Kshemavana The Wellness Retreat

The therapists were skilled with treatments like mud and mustard packs, massages, and hydrotherapy. Amrit did excellent work, and my wife especially valued the effective physiotherapy. The yoga sessions each day were well run and worth joining. We also enjoyed the good cycling, swimming, gym, and sports facilities, plus the peaceful walking paths. We stayed in the spacious, comfortable Pushpa Suite. It showed a little age in places but was cleaned daily, and food was brought to the suite. The catering staff were consistently courteous, and Ward intern Keerthana was particularly attentive in our daily discussions. At check-in, parking was plentiful, the process was quick, Dr. Vandana took time to understand our health, and carts were readily available for luggage and getting around. Meals were tailored to individual health needs and goals. Most tasted good, though health and taste don't always go hand in hand. Our daughter had the staff diet, which was generally good but sometimes a bit spicy for her. A few things could be improved. Some activity schedules were wrong but corrected promptly when we mentioned it. On most days, the Yoga Hall route had a strong STP smell at 5:30 AM. Kurma Hall, used for yoga and pranayama, needs better sound insulation because highway noise carries in, and the fountain outside needs maintenance. The men's mud and mustard pack area could be made nicer to match the other facilities. The common area had a detox drink jar each day but no glasses. We also had a small checkout delay getting a cart, and I missed my final yoga session before leaving. Kshemavana is focused on health transformation, rather than a leisure resort stay. If you're looking to recover from lifestyle ailments or reset your health, I think it's worth it. For a typical vacation, save it for another trip. My recommendation is to go if health and rejuvenation are your main aims.

The treatments were very helpful for pain management and weight loss, and the hospitality and peaceful stay were consistently good. My room was clean, comfortable, and well maintained. I spent seven days following a sathvika ahara diet, but I couldn't get an appointment with the dietician, which was disappointing. Several sessions, including yoga, acupuncture, and physiotherapy, were also booked at overlapping times, so I sometimes had to rush between them. I hope management can organize the schedule better.

The daily yoga, pranayama, meditation, aqua yoga, and sound therapy were highlights, and the centre also has a modern gym, temperature-controlled pool, table tennis, and a pool table. Treatments include acupuncture for pain and stress, hydrotherapy to support detoxification and circulation, mud therapy for inflammation and skin nourishment, and massage for relaxation and blood flow. During my week-long stay, the doctors and treatment staff gave me personal attention and adapted things to my needs. Diets were carefully planned for each person, and the experienced team offered a wide range of treatments for different ailments and conditions, delivered by trained masseurs and physiotherapists. The serene, thoughtfully laid out architecture made it easy to relax. It exceeded my expectations and felt transformative. I'll definitely return next year, and highly recommend it. Thank you, Dr. Vandana and team.

I’m very late writing this, but I mean every word. People in the Bengaluru area are lucky to have a place like Kshemavana for anyone wanting to improve their physical and mental health in what felt like the safest way possible. My husband and I found it on Google when we wanted a quiet break and reset from our hectic corporate schedule. After one week, we felt physically and mentally detoxed, and weight loss was an added benefit. Our diet, eating habits, concentration, and energy all changed. We used to eat out almost every 3 days, but after coming home we didn't crave outside food at all. For the first time, my PCOS symptoms dropped drastically, and the hirsutism disappeared completely. My husband's skin also started clearing up. Dr. Bhuvaneshwari and the team guided us. It's a great place for couples who want to get their bodies into their fittest form. I also saw many seniors there for knee ailments, weight loss, and recovery after surgery. Instead of spending on vacations where alcohol is treated as the only way to unwind, I'd like people to try the Kshemavana approach once and change their lifestyle. I made a lot of new friends there, too.