Sivananda Panchakarma Detoxification Programme
Madurai, Tamilnadu, India

Restore balance, cleanse deeply, and rejuvenate naturally.

Panchakarma is one of the most powerful detoxification and healing therapies in Ayurvedic medicine. Rooted in ancient wisdom, this time-tested therapy helps remove toxins from the body, reset digestion, and restore your natural energy.

When your digestion is weak and toxins (āma) build up, your body loses its ability to heal and renew. Panchakarma works by:

  • Eliminating deep-seated toxins
  • Strengthening digestion (agni) and metabolism
  • Restoring balance to the three doshas (Vāta, Pitta, Kapha)
  • Supporting long-term healing and disease prevention
  • Calming the nervous system and reducing stress

Panchakarma is perfect for:

  • Anyone suffering from chronic stress, digestive issues, fatigue or lifestyle disorders
  • Those seeking a natural detox and immune reset
  • Yoga practitioners wanting to deepen their physical and mental clarity
  • Anyone needing to take a pause from daily life and rejuvenate in a supportive environment

What’s Included in the Panchakarma Programme?

You will stay in the peaceful environment of the Sivananda Ashram, supported by our full daily schedule of yoga, meditation, and sattvic meals.
Your personalised Panchakarma experience includes:

One-on-one Ayurvedic Consultation
One-on-one Ayurvedic Consultation

with our experienced Ayurvedic doctor

Individualised Treatment Plan
Individualised Treatment Plan

based on your doshic imbalance

Daily Ayurvedic Massages
Daily Ayurvedic Massages

with medicated oils and herbal therapies

Internal Cleansing Therapies
(Virechana, Basti etc.,)

Internal Cleansing Therapies
(Virechana, Basti etc.,)

as prescribed by the doctor

Customised Ayurvedic
Customised Ayurvedic

medicines and dietary guidance

Daily Yoga and Meditation Classes
Daily Yoga and Meditation Classes

to support your healing

Daily Check-ups
Daily Check-ups

with the doctor to monitor progress

Full Health Check
Full Health Check

including blood profile

Talks on Ayurveda and Self-care
Talks on Ayurveda and Self-care

to support your post-cleanse lifestyle

This immersive schedule offers space to relax, recharge and grow in your spiritual evolution, giving you tools to carry yoga into everyday life.

Benefits of Panchakarma

in just 2 weeks

Clear skin and brighter eyes
Anti-aging, has a profound rejuvenative effect
Improved digestion and metabolism
Better sleep and emotional balance
Increased energy and clarity of mind
Relief from joint pain, inflammation, and fatigue
Strengthened immunity
Feeling light, calm, and reconnected with yourself

Deeper and Longer Benefits

Prevents neuro-degenerative disease such as Alzheimer’s
Prevents bone-degenerative disease
Increases memory and concentration
Promotes weight loss, used for treatment of obesity
Regulates menstruation
Reduces insomnia

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Daily Life in the Ashram

“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.” – Swami Sivananda

Join us for our powerful two-week detox and fasting programme. Increase your vitality and zest for life. Fasting improves sleep, digestion, lowers high blood pressure, boosts the immune system, reduces stiffness and joint pain, that’s just for starters!! You will feel lighter in body and mind.  Juices, ayurvedic massage and herbal extracts help the body detoxify. Daily yoga and meditation keep you energised and calm. It is also lots of fun!!

Begin the day in quiet, before the distractions of the world set in. Rising with nature sets a tone of clarity and balance.

A peaceful start to the day. We sit together in silence, chant uplifting mantras, and listen to readings or talks on yogic wisdom.
(Not religious. It’s a universal practice of focus, reflection, and inner connection.)

(SELFLESS Service)

A second session to refine your practice, go deeper into poses, and learn safe alignment.

INDIAN vegetarian meal

Evening meditation and chanting, followed by a talk, cultural programme, or spiritual film. A calm close to a meaningful day.

The ashram rests early. Silence and rest help integrate the day’s experience and support deep healing.

Frequently Asked Questions

While we encourage full participation, we understand if you need rest or space. Satsangs and yoga classes are central to the experience.

No. While we honour Indian spiritual traditions, the practices are open and inclusive. Meditation and chanting are tools for inner focus, not religious conversion.

Absolutely. We offer separate classes for beginners and intermediate students, and our teachers offer clear, step-by-step guidance.

Meals are vegetarian and sattvic. We avoid processed food, caffeine, and spice-heavy dishes. If you have medical dietary needs, let us know in advance.

You’ll find a balance. Mornings and evenings are quiet, but there’s plenty of time to talk, connect, and share with others throughout the day.

Accommodation

The Ashram offers five simple and functional types of accommodation.

Single Room

Our single rooms are simple, functional and spacious. The AC and non-AC single rooms have an attached bathroom with hot water. All accommodation areas have shelving.

Twinshare Rooms

Our twin-share are simple, functional and spacious. Twin-share rooms have attached bathrooms with hot water. All accommodation areas have shelving and hanging space.

Dormitory

Our dormitory accommodation is separate for men and women and built as double-occupancy cubicles. Shared bathroom facilities are provided with cold water.

Please note:

  • For all accommodation a mosquito net is provided.
  • Couples are not permitted to share twin rooms during the course.