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The Connection Between Sleep and Weight!

The intricate relationship between sleep and hormonal and metabolic functions plays a pivotal role in maintaining overall metabolic balance. Your sleep quality and duration, with adults needing at least 7 hours per night, have a direct impact on appetite, hunger sensations, and the body’s ability to store and utilise energy. As Healthy Weight Week approaches, it is a vital reminder to adopt a sustainable and balanced lifestyle to achieve a healthy mind-body balance.

Insufficient sleep or the presence of sleep disorders, like sleep apnea, can disrupt your metabolism, potentially resulting in weight gain and long-term health issues.

Why Extreme Diets Don’t Work :

Extreme diets, like crash diets and fluctuating diets, don’t work in the long term as they often lead to unsustainable habits and nutritional imbalances. These practices can contribute to eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, that adversely affect both physical and mental health. It’s crucial to adopt balanced and sustainable eating habits for overall wellbeing, including your sleep patterns!

Stress as a Weight Management Factor :

Stress, a common aspect of modern life, plays a significant role in weight management. When the body is under stress, it releases cortisol, a hormone that, in excess, can lead to weight gain, especially around the abdominal area. Elevated cortisol levels not only increase appetite but also promote the storage of fat. Stress is induced in our lives daily; we can combat stress with a healthy diet and a balanced sleep schedule.

Correcting the balance of sleep and weight for a Healthier 2025

Dharana at Shillim, a luxury wellbeing retreat, offers a Sustainable Weight Management Programme designed to address these factors comprehensively. The programme focuses on fostering healthy sleep patterns, managing stress through mindfulness practices, physical exercise in nature, and above all promoting a balanced and nutritious diet.

The yoga retreat located in the serene Shillim Forest, has an encompassing approach that prioritises your physical, mental and spiritual health while guiding you on health-conscious practices that help you discover their interconnectedness. Being a holistic retreat, Dharana’s approach includes the importance of quality sleep. Research consistently demonstrates that inadequate sleep can disrupt the body’s hormonal balance, increasing cravings for unhealthy foods and impeding the body’s ability to regulate weight. By prioritising restorative sleep, you are ready to make a transformative change this Healthy Weight Week.

Through dedicated Sankalpa (resolutions) and a dinacharya (daily routine) that includes learning and wellbeing programmes, you can discover the secret to sustainable weight management at our retreat. Begin the journey to a healthier you by calling us at +91124-4344344, or book your stay here!

The intricate relationship between sleep and hormonal and metabolic functions plays a pivotal role in maintaining overall metabolic balance. Your sleep quality and duration, with adults needing at least 7 hours per night, have a direct impact on appetite, hunger sensations, and the body’s ability to store and utilize energy. As Healthy Weight Week approaches, it is a vital reminder to adopt a sustainable and balanced lifestyle to achieve a healthy mind-body balance.

Insufficient sleep or the presence of sleep disorders, like sleep apnea, can disrupt your metabolism, potentially resulting in weight gain and long-term health issues.

Why Extreme Diets Don’t Work:

Extreme diets, like crash diets and fluctuating diets, don’t work in the long term as they often lead to unsustainable habits and nutritional imbalances. These practices can contribute to eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, adversely affecting both physical and mental health. It’s crucial to adopt balanced and sustainable eating habits for overall well-being, including your sleep patterns!

Stress as a Weight Management Factor:

Stress, a common aspect of modern life, plays a significant role in weight management. When the body is under stress, it releases cortisol, a hormone that, in excess, can lead to weight gain, especially around the abdominal area. Elevated cortisol levels not only increase appetite but also promote the storage of fat. Stress is induced in our lives daily; we can combat stress with a healthy diet and a balanced sleep schedule.

Step into a Healthier You!

Dharana Shillim offers a Sustainable Weight Management Programme designed to address these factors comprehensively. The programme focuses on fostering healthy sleep patterns, managing stress through mindfulness practices, and promoting a balanced and nutritious diet.

Dharana’s approach emphasizes quality sleep. Research consistently demonstrates that inadequate sleep can disrupt the body’s hormonal balance, increasing cravings for unhealthy foods and impeding the body’s ability to regulate weight. By prioritizing sleep hygiene and promoting restorative sleep, you are ready to make a transformative change this Healthy Weight Week. Act now and get on track to lasting well-being; your journey to a balanced, healthier life starts here.

Set intentions, not resolutions this year – book your stay for a Sustainable Weight Management programme with Dharana at Shillim today!

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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.