Ayurveda is a traditional Indian healing system that aims to balance the body, mind, and soul. The Ayurveda therapy programmes at the Monte-da-Bela-Vista Ayurveda Centre are tailored to an individual’s symptoms or health conditions (Vikriti) and constitution (Prakriti). They are based on the premise that health and emotional/psychological issues arise from imbalances in the so-called “doshas.”.
The Ayurveda therapy programme includes several elements:
- Diet: During the therapy, you will enjoy meals harmoniously tailored to your dosha situation. In Ayurveda, it is recommended that each meal contains all six tastes – sweet, sour, salty, spicy, bitter, and astringent. The individual components are specifically adjusted to your personal needs. Certain foods, spices, and herbs are preferred or avoided depending on your physical condition. In an accompanying nutrition workshop, you will also learn how to cook balanced and simple meals at home – we promise!
- Body Treatments and Massages: The most well-known Ayurvedic treatment in the West is the full-body oil massage (Abhyanga), which uses healing plant oils, usually based on sesame or coconut oil. However, there are many other procedures that are individually tailored to your symptoms or health conditions and applied during the therapy. An overview of these procedures can be found here.
- Ayurvedic Medication/Herbal Treatments: Ayurveda uses a wide variety of healing plants, which are taken as infusions or teas, decoctions (kwatham), tablets, fermentations (arishta), medicated ghee, or in powder form (churna). The medication is individually tailored to your symptom or health condition.
- Meditation and Yoga: Mental and emotional balance is an essential part of Ayurvedic therapy. Meditation, breathing exercises (Pranayama), and yoga help calm the mind, reduce stress, and promote inner balance.
- Lifestyle Adjustments: In addition to diet (Ahara), a supportive lifestyle and suitable living conditions are crucial components of Ayurvedic therapy and disease prevention. Sleep habits, stress management, and activities that strengthen general well-being and immunity play a central role. During the cure, we will extensively address these factors and show you how to easily develop a health-promoting lifestyle. Even small changes can have a big impact. Let yourself be surprised!
Overview Ayurveda Therapy Programme
| Duration | 14 days |
| For whom? | The Ayurveda therapy programmes is suited for individuals suffering from long-lasting symptoms or chronic conditions, including, but not limited to, inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system (such as fibromyalgia, rheumatic arthritis, etc.), inflammatory bowel diseases, neurological disorders, high blood pressure, allergic respiratory and/or skin conditions, as well as Long-Covid or Post-Covid syndrome. |
| Where? | Cercal do Alentejo, Costa Alentejana, Portugal |
| How to get there? | The retreat includes 2 Ayurvedic meals (lunch and dinner). A light breakfast is prepared by yourself according to our guidance. We provide the necessary ingredients, which are included in the price. |
| Programme | The treatments take place at the Ayurveda Therapy Centre Monte-da-Bela-Vista. The respective treatments will be discussed and determined during an online medical pre-consultation. Based on this, you will receive a detailed written offer. |
| Meals | In der Kur sind 2 ayurvedische Mahlzeiten (Mittag und Abendessen) inbegriffen. Ein leichtes Frühstück bereiten Sie sich nach unserer Anleitung selber zu. Wir stellen die Lebensmittel entsprechend zu Verfügung. Diese sind im Preis inbegriffen. |
| Accomodation | Ayurveda Monte-da-Bela-Vista is a dedicated therapy centre where you will enjoy your treatments and main meals. Accommodation is provided at Turismo Rural Ares do Monte, which is a 10-minute walk away. |
| Costs | The cost of the programmes depends on the individual design, but ranges from €2,800 to €3,500 per person in a single room, or €2,500 to €3,200 per person in a shared double room, including meals (as listed). For more information, please refer to the “Costs” section at the end of the page. |
Costs
The cost for a 14-day Ayurveda therapy programme varies depending on the agreed programme. Prices range from €2,800 to €3,500 per person in a single room (from October to April), or between €2,500 and €3,200 per person (from October to April) in a shared double room. The cost for accommodation is due at the time of booking, and for the therapy programme, we kindly request a 50% payment upon booking and the remaining 50% at the start of the therapy. For more information or to make a booking, please contact us via email: info@ayurveda-portugal.com or by phone: +49 1726701899 (also WhatsApp) or +351 924344441 (also Telegram).
