Ayurvedic Retreat

Ayurvedic Retreat is a six-night Ayurveda retreat at La Cura Retreats in Llagostera, Girona, Spain, led by Ayurvedic practitioner Dr. Harikrishnan. It is built around private consultations and classical Ayurvedic therapies prescribed to the individual, and it suits people who already know something of Ayurveda and want clinical, personal guidance rather than an introduction.

What to Expect

The program merges traditional Ayurvedic teaching with practical lifestyle applications you can take home. Each guest meets privately with Dr. Harikrishnan, whose assessment uses Nadi Pareeksha pulse diagnosis. From there, treatments are prescribed individually rather than handed out as a fixed package.

The classical therapies include Abhyanga, the deeply nourishing oil massage, and targeted treatments such as Basti and Nasya. Each protocol is chosen to restore harmony to body and mind. Around the treatments, the days include yoga sessions and other mind-body practices, along with hot and cold therapies and time in the salt-based swimming pool. The emphasis is on clinical protocols and personal attention, in a setting designed to slow the pace of modern life.

About Dr. Harikrishnan

Dr. Harikrishnan holds a BAMS and an FAGE, and is Co-Founder of Ritu Ayurveda. He is a specialist in Nadi Pareeksha, the traditional art of reading the pulse to understand a person's constitution and imbalances. His clinical experience spans India and Europe, and he brings that practice to the retreat so guests can experience classical Ayurvedic therapies in an authentic form.

The Setting

The retreat takes place at La Cura, a restorative haven set in a masia, Masia Can Alou, near Llagostera in the province of Girona. Guests stay six nights in the retreat's suites. Each suite is individually designed, so no two rooms are alike, and the accommodation is comfortable and well appointed. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are part of the stay. The salt-based swimming pool and the hot and cold therapy experiences are available on site.

Before You Go

The retreat is pitched at an intermediate level. It assumes some familiarity with Ayurvedic principles and wellness practices, and it focuses on individualized treatment rather than foundational teaching. It is held in English.

The stay includes:

- Six nights of accommodation
- Private consultations with Dr. Harikrishnan
- Individualized Ayurvedic treatment protocols and the classical therapies prescribed
- Yoga sessions
- Use of the salt-based swimming pool
- Hot and cold therapy experiences
- Meals

Registration is by application. After you submit your details, you receive an email with the next steps for payment. Payment covers the full cost of the retreat. If your plans change, you can cancel up to 30 days before the start date for a full refund. Cancellations made within 30 days of the retreat are not refunded.