Ananda Welcomes Renowned Fertility Expert Zita West for a new Retreat

Ananda in the Himalayas, the world-renowned wellness retreat, is thrilled to announce a pioneering partnership with internationally acclaimed fertility expert Zita West and its own Dr. Naresh Perumbuduri.Together, they are launching an unprecedented retreat; "Fertility Enhancement Programme with Zita West," designed to transform your fertility journey.

Set against the serene backdrop of the Himalayas, this dynamic 14-night retreat, taking place from 30th January to 13th February 2025, promises to blend ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with cutting-edge Western medicine and neuroscience, offering a holistic and personalised approach to fertility enhancement.Ananda and Zita both strongly believe in a holistic, integrated and evidence-based approach that takes into consideration that no two people are the same.

This retreat consists of Ayurvedic therapies, emotional healing sessions, yoga and meditation, as well as traditional Chinese therapies like acupuncture and moxibustion. These, combined with various holistic wellness activities help couples and individuals reconnect with themselves and each other and address problems in the mind, body and spirit.

Ananda’s Dr. Naresh Perumbuduri explains, "Rooted in Vajikarana, the branch of Ayurveda dedicated to fertility, our programme emphasises detoxifying the body, refining metabolic functions, and stabilising hormonal fluctuations for optimal reproductive health."

Enhancing the Ayurvedic practices, Zita West, an expert in five-element acupuncture, introduces her holistic coaching process, "Hug Heart Uterus Gut." This innovative method aligns ancient wisdom with neuroscience, providing a personalised and effective path to fertility.Zita adds “As an advocate of ancient Ayurvedic practices alongside Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture, I firmly believe that the mind, body, and spirit must be addressed to conceive. This retreat at Ananda in the Himalayas, with its stunning setting in India, provides the perfect environment to harmonise these elements and support fertility challenges that can undermine courage, confidence, and creativity.

The retreat offers essential space, time, and rest to prepare the body and mind for conception. By evaluating all aspects of energy depletion—nutritional, emotional, physical, and mental—we aim to build robust energy reserves critical for fertility."Mind, Body, and Spirit Approach:

• Mind:
  • Daily Hug Heart Uterus Gut coaching sessions with Zita West.
  • Group work and individual sessions to guide women from where they are now emotionally to where they need to be.
  • Guided visualisations by Zita. 
  • Mental/emotional balance sessions include therapeutic yoga to connect your breath & posture and to balance Tamas quality, pranayama – breathing techniques to control Rajas quality and Dhyana (various meditation) sessions to acquire more Satva quality.
    
    
• Body:
  • Personalised physical assessments, tests, and investigations.
  • Ayurvedic treatments tailored to different stages of the menstrual cycle.to balance the three doshas (bio-energies) , strengthen the reproductive and its supporting systems. Key treatments would include :
    • Sneha vasti/Kashaya vasti (medicated oil enemas) supported by other panchakarma modalities and REN channel acupuncture sessions to help balance the feminine life force, restore and optimise the physiological functions of the cell.
    • Koshta-Abhyanga (therapeutic abdominal/uterine massage)
    • Shamana/Shodhana therapies like Abhyanga, Marma-Abhyanga (to stimulate the vital life force of the body)
• Spirit:
  • Yoga and breathwork sessions to enhance spiritual well-being.
  • Additional therapies to support holistic healing.
  • Serene environment conducive to deep reflection and rejuvenation.
  • Through our spiritual awakening sessions like Chakra Shuddhi/Chakra healing, Chid-akasha dharana meditations to channelize/unblock your spiritual energy

Retreat Highlights:

• Daily Collaboration: Participants will work every day with Zita West and Dr. Naresh in both group work and individual sessions.

• Holistic Support: Ideal for those considering pregnancy, preparing for IVF, or anyone with fertility issues.
• Customised Programmes & Expert Collaboration: Zita and Dr. Naresh will tailor personalised plans to each participant’s unique needs, providing a comprehensive Ayurvedic approach to fertility enhancement.
• Specialised Cuisine: Custom, gourmet Ayurvedic cuisine tailored to each participant's body type supports the fertility journey.
• Serene Environment: Ananda in the Himalayas offers a tranquil and supportive setting, ideal for deep reflection and rejuvenation.

Embark on this transformative fertility retreat for a unique opportunity to begin your journey towards conception.

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Retreat Pricing:All-Inclusive retreat price for 14 nights from USD 18,000 for single occupancy, USD28,350 for double/twin

‍About Ananda: Ananda in the Himalayas is a multi award winning holistic wellness retreat in the Himalayan foothills in North India, overlooking the spiritual town of Rishikesh and river Ganges. It is located in the former Palace Estate of the Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal, spanning across 100 acres of lush grounds and gardens and surrounded by forested hillside.As the birthplace of Ayurveda, Yoga, and meditation, this spiritual destination embodies and facilitates wellness and enlightenment. The philosophy of Ananda revolves around Ayurveda, holistic wellness, yoga, meditation, emotional healing, spiritual awareness, and healthy cuisine.

‍About Zita West:Zita West is a global authority in fertility and integrated medicine. She trained in five element acupuncture and founded London’s first IVF clinic that incorporates holistic care, achieving remarkable success rates through a comprehensive approach that includes acupuncture, nutrition, hypnotherapy, and IVF treatments. With thousands of successful conceptions to her credit, nine published books, and a range of fertility supplements and baby products, Zita emphasises the crucial role of preconception preparation and holistic wellness.

‍About Dr. Naresh:Dr. Naresh Perumbuduri is a medical practitioner with 19 years of experience in the field of Ayurveda and holistic practices. He is the fifth generation in a family of traditional Ayurvedic practitioners to have carried on this legacy. Dr Naresh graduated with a Bachelors of Ayurveda Medicine & Surgery (BAMS), and then went on to completing his MD in Ayurveda in 2009, from renowned institutions recognized under the ministry of AYUSH, National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the Ministry of Health and Family welfare, India.Dr. Naresh has spent several years extensively researching ways to address issues around male infertility stemming from pre- diabetic conditions. Subsequently, he went on to work towards correcting reproductive hormonal imbalances through Ayurvedic lifestyle modifications, dietary corrections and Panchakarma (Bio-purificatory therapies in Ayurveda) modalities that aid in successful conception. An area that he specialises in is creating Ayurvedic solutions for hormonal imbalances such as PCOS, endometriosis among others and finding remedies for Male & female infertility.