A drug-free stay built on diet, water, earth, sun, air and rest, in a quiet natural setting.
- Tradition: Naturopathy
- Length: Usually 10–21 days; set after consultation
- Price: Confirmed by the centre in writing
- Before booking: Practitioner video consultation
How a naturopathy stay works
A naturopath (BNYS) assesses you on arrival and sets a plan from the therapies below. Days are structured and unhurried, with plenty of rest, a simple diet and daily yoga. Many centres are set in gardens away from towns, and ask guests to keep phones for set hours.
The therapies
Fresh, simple vegetarian food; raw, juice or soup days where suitable; supervised fasting only when the naturopath advises it.
Hip baths, spinal baths, foot baths, steam, wraps and packs at different temperatures.
Cool mud packs on the eyes or abdomen, or a full mud bath, followed by rest.
Manual therapies to relax and prepare for the day’s other treatments.
Sun baths at gentle hours, fresh air and walks.
Daily asana, pranayama and relaxation.
A typical day
- Wake, warm water, walk
- Yoga
- Juice or light breakfast
- Hydrotherapy and mud pack
- Lunch
- Massage or acupressure
- Walk and sun bath
- Light dinner
- Rest
An illustration only. Each centre and practitioner sets their own timetable.
Who it suits
- Guests who prefer a drug-free approach
- Those who want structure, simple food and a reset of routine
- People combining it with a yoga practice
Fasting and some hydrotherapies are not suitable with diabetes, heart conditions, pregnancy, low body weight or certain medicines. The naturopath screens you, and you should keep your own doctor informed.
Official sources
- Ministry of Ayush, Government of India
- National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH)
- National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM)
Rules, registrations and visa terms change. Where this page and an official source differ, the official source applies.
Questions guests ask
Will I have to fast?
Not necessarily. Many plans involve no fasting at all. Where it is used, it is short and supervised, and only after the naturopath has assessed you.
Is the food only raw?
No. Most centres serve cooked vegetarian meals as well, with raw or juice days only if they suit your plan.
