What Is Panchakarma 2.0?

According to Ayurveda, Panchakarma is one of the most effective treatments in healing disease, clearing toxins, and restoring balance to the body. Because Ayurveda believes all illness arises from toxin (ama) accumulation and energetic imbalances in the body and mind, our Panchakarma programs include foundational comprehensive treatments such as: kitchari fast, daily massage (abhyanga), shirodhara and steam treatments, Basti (enema) and daily yoga.

In Panchakarma 2.0, we have expanded the program to include more cleansing elements: daily Garshana (skin brushing), optional juice fasting, and upper wash (Gajakarani). We’ve also added more energetic and mental cleansing options with pranayama practices and meditative techniques.

Through these comprehensive, yet gentle, purification processes, toxins on all levels are cleared and energies are brought into harmony. Upon completion of the program, you will feel clearer, lighter, energized, and more vibrant in body and mind.

In addition to the cleansing aspects of the program, we’ve also expanded the educational components to include more depth about Ayurvedic principles of health and disease, and about understanding and balancing our doshas.

This advanced Panchakarma program is a new offering, and we look forward to your participation and feedback. We intend for it to be all you have come to expect from past experiences, and more!

To register for the program, call HI Reception at 570-253-5551 x1

We look forward to seeing you.

Who Manages the Program?

As with our other Panchakarma Programs, our advanced program is overseen and managed by Dr. Carrie Demers and Dr. Theresa Oswald. Both of our integrative physicians have been supporting patients through detoxification programs and healing processes for many years. Their dedication to empowering individuals to reclaim their inner healing potential is evident in their compassionate and detailed approach to their medical practices. Both Dr. Carrie and Dr. Terri will work closely with you and our retreat team to prescribe customized treatments based on your current mental, physical, and medical condition. They are with you through every step of this cleansing process, encouraging you and supporting you, so that you gain the most benefit from your immersive retreat experience.

Highlights from the Five-Day Panchakarma 2.0 Retreat:

Enjoy the personal attention of an experienced team of health professionals, and three days of treatments that will include:

• Individual integrative medical consultations with one of our board certified physicians, starting with a phone intake a week prior to the start of the program
• Daily 2-hour bodywork session that includes Garshana (dry brushing) and a 60-min cleansing and relaxing massage, followed by shirodhara and nasya, and concluding with Steam therapy for further toxin removal
• Private group morning hatha yoga classes
• Light, simple, and nutritiously cleansing vegetarian meals served three times a day, featuring kitchari, a traditional ayurvedic cleansing dish, vegetable soups, whole grains, and chutneys (all gluten-free)
• Freshly squeezed, organic juices served twice per day; with an option to juice fast on the 2nd day.
• An opportunity to practice “Upper Wash”, or Gaja Karani; one of the yogic cleanses (Kriyas) to clear excess mucus.
• Basti (An optional self-administered enema on the last night.)
• A Biofeedback session to assess stress resilience, and provide guidance for improved stress management and mental calm
• Evening lectures and discussion on a variety of topics regarding cleansing, Ayurveda, meditation, and relaxation techniques
• A personal take-home plan for continued success after the retreat has ended
• Free 6-month access to the HI Online Library

Amenities Beyond Your Daily Treatment Schedule

In addition to your daily treatment schedule you will have access to:

• 400 acres of wooded hiking trails and vistas
• The MarketPlace Bookstore and Gift Shop
• 24 Hour Tea Lounge
• Unlimited Wi-Fi

All Inclusive Package Pricing:

Panchakarma is $3,149 for this 5 Day / 4 Night retreat.

This price includes all medical services, massage treatments, lectures and classes, special meals, and juices, plus accommodations in our private deluxe rooms.

Note: The Panchakarma Ayurvedic Retreat is contraindicated during pregnancy and may aggravate an already difficult menstruation.

The program begins with orientation on Thursday evening and concludes at lunch on Monday.

To register for the program, call HI Reception at 570-253-5551 x 1

We look forward to seeing you.