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Reconnect with Mind, Body & Spirit in Arrábida Nature Park

RETREAT DATES
21st to 26th September 2025

Embark on a 6-day Yoga & Ayurveda retreat at Hotel Casa Palmela, a 5-star sanctuary nestled in Arrábida Nature Park. In collaboration with Ananda in the Himalayas, this journey invites you to relax, recharge, and evolve.

CURATED BY ANANDA
HOSTED BY HOTEL CASA PALMELA

Holistic Wellness

Holistic Health: A path to balance and inner harmony across body, mind, and spirit.
Ayurveda: Rooted in ancient wisdom, focused on individualized treatments and natural healing.
Yoga: A powerful foundation for clarity of mind, vitality of body, and peace of soul.

Profound Shifts Through Authentic Wellness

Physical: Increased vitality, flexibility, and reduced stress.
Mental: Greater clarity, emotional resilience, and mental calm.
Spiritual: A renewed connection to self and purpose.

“An inspiring journey – learning yoga, Ayurveda, and mindful eating from true experts. Life-changing!” (Christina, 2023 edition)

Ayurvedic Healing & Personalised Care

All inclusive retreat and workshops

Ayurvedic Treatments: Customized therapies to restore equilibrium and vitality.
One-on-One Doctor Consultations: Holistic assessments for personalized wellness.
Therapeutic Massages: Releasing tension, restoring flow, and revitalizing the body.
Healing Sessions: Deep, supportive interactions with experienced healers.

Learning & Workshops

Expert Talks: Enlightening sessions on Ayurveda, mindfulness, and yogic principles, led by specialists from Ananda and Veda Wellness.
Cooking & Nutrition Classes: Discover Ayurvedic cooking techniques and how food can be your medicine.
Conscious Shopping Experience: Mindful ingredient selection in local markets.

Healing Sessions: Enjoy one-on-one time with a healer to address personal well-being and support your spiritual and physical transformation;
Yoga and Ayurveda Lectures: Participate in in-depth lectures and discussions on yoga and Ayurveda, gaining insights into both practices;
Cooking Class & Nutritional Workshop: Learn how to prepare Ayurvedic dishes and gain essential knowledge on nutrition, tailored to your unique dosha and health needs;
Food Awareness Shopping: Join a guided shopping trip to the local market, focusing on food selection and understanding the nutritional value of various ingredients;
Luxury Accommodation: Stay in a 5-star hotel, ensuring comfort and relaxation throughout your retreat experience.

Retreat Prices and Conditions

€6.500,00€ PP  -Twin/Double Occupancy (VAT included)
€3.750,00€ PP – Single Occupancy (VAT included)

21st to 26th September 2025
Check-In: 21st | Check-Out: 26th

Includes
5-star accommodation throughout your stay
Daily wellness meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Pre-arrival Ayurvedic assessment (consultation, wellness survey, and personalized diet plan)
In-person Ayurvedic consultation upon arrival
Private healing consultation
A curated schedule of Ayurvedic therapies throughout the retreat Daily yoga and meditation sessions
Ayurvedic culinary workshop
Talks and insights on Ayurveda led by an Ayurvedic physician

Transport not Inclusive
Payment by Visa & Mastercard

REGISTRATIONS

Terms & Conditions
 A 30% deposit is needed to secure participation in the retreat;
 The remaining 70% balance is due 60 days before the retreat begins;
 For cancellations made between 60 and 45 days prior to the retreat, a 50% penalty applies; the remaining balance will be refunded;
 For cancellations within 45 days of the retreat start date, a 100% penalty applies, and no balance will be refunded;
 The organization reserves the right to cancel the retreat no later than 25 days before the start date. In such cases, the deposit will either be transferred to a future retreat or refunded.

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    Retreat Highlights

     Welcome orientation & fire ceremony
     Daily yoga, breathwork, and meditation
     Personalized Ayurvedic treatments & massages Individual consultations with Ayurvedic doctors
     One-on-one healing sessions Expert-led workshops on yoga & Ayurveda
     Cooking & nutrition classes Conscious shopping in local markets
     5-star accommodation in nature’s embrace

    Daily ritual and more information here (PDF)

    Retreat and Workshop Experts

    Therese Skovgaard Poulsen

    Yoga Teachings & Lay Scholar of classical Yoga Philosophy

    Therese has led numerous yoga workshops and retreats as well as “train the trainers” programs globally.

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    Therese Skovgaard Poulsen
    Therese is a Sanskrit Scholar from Columbia University in New York, where she also completed her medical training to become a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM).

    Her love for yoga and her search for Sanskrit scholars took her to India 27 years ago where she trained to become a Senior Ashtangha Yoga Instructor, and a lay scholar of classical yoga texts and the Bhagavad Gita.

    She has been running Breath of Hope Foundation – a non-profit, educational organisation focused on preventative, yoga programs in schools and orphanages in Asia. She also runs the Satyagraha Ashram, in Bali, another non-profit educational organisation, based upon the science of yoga.

    Dr. Naresh Perumbuduri

    Ayurvedic Physician

    Dr. Naresh Perumbuduri is a fifth- generation Ayurvedic physician with over 19 years of experience.

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    Dr. Naresh Perumbuduri
    Dr. Naresh, a fifth-generation Ayurvedic physician with over 19 years of experience, is an expert in Panchakarma therapies, particularly for hormonal imbalances, autoimmune conditions, and male infertility.

    He combines Ayurvedic treatments with lifestyle modifications and dietary changes, creating personalized, results-driven wellness plans aimed at sustainable healing and balanced health.

    Dr. Kavitha Shyamala

    Ayurvedic Doctor
    Kerala, India

    During last years Dr. Kavitha designed different innovative treatments to meet diverse demands (Relaxation and Detoxification)

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    Dr Kavitha Shyamala
    Ayurvedic Doctor – B.A.M.S.

    Born and raised in Kerala, India’s cradle of Ayurveda, Dr Kavitha received her degree in Ayurveda from the renowned Ayurveda Medical College in Kerala, India. She had opportunity to interact with many doctors practicing authentic Ayurveda during his studies.

    Ayurvedic & Holistic consultation with Nadi pareeksha (Pulse diagnosis) iridology and tongue diagnosis since the last 12 years.
    Expertise in training yoga and Meditation sessions to the guest for almost 10 years: personalised Ayurveda treatments and programs according to the need of the patients; Designed Panchakarma, Detoxification, and Rejuvenation programs for patients. During last years Dr. Kavitha designed different innovative treatments to meet diverse demands (Relaxation and Detoxification)

    Expert in Ayurvedic Diet and Lifestyle recommendation as well as Clinical yoga for various alignments, Dr. Kavitha creates a personalized Ayurveda diet menu for guests, gives Ayurveda cooking class for guests, as well as talks and presentations on Ayurveda and yoga.
    Dr Kavitha Shyamala is living now is Austria and worked previously at the Four Seasons Maldives

    Sudheesh VV

    Ayurvedic Therapist

    Specializing in pain relief, vitality restoration, and immunity enhancement.

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    Sudheesh VV

    With 14 years of global Ayurvedic experience, Sudheesh is the lead therapist and senior trainer at Ananda in the Himalayas.

    He specializes in pain relief, vitality restoration, and immunity enhancement, customizing traditional Ayurvedic therapies to address modern health needs.

    Sudheesh integrates Ayurvedic herbs and lifestyle guidance, focusing on holistic, outcome-based healing for his clients.

    Sufail MK

    Ayurvedic Therapist

    Specializing in pain management, energy renewal, and immunity enhancement.

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    Sufail MK
    An Ayurvedic therapist trained in Panchakarma at Ananda, Sufail is known for his holistic, rejuvenating approach to wellness.
    He is specialized in pain management, energy renewal, and immunity building, carefully tailoring each session to meet unique health needs.
    His personalized care and dedication ensure deeply revitalizing experiences that promote overall health and wellbeing.

    ananda in the himalayas

    “World-Renowned Wellness in the Heart of the Himalayas”

    Ananda is a world-renowned wellness destination set amidst the Himalayan foothills near Rishikesh.

    Merging Ayurveda, Yoga, and Vedanta with global therapies, it offers bespoke programs such as Panchakarma, Rejuvenation, Stress Management, Women’s Wellness, and more.

    With 25 years of global recognition, Ananda was named World’s Best Destination Spa in Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards (UK – 2024).

    Additional Services

    Not included in the price

    Xavier Carre

    Healing Therapist

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    Xavier Carre
    Healing Therapist

    After a serious back injury followed by a year of forced immobilisation, surpassing pain both physically and psychologically, my encounters with Professor André H. Ratio were crucial.

    I thereafter opened myself to my vocation as a therapist, knowing that my approach would be global and holistic.

    As a recognized therapist, I intervened in several European countries and was awarded « Best Therapist of the Year in different years and countries.
    In 2016 I graduated in Ayurvedic Yoga Massage* and received an exclusive training in ATMA/ AQUATMA by the creator of the method, Biel Cortadellas**. This ultimate experience allows me to transfer my knowledge to the aquatic environment.

    After a last collaboration as a resident practitioner in 2017 with the Trois Couronnes Palace in Vevey , I decided to establish myself in Portugal for a more balanced life by the Ocean…

    *Indian Institute of Ayurvedic Yoga Massage – Mysore Blandine Calais-Germain Institute – Paris

    **Chiemsee – Germany

    Post retreat

    Enhance even further the benefits of the retreat with some one-on-one sessions with the experts.

    Private sessions available during the Retreat:

    •  Yoga
    •  Breathwork
    •  Meditation
    •  Ayurvedic Consultation
    •  Nutrition Consultation
    •  Healing: Theta, Marma
    •  Philosophical Discussion 

    Private sessions available remotely after the Retreat:

    •  Yoga
    •  Breathwork
    •  Meditation
    •  Ayurvedic Consultation
    •  Nutrition Consultation
    •  Philosophical Discussion
    •  Therapeutic integration Treatments

    Step into an immersive retreat designed to awaken your full potential - physically, mentally, and spiritually.