it has been holding on to: accumulated ama, imbalanced doshas and the tiredness of a busy life. In the quiet of the Himalayan foothills, Dr. Shivani and Dr. Mahesh first assess your constitution (Prakriti) and your current state (Vikriti), and then create a protocol just for you: daily therapies and massages, Marma therapy, classical herbs, sattvic meals, yoga, meditation and emotional care. You leave with a plan to keep the benefits going at home.

Choose your Panchakarma

A few hours or daysDay treatmentsShort, focused sessions for relief, clarity or rebalancing: therapies, massages, consultations and wellness sessions at Shivani Ayurveda in Dharamshala. Book directly on WhatsApp, for this week only: day treatments cannot be booked weeks or months in advance.Book this week on WhatsApp

7 to 28 daysClinical Restorative PanchakarmaGentle and deeply restoring: rest, repair and a calmer nervous system, with gentle therapies, restorative herbs, sattvic food and emotional support. Especially for women recovering from exhaustion, emotional strain or a high-stress life.Personal plan and price

14 to 21 daysIntensive PanchakarmaThe classical Ayurvedic detox, fully personalised. Includes the main cleansing procedures (Vamana, Virechana, Basti and Nasya) only where your assessment shows they are right for you.Personal plan and price

All-inclusive, every day

Everything you need for your Panchakarma is included in one daily rate, in a standard room or a suite.

Your room for every night of your stay.
3 treatments a day, about 2 to 2.5 hours of therapy.
Doctor’s consultations throughout your stay.
Your cleansing medicines and herbs.
3 simple Ayurvedic meals a day, based on your personal plan.
Yoga, meditation and breathwork.

Your doctors recommend the right length for you, and you receive your personal plan and price after your consultation.

Who it is for

A full reset: anyone who wants to restore body and mind after a demanding period.
Ongoing tiredness and stress, anxiety, or feeling emotionally stuck.
Digestive complaints and a sluggish metabolism.
Hormonal imbalance, and support alongside the medical care of long-term and autoimmune conditions.

Is Panchakarma right for me? Panchakarma is a strong therapy and not suitable for everyone, for example during pregnancy, with an acute illness or fever, after recent surgery, or with certain heart conditions. Every guest has a consultation before booking is confirmed, and we may ask for recent medical reports. Panchakarma supports your medical care; it never replaces it, so please keep taking your prescribed medication unless your own doctor advises otherwise.

What’s included

In-depth consultations with Dr. Shivani and Dr. Mahesh.
Your personal Panchakarma protocol, based on your Prakriti and Vikriti.
Daily therapeutic massages: Abhyanga, Potli, Udvartana and more.
Marma therapy.
Gut and liver detox plans with classical Ayurvedic herbs.
Sattvic Ayurvedic meals.
Yoga, meditation and breathwork.
After-care guidance for your return home.

Not included: flights, [airport transfers], travel insurance and your visa.

How it works

Step 1Fill in the intake form

About 10 minutes: your health, any medication, and the dates you have in mind. Dr. Shivani and Dr. Mahesh read every form personally. Start the intake form.

Step 2 · recommendedBook your consultation (€79, credited)

A 60-minute Intensive Consultation with Dr. Shivani: she looks at your health, your reports and your goals, checks that Panchakarma is right for you, and recommends the option and length that fit. When you book your Panchakarma within 3 months, the €79 is credited against it. Just want information first? Write to us and we will send it by email.

Step 3Your personal plan

We recommend the option and length that fit you, and send you your personal plan and price by email.

Step 4Reserve your dates

A deposit of [amount] secures your dates; the rest is paid on arrival. Places per group are limited, so apply well in advance. This gives us time to prepare your personal herbs and therapies.

Step 5Your Panchakarma in Dharamshala

Three treatments a day, Marma therapy, herbs, Ayurvedic meals, yoga, meditation and breathwork, with both doctors following your progress.

Step 6Back home

After-care guidance on food, routine and herbs, so the benefits last.

Your doctors

Dr. Shivani SoodBAMS, MD (A.M.) · Ayurvedic doctor and transformational health strategist, and recipient of the Ayush Ratna Award (2024). Known for her approach that brings Ayurveda and emotional healing together.

Dr. Mahesh KumarBAMS, MD (Ayurveda) · Panchakarma specialist and international award-winning practitioner (Ayush Ratna, 2024).

What guests say

“Each time I felt a visible change within just a few days.”

André S., Germany · his third 21-day Panchakarma

“I feel only gratitude and wonderful thoughts for this doctor and his entire team.”

Alexandra D., London

“The method and effects of Panchakarma at Shivani Clinic are profoundly holistic and effective.”

Svenna K., London

Start your booking: the intake form

Step 1 of your booking. Tell us about your health and your plans; Dr. Shivani and Dr. Mahesh read every form personally before your consultation. It takes about 10 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

How long should I stay?

It depends on what you need. Day treatments suit a short visit. The Clinical Restorative Panchakarma runs 7 to 28 days, and the Intensive Panchakarma 14 to 21 days. In your consultation, we recommend the length that fits you.

Can anyone do Panchakarma?

No. It is not suitable during pregnancy, with an acute illness or fever, after recent surgery, or with certain heart conditions, among others. That is why everyone has a consultation first.

Do I stop my medication?

No. Keep taking your prescribed medication unless your own doctor advises otherwise, and tell us about everything you take during your consultation.

When are the next retreats?

[Upcoming dates.] Places are limited, so please book well in advance.

How do I book a day treatment?

Send us a message on WhatsApp to book a consultation or a therapy at Shivani Ayurveda in Dharamshala. Day treatments can only be booked for the current week; they cannot be booked weeks or months in advance. For a full Panchakarma, start with the intake form.

Do I need a consultation first?

It is the recommended first step, because every Panchakarma is personal. The 60-minute Intensive Consultation (€79) checks that Panchakarma is right for you and shapes your plan, and the €79 is credited when you book your Panchakarma within 3 months. If you would like general information first, write to us and we will send it by email.

What does it cost?

Every Panchakarma is personal, so your price depends on the length of your stay and your room. You receive your personal plan and price after your consultation. It is all-inclusive: your room, three treatments a day, doctor’s consultations, your cleansing medicines and three Ayurvedic meals a day. A deposit of [amount] secures your dates. Please read our terms and conditions before you confirm.

Where will I stay?

Your accommodation is included: choose a standard room or a suite. [Short description of the rooms.]