The Philosophy
Rooted in ancient Himalayan wellbeing practices, the experience is created around the woman as a whole — her body, breath, energy, emotions, creativity and sense of self. Each day gently builds upon the last, moving from grounding and restoration to nourishment, balance, rejuvenation and reflection.
Through women-centered movement, Ayurvedic therapies, breathwork, meditation, sacred rituals, nature, creativity, nourishing food and moments of stillness, the journey creates space to reconnect.
Before You Arrive
This initial conversation helps shape your experience at the Sanctuary, allowing treatments and practices to be approached with greater personal relevance.
Pre-Journey
A pre-journey consultation with our resident Ayurvedic doctor, Dr. Shweta, specializing in women’s health, offers an opportunity to understand your individual needs, concerns, lifestyle and intentions in preparation for your time in the Himalayas.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Grounding
The first day is about arriving — not only at the Sanctuary, but in your own body. Settle in, meet your Ayurvedic doctor, and unwind into stillness as the sun sets over the foothills.
Experiences
- Arrival at Dwarika’s Sanctuary
- Personalized Ayurvedic consultation
- Ayurvedic healing rituals
- Crystal House meditation
- Sundowner
Day 2: Detox & Energy Balance
A day to release what no longer serves you and restore your inner rhythm. Sunrise yoga, planetary balancing, breathwork and pottery lead into an intimate dinner with Dr Shweta.
Experiences
- Sunrise yoga for women’s health
- Nine Planet Balancing
- Womb-centric Ayurvedic therapy
- Salt House breathing
- Pottery
- Guided Mudra session
- Interactive dinner with Dr Shweta
Day 3: Deep Nourishment
Nourishment is more than what we eat — it’s what we give the body and the time we make to restore. A farm hike and Ayurvedic therapy give way to Sound Healing at dusk.
Experiences
- Yoga for pelvic wellness
- Pranayama
- Farm hike & nourishing farm lunch
- Ayurvedic therapy
- Art and painting
- Sound Healing
Day 4: Women, Craft & Living Heritage
Step beyond the walls of the sanctuary and discover the captivating world of Bhaktapur — a city of timeless traditions, hidden courtyards and living craftsmanship. A refreshing change of rhythm that awakens the senses and sparks curiosity — before returning to the Sanctuary and entering into women’s focused spa journey.
Experiences
- Bhaktapur
- Lunch
- Shakti Renewal Journey
- Progress Consultation with Dr Shweta
Day 5: Hormonal Harmony
A woman’s wellbeing is tied to her rhythms — activity and rest, change and renewal. A barefoot walk through the Shiva Linga Maze leads into Shirodhara and Chakra Meditation.
Experiences
- Shiva Linga Maze meditation walk
- Hormone-balancing yoga
- Pranayama for endocrine balance
- Ayurvedic Shirodhara
- Chakra meditation
- Relaxation at Sanctuary
Day 6: Rejuvenation & Radiance
After days of turning inward, today is about moving, breathing and reconnecting with energy. Vitality Yoga and sound healing lead into an evening blessing ceremony.
Experiences
- Vitality Yoga
- Pranayama for energy activation
- Personalized Ayurvedic therapy
- Sound healing
- Blessing ceremony
- Relaxation at Sanctuary
Day 7: Integration & Departure
The final morning begins quietly, watching the Himalayan sunrise before a last breathwork session. A reflective session and Farewell Blessing Ceremony carry the journey home.
Experiences
- Himalayan sunrise
- Om Chanting Meditation
- Reflective session with the Ayurvedic doctor
- Farewell blessing ceremony
- Departure
