SPECIAL SUMMER RETREAT

    The Wisdom of Taste:
    A Spiritual Retreat in Ayurvedic Nutrition

    From July 20th to 27th, 2025

    Nourish Your Body. Awaken Your Senses. Feed Your Soul.

    Unlike our traditional Panchakarma retreats, this week is a celebration of taste, learning, and self-care—an experience that blends education, demonstration, and rejuvenation into a feast for the body, mind, and spirit.

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    "When food is prepared with love and eaten with awareness, it becomes prasad — sacred offering, sacred medicine.”

    Vasant Lad

    PS: Dr. Vasant Lad is not present at this special summer retreat.

    A Taste Of The Journey:

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    Daily Movement, Meditation & Morning Rituals.

    Begin each day in sacred rhythm with breathwork, gentle yoga, and Ayurvedic rituals to awaken prana and cultivate gratitude.
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    Daily Ayurvedic Cooking Demonstrations.

    Prepare and savor Ayurvedic meals—from golden oats to savory soups—all created with seasonal ingredients and love. Learn the why behind each spice, each step, each sacred stir.
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    Transformative Teachings on Food as Medicine.

    Led by our experienced Ayurvedic practitioners Sneha Raichada and Sean Sigmon, you’ll explore core concepts like the gunas, doshas, agni, ama, the six tastes, and the role of seasonal living in vibrant health.
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    Blissful Spa Therapies.

    Support your digestion and detoxification with spa treatments carefully chosen to enhance the nourishment journey.

    A Special Ayurvedic Nutrition Week with
    Sneha Raichada & Sean Sigmon

    Sneha

    Sneha Raichada
    MPT, CAP, E-RYT 200

    Prior to becoming the Dean of Education at the Ayurvedic Institute, Sneha had a remarkable journey as an executive of a thriving hospitality business. Luckily for us, Sneha now focuses all her energy on developing the next generation of Ayurvedic Practitioners and providing thoughtful care for her clients. While practicing as an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Sneha combines her early experience as a Physical Therapist with extensive classroom and clinical study under Vasant Lad in the US and India, Yoga Teacher Certification, and Reiki III Certification. When she has a free moment, Sneha is most often found experimenting with fresh ingredients, applying the deep wisdom of Ayurveda to all her delectable creations.

    Sean

    Sean Sigmon
    EXECUTIVE CHEF

    Sean Sigmon is a renowned vegan chef whose culinary philosophy is deeply rooted in his connection to the land and his spiritual journey. Raised in the heart of North Carolina, he honed his skills at his family’s restaurant, “Siggy’s,” where he learned the art of Southern cooking from a young age.
     Sean’s passion for plant-based cuisine blossomed alongside his interest in Eastern philosophy, which he first encountered at a young age through his interest in Joseph Campbell world religions. This early exposure to the wisdom of the Vedas and Upanishads profoundly influenced his worldview and his approach to food. Sean believes that true health and happiness are inextricably linked to the quality of our food and our relationship with the environment. He is committed to sourcing local, organic ingredients and showcasing the vibrant flavors of seasonal produce.

    Together, we’ll cook, learn, and remember how to live in tune with the seasons—nourishing body, mind, and spirit through the sacred language of food..

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    Come to the Table — While Seats Are Still Open!

    To honor the depth and intimacy of this experience, space will be lovingly limited.
    We invite you to listen to your inner knowing—if something in your heart says yes, don’t wait.

    From Sunday, July 20th to 27th