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SDM Yoga and Nature Cure Hospital
SOWKHYAVANA
A Sanctuary of Well-being
Nature, healing and holistic living come together here. Explore your daily schedule, treatments and hospital guide.
Naturally yours, Sowkhyavana

SDM Yoga & Nature Cure Hospital
A Sanctuary of Well-being
Pareeka - Parkala, Udupi, Karnataka 576107About Sowkhyavana
A nature cure centre, a unit of Shanthivana Trust, established in 2007 on the bank of river Swarna. Our integrated approach of natural therapies, therapeutic yoga, wholesome nutrition and mindful practices guides you towards better health, inner balance and lasting well-being.
Plan your stay

For Sadhakas
Routine, treatments, dining, timings and campus guidelines for your stay.
Sadhakas are advised to take part in all activities daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Please wake up by 5:00 AM. The routine starts with prayer, followed by Yogabhyas at 5:30 AM.
Be present at Kshema Yoga Hall by 5:25 AM with your Yoga Mat.
Dress code: Males: sports half or full pants with a T-shirt or sleeved banian. Females: Churidar Kameez or Salwar Pyjama.
Yogic Kriyas (Neti Kriya, Vamanadauti, Sutraneti and other cleansing processes) take place after morning Yogabhyas.
Treatments start at 8:00 AM (forenoon) and 2:15 PM (afternoon), beginning with a Mud pack.
Please carry your Treatment Card to all sessions.
Acupuncture and cupping therapy is conducted on working days (8:30 AM–12:00 PM & 2:30–4:30 PM) and on Sundays (8:30 AM–12:00 PM), under supervision.
Electrotherapy & Exercise Therapy are conducted on working days (8:30 AM–12:00 PM & 2:30–4:30 PM) and on Sundays (8:30 AM–12:00 PM), under supervision.
Yoga Counselling, Diet Counselling and Psychological Counselling are available to provide comprehensive guidance and support throughout your wellness journey.
Remain in your respective ward or room during doctors' rounds, between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM.
Juice is served at 7:30 AM and 2:00 PM.
Meals are served from 11:00 AM–11:30 AM and at 6:30 PM at the Dining Hall.
Carry your Diet Card. Outside edibles are strictly prohibited.
Belly yoga and Diabetes & Hypertension yoga from 4:30–5:00 PM.
Evening prayer and lectures run from 5:15 PM to 6:00 PM.
Joint & back pain yoga and Endocrine yoga from 6:00–6:30 PM.
Trataka (eye exercises) starts at 7:30 PM, followed by night treatments if prescribed.
Lights out at 10:00 PM.
Working days: 7:30 AM–12:00 PM & 1:30–4:00 PM.
Sunday: 7:30 AM–12:00 PM.
Safe lockers are available at the Administrative Block for cash and valuables.
Return Treatment Cards prior to discharge.
Billing hours: 8:30 AM–12:30 PM & 2:00–4:00 PM.
Keep mobile phone use to a minimum; switch it off during yoga sessions, treatment, dining and lectures.
The hospital is not responsible for any valuables. Kindly use the locker facility.
Today
The same rhythm every day, from 5:00 AM to lights out at 10:00 PM.
Acupuncture & cupping therapy
Electrotherapy & Exercise Therapy
20-minute barefoot walk
Computerised
Remain in your ward or room
Billing hours

Healing therapies
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Massage, steam, water, mud and herbal therapies for natural cleansing, relaxation and restoration.
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Prayer, pranayama, meditation, kriyas, Yoga Nidra, therapeutic yoga and Trataka, held through the day.
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Acupuncture focuses on the body's natural healing response, relieving pain and supporting relaxation, better sleep and stress management.
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Targeted exercises, manual therapy and advanced techniques to enhance mobility, reduce pain and improve physical function, whether recovering from an injury or managing a chronic condition.
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Reflexology Track walking: barefoot walking on specially designed surfaces with varied textures to stimulate pressure points on the soles of the feet.
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Specialised skin-care techniques to cleanse, nourish and rejuvenate facial skin, improving texture, complexion and radiance.
Systematic manipulation of soft tissues to relieve muscular tension, improve blood circulation and promote relaxation. It also helps exfoliate dead skin cells, improve skin texture and complexion, and enhance overall physical and mental well-being.
Promotes relaxation, supports sweating and helps relieve muscular tension. These therapies assist circulation, open the skin pores and promote skin cleansing.
Relieves muscular tension, refreshes the body and supports overall well-being.
Stimulates peripheral blood circulation, invigorates the nervous system and relieves muscular tension, leaving the body refreshed and revitalised.
Relieves constipation, promotes bowel emptying and improves intestinal comfort, under appropriate medical supervision.
Clears retained stool, relieve constipation and promotes bowel cleansing, under appropriate medical supervision.
Soothes the skin, absorbs excess oil, removes dead skin cells and promotes relaxation and overall well-being.
Nourishes and soothes the skin, improves skin texture and promotes relaxation and overall skin health.
Cleanses the skin, reduces excess oil and supports skin health through the natural antimicrobial properties of tulsi and neem.
Relieves muscular tension, improves peripheral circulation, reduces stiffness and promotes deep relaxation.
Promotes relaxation, stimulates circulation and provides soothing effects to the abdominal and pelvic regions.
Conducted daily at 5:30 AM and 5:15 PM, offering an opportunity for mindfulness, gratitude, inner peace and spiritual well-being.
Conducted daily from 5:30 AM to 6:00 AM at Kshema Yoga Hall, focusing on breath regulation, mental clarity, relaxation and inner balance.
Morning yoga practice, 6:00–7:00 AM. General Yoga at Kshema Yoga Hall; Dynamic Yoga at Mangala Yoga Hall.
Conducted daily from 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM at Ashakirana, near the Reflexology Track, focusing on internal cleansing and overall health.
Conducted daily from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM, offering guided deep relaxation and mental rejuvenation. English: Mangala Yoga Hall. Kannada: Kshema Yoga Hall.
Conducted daily from 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Smart Belly exercises at Mangala Yoga Hall; Diabetes & Hypertension Yoga at Mandara Yoga Hall (Monday to Saturday).
Conducted daily from 5:15 PM to 6:00 PM at Kshema Yoga Hall, with prayer, reflection and informative health sessions.
Conducted daily from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Joint & Back Pain Yoga at Kshema Yoga Hall (Sunday, 4:30–5:00 PM) and Endocrine Yoga at Mangala Yoga Hall (Monday to Saturday).
Conducted daily from 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM, improving concentration, promoting visual relaxation and supporting eye health. English: Mandara Yoga Hall. Kannada: Mangala Yoga Hall.
Acupuncture focuses on promoting the body's natural healing response and relieving pain through precise stimulation of specific points on the body. It may help manage pain, reduce muscle tension, improve relaxation and support better sleep and stress management.
Electro acupuncture and cupping therapy are offered as part of the acupuncture modalities, on working days and Sundays under supervision.
Controlled electrical modalities applied under physiotherapist supervision, as prescribed.
Supervised, prescribed exercises for movement, strength and posture.
A 20-minute barefoot walk on specially designed surfaces with varied textures, stimulating the pressure points on the soles of the feet. It supports foot stimulation, relaxation and overall well-being.
Specialised skin-care techniques to cleanse, nourish and rejuvenate facial skin. It helps improve skin texture, enhance complexion and promote healthy, radiant skin. Exclusively for female Sadhakas.
Treatment descriptions are provided for information only, based on the hospital's material. Treatments are prescribed by the doctors; no specific medical outcome is implied or guaranteed.

On campus
Available to Sadhakas during their stay.
Need assistance?
Our reception team will help you with any facility during your stay.
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Rates
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Corporate rate
Shared ward
Charges are as per the hospital tariff and may be revised. Please confirm with the reception or the Administrative Block at the time of admission.
Treatment Charges
Treatment rates per session, in ₹. Deluxe includes Special and G/W rooms.
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Charges are as per the hospital tariff and may be revised. Please confirm with the reception or the Administrative Block at the time of admission.

Please note
A few shared commitments keep the campus calm for everyone.
About Sowkhyavana

Welcome
We are delighted to welcome you to Sowkhyavana — A Sanctuary of Well-being, where nature, healing and holistic living come together. Sowkhyavana nature cure centre, a unit of Shanthivana Trust, is a splendid heaven with all amenities for regaining health, rejuvenating the body and tranquilising the mind.
The centre is in constant endeavour to exceed the expectations of health seekers and provide them with a better quality of life. The hospital was established in the year 2007 on the bank of river Swarna. Currently, the hospital has a capacity of 320 beds and employs 110 staff members.
At Sowkhyavana, we believe that true health extends beyond the absence of illness. It is a harmonious balance of the body, mind and spirit. Through the integrated approach of natural therapies, therapeutic yoga, wholesome nutrition and mindful practices, we strive to guide you towards better health, inner balance and lasting well-being.
At Sowkhyavana, healing is not just a treatment; it is a journey towards a healthier way of life.
We wish you a meaningful, rejuvenating and enriching stay with us.
“I have unshakable faith in Nature Cure. I find the system soothing and pure.”Mahatma Gandhiji
“It is the healthy man who is truly the fortunate man. Health means mainly to be free from disease. It also means to be free from stress or anxiety and to be free from excessive desire.”Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade
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Pareeka - Parkala, Udupi, Karnataka 576107