Ayurvedic treatments for complete rejuvenation

and overall health to restore your life force

Ayurvedic treatments for complete rejuvenation

and overall health to restore your life force

Ayurveda therapies and treatments, Rishikesh, India.

Discover the Healing Power of Ayurvedic Treatments in Rishikesh

Holistic Wellness

The harmony for your healing is provided by personalised ayurvedic treatments, vedic yoga & meditation, healthy balanced diet and peaceful stay in the Himalayan foothills. We offer a comprehensive range of Ayurvedic treatments designed to promote holistic healing and well-being. 

Ayurvedic treatments for de-stress & full relaxation of mind & body Choose from a range of therapies:

Shirodhara (relaxation of the mind by oil dripping on the forehead)
A treatment which balances the nervous system through the use of herbal medicated oil, dripped slowly onto the forehead. This is a very effective treatment for releasing tension. It helps the mind to be grounded, and assists with all kinds of mental imbalances.

Benefits:

  1. Helps to provide deep relaxation and helps overcome insomnia.
  2. Helps with stress, depression, mental slowness and schizophrenia.
  3. Diminishes hypertension.
  4. Helps overcome hemiplegia (paralysis).
  5. Helps against diabetic complications such as neuropathy.

Although this treatment can be done as a one-off experience, it is much more effective if it is undertaken for a minimum of 7 days, and even more helpful if continued for 21 days 

Duration:  45 minutes Price:  2200 INR (rupees) per session
Abhyangam (whole body ayurveda massage)
Ayurvedic massage is a traditional balancing method of massage which harmonises energy in the mind and body, with a soothing effect on the whole system. It improves one’s immunity and increases the ability to function effectively, both physically and mentally.  This therapy is good for releasing deep rooted tension, stress and depression, and regenerating one’s overall health. Massages at the Centre are performed on a traditional Ayurvedic massage table with either Ayurvedic herbal oils or essential oils. 

Benefits:

Nourishes the skin, removes dryness, and provides overall rejuvenation for the body and mind.
Helps improve immunity.
Helps with paralysis.
Helps overcome obesity, diabetes and asthma.
Helps with arthritis, and assists mobility in the joints and muscles.
Helps ease chronic aches and pains like backache, stiff neck, migraine and rheumatism.
Improves blood circulation and gives soothing effect to the nervous system.

Depending on body type, this treatment is recommended for between 7-21 days.

Duration:  50 minutes Price:  2000/2500 INR (rupees) per session
 
Patra Potli (deep stiffness pain healing)

 

A therapy used to provide relief from pain, and rejuvenate and strengthen the soft tissues, joints and muscles of the body. The Potli, or poultice, is filled with herbal oils, powders or medical concoctions which are applied and massaged over the body. Ayurvedic and natural herbs are crushed and bundled into the cloth bundles (potlis), and these warm poultices are used to massage the parts of the body to induce heating.
The leaves of medicinal plants used in this treatment possess analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties which help to reduce pain and inflammation in the joints. The treatment is helpful in joint and muscle disorders, paralysis, detoxification, osteo and rheumatoid arthritis, sciatica and bursitis.

Benefits:

  1. Detoxifies the skin and regenerates the entire body.
  2. Eliminates pain associated with muscles of the shoulder and back.

Although this treatment can be done as a one-off experience, it is much more effective if it is undertaken for a minimum of 7 days, and even more helpful if continued for 21 days.

Contraindications:
If the patient has fever or high blood pressure, the treatment should be used only under the guidance of a senior therapist and doctor.

Duration: 45 minutes, Price: 2200 INR (rupees) per session
Swedanam (steam bath)

A traditional treatment of steaming the body within an enclosed chamber with herbs soaked in water, or with essential oils, according to the person’s body type. It helps to eliminate toxins through the pores of the skin, and is suitable for all different body types. It is the most effective treatment for obesity. All parts of the body, except the head, are within the enclosed chamber.

Benefits:

  1. Helps with problems related to arthritis, rheumatism, obesity and other bodily pains, including back problems.
  2. Helps to purify the skin.

Although this treatment can be done as a one-off experience, it is much more effective if it is undertaken for a minimum of 7 days, and even more helpful if continued for 21 days.

 
Duration:  20 minutes Price:  700 INR (rupees) per session
Lepanam (skin detox)
A combination of herbs, essential oils and rose water applied all over the body. It has a soothing effect on the nervous system and is a wonderful method of detoxifying and regenerating the skin.
The image shows Shiro lepanam (treatment for the head) but this therapy can be applied to any part of the body.
 

Benefits:

Helps eliminate all types of skin diseases and rejuvenates the skin.
Has a soothing effect on the muscles and the nervous system.
Helps alleviate insomnia through relaxation.

We recommend a course of 7-23 days for the best results from this treatment.

Duration:  45 minutes Price:  2500 INR (rupees) per session
 
Nasya (cleansing of sinuses)
A treatment for the sinuses. Beginning with a facial massage, this is followed by steam inhalation, and finished with a stream of medicated oil dripped into the nostrils while lying on the Ayurvedic massage table. While this treatment helps to cure problems in the head, it is particularly good for preventing diseases in this area.

Benefits:

  1. Helps clear the sinuses, eliminates nasal allergies, eases migraines and insomnia.
  2. Helps prevent many ear, nose and throat problems.Although this treatment can be done as a one-off experience, it is much more effective if it is undertaken for a minimum of 7 days, and even more helpful if continued for 21 days.
Duration: 45 minutes Price: 1200 INR (rupees) per session
Kati vasti (lower back healing)

A treatment for alleviating pain in the lower back. The process uses warm oil held in a ring of gram paste, and placed over the lower back for 25-40 minutes, depending on the type of pain being experienced.

Benefits:

  1. Helps eliminate the pain associated with all different types of back pain.
  2. Helps eliminate numbness in the legs

Although this treatment can be done as a one-off experience, it is much more effective if it is undertaken for a minimum of 7 days, and even more helpful if continued for 21 days.

Duration: 45 minutes, Price: 2000 INR (rupees) per session

Janu vasti (knee joints healing)

A treatment for alleviating pain in the knee joints. The process uses warm oil held in a ring of gram paste, and placed over the knee joints for 25-40 minutes, depending on the type of pain being experienced.

janu vasti

Benefits:

  1. Helps eliminate the pain associated with knee conditions. 
  2. Although this treatment can be done as a one-off experience, it is much more effective if it is undertaken for a minimum of 7 days, and even more helpful if continued for 21 days.
Duration: 45 minutes, Price: 2200 INR (rupees) per session
Greeva vasti (neck healing)

A treatment for alleviating pain in the neck area. The process uses warm oil held in a ring of gram paste, and placed over the neck area for 25-40 minutes, depending on the type of pain being experienced.

Benefits:

  1. Helps eliminate all types of pain associated with the neck.
  2. Although this treatment can be done as a one-off experience, it is much more effective if it is undertaken for a minimum of 7 days, and even more helpful if continued for 21 days.
Duration: 45 minutes, Price: 2200 INR (rupees) per session 
Shiro vasti (relaxation of mind and nervous system)

A treatment for alleviating stress, deep rooted tension, insomnia and depression, which uses warm oil poured into a ring of gram paste held by a leather cap over the head for 25-40 minutes, depending on the symptoms. Note: This treatment is most effective for those with very short hair.
 

Benefits:

  1. Helps alleviate stress, deep rooted tension, insomnia and depression.
  2. Helps to strengthen hair roots.
  3. Helps alleviate all diseases in the head area.

Although this treatment can be done as a one-off experience, it is much more effective if it is undertaken for a minimum of 7 days, and even more helpful if continued for 21 days.

Duration: 45 minutes, Price: 2200 INR (rupees) per session  
 
Netrapana (eyes healing)

A treatment which detoxifies and improves conditions related to the eyes. The process uses warm ghee poured into a ring of gram paste, and placed around the eyes.

Benefits:

  1. Helps all conditions related to the eyes.
  2. Although this treatment can be done as a one-off experience, it is much more effective if it is undertaken for a minimum of 7 days, and even more helpful if continued for 21 days.

Although this treatment can be done as a one-off experience, it is much more effective if it is undertaken for a minimum of 7 days, and even more helpful if continued for 21 days.

Duration: 45 minutes, Price: 2200 INR (rupees) per session  
Pizchil (whole body: skin, muscles, joints rejuvenation)

A treatment which uses lukewarm medicated herbal oils as a bath poured on the body in a rhythmic manner for a specific time. It is rejuvenation therapy for people of all ages.

Benefits:

  1. Removes dryness of the skin and regenerates the entire body.
  2. Increases joint mobility.
  3. Improves the capacity to maintain heat in the body.
  4. Helps with the digestive process.
  5. It is the most effective treatment for stiffness and paralysis.

Although this treatment can be done as a one-off experience, it is much more effective if it is undertaken for a minimum of 7 days, and even more helpful if continued for 21 days.

Duration: 45 minutes, Price: 3500 INR (rupees) per session
Jambeera Pinda Swedam (whole body: muscles, joints, chronic pain healing)

 

A lemon treatment which provides help for obesity, and helps to alleviate stiffness in the body. The treatment consists of a massage using lemons rolled in heated cloth balls, and is the most beneficial treatment for regenerating the entire body.

Benefits:

  1. Detoxifies the skin and regenerates the entire body.
  2. Eliminates pain associated with muscles of the shoulder and back.

Although this treatment can be done as a one-off experience, it is much more effective if it is undertaken for a minimum of 7 days, and even more helpful if continued for 21 days.

Duration: 45 minutes, Price: 3500 INR (rupees) per session
Takradhara (relaxation of mind with buttermilk)
A treatment which uses the constant dripping of yoghurt or buttermilk over the forehead. It is very effective for those who suffer from constant headaches. It helps to cool the system, and is particularly effective during the summer months when the weather is excessively hot.

Benefits:

  1. Removes burning sensations in the head and throughout the body.
  2.  Helps release tension.
  3. Povides relief from headaches, giddiness and fatigue.
  4.  Helps to relieve insomnia.
  5. Helps in the treatment of disorders relating to the nose, throat, eyes and ears.
Duration: 45 minutes, Price: 2200 INR (rupees) per session
 
Virechana (cleansing of intestine)

A treatment to help clean the intestines through ingesting a special Ayurvedic herbal medication. The process is undertaken after the body has been prepared both externally through massage with oils/cream, and internally through the ingestion of ghee (refined butter) or boiled rice water. It is accompanied by a strict Ayurvedic diet and must be undertaken under the supervision of a qualified Ayurvedic therapist. It is a safe process without any side effects. This treatment is recommended for a duration of 1-4 days.

Benefits:

  1. Helps control obesity, gastro-intestinal problems, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, worms and haemorrhoids.
  2. Helps clear skin diseases such as psoriasis and eczema.
  3. Assists in the control of diabetes and helps fight anaemia.
  4. Helps eliminate headache, cough and cold, and asthma.
  5. Helps heal arthritis and gout.

Precautions

A special light diet is prescribed for 7-15 days following the treatment, which MUST be adhered to.

This treatment is offered also as part of our de-tox (Panchakarma) program

TRY - A taste of our de-tox program - 105 min session

If your time in India is limited but you want to have a “taste” of our de-tox program, you can take advantage of a one-day Ayurvedic experience which is combination of three treatments:

  1. Abhyangam (massage)
  2. Swedanam (steam bath)
  3. Shirodhara (warm oil poured slowly over the forehead) OR  Takradhara (warm buttermilk poured slowly over the forehead)
Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes Price: 4,500 INR (rupees)
 

All of the above therapies are offered independently, or as part of our different ayurveda programs. Contact us at myvediyoga@gmail.com for any further information

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Authentic Healing at the Vedic Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat Centre

The Vedic Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat Centre in Rishikesh offers traditional Ayurvedic therapies and treatments that have been handed down through the ages to restore balance, rejuvenate your body, and calm the mind.

Each treatment is guided by experienced Ayurvedic therapists, following time-tested healing principles that have been practised in India for thousands of years.

Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas and situated on the banks of the sacred River Ganga, our Centre provides a peaceful and supportive space for natural healing and self-regeneration.

The Essence of Ayurveda

Ayurveda, the “Science of Life”, teaches that real health comes from living in natural harmony with your body, mind and the world around you.

Our therapies are personalised to suit your individual constitution (dosha), allowing toxins to be eliminated, imbalances to be corrected, and vitality to be restored.  Great care is taken to ensure that each session combines natural therapies with ancient herbal recipes, oils, and spices. 

Whether you’re looking for deep rest, physical relief or a steadier emotional state, the treatments offered here give you a direct experience of Ayurveda in Rishikesh, a place long known for its spiritual and healing wisdom.

 

 

Our Ayurvedic Therapies & Treatments

All treatments at the Vedic Yoga Centre are tailored to individual needs. Some of these may include:

  • Abhyangam (Ayurvedic Massage): A full-body massage with warm herbal oils to improve blood flow and relieve stress.
  • Shirodhara:  A gentle stream of warm medicated oil dripped over the forehead to calm and balance the nervous system.
  • Pizhichil: A soothing oil bath treatment for muscular tension and joint pain.
  • Nasya: A nasal therapy that clears the sinuses and enhances mental clarity.
  • Kati Basti: A localised oil therapy to ease back pain and stiffness.
  • Lepanam: A nourishing Ayurvedic treatment for radiant skin all over the body.
  • Herbal Steam Therapy (Swedanam): A cleansing treatment to eliminate toxins and improve energy flow.

You can select individual therapies or choose a deep inner cleanse through our Panchakarma detox program, which is offered over a minimum of five days. This deeper level of cleansing includes specially prepared vegetarian meals, along with Ayurvedic dietary guidance, and gentle yoga and pranayama sessions for holistic healing.

 

Benefits of Ayurvedic Treatments

  • Detoxifies the body and enhances energy flow
  • Relieves stress, tension, and anxiety
  • Improves digestion and immunity
  • Balances hormones and emotional well-being
  • Promotes deeper relaxation and better sleep
  • Rejuvenates skin and revitalises the senses

These treatments help restore natural harmony - calming the mind, strengthening the body, and creating inner peace and harmony.

We offer a holistic approach

Some of the treatments in greater detail

Why Choose the Vedic Yoga Centre for Ayurveda

For over two decades, the Vedic Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat Centre in Rishikesh has guided people from around the world toward holistic healing through authentic Himalayan traditions.

Our therapies are conducted in a serene and caring environment, where you receive individual attention and heartfelt support.

Meals are freshly prepared using Ayurvedic principles, herbs, and local ingredients, complementing your treatment and supporting your healing journey.

Here, Ayurveda is not only a treatment—it is a way of living with awareness, simplicity, and in harmony with nature.

Try one session of 3 ayurvedic treatments

FAQ

One-day ayurvedic experience

Panchakarma treatments are also offered separately by the Centre if you do not wish to take part in a package.

You can take advantage of a one-day ayurvedic experience which is combination of three treatments in the one day, which will give you a taste of ayurveda:

  1. Abhyanga (massage)
  2. Swedanam  (steam bath)
  3. Shirodhara (warm oil poured slowly over the forehead) 
             OR
    Takradhara (warm buttermilk poured slowly over the forehead)

The total time for this lavish treatment is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

All of the above therapies are offered independently, or as part of our different ayurveda programs.

Contact us at myvediyoga@gmail.com for any further information.

What is Panchakarma

Pancha means five in Sanskrit, and karma means actions or therapies.  Each of the five therapies is a toxin-elimination technique, which targets a certain dosha. This detox program offers a lifestyle change by planting a seed within you for improved habits when you return to your everyday life. They will help to both build up your health awareness and find alignment between your body, mind and spirit.

One of the miracles of the human body is its capability to constantly rejuvenate and heal itself.  However, when body energies (tridoshas) are imbalanced, due to either natural or unnatural causes, the digestive capacity is weakened, leading to the formation of toxic impurities which hinder the body’s healing capabilities.  Panchakarma is used as a remedy to restore the body to its natural, inherent healing state, expelling toxins and foreign substances.

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