Ayurvedic Detox Retreat in the Highlands of Scotland.

(Currently unavailable until further notice)

At Simply Ayurveda we have created a haven of calm and stillness in the Scottish Highlands where you can come on retreat and leave the busy demands and distractions of life behind so you can relax, recharge and

re-connect.

Our aim is that you leave, feeling nurtured, re balanced, restored and refreshed ready to continue with your life at home with the new found knowledge and practical tools to help guide and support you on your path to natural wellness.

In order to tailor your retreat to your specific needs and requirements, an Initial Consultation is required at least a few weeks before your retreat in person or via facebook/skype. Following your consultation you will receive a pre-reteat Personalised Treatment Plan with guidelines and recipes for you to follow in order to prepare your body for receiving treatments and therapies. You will also receive a post-retreat Personalised Plan for you to follow on your return home. Regular guidance and support is available pre and post retreat via e -mails and telephone calls.

Your personalised retreat programme is designed to cleanse and rejuvenate your mind and body and includes the following:

• Daily consultations
• Two main Ayurvedic therapies per day as well as Swedana (steam therapy after full body massage) also included are daily mini Nasya - Nasal Treatment and Karana Purana - Ear Treatment.
• Diet and lifestyle advice specific to your body and particular requirements
• Meditation techniques
• Pranayama breathing techniques
• Cooking demonstrations
• Delicious, freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner, cooked according to Ayurvedic principles.
• Herbal teas
• All herbal formulations during your stay
• Private double room with en suite bathroom.

* Private yoga classes may also be arranged at extra cost, payable directly to the yoga teacher (subject to availability).  

  Please inform at time of booking if you would like this to be arranged.

What to Expect

A typical day on your retreat may look like this but is subject to change according to your individual needs and requirements;

• 6.30 am Ginger and lemon tea, raisins, dates and soaked almonds
• 7.00 am Meditation/pranayama/yoga
• 8.00 am Breakfast – Stewed fruit
• 9.15 am Consultation
• 10.00 am Treatments 1,2 & swedana (if necessary), Nasya - nasal treatment and Karana Purana - ear treatment.
• 12.30pm/1.00 pm Lunch – largest meal, cleansing and comforting kitchari/stew and vegetables
• 1.30 pm Walk, meditation/read/relax/excursion
• 6.00pm Dinner – nourishing, warming soup
• 7.00pm Walk/rest
• 9.00pm Bed

Testimonial

I believe in miracles since meeting Lisa.

I was constantly tired, overweight, very unfit, sleeping badly and suffering from pains in my hips and knees due inter alia to osteoarthritis. My excess weight, bad diet and lack of excercise were exasperating the pain.

My initial consultation with Lisa started about six weeks before embarking on a 10-day retreat at Pluscarden. I was immediately impressed with the amount of advice, support and encouragement I received and the time Lisa took to guide me through my pre-treatment program.

Wester Stoneyfield is an absolute haven of peace and I was made to feel at home straight away. The daily treatments are bliss and the quality of care outstanding. Lisa worked non-stop to provide me with the most enjoyable and beneficial experience and was totally attentive to my needs. However, I never got the impression that Lisa viewed looking after me as work. It is clear that she is absolutely committed and passionate about Ayurveda and really cares about her clients' well-being.

Although part of the reason for my retreat was to lose weight, the meals were really delicious. There are no left-overs at Wester Stoneyfield; all food is freshly cooked and Lisa is very generous in sharing her recipes.

I could never have imagined the benefits I would gain on completion of my Ayurveda retreat, some of which include:

no pain in my hips and knees; my ankles are no longer swollen; my blood pressure is lower; I am not so stiff when I get up in the morning; I am able to get in and out of the bath again; I am able to get down onto the floor and up again unaided (which will not only help me in my daily life but will enable me to go to Pilates and/or Yoga classes); an overall weight loss of 13 kgs (2 stone); and I wake up seldom during the night.

Lisa came recommended to me and I, in turn, cannot recommend her highly enough. The retreat exceeded my expectations and I plan to return in the summer.

Thank you Lisa.                              

                                                                                                                               Ann, 64, Bedfordshire, England