Kshemavana, the Wellness & Naturopathy Retreat, part of the well known SDME Society was launched on August 20. The showcase was graced by Dr D Veerendra Heggade, President of the SDMES. “Kshemavana”, a word that brings together Kshema and Vana; Kshema means “well-being” and “vana” means forest, is spread across 20 acres of land, located in Nelamangala.
The therapies and treatments offered here are personalised to help balance one’s inner energy and healing the “Mind and Body”. Kshemavana is a lifestyle that evolves through consultation, integrity in treatments, and a mind-shift in living – LOHAS (Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability).
The expansive property is designed by the prominent architect, Mahesh Diophode and conceptualised by renowned designer, Ayush Kasliwal. The architectural designs reflect ancient Vaastu principles, with colours, designs, and structures inspired by the turtle or kurma, Nandi or the bull and Garuda – the eagle, bringing together the elements of the sea, earth and the sky.
The most distinctive building, “Kurma,” an animal of great mythological importance, is beautifully designed for yoga, meditation, and a temperature-controlled pool for swimming. The “Nandi” block has dining areas that offer different kinds of customised diet and over 25 therapy units.
The Kshemavana can accommodate 400 guests and has 86 special rooms, 30 deluxe suites, 16 cottages, and 16 nests. The entire property brings together factors of the Biophilic design philosophy: contemporary aesthetics, bespoke and natural elements, nature, silence, and simplicity.
Mind-Body Medicine
It focuses on the interaction among the brain, mind, body and behaviour, and the powerful ways in which these elements can directly impact the health of a person.
Sleep Medicine
Our bodies need a break! Sleep is needed for various activities in the body to function smoothly; there’s an extensive amount of data that demonstrates the importance of sleep in the processes of synaptic plasticity, emotional regulation, metabolic functions, memory functions, macromolecule synthesis, removal of toxic substances and metabolic waste and cellular maintenance. In very simple words, sleep leads to relaxation and relaxation leads to recovery.
Nutritional Medicine
Nutritional medicine is a holistic approach to the interactions of both nutrition and environment on human health. Nutrients are the building blocks of our physical body. When the body is supplied with the correct balance of foods, vitamins and minerals we remain healthy.
Energy Medicine
Working on the concept of Prana or the vital force that governs the health of a person, Prana is a complex combination of electrical, magnetic, electromagnetic, photonic, ocular and mental energies which is unique to every human being. A part of the skill of the practice of yoga is to tune in to that flow of energy and to learn how to adjust oneself so that one is moving with that flow in a harmonious and balanced way.
Gut Health
“If there’s one thing to know about the human body; it’s this: the human body has a ringmaster. This ringmaster controls your digestion, your immunity, your brain, your weight, your health and even your happiness. This ringmaster is the gut”
It is estimated that the Gut houses a massive 75-80% of your immune cells. Simply put, the immune system lies in the gut, so a healthy gut leads to a healthy life.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari, Dharmasthala – President, SDME Society said, “Naturopathy is the practice of living in harmony with nature. When we started the first Naturopathy centre, Shantivana at Dharmasthala, the concept behind it was to provide healthy living for all. Through the practice of evidence-based therapeutic practices in Naturopathy and Yoga, we can achieve control over our senses and prevent illnesses to achieve a healthy lifestyle. Shantivana and later Saukhyavana were established to cater to the needs of humanity especially in urban areas, and introduce a healthy lifestyle that will sustain you for years to come. I invite all citizens of the world to experience health through natural practices.”
