Vedic Kaaya

Traditional Ayurvedic care under the guidance of an experienced doctor

Vedic Kaaya is an Ayurvedic centre that has been operating in Haridwar since 2003. It is headed by Dr Poonam Gambhir, an experienced Ayurvedic doctor specialising in Panchakarma, yoga and natural beauty care. The centre combines traditional Ayurvedic practice with many years of clinical experience and offers individually designed therapeutic, cleansing and rejuvenation stays.

An individual treatment programme

Every stay begins with a consultation with the doctor and an assessment of your constitution and current state of health. Based on the findings, an individual programme of treatments, diet and daily routine is prepared, complemented where appropriate by yoga therapy. Treatments are performed by trained therapists under medical supervision, and their combination may be adjusted during the stay according to your needs.

Ayurvedic treatments

Vedic Kaaya offers a wide range of classical and specialised Ayurvedic therapies, including:

• Abhyanga – full-body oil massage
• Shirodhara – a continuous stream of warm oil poured onto the forehead
• Swedana – herbal steam therapy
• Udvartana – massage with herbal powders
• Nasya – nasal administration of herbal preparations
• Pizhichil – full-body oil therapy
• Navarakizhi and Elakizhi – treatments with rice and herbal boluses
• Shirobasti – oil therapy focused on the head
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• Netra Tarpana – traditional Ayurvedic eye care
• Dhanyamla Dhara and other therapies using herbal liquids

The specific treatments are always selected by the doctor according to your state of health and the focus of your programme.

Panchakarma

One of the centre's principal areas of specialisation is Panchakarma, the traditional Ayurvedic cleansing process, whose precise form is determined individually. The programme may include preparatory treatments, the main cleansing phase, subsequent rejuvenation and a gradual return to the usual daily routine. The suitability and extent of Panchakarma, as well as the required length of stay, are always determined by the doctor.

Therapeutic and rejuvenation programmes

Vedic Kaaya prepares programmes for different needs and age groups, focusing on:

• Panchakarma and overall cleansing
• rejuvenation and revitalisation
• stress management
• care for the spine, joints and musculoskeletal system
• support for healthy weight reduction
• care for older guests
• programmes for children
• traditional Ayurvedic beauty care

Each programme provides a general framework that the doctor adapts to the individual guest.

Yoga and yoga therapy

The centre also offers individually tailored yoga therapy. Depending on your needs, this may include appropriately selected asanas, breathing exercises, cleansing techniques, mudras, bandhas or mantras. Vedic Kaaya is also involved in yoga education and offers an accredited 200-hour yoga teacher training course. The connection between Ayurvedic care and professional yoga education is one of the centre's distinctive features.

Intimate grounds and accommodation

Vedic Kaaya is a small, enclosed complex with five double bungalows. Its maximum capacity is therefore ten guests, which allows the centre to maintain an intimate atmosphere and a highly personal approach. The grounds include two inner gardens, a separate small building where Dr Gambhir conducts consultations and examinations, a building dedicated to Ayurvedic treatments, and a hall for yoga practice.

You may stay directly on the premises and follow a complete residential programme including consultations, treatments, meals and a recommended daily routine. Vedic Kaaya also operates as a day clinic, so if you are staying elsewhere in Haridwar you can visit solely for consultations and individual treatments.

Haridwar and its surroundings

The centre is situated in the Ajitpur area on the outskirts of Haridwar, away from the bustle of the city centre. Haridwar lies on the banks of the Ganges and is one of India's most important pilgrimage destinations. Depending on your programme, you may complement your stay by exploring the city's spiritual and cultural traditions.

The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. The centre is also easily accessible from Rishikesh and central Haridwar.

Who is Vedic Kaaya suitable for?

Vedic Kaaya is particularly suitable if you are looking for:

• traditional Ayurvedic care under the direct guidance of an experienced doctor
• an individually designed programme of treatments and daily routine
• a broad selection of specialised Ayurvedic therapies
• a combination of Ayurveda and individual yoga therapy
• a programme adapted to your age, physical condition and specific needs
• an intimate stay in a small complex with no more than ten guests
• the option of staying at the centre or visiting only for consultations and treatments
• a peaceful setting on the outskirts of the sacred city of Haridwar