Somatic Healing with Ayurvedic Therapies
Heal at the level of the Soma
Experience deep healing with Ayurveda’s luxurious therapies known to bring restoration and rejuvenation unifying the body and mind. It’s only in this state of oneness that you can taste Soma – the nectar of pure joy and bliss, where healing is effortless and spontaneous.
Enjoy learning and integrating your experiences with daily teachings, workshops, yoga and guided meditations. Dip your mind in the reservoir of Ayurveda’s wisdom and take away practical tools to infuse this wisdom in your daily life.
Enjoy freshly prepared pure vegetarian meals. Take a stroll and soak your senses in the beautiful and exotic nature. Grab a swim or just relax.
Simply show up and we will take care of the rest.
What is Soma?
Is the nectar of joy, harmony and bliss that one can experience when the body and mind is harmonized.
Our past unresolved experiences and traumas are not a mere memory in the mind, rather they are at the level of the Soma (we often think of this at the level of the tissues) Until we heal at the level of the soma, we remain under the effect of the trauma.
This is where Ayurveda therapies can do the magic. The therapies hold the power to heal at the level of the soma and are hugely effective.
Coupled with higher wisdom teachings and meditations, this retreat is created to be a deeply healing retreat, taking place at the beautiful Sevayu Ayurveda Resort in Cuba.
Check out the facility Here
This retreat is for you
- You value your whole health and it's a priority
- You are ready to heal the past.
- You feel stuck and can't seem to move forward
- You want to heal your painful relationships
- Most importantly, you want to just feel better
When I did offer Panchkarma therapies - the results of my clients were no less than miraculous. Listen Here
Why Retreat?
Retreats are a way to take a pause, to put a bend in the road, to ask soul size questions, to rethink, to gain clarity so you can assess your life direction, decisions and purpose from an aligned path. Moreover, the retreats proivde a safe container for us to deeply letting go and to have our transformation be witnessed by other like minded souls in the group.
Your Host: This retreat is led by Meena Puri – an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Yoga Teacher, Spiritual Counselor and author who has been leading retreats for over two decades. Known for her deep wisdom, mastery of teaching with great sense of humor and practicality, you are sure to walk away transformed. Read more about Meena Puri
Schedule Guideline
October 8th: Arrival, Welcome and Orientation
October 9th - October 13th:
- Ayurveda Therapies
- Daily Yoga and Meditation
- Teachings and Workshops to integrate the experiences: Building Blocks of Ayurveda, Managing and directing our energy, Daily living - nutrition, lifestyle, Guided meditations and more
- Evening circles
- Chanting, celebrating and ceremonies
Oct. 14th: Departure
Join us for an unforgettable and life altering experience.
Post Retreat Guidance and Support
Healing is a messy journey with many twists and turns and it's best navigated with guidance to hand hold and show you the way. I will have an amazing opportunity for all the attendees to get this support - will share at the end of the retreat.
October 8th - 14th (Sunday to Saturday)
Orientation and Planning Meeting in September
Cost & Registration
cost: US $1,950
Early Bird Price: US $1,850 - expires September 15th
What to bring?
- Bathing suit, sunscreen, sunglasses
- Yoga mat (props will be available)
- A journal & pen
- A water bottle
- An open mind and a healthy appetite
- Read Sevayu's FAQ Here
Flights
The price does not include the flight or the transportation cost from the airport to the resort.
Flying from Toronto: Sun Wing, Hola Sun, Air Transat, WestJet, Sun Wing and Hola Sun. In case you can't find a flight for the 8th, we are offering a free night.
The Vedic (Ayurvedic) Life Style
- The retreat will have all elements of the Vedic Lifestyle
- The oldest system of health, longevity and disease prevention - Ayurveda is the need of our times.
- The retreat will have all the elements of living this life - the experience of which you can take home with you.
What is Included
- 6-Night Stay at Sevayu Ayurveda Resort in Havana, Cuba
- Clean & modest rooms each with private bathroom
- single and double occupancy available - but does not affect cost
- Bedding, Linen, & Towels for bathing; please bring your own toiletries
- All Yoga supplies. Feel free to bring your own yoga mat.
- Panchkarma Therapies including full Ayruvedic consultation
- Daily Yoga and Meditation
- Wisdom Teachings and Ayurveda Workshops
- 3 mouth watering vegetarian meals
- One Local tour
- Transportation to/from Havana airport
Disclaimers and Cancellation
- All reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis
- Please notify of any food allergies and your preference of gluten free or vegan
- Retreat liability contract must be signed and returned prior to the first day of the retreat - will be emailed prior to the retreat to all the attendees.
- Your personal space and sanitization are your own responsibility
- Sevayu Ayurveda Resort & Ayurvedic Healing Center will not be held responsible for any lost or missing items
- In the very rare instance of injury or illness, Sevayu Ayurveda Resort & The Ayurvedic Healing Center will not be held liable.
- Please read Sevayu's Cancellation Policy
Past Retreats
Heal Your Life Meditation Retreat Oct. 4th-6th 2019
Song of the Morning, Vanderbilt, MI If you are a Spiritually minded woman craving to let go of the past and step into the next season of your life with ease, experience joy, feel anchored in love and open to what’s possible, then join Meena Puri in this highly experiential and potent weekend in a…
Pilgrimage to India – Feb 2019
We had an unforgettable trip with 11 beautiful souls. Those who joined will talk about their experiences for years to come. Enjoy the pictures here
Testimonials
Mary Schimmel
Wonderful accomodation and food. Felt very comfortable and taken care of. The sound healing experience was healing and rejuvenating. The host were very loving.
Retreat is a way to detach from your day to day life. By going to another location and be together with others creates space and time to be open to receive new information, to learn and experience new concepts, new ways to grow and heal. Being in a group setting is perfect to learn from other’s experiences and the collective energy is invigorating. A chance to reset and recalibrate. Also enjoyed the down time alone and time to participate in the outdoor hikes.
There were so many aha moments and revelations during the retreat. Meena’s teachings are deep and I benefit greatly from her insight. Thank you Meena
Kadhim Taki
The facility is very well designed and conducive for such retreats. Beautiful view all around and very comfortable. Food was healthy, creative and full of Spirit (energy)
Meena’s work is so important and more people need to learn the teachings. I was able to use my previous practices and experiences to combine in the retreat teachings and connect more from my heart to the world around me.
The retreat reinforced my belief in opening our heart to the abundance of blessings that every person is gifted with.
Tejinder Gill
The retreat was a beautiful experience. Being in a space that allows silence from the outer world and then allows me to experience the silence in my inner world. The importance of actually creating time and space for doing the inner work can’t be overemphasized. Being away from the day to day of my life and being in the environment of retreat and in nature and being with others on the same path and same intention to heal, and having a teacher like Meena Puri who is passionate about supporting others to heal and evolve – all of this contributed to my learning and healing during the 3 days.
The retreat center is beautiful and peaceful. The meals are out of this world. I am grateful for this experience and for taking the time to be here. Thank you Meena. This experience made me committed to attend future retreats and to continue to do my inner work, self love and heal.
Name Withheld
The meditation weekend retreat is quite worthwhile. Although it’s hard to carve a full weekend out of your busy life, your meditation practice is so fortified, that it keeps giving back, every day of your life. Not only do you have to stop buzzing around with daily activities, your time at the retreat is of such high quality, it’s like gaining time. I leave feeling richer, smarter and a little more evolved. This is my fourth year attending the retreat and every year, more doors open to me, and I love the opportunities they supply. And, most people think (myself included, in my first year) that time is going to drag on, and how can you possibly meditate so much. But, time absolutely flies by and it is not all meditation. Most time we meditate for at a time is 30 min. There is discussion, Yoga and sharing of your experiences. It is difficult to describe, but it truly is enriching.
Lisa H.
Attending the retreat was a great reminder of the importance of prioritizing meditation and connecting with my heart. I loved the fact that we had groups from across the country on the retreat as well, really felt the collative energy as well. We have installed so many of your suggestions in our lives. I loved the chapatis and chai at the retreat – a good reminder of your book.
Mary S.
I realized that rest is very important mentally, physically and emotionally. I re-committed to trying to get more rest in my day to day life, better sleep. I recommitted to putting more meditation into my life…I think it can be very restorative and calming
I think meditation can promote positive change in terms of self control, self love, self care and one success builds on the next success and so on and so on. I fell more calm and peaceful. I felt less reactive. The group itself (both in the room and remotely) also inspired me to continue practicing meditation.
Just “doing” the meditation, having a scheduled time that I join a group, forced me to commit to the intention. Left to my own devices I do find it challenging to keep up a practice, but I am trying. I’ve meditated 3 x in the last week after attending the retreat.
Loved the cauliflower and sautéed onion dish, the naan, the soup, all of it. But the cauliflower dish and the naan was my favorite. The food is another goal, its another example of healthy living and healthy eating.
Claire C.
I so enjoyed the winter 2020 retreat. It was nourishing, challenging, enlightening, and heartfelt. Thank you for tending each of us and for tending the process. I got much needed rest and new appreciation for a rested nervous system. I appreciated the instruction and explanations from not only my teacher, Meena, but from her teacher as well.
I was inspired to continue to develop my practice. The support of teachers and community is inspiring. I was inspired by the presence of love and humor. There is such amplification and encouragement when practicing with a group!
Meena is nourishing literally and figuratively! The aromas, the flavors, her attentiveness to each person at her table — all are fuel for the body and soul. She created dishes from the pantry of her heart and soul. Some of her recipes can be found in her cookbook (that is actually an “eating for life” book). Eating with Meena is truly fulfilling.
Chuck H
I realized the importance of deep rest and relaxation. I have been more diligent about resting after my meditation. Paul Dugliss is a great teacher and being with others was important as I learned so much from them. The bonus was experiencing and enjoying food from Meena’s kitchen.
Jackie B.
At the beginning of the weekend, my mind and spirit was full of all the troubles around me and I felt sick. Now, at the end of the retreat, I feel full, content and at peace. I feel strongly grounded and ready to live my life.
Denise H.
A wonderful experience to spend a weekend with like minded students learning and sharing. The weekend meditation allows me to fully immerse and have a deeper experience. It provides a wonderful opportunity to recharge and refocus on the meditation practice. Meena, as always, combines the learning with her wonderful insights.
