First, you need to pause, and remove yourself from the busy, frenetic pace of modern life. If you can quiet your mind and tune into your body, then your own wisdom can become clear. You know better than anyone else, what it is you need to facilitate healing. That is what we strive to create in our retreats at Lakshmi's Garden. During your retreats, we will ask you to slow your pace, to unplug from electronics, and to spend time in nature. We encourage you to relax with yoga, breathwork, and meditation and to allow our healing hands to facilitate change in your body. We teach you new tools for self-understanding and self-care from these ancient sciences. We ask you to reflect and go deep—like a hibernation for the soul.

We always suggest an Ayurvedic consultation before you plan your trip to Lakshmi's Garden. In a consultation, we can help determine your true nature as well as current imbalances and plan a retreat to address those needs. A retreat at Lakshmi's Garden is an opportunity to focus on one or more aspects of health in an intensive week or weekend. We can plan a fun and healthy experience for your group or tailor a trip just for you.

We all know the experience of taking a vacation and halfway through the trip, you finally feel like you have relaxed, just in time to plan for your return trip. We suggest planning a few extra days so that your nervous system can truly relax while you are with us.

4 to 10 days is our suggested time frame, but longer is better is you have traveled a long ways to join us.

We are based in the Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts amid a forest of trees, rolling green mountains and luscious waterways. The area is and has been an energetic center and spiritual home for many traditions throughout time. We feel that the Nature of our land adds to the experience of healing and we are best apt to accommodate your retreat here. However, we are also open to traveling to other destinations to provide a retreat in your ideal location.

We can help you or your group find a place to stay near Lakshmi’s Garden that fits your comfort level and your budget. We may have you come to Lakshmi's Garden for yoga, classes and sessions, or arrange to set-up in the comfort of your place, provided there is adequate space.

Please note: The cost of accommodations is separate from the cost of the retreat.

Your retreat is exactly what you want it to be. We will plan a schedule of daily events specific for you or your group. We usually suggest a daily schedule with:

• Yoga class or private session - 60 to 90 minutes
• Breath work and meditation - 30 to 45 minutes
• One or two bodywork sessions per participant - 30 to 90 minutes
• Educational class - 30 to 60 minutes
• Outdoor exercise - on your own or with a guide

You can pick one of our signature retreats or design your own with a schedule of all your favorite activities and treatments. We strive to offer each guest just what they need to find balance.

The cost of the retreat will be determined by the activities planned and an estimate will be provided prior to booking.

A 50% deposit is required to book your reservation.

We suggest planning several months in advance to assure proper staffing and give you the widest selection of accommodations. Summer in the Berkshires is a very popular time, so planning three to six months in advance will give you the best results.

For most retreats, meals are not included. You may plan to cook for yourself, get take-out, or leave time to take in the best of Berkshire restaurants. We are happy to arrange your schedule to fit any of these options. We can also arrange a private chef for those who would like to leave the cooking and planning up to someone else.

For cleansing retreats, our private chef will prepare and deliver meals specific for the doshas that we are addressing. Meals for cleansing are organic, simple, light and vegetarian; they are also planned based on the season, constitutions and imbalances of the participants.

Special needs food requests will be discussed in an Ayurvedic cleansing consultation in preparation for the retreat.