Gentle Ayurveda
for Healthy Ageing

Yes — and managing guests on multiple medications is something our doctors do routinely. We ask that all guests share a full medication list before booking (the easiest way is through the online consultation). Our doctors review each medication individually and design a herbal protocol that complements rather than conflicts with your existing treatment. In some cases, guests see their pharmaceutical requirements reduce during or after the programme — always in coordination with their home physician. We never ask guests to stop prescribed medications without medical agreement from both sides.

For a guest with two significant conditions, we would typically recommend 14 days as a minimum — it allows a complete Panchakarma cycle, a meaningful Rasayana phase and enough time to see genuine change in both joint comfort and sleep quality. Seven days will produce noticeable improvements, but the changes are less deeply established. If the arthritis is moderate-to-severe or has been present for more than five years, 21 days is worth considering. The best way to get a personalised recommendation is through a free online doctor consultation — your doctor can assess the specific degree of joint involvement and advise accordingly.

Many senior guests attend alone and find the experience entirely comfortable — our team provides full support, and the small batch size (maximum 8) means you are never lost in a crowd. Couples and friends are also welcome and often find that attending together deepens the experience. If a guest has a significant mobility limitation or requires personal care assistance beyond what our programme includes, we ask that a companion or caregiver attend. Please discuss this during your online consultation and we can advise honestly.

Classical Panchakarma is absolutely safe for seniors when properly adapted — and this programme is specifically designed to do exactly that. Treatment intensity, oil quantities, purgation doses and steam duration are all calibrated for an older physiology. The elimination procedures (Virechana, Basti) are gentler than in standard programmes and are preceded by thorough preparation. Your doctor monitors your response daily and adjusts the protocol in real time. We have a strong track record with guests well into their seventies and eighties, including those with cardiac and orthopedic conditions.

Panchakarma is primarily eliminative — its purpose is to remove accumulated toxins from the tissues. Rasayana is restorative and regenerative — it rebuilds the tissues that have been depleted, particularly in older individuals. Classical Ayurveda prescribes Rasayana after the body has been cleared through Panchakarma, because the nourishing medicines then penetrate deeper and produce more lasting effects. This programme combines both: Panchakarma to clear, Rasayana to rebuild. The Rasayana phase at the end of our programmes is frequently described by senior guests as the most transformative period of their stay.

Yes — and for senior guests especially, we actively recommend this as the first step. In a 45-minute video consultation, our Ayurvedic physician will review your health history and current medications, assess your primary conditions, give you a clear view of what treatment is likely to achieve for your specific situation, and recommend the programme duration that fits your health picture. The consultation fee is deductible from your retreat cost if you book within 60 days. Book your online consultation here →

We are at Barrage Road, Kunaw, Rishikesh — approximately 15–20 minutes from Rishikesh town and 40 minutes from Haridwar railway station. Flights serve Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun), 45 minutes away. Train connections to Haridwar are available from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and most major cities. We can arrange comfortable private transfers for senior guests from Rishikesh, Haridwar or Dehradun airport at reasonable additional cost — please contact us at infovedanjana@gmail.com or WhatsApp +91 93505 11275 to arrange.

Full terms are at refund-policy.html. Cancellations made 30 or more days before the programme start date are eligible for a full refund of the reservation token paid. We recommend reviewing the policy before booking and contacting us with any specific concerns regarding travel uncertainty, health contingencies or companion arrangements.