KANASU RASAYANA

Longevity & Vitality

In Ayurvedic tradition, Rasayana is one of the eight classical branches of medicine - the science of vitality, longevity, and the preservation of health across time. As the year moves toward its close and the body begins its winter consolidation, the Kanasu RASAYANA retreat offers the most rejuvenation-focused programme in the Kanasu seasonal calendar. This is a programme for those who want to invest deeply in their long-term vitality.

Retreat Overview

RASAYANA represents the most specialised and therapeutically rich programme in the Kanasu seasonal calendar. The programme draws directly on the classical Rasayana branch of Ayurvedic medicine, integrating the most nourishing, strengthening, and revitalising practices available.

Njavarakizhi (also called Navarakkizhi) - the application of boluses filled with Navara rice cooked in herbal decoction and cow's milk - is the cornerstone practice of RASAYANA. Traditionally, this therapy is considered among the most deeply nourishing available in the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia, used to support muscle strength, skin quality, and overall vitality. Sessions are long and deeply relaxing.

Pizhichil - the continuous pouring of warm herbal oils over the body with simultaneous massage using 1.5 to 2 litres of oil - is the second cornerstone practice, traditionally associated with the musculoskeletal system and deep tissue nourishment.

Rasayana internal protocols include constitution-specific herbal preparations aligned with the classical Rasayana herbs. Nutrition during the programme follows a deeply nourishing, Ojas-building satvik meal plan featuring traditional preparations, warming spices, and seasonal produce.

Yoga and movement during RASAYANA emphasise strength, flexibility, and conscious embodiment - practices that support the building of Bala (physical strength) and Ojas alongside the therapeutic sessions.

Pricing

14-Day

Single₹1,20,000

Double₹2,30,000

21-Day

Single₹0

Double₹0

Why This Retreat

RASAYANA is designed for individuals seeking a deeply restorative and rejuvenating experience - those who come feeling run down after a long year, those drawn to the classical Ayurvedic science of vitality, and those who wish to invest in building a foundation of long-term strength and resilience. It is particularly suited to those in the second half of life who are actively interested in maintaining vitality and cognitive sharpness, as well as younger individuals recovering from significant depletion

What's Included

Comprehensive doctor consultation and Prakriti-Vikriti assessment

Personalised Rasayana daily programme

All Ayurvedic rejuvenation sessions (per doctor recommendation)

Rasayana internal herbal protocols and preparations

Deeply nourishing Ojas-building satvik meals (all three daily)

Herbal teas, herbal decoctions, and Rasayana drinks

Daily yoga, pranayama, and Yoga Nidra

Agni Hotra participation (evening)

Nature connection - herbal garden, goshala, orchards

Wellness education: Rasayana principles and longevity practices

Comprehensive take-home Rasayana guide and herbal recommendations

Post-stay follow-up consultation

Guest Outcomes

Guests completing RASAYANA frequently describe it as the most profoundly nourishing experience they have had. Many report a deep sense of physical restoration - a return to strength and ease that feels qualitatively different from simple rest. Guests also frequently note improvements in sleep depth, skin quality, and a renewed sense of mental vitality and clarity. The 21-day programme is recommended for those seeking the deepest and most sustained benefit.

Individual results may vary. These programmes are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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