21 days of Purification Retreat with Berdhanya
and Dr. Shamna
Kerala, India
January 14 to Feb 3 2026
Introduction to the retreat:
Registrations are open Now
Price for Berdhanya Teachings 21 days in person: $ 1.500 US.
This does not include accommodations or treatments.
Purification of the divine will.
Welcome to your new life! This 21-day holistic retreat is designed for individuals who want to go deeper in their spiritual and physical healing. You will have the extraordinary opportunity to release and consolidate your life, mission, and inspirations at the cellular level.
This retreat combines Berdhanya Teachings with the science of yoga and Ayurveda. Ayurveda has a branch of purification called Panchakarma, the natural way to regenerate and purify body, mind, and spirit.
Dr. Shamna Prajith tailors the panchakarma regeneration program, including daily bodywork, herbal formulas, and a light vegetarian diet. Berdhanya will support your purification with daily teachings, meditations, and yoga. Also, enjoy energetic reading from Shaman Matthew Cosgrove and cultural activities with the Kerala community.
This program is truly holistic, regenerative and deep. If this is your first time, we suggest a Practical Awakening course as a familiarization of practices and teachings.
Please contact us info@berdhanya.ca
Ayurveda Daily Treatments with Dhanwanthari Clinic
Get to Know Ayurveda, the science and art of balance and rejuvenation.
About Ayurveda and panchakarma
About Panchakarma
Food
Treatments that Dr. Shamna may suggest
- Abhyanga is a herbal-oil massage designed to deeply penetrate the skin, relax the mind-body, break up impurities, and stimulate both arterial and lymphatic circulation. It enhances the ability of nutrients to reach starved cells and allows for the removal of stagnant waste. The desired result is a heightened state of awareness that will direct the internal healing system of the body.
- Shirodhara is a treatment where warm herbalized oil is gently and methodically poured over the forehead. It synchronizes brain waves, releases mental stress and profoundly purifies and calms the mind, body, and spirit.
- Garshana treatments involve dry lymphatic skin brushing using either wool or a silk glove. They enhance circulation and cleans the skin so that subsequent oil and herbal treatments can penetrate deeply into freshly cleansed pores.
- Swedana is an individually herbalized steam bath, during which the head and the heart are kept cool while the body is heated to remove mental, emotional and physical toxins lodged deeply within the tissues. The cool head and heart provide a deep sense of calm and openness, while the therapeutic steam over the entire body can penetrate and cleanse deeply, without the body becoming overheated and stressed.
- Pizichili is a continuous stream of warm herbalized oil soothingly poured over the whole body by two Ayurvedic therapists, who massage the body in perfect unison. The warmth of the oil and synchronicity of the massage combine for a deep tissue cleansing while supporting a heightened state of awareness that transcends description.
- Udvartana is a deeply penetrating herbal paste lymphatic massage. This powerful exfoliating treatment magically restores the natural radiance of the skin while pressing stagnant lymphatic toxins out of the body.
- The Five Senses Therapy treatment combines the therapeutic effect of all five senses working in concert. Sound therapies use specific Vedic hymns and mantras recommended for each imbalance. Touch therapy enlivens specific vital points on the body called marma points. Taste therapy uses certain herbal medicines. Sight uses Ayurvedic color therapy, and smell is accessed with combinations of rare aromatics. The effect is a harmonizing of all the senses to bring one’s awareness to the source of thought and feeling within the heart.
- Basti is an herbal enema specially prepared to pull toxins out of the colon. This is the final stage of each daily Panchakarma treatment. The freshly loosened impurities from each day of treatment are flushed out of the body via the effects of the basti. The basti also transports Ayurvedic medicines into the blood and tissues in order to trans-form the memory of damaged and toxic cells. It is considered one of the most important and most powerful aspects of the Panchakarma treatment.
- Nasya consists of individually prescribed herbs and oil drops, inhaled through the nose, which clear the sinuses of excess mucus. It is also an important therapy when medicating the central nervous system. This treatment combats the deep dryness that exists at the root of many respiratory and allergic conditions.
- Shiro-Abhyanga-Nasya is a luxurious combination of a deep head/neck/shoulder massage and facial lymphatic massage, followed by deep inhalation of therapeutic aromatic steam, and a nasal and sinus nasya with herbalized nose drops. This popular treatment is an invaluable tool balancing most head, neck and respiratory disorders.
- Pinda Swedana is a deep cleansing treatment where rice boiled in milk and herbs is massaged deeply into the tissues and joints. The treatment is deeply relaxing and rejuvenating as well as powerfully detoxifying.
General agenda of the retreat
8:00 am Breakfast.
9:00 am Morning treatment.- You may be in the morning or afternoon treatment schedule. If you are in the morning, you rest or do activities in the afternoon, and vice versa.
12:oo pm Lunch
1:pm Afternoon treatment or cultural activity.
5:00 pm Meditation
5:30 pm dinner
9:00 pm bedtime and silence until the following day.
Package prices for treatments
We offer two packages based on individual care and the number of treatments needed.
Bliss Package
- Indicated for a generally healthy person seeking detoxification to refresh and rejuvenate themselves
- 60 Euro per day
- Includes :
- 2 treatments per day
(1 main treatment + 1 small treatment)
- Dinacharya kit
- All medicines needed, along with the panchakarma
- Medicines to take home ( for 2 weeks)
- Daily update with your doctor
- Basic laboratory tests
- Basic learning of Ayurveda
- Free follow-up for the next two months.
Nirvana package
– Indicated for those having compromised health and seeking a deeper level of healing, detoxification and rejuvenation
– 80 Euro per day
- Includes :
- 3 – 4 treatments per day
(2 main treatments + 1 small treatment (or) 1 main treatment + 3 small treatments)
- Dinacharya Kit
- All medicines needed, along with the panchakarma
- Medicines to take home ( for five weeks)
- Daily update with your doctor
- Basic laboratory tests
- Basic learning’s of Ayurveda
- Free follow up for next 3 months
Ayurvedic Clinic Dhanwanthari
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Traveling to India
Preparations, budget and details you want to know before you go
What you need to know
Visa and documents
Visa through the BLS office.
The application for your visa takes 30 to 40 days after submitting all documents.
1.- Make an online appointment at the BLS Indian passport office.
https://www.blsindia-canada.com/appointmentbls/appointment.php
BLS International Services,
150 Montreal Road, Unit 105, Ottawa, ON K1L 8H2, Canada
2.- You need to present to the BLS:
A checklist. Please print this and fill in the relevant information.
https://www.hciottawa.gov.in/pdf/menu/Checklist%20and%20Information%20Booklet%20for%20Visa_2022.pdf
3.- Valid passport and a copy of your passport.
4. Online application form
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html
5.- Proof of address- Print your driver’s license.
6.- 2 photos 2X2 inches. Other requirements are in the checklist document.
7.- Payment by debit or credit card.
When you take your photo, ask them to send you a digital version to fill up the online application.
Accomodations
Private room: RS 2800 about $52.00 Cd.*
Shared room (2 persons): Rs 1800 about $38 Cd.*
*Prices include 3 vegetarian ayurvedic meals per day and applicable taxes.
Payment will be made on-site in cash US or rupees or credit card.
Tickets and how to get there
- Our program begins on the morning of January. 14. You are expected to arrive before Feb. 14 (e.g. arrive 1-2 days before or at least the night before).
- Give yourself 1 to 3 days rest after your depart your journey back home.
- There will be three parts to your journey:
1) Getting to India: Kannur is your destination and you can fly directly to this airport in Kerala. You can arrange with the hotel to be picked up.
Haris’: +91 9847 003 68
Hotel Address
https://www.kannurhomestays.com/seashellharis-beach-homestay-in-kannur/
Your Budget / Retreat Costs
- International Flight to India: Flight prices depend from port to port. Usually, it is no more than $1.600 US.
- Accommodations & Food = approx. $ 50.00 per day (single occupancy)
- Ayurvedic Panchakarma Program: We prepared two packages ( please see packages above), either $ 50.00 or 70.00 euros per day.
- Extra medicines to take home: $50-200 US
- Berdhanya’s Teachings: $1500
- Shopping: $ 200 (or more!)
Total estimate: US 5000 per person
Managing payments
https://berdhanya.teachable.com/
To pay for treatments and hotel/food you can use cash, ( US or rupees) or credit cards. In India there are TM machines so you don’t need to travel with a lot of cash.
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Cultural Information
Other cultural details
Local Customs and Culture
- Prepare to be OVERWHELMED: The complications and contradictions of India will stun the first-time foreign visitor. You will encounter huge, swanky shopping malls very close to massive slum settlements of incredible poverty, especially in big cities like Delhi and Mumbai. Kannur, Kerala is one of the quieter, more affluent and more well-educated parts of India, so it will be gentler than some of the big cities.
- Sexuality and Women Travelers: Non-Indian women traveling in India may feel exposed to some of the Indian men that they encounter. Due to some cultural constructs and a great deal of curiosity, Indian men might have formed certain false notions of the sexual availability of the foreign woman. Sexual harassment remains a common phenomenon in the country. It’s best to dress conservatively when going out of the hotel, covering shoulders, neckline and legs. Tunics, tights and long skirts are ideal. You will likely be inspired by the way the local women dress, and there will be plenty of shopping opportunities once we arrive. Kerala is traditionally a matriarchal society, where women are given preferences and priority in queues, seating in public transport, priority or separate reservations in public transport waiting lists, etc.
- Temple etiquette: Always take your shoes off before you enter a place of worship in India, and do not wear revealing clothes. Travelers in India are often tempted to wear shorts, but it’s crucial to keep your shoulders and the lower part of your body covered when visiting a site of religious importance. Women may also wish to wear a head covering.
- Public displays of affection: Indian people are quite timid, so it’s best not to perform public displays of affection in India.
- Hands and feet: There’s a whole hierarchy of the body parts in Hinduism. The head is superior to the rest of the body, and the feet are lowest on the rung. Feet are considered dirty in India, so take off your shoes before you step into someone’s house. Don’t step on anything important and if you do, immediately express your apologies. Don’t touch anyone with your foot. It’s a sign of deference to bend down and touch a respected elder’s feet in India.
- The Left Hand: The left hand is customarily used for cleaning oneself after defecation, so Indian people never eat with their left hands. Also remember never to pass on anything — money or a gift — to an Indian with your left hand. The most conservative Indians might take offense.
- Intrusive Questions and Curious Eyes: What might be considered intrusive in many Western cultures is only a matter of course in India. Also, people will generally be very curious about foreign visitors, and this can take the form of unabashed staring or personal questions. The concept of personal space as you know it might not exist. Try not to take it tif people on the street seem to be staring at you all the time, and if Indian acquaintances and friends ask you questions that you think are none of their business.
- You’ll be hounded: You will likely be seen as a rich foreigner, and you may be followed around by beggars, beckoned into shops by over-eager store keepers, and hailed by expectant taxi drivers. This is especially true in big cities like Mumbai and Delhi, and less so in Kannur.
- Barganing Culture: In many markets and for taxis, you will want to ask the rate and know beforehand what you are willing to pay. In Kannur, there are many Western-style shopping malls where rates are pre-determined.
- Guest Is God: The famous Indian motto is “Athithi devo bhava”, that means guest is equivalent to god. Indians take great pains to make their guests feel at home.
Packing List
- Bathing suit (and one piece with shorts for the ladies, as required for local customs)
- Sandals or slip-ons
- Small locks for your bags
- Ear plugs for airplane
- Feminine hygiene necessities
- Flashlight, Headlamps are very handy
- Kleenex packets or toilet paper (carry some with you at all times)
- Travel pillow.
- Sunglasses, visor
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Swiss army knife (do not pack in your carry on for the plane or it will be confiscated)
- Toiletries
- Travel Alarm Clock (for the 4 am yoga classes)
- Sleeping eye mask
- Travel sewing kit
- Plug adapter
- Yoga mat or sheepskin
- Meditation shawl
- Medical supplies, homeopathic arnica aids to adapt to time difference and change in weather.
- Snacks (trail mix, power bars, granola and such. I also like to bring powdered miso soup and instant oats to replace airplane food )
- Water bottle or CamelBak (water pouch backpack contraptions)
- Art supplies and a notebook
- Camera
- Clothes: T-shirts, tunics, tights, long skirts, old clothes that can be used during your treatments days as they might get stained with oil, and things that you can give away.
About Kerala
- Kerala was named among the ten best destinations in the world by Lonely Planet in 2014 and was ranked eighth on the list of ’12 Destinations to Watch’ in 2017 by The Association of British Travel Agents. It was also counted as one of the ten paradises of the world and one of the 50 top destinations to be visited in a lifetime by National Geographic in 2012.
- Malayali is the native language in Kerala. Many Keralans speak fluent English.
- Religions in Kerala are a mixture of different faiths, most significantly Hinduism, Islam and Christianity (55% are Hindus, 27% are Muslims, 18% are Christians). Kerala has a reputation of being one of the most religiously diverse and cosmoplitian states in India.
- Kerala is one of India’s most progressive states in terms of social welfare and quality of life. The State boasts of one of India’s highest literacy rates, highest life expectancy and lowest child mortality rates. The literacy rate for women in Kerala is one of the highest in all of Asia. Enjoying a unique cosmopolitan viewpoint, the people here, at all levels of society, have greater access to services and opportunities – as well as a greater say in their governance.
- Kerala’s spice trade is world famous and goes back 3,000 years in history, renowned for its spice routes and trading with the Arab world, China, and Europe. Cardamom, clove, nutmeg, pepper, star anise, tea, vanilla, are just some of the most famous produces from the state.
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Kerala is one of the only two states in India where Communism thrives. The most popular reason that is attributed to Kerala’s prosperity is the stronghold of Communism in the state, which has been the biggest political power in the state for decades. However, the Communism that functions in Kerala is unique for its democratic characteristics, because of which it has remained favoured among the public. The Communist Party of India (CPI) has thus been a benevolent government in Kerala.
Self-Care Before You Go
- Do a weekly abhyanga massage.
- Do a monthly purgation.
- Before 3 weeks your departure, favour a lighter diet and kichari soups;
- Click here to learn other purification practices.
Pre-requisites
- To complete your registration for this retreat, you must have the Practical Awakening course.
- It is recommended that you have prior experience with Ayurvedic treatments. Helpful this Ayurvedic course
- Also helpful the Cellular Breathing course.
The teachings
Berdhanya’s spiritual teachings are free from dogma or religion. A modern base spirituality that connects your inner world and empowers inner freedom and self-realization. The tools Berdhanya uses are extracted from her 30 years of experience as a psychologist and spiritual teacher. The practices are suitable for any level since they are based on kindness, compassion and inner responsibility. You will be practicing pranaontology sequences, yoga Nidra, and meditation. Each session makes the unconscious lighter, clearer, and integrated into the conscious mind. the teachings are simple and aid the process to make your life force stronger, solid, and cohesive.