Ayurveda in Modern Life
Five-day Ayurveda Retreat
This five-day retreat explores Ayurveda and how its ancient principles can be applied meaningfully in modern life. Through one-to-one consultations with Dr. Ranjan Kapoor, educational talks, personalized Ayurvedic treatments, and lifestyle practices, you will gain a deeper understanding of your individual constitution, current imbalances, and the simple changes that can support your energy, digestion, sleep, resilience, and overall wellbeing.
Complementing the Ayurvedic journey, Dorelal Singh, Head Yogi for Six Senses, will guide you through traditional yogic practices, including cleansing techniques, breathwork, mindful movement, and meditation. Each practice is thoughtfully integrated to support the principles of Ayurveda and deepen your experience.
Bringing together Ayurvedic wisdom, yoga, therapeutic treatments, and modern wellness approaches, the retreat offers a practical and personalized approach to healthier living. You will return home with a clearer understanding of your body and a set of sustainable practices to carry into everyday life.
Dates & Information
November 15 - 19, 2026
Six Senses Douro Valley sits within the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage-listed Douro Valley. With 71-guest accommodations, the quinta, or wine estate, dates to the late 19th century when it was known as Quinta Vale de Abraão and its contemporary interiors reflect both this rich heritage and our modern design values.
Need further help?
reservations-dourovalley@sixsenses.com
+351 254 660 600
Calls to the Hotel are to a Portugal national fixed network. International rates may apply for calls made outside Portugal.
Is this retreat right for you?
This retreat is suited to anyone curious about integrating Ayurveda and yoga into modern life. It is particularly relevant for those wishing to understand their individual constitution, build more supportive daily routines, manage stress, and create greater physical, mental and emotional balance. No previous experience with Ayurveda, yoga, meditation or Vedic astrology is required. Each practice is introduced in an accessible way, with personalized guidance and time for reflection.
Benefits
- Explore the foundations of Ayurveda and how they may be applied to everyday routines
- Gain a deeper understanding of your individual constitution through a private Ayurvedic consultation
- Experience a personalized Ayurvedic treatment, with a choice of Abhyanga or Shirodhara
- Support relaxation and physical wellbeing with a 60-minute Six Senses signature treatment
- Establish a daily rhythm of movement and mindful awareness through group yoga
- Explore meditation, pranayama, breathwork, and yogic cleansing practices
- Discover the foundations of Vedic astrology and its perspective on individual life patterns
- Share reflections and questions during evening satsang gatherings
- Return home with practical insights to support a more balanced way of living
What's included
- Four nights’ accommodation
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- One special dinner
- Fire ceremony and intention setting on arrival evening
- Private Ayurvedic consultation
- Group Ayurveda talks with Dr. Ranjan Kapoor
- Group Vedic astrology talk with Dorelal Singh
- One Ayurvedic treatment, Abhyanga or Shirodhara
- One Six Senses signature treatment, 60 minutes
- Daily group yoga
- Yogic intestinal cleanse
- Meditation and breathwork sessions
- Evening satsang gatherings
- Group sustainability activity
- Welcome bag
Schedule
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Day Four
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Day Five
Your accommodation
Located in the main manor house, these oversized rooms blend contemporary décor with the natural style of Six Senses Douro Valley, echoing a past era. Some offer a reading and sitting area, and all include a spacious bathroom. Rooms face either the valley or floor-to-ceiling windows over woodland, with easy elevator access. Rooms with terraces have steps down to a cozy outdoor seating area, with views to a pebbled terrace, vineyards, or courtyard.
From EUR 4,465 per person in a Quinta Deluxe with half board
From EUR 6,330 for two people in a Quinta Deluxe with half board
For more information please contact the resort directly, reservations-dourovalley@sixsenses.com
About the presenter
Dr. Ranjan Kapoor
Dr. Ranjan Kapoor is an internationally certified Ayurvedic doctor with more than 15 years of experience in integrated wellness, holistic therapies and spa practices. Qualified in Ayurvedic Medicine in Punjab, India, he has held several senior roles within Six Senses and currently serves as Regional Corporate Director of Spa & Wellness for Asia, the Middle East and Türkiye. His approach combines traditional Ayurvedic wisdom with contemporary wellness, translating its principles into practical guidance for modern life.
Dorelal Singh Thakur
Dorelal Singh Thakur is a yogic wellness practitioner with international experience in Hatha yoga, pranayama, meditation, sound healing, yogic cleansing and Vedic astrology. Drawing on decades of experience and a postgraduate qualification in Applied Yoga Science, he creates individual and group practices that support physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. His approach combines traditional yogic knowledge with practical guidance, helping guests explore the connection between movement, breath, awareness and everyday life.
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