Located in the sacred land where Ayurveda was born, VIOA offers you a transformative 13-day journey into the ancient science of life. With over 50 years of clinical experience, Dr Vasant Lad brings the wisdom of Ayurveda to you with an effective and proven system. 

This program is right for you if seek:

  • Deep Detoxification: Eliminate accumulated toxins (ama) from your body's deepest tissues and organs
  • Realign Your Gut Health: Optimize digestion and nutrient absorption for complete wellness
  • Stress Relief and Improved Sleep: Release deep-seated tensions and chronic stress patterns; Restore natural sleep cycles and experience restorative rest
  • Boost Immune System: Strengthen your body's natural defenses against disease
  • Enhance Mental Clarity and Focus: Experience improved cognitive function and inner calmness
  • Release Deep-seated Emotional Tensions: Find profound emotional balance and lasting tranquility
  • Restore Doshic Balance: Harmonize your unique vata, pitta, and kapha constitution
  • Promote Longevity and Disease Prevention: Support sustained vibrant health and slow the aging process


Panchakarma works by reversing the accumulation of toxins (ama in sanskrit) in your body. The process forces toxins and impurities to move from deep tissues back to the digestive tract for elimination and expulsion from the body. This ancient process shaped for the modern day by Dr Lad creates an opportunity for deep healing.

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Your Sacred Journey of Renewal

For thousands of years, Ayurveda has recognized that true healing encompasses body, mind, and consciousness. At VIOA, your healing journey will encompass; 

  • Personalized Constitutional Assessment: Dr Lad will personally handle your comprehensive evaluation and treatment design. This includes a full assessment of your unique prakruti (constitution) and vikruti (current imbalances). He will also guide your going home protocols and discuss how you can integrate your 2 week immersion into your normal day when you return home.
  • Authentic Daily Treatments: Each treatment protocol includes our foundational routine of Abhyanga (Oil Massage), Sweden (Steam Therapy) and Shirodhara (Relaxation Therapy). Additional specialized treatments are given after your assessment on Day 1.
  • Healing Environment: Our center is designed to cater to small groups of people where you can have the space to break away from your normal routines and create the space for wellness. You can enjoy the quiet campus or take a walk in our healing gardens. Our group sizes are limited to 10 residential clients per session.
  • All Inclusive: Once you reach Pune, we will handle all aspects of the program for you. This includes transportation to the campus, your accommodations, treatments and meals.
  • Community Connections: The participants in each session start and end together, creating a community of healing. We find that most groups stay in touch long after they leave our campus and many return year after year to participate in this amazing journey. 



The 13-Day Transformation

Your journey unfolds in three sacred phases:

  • Purvakarma (Preparation)

    Gentle internal and external oleation and steam therapies to prepare your body for deep cleansing

  • Pradhanakarma (Main Treatments)

    A deepening of the treatment through routines designed to eliminate toxins from deep tissues through the use nasya, purgation, herbal enema, and therapeutic emesis. 

  • Paschatkarma (Rejuvenation)

    Rasayana therapies rebuild and strengthen your renewed system

Experience the Wisdom of Ages

Healing is not merely the absence of disease—it is the harmonious balance of vata, pitta, and kapha doshas that creates vibrant health, clarity of mind, and spiritual awakening. Come discover your true nature and return home transformed. At VIOA, healing becomes a sacred journey of self-discovery, where ancient wisdom meets your individual path to wellness.

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The Vasanta Institute of Ayurveda (VIOA) is an Ayurvedic healing center located outside of Pune, Maharshtra, India. Under the tutelage of Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc, the institute educates its clients on Vedic modalities of healing such as Ayurveda, Jyotish, Vastu, crystal healing, healing through sound, marma therapy, and various panchakarma and rasayana procedures.

In partnership with The Ayurvedic Institute, AyurPrana supports the reservation and health screening process for VIOA. AyurPrana's customer care team will coordinate initial communications, confirm completion of all health documents and confirm acceptance into the program.

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