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Bodhi Greens

7-Day Yoga & Nutrition Retreat in Dharamshala | 4th to 12th June 2025

7-Day Yoga & Nutrition Retreat in Dharamshala | 4th to 12th June 2025

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Accommodation
Rs. 51,800.00
Rs. 69,000.00 Rs. 51,800.00
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In today’s world, diseases have become the new normal. With India leading in child diabetes, arthritis, and various forms of cancer, we must ask ourselves: how can we truly protect our health and our families?

At the heart of this program is practical and theoretical nutrition education. Our facilitators, who have traveled the world to study the sciences of nutrition and mindfulness, bring insights from top doctors, including researchers from Cornell University. The program also integrates Eastern healing practices such as yoga, nature immersions, and psychotherapy-based journaling and play tools for a truly holistic experience.

Bodhi Greens, a 10-year-old nutrition-focused institution with a restaurant and FMCG unit, has been organizing wellness retreats for the past four years.

Each year, we host these 7-day residential retreats in Dharamshala. These retreats focus on helping you gain in-depth knowledge of nutrition, detox your body from chemical toxins, master the art of healthy cooking, and achieve lifelong health and well-being.

Your day-to-day program will include:

  • Start your day with Yoga and Mobility Mornings led by Eshanye, a certified and experienced instructor specializing in yoga, pranayama, and Ayurveda.
  • All meals are mindfully curated by Chef Varun (a certified nutritionist, and expert on gut-health).
  • Journaling sessions dedicated to inner child healing and transforming your relationship with food, offering deep reflection and personal growth
  • Mindful eating of gourmet Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
  • Nature immersions, bird watching, along with foraging for wild plants and mushrooms.
  • Nutrition classes- empowering you to understand how to nutritionally complete your daily diet.
  • Cooking sessions designed to empower you to prepare healthy, delicious meals every day!
  • Sauna: authentic Russian banya for body relaxation.

Dates & Times of Arrival & Departure

Arrival at Dharamshala airport by 2 pm or arrival at Trimurti Garden, Dharamkot by 4 pm on 4th June 2025.

Checkout from  Trimurti Garden before noon on 12th June 2025. You can opt to extend your stay if the same accommodation is available or choose from other accommodations nearby.

Your Investment & How to Apply

The actual price of the retreat is ₹69,000, but we’re offering a special discounted price of ₹51,800.
This includes:
– Course materials
– Whole food plant-based products
– All meals (plant-based) during the seven-day retreat
– Eight nights of accommodation at the beautiful Trimurti Garden

Please note: The price does not include travel to and from the retreat, local transportation (taxi or otherwise), meals outside the retreat schedule, or use of additional amenities and services not part of the program.

The above rate includes 18% GST.

To speak to someone for more information regarding this program please reach out to us via: 

1. Email sharmavarun666@gmail.com or
2. Whatsapp at +917018277656 or +917975576350

Procedure to apply for this program

You can reserve your spot for the Yoga and Nutrition Retreat by making the full payment through one of the following methods:

  1. Indian Payments (Domestic):
    If you’re based in India, you can complete your booking directly on this webpage by clicking the “Buy It Now” button below and making the full payment via UPI, debit/credit card, or net banking.

  2. International Payments:
    If you’re joining us from outside India, we’d be happy to assist you with international transfer options. Please reach out to Varun or Eshanye via WhatsApp or email, and we’ll guide you through the process personally.

Email: sharmavarun666@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +91 70182 77656 / +91 79755 76350

We’re here to support you every step of the way and make your booking process seamless.

Testimonials from past participants:

  Apurva  Fee  Gaia
 Manica  Eduardo  Naina
 Pooja  Namrata  Zofia

 

Languages: The medium of instruction is English, so it is advised that the participants have a basic understanding of the English language. At this point, we are unable to provide this program in other languages.

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Meet your facilitators

  • Varun

    Chef, nutritionist, and founder of Bodhi Greens, Varun has spent over a decade living and teaching whole food plant-based nutrition. With roots in psychology, yoga, and holistic wellness, his journey blends culinary expertise with soulful nourishment. He’s known for simplifying health through delicious food, empowering people to reconnect with their bodies and minds.

  • Eshanye

    A yoga teacher and Ayurveda therapist, Eshanye holds space with gentleness and grace. She blends movement, breath, and traditional wisdom to guide people into deeper connection with themselves. With years of experience in teaching and healing, she brings a calming, nurturing presence to every session—both on and off the mat.

  • Dhaval

    Founder of Earth Story and Auro Soya, Dhaval is a pioneer in India’s vegan movement. With over 14 years of community service through Sadhana Forest and a deep commitment to sustainable living, he brings clarity, compassion, and purpose to his work as a life coach, entrepreneur, and conscious leader.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information About The Retreat

Yoga and Nutiriton Retreat is a 7-day immersive retreat that brings you into deeper connection with food, your body, and the earth. It’s a space to slow down, listen inward, and rediscover the joy of nourishing yourself — not through restriction or rules, but through understanding, presence, and care.

This journey weaves together the science of whole food plant-based nutrition with the healing power of nature and mindful living. You’ll explore how food impacts not just your physical health, but also your emotions, energy, and sense of self.

Each day includes experiential sessions in nutrition education, therapeutic food journaling, cooking from scratch, breathwork, movement, and nature immersion. These practices open the door to eating with more trust, clarity, and connection — both during the retreat and long after.

More than a program, Nature to Nutrition is a remembering — of what it means to truly nourish yourself.

Here's a tentative schedule of what the day would like and this is subject to change. The final schedule for the retreat will be shared a few weeks before you arrive. 

Each day would include: 

Yoga sessions

Cooking and nutrition classes

Nature immersions

Reflection and emotional well-being spaces

Some silent time 

Community engagement time

A typical day begins at 7:30 am and all activities including dinner, finish by 7 pm. You will have enough time to spend with yourself in between yourself.

To have a full and holistic experience, we encourage you to attend all the activities and sessions planned for the day. However, due to any personal or physical restrictions, if you are unable to participate, you will be welcome to witness the process or stay back. Please ensure you speak to the session's facilitators about your concerns or needs before the session.

As you can see in the schedule, there is plenty of buffer time between different activities where you can indulge in self-care, journaling or catching up with family or friends over calls. 

Our resident mental health professional will also be conducting reflection circles, and other interactive sessions for you, make sure to speak to him/her in case you’re not able to participate in an activity which is not mentioned in the schedule. 

While we have no control over your sleep, we wish we could sing you a lullaby while you’re trying your digital detox!

We advise following the 7-8-9 rule, which means 

  • eat before 7 PM 
  • turn all devices off by 8 PM, and 
  • retire to bed by 9 PM. 

We also advise waking up early and journaling using the morning pages technique, which will be shared with you on Day 1 of the retreat. 

You will experience a deep cleanse through plant-based nutrition, learn about gut health, fasting, and mindful eating, and leave with a structured plan to incorporate these practices into your daily life.

This retreat is for anyone looking to enhance their health, reset their digestion, and experience a plant-based detox. Whether you’re a beginner or well-versed in nutrition, this retreat provides valuable insights for all.

Yes, children above 14 years of age can join the program. However, they need to be accompanied by their parents or guardians. Also, note that most of the retreat is designed for adults and may not be tailored for the child. In that case, our resident mental health professional or facilitator will take a call to support the child accordingly during the retreat. Please keep in mind that fluency in English is a must. 

Kids also need to carry essentials as described for adults. Any food allergies, preferences or sensitivities for the child would also need to be communicated beforehand. The cost of the retreat for the child would be the same as for the adult. 

If you are a workaholic, this retreat may be the perfect place for you to “take a break”. We strongly recommend not signing up for any professional commitment whatsoever. However, if there is an urgency, you may take calls during the buffer time as long as it does not disturb the experience of other participants at the retreat.

If you’d like to volunteer or help us out with logistics and other support, please give your names to the coordinator.

In the buffer time, please feel free to use the yoga hall, the lawn outside or even your balcony to do whatever rituals that you are accustomed to. However, we encourage not missing out on any sessions of the retreat to get a fully immersive experience.

Smoking and drinking or use of any other drug is NOT permitted during the program. If you are a smoker, you will have to step outside of the property to smoke so other participants are not disturbed.

Nutrition & Gut Health

A healthy gut is directly related to a healthy mind and body. Without good gut health, our body has a high chance of becoming diseased. “Constipation is the root of all disease.” Beyond the life-saving “gut feeling”, a healthy gut lowers the risk of common ailments like diabetes and psoriatic arthritis, improved immunity, and reduced inflammation.

A well-balanced meal can significantly improve gut health, and the right nutrition practices have been, in some cases, proven to repair chronic gut ailments. 

Gut health is a vast topic. Covering all aspects is not possible in only five days. Also, gut health is determined not only by the food you eat, but also by your daily lifestyle, trusting relationships, and mind and body practices like yoga, high-quality sleep, and water.

We will enable you with a foundational knowledge of balanced whole food plant-based nutrition that has been proven to be the best diet for gut health. How your body responds to these changes depends on your individual medical history which goes beyond the scope of these 5 days. The tools shared in the program will help you build healthy habits and better choices for your gut health.

Will I be able to use this even if I don’t cook my own food/don’t know how to cook? 

Will I experience detox symptoms?

Will you be sharing materials, resources and recipes about gut health and nutrition at the retreat that can be used later?

Can I follow this nutrition plan if I don’t cook?

Travel

How should I plan my itinerary to explore Dharamshala?

What should I carry for the retreat?

Is travel to and fro to the retreat from the airport/bus stop/station included in the cost?

Food and Accommodation

What about the mobile network at the retreat venue?

What if I don’t like the food that’s a part of the retreat?

Do you serve non-vegetarian food?

Is the food gluten and sugar-free?

Is an extension on the stay possible?

How many people will be sharing accommodation if I choose that option? Would it be mixed-gender or same-gender?

Yoga and Nature Immersions

Can I learn yoga even if I’m a complete beginner?

Can I do yoga if I have any physical injuries?

What is breathwork?

What would be included in Nature Immersions?

Is there intense hiking every day?

Health and Wellbeing

I have a mental health condition and would need additional support during the retreat. Would that be possible?

Would I be receiving therapy during the retreat?

Will this retreat focus on weight loss?

Would it be a good idea to join if I have a medical condition like asthma and altitude sickness or accessibility issues?

Final Thoughts

How do I make the most of the retreat?

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The knowledge will help you make better nutritional choices. We recommend if your lifestyle has no scope for cooking, start with cooking just one recipe a week. For the rest of the meals, use the knowledge from the sessions to make better choices.

Of course, you will get a recipe booklet of all the recipes shared during the program.

Also, you will get a journal of your own, a list of essential ingredients that you can stock in your pantry shelves, and a compilation of notes from the classes on Nutrition.

Yes! Even if you don’t cook, the retreat will help you make informed food choices and guide you on simple meal preparation strategies.

Travel

You should plan your itinerary so that you have at least reserved a buffer period of 2 to 5 days to explore other areas of Dharamshala. You will be happy to traverse a good culture of restaurants, monasteries, tea gardens, and lots of nature hike spots like waterfalls and snow glaciers in the area during this buffer period.

The weather at Dharamshala can be unpredictable - you could see the clouds showering a random rain after a long sunny morning, and also in general, the climate is cold.

While we have a first aid kit, we recommend you carry a medical kit in case you have any chronic ailments. 

Also, for the hilly-chilly climate of Dharamkot, backpack the following as well:

  • Umbrellas/raincoats
  • Caps, jackets, sweaters
  • Water bottles - Please avoid disposable plastic bottles
  • Hiking shoes
  • Insect repellents

We will help you book a taxi from either the bus station or the airport for you directly to the retreat venue, however the charges are not covered. Our retreat’s price covers for the food, accommodation and activities. Hence, you will be required to spend separately for your travel expenses. Taxi from the bus station is ₹600, and from the airport is ₹1200 and it can carry upto four passengers.

Food and Accommodation

There is mobile network reception and Wi-Fi at the property. However, due to unexpected mountain weather conditions, we advise you to be prepared for a regular network reception. 

Also, note that we strongly advise not using the phone during the five-day program to encourage a digital detox.

Our expert chefs will ensure each flavour is balanced, and in every mouthful, you have the perfect textures and mouthfeels. We are sure you will love the food and the menu we have designed. Participants in the past retreats have cited the food experience at the retreat as the single biggest takeaway. If you find any meal not up to the mark there will be other options from which we hope you will find suitable. If you face any serious issues with the food, you may notify the staff onsite during the retreat.

Our focus through the retreat is completely on a whole foods, plant-based diet. Hence, we don’t serve non-vegetarian dishes.

We advise you to communicate your food, preferences, allergies, or any sensitivities in advance so that we can give you the best experience. While most of the meals are prepared with no added sugar and a variety of whole grains, we are not gluten-free or sugar-free entirely.

Extension may be possible, however, it is subject to availability as the residence is at a third-party property. We highly recommend checking out other good options for guest houses, homes, or Airbnb’s in the vicinity.

For the sharing option, we will be allotting one room for two participants—preferably the same gender.

Yoga and Nature Immersions

Yes, you can. Our yoga mornings are planned keeping everyone in mind. These are simple yet effective sessions from beginner to advanced levels. These sessions are inclusive to all.

Our experienced yoga and fitness experts will make sure to personalise their sessions based on your individual needs. We encourage you to communicate your physical condition with the instructors before the retreat program and definitely participate in the sessions.

Breathwork is a breathing technique or exercise that involves intentionally changing your breathing pattern. It can help improve your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Our experts use diaphragmatic breathing, holotropic breathing and pranayam to conduct these sessions.

It would include nature walks in the forests, short hikes, connecting with the nature elements through activities, meditations, foraging etc. All activities are catered towards deepening your connection to the source of the food (nature) and your relationship with the natural world to nourish your body and mind during the retreat.

No, there is no intense hiking during the retreat. However, there are short walks in nature that vary in their time and frequency from a minimum of 20 minutes to a maximum of one hour, depending on the weather and the spot. 

In case you need support or would like us to make accommodations during the hike, please inform one of the facilitators on site about it beforehand.

Health and Wellbeing

Your well-being is important to us. If you have specific needs related to mental health, please let us know in advance so we can be mindful and create a supportive space for you throughout the retreat. We’re here to ensure you feel safe, comfortable, and cared for.

The retreat is designed to support your emotional well-being through guided practices, reflective sessions, and a nurturing environment. While these experiences can be deeply therapeutic, they are not a substitute for long-term psychological or psychiatric treatment. Our goal is to provide tools and practices that can enhance your mental and emotional well-being, which you can continue to integrate into your daily life after the retreat.

No. This retreat does not promote any weight loss ideologies. Our sessions are centred around healthy, plant-based nutrition and its benefits for your body and mind. A result of following some of the recommendations may lead to some weight loss but that is not the focus of the program. However, we highly encourage individuals to speak to our resident psychotherapist if there are any concerns that may arise before or during the retreat regarding body image.

Altitude sickness shouldn't be a concern in Dharamshala, as the town is situated at an elevation below 2000 meters above sea level.

For other medical conditions, we have a list categorised for you to make the best decision for yourself. Have a look:

Category 1: Fit for the program

If you’re suffering from 

  • headaches 
  • tiredness 
  • lethargy 
  • cardiovascular disorders 
  • fatty liver 
  • skin problems 
  • digestive disorders 
  • respiratory disorders 
  • hormonal disorders 
  • menstrual disorders 
  • obesity 
  • diabetes 
  • thyroid disorders
  • Mild to moderate mental health conditions

Category 2: Fit for the program, but the retreat won’t help alleviate the ailment

If you’re suffering from

  • Neurological/psychiatric disorders
  • Clinical depression
  • Cancer
  • Liver cirrhosis
  • Alopecia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • CKD
  • IBS
  • Vitiligo

Category 3: Strongly recommend to refrain

If you have these conditions, we would like you to reconsider and refrain from joining the retreat.

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers
  • People who are severely thin and weak
  • Severe physical or neurological disability

Final Thoughts

  • Come with an open mind and willingness to explore new perspectives.
  • Minimize distractions (work, phone, social media).
  • Engage fully in the activities and group discussions.
  • Be kind to yourself and embrace the detox process!

For further inquiries, feel free to reach out before your arrival. We look forward to welcoming you to Shuddhi!

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