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Amazing benefits of yoga and why you need to start doing it now!

In a world that runs on clocks and tight deadlines, we tend to put our health in a backseat due to crazy hectic work schedules. The work pressure and busy schedules leave us very little time for ourselves and we end up disconnected from within, disrupting the balance of emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing. Practicing yoga and meditation is crucial to be reconnected with your inner feelings, organize your thoughts, and practice a nutrient-dense diet for an overall healthier wellbeing.

For centuries, yogis have been touting the mental and physical powers of yoga. Meditation, breathing exercises, and yoga not only help a great deal in staying in shape physically but also boost your mental fitness, improve sleep, strengthen heart health, promote quality sleep, busting stress, and more. One doesn’t need to be an expert to reap all the benefits—adding a few yoga asanas to your fitness regime can go a long way in supporting your health in unexpected ways.

Here are a few interesting and amazing health benefits of yoga for you to start practicing right away if you haven’t yet!

Get a good night’s sleep

The relaxation one feels post-yoga promotes quality and good sleep. In fact, gentle yoga post before bed and post waking up in the morning is recommended as a lifestyle change for people suffering from insomnia.

Boosts emotional health and relieves stress

There’s no debate about whether exercising and working out boosts energy and mood, and yoga is no exception. Yoga has the power to yield emotional health benefits as it’s an exercise that works for both your mind and body.

Cure chronic back pain

The sedentary lifestyle leaves us glued to our seats and screens for extended hours. Hence, practicing yoga asanas that ease your back pain helps in improving your flexibility and adds movement to your body along with giving muscular strength.

Eases arthritis pain

Gentle yoga movements can help a great deal in easing the discomfort caused by swollen joints. Making a few lifestyle changes and practicing certain yoga asanas to combat arthritis pain is ideal to maintain good joint health.

Dharana at Shillim, a holistic eco wellness retreat integrates rejuvenating, healing, and therapeutic programmes for the overall cleansing of your mind, body, and spirit. The Dharana way of life aims at achieving a balanced mind, calm soul, and fit body to lead to a healthy lifestyle. Not just like a physical workout, but yoga should be looked at as a spiritual pathway of sustainable life. This dynamic change is a transformational path towards self-actualization and the practice of elevating oneself into a spiritual perspective.

Dharana Ayurvedic Panchakarma

For life-changing physical and emotional purification

Minimum length of stay: 14/21/28 nights

The ultimate in holistic cleansing systems. This legendary system of detoxification is taken to the next level at Dharana. Using our unique Ayurvedic analysis methods, which combine both manual pulse diagnosis with scientific Naadi Tarangini technology, we first determine the imbalances of your dosha – the three bio-energetic principles which make up every human body. This enables us to then determine the Prakruthi and Vikruthi of each individual, which is the gateway to establishing your innate constitution and where you have been drawn out of balance by everything from emotional stress to how you eat and exercise.

 

Programme inclusions

FAQ

 Following a prescribed pre-Panchakarma diet can enhance the effectiveness of the programme & prepare the body for the programme. Our team will provide you with detailed pre-cleanse recommendations tailored to your individual needs.

 Yes, you can still engage in gentle physical activities like yoga during Panchakarma. However, we recommend avoiding strenuous exercises to ensure your body can fully utilise the energy to heal during the detoxification process.

  We encourage guests to prioritise their wellbeing during their stay, and we understand the need to balance work commitments. Our tranquil environment and supportive staff will facilitate your ability to work remotely, if necessary.

   Our Ayurvedic practitioners are highly qualified and experienced in Panchakarma therapies. They hold degrees and certifications in Ayurveda and are dedicated to providing personalised care throughout your journey.

It is normal to experience mild discomfort or detoxification reactions, sometimes referred to as a ‘healing crisis,’ during Panchakarma. Our team will closely monitor your progress and provide gentle remedies and support to alleviate any discomfort.

 Before starting Panchakarma, we will conduct a thorough assessment of your medical history and current medications to ensure your safety. Certain medications may need to be temporarily discontinued during the programme to prevent interactions.

The experience of Panchakarma varies for each individual, but you may initially feel a mix of physical and emotional effects as your body undergoes detoxification, sometimes referred to as a ‘healing crisis’.

Weight loss can occur as a natural side effect of Panchakarma due to the elimination of toxins and improved digestion. However, the primary goal of the programme is holistic purification and rejuvenation rather than solely weight loss.

Following Panchakarma, we recommend gradually reintroducing nourishing foods that are easy to digest. Our team will provide you with post-cleanse dietary recommendations to support your body’s transition back to regular eating habits.

To sustain the benefits of Panchakarma, we encourage incorporating Ayurvedic principles into your daily routine, including mindful eating, regular exercise, stress management techniques, and proper self-care practices.

The frequency of Panchakarma programmes depends on individual health goals and needs. Our Ayurvedic practitioners will work with you to determine the optimal timing for repeating the programme to maintain and enhance your wellbeing.

Guests above the age of 17 are eligible to opt for programmes for 5 nights and above.