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Sowkhyavana natural wellness environment

SDM Yoga & Nature Cure Hospital

Sowkhyavana

A Sanctuary of Well-being

Pareeka - Parkala, Udupi, Karnataka 576107

About Sowkhyavana

Where nature, healing and holistic living come together

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.

2007Established
320Beds
110Staff members

Read more about the approach

Today's rhythm

  • Wake up and begin the day
  • Prayer, meditation & Yogabhyas
  • Forenoon treatments begin
  • Afternoon treatments
  • Lights out

For Sadhakas

Guide

Routine, treatments, dining, timings and campus guidelines for your stay.

Please noteSadhakas stay within the campus during their course. Please read these guidelines before arrival.
Daily routine

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.

Yoga and kriyas

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

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

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.

Physiotherapy

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.

Counselling sessions

Yoga Counselling, Diet Counselling and Psychological Counselling are available to provide comprehensive guidance and support throughout your wellness journey.

Doctors' rounds

Remain in your respective ward or room during doctors' rounds, between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM.

Diet & dining

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.

Evening & night

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.

Laboratory

Working days: 7:30 AM–12:00 PM & 1:30–4:00 PM.

Sunday: 7:30 AM–12:00 PM.

Administration

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.

Mobile phone

Keep mobile phone use to a minimum; switch it off during yoga sessions, treatment, dining and lectures.

Personal valuables

The hospital is not responsible for any valuables. Kindly use the locker facility.

See the full daily schedule

Today

Daily Schedule

The same rhythm every day, from 5:00 AM to lights out at 10:00 PM.

Early Morning

5:00–7:30 AM
Wake up
Please wake up by 5:00 AM. The routine starts with prayer.
Report to Kshema Yoga Hall
Be present at Kshema Yoga Hall by 5:25 AM with your Yoga Mat.
Prayer, Pranayama & Meditation
Prayer at 5:30 AM, then pranayama and meditation at Kshema Yoga Hall, focusing on breath regulation and inner balance.
Yogabhyas
Morning yoga practice. General Yoga at Kshema Yoga Hall; Dynamic Yoga at Mangala Yoga Hall.
Yogic Kriyas
Neti Kriya, Vamanadauti, Sutraneti and other cleansing processes at Ashakirana, near the Reflexology Track.

Morning Care

7:30 AM–12:30 PM
Morning Juice
Juice is served at 7:30 AM.
Forenoon Treatments
Treatments start at 8:00 AM, beginning with a Mud pack. Please carry your Treatment Card to all sessions.
Lunch
Meals are served at the Dining Hall. Carry your Diet Card; outside edibles are strictly prohibited.
Doctors' Rounds
Remain in your respective ward or room during doctors' rounds.

Afternoon

1:00–5:00 PM
Yoga Nidra
Guided deep relaxation. English: Mangala Yoga Hall. Kannada: Kshema Yoga Hall.
Afternoon Juice
Juice is served at 2:00 PM.
Afternoon Treatments
Afternoon treatments start at 2:15 PM. The Reflexology Track is open daily from 2:15 to 4:30 PM.
Therapeutic Yoga I
Smart Belly exercises at Mangala Yoga Hall. Diabetes & Hypertension Yoga at Mandara Yoga Hall (Monday to Saturday).

Evening

5:15–8:00 PM
Evening Prayer & Health Talk
Prayer, reflection and informative health sessions at Kshema Yoga Hall.
Therapeutic Yoga II
Joint & Back Pain Yoga (Kshema Yoga Hall, Sunday) and Endocrine Yoga (Mangala Yoga Hall, Monday to Saturday).
Dinner
Meals are served at the Dining Hall.
Trataka
Trataka and eye exercises for concentration and visual relaxation. English: Mandara Yoga Hall. Kannada: Mangala Yoga Hall.
Night Treatment
Night treatments follow Trataka, if prescribed by the doctor.

Night

10:00 PM
Lights Out
Lights out at 10:00 PM.

Other timings

Acupuncture

Acupuncture & cupping therapy

Working days8:30 AM–12:00 PM · 2:30–4:30 PM
Sunday8:30 AM–12:00 PM

Physiotherapy

Electrotherapy & Exercise Therapy

Working days8:30 AM–12:00 PM · 2:30–4:30 PM
Sunday8:30 AM–12:00 PM

Reflexology Track

20-minute barefoot walk

Daily2:15–4:30 PM

Laboratory

Computerised

Working days7:30 AM–12:00 PM · 1:30–4:00 PM
Sunday7:30 AM–12:00 PM

Doctors' Rounds

Remain in your ward or room

Time11:30 AM–12:30 PM

Administration

Billing hours

Hours8:30 AM–12:30 PM · 2:00–4:00 PM

Healing therapies

Treatments

Choose a category to explore its therapies and timings.

Category

Naturopathy

Massage, steam, water, mud and herbal therapies for natural cleansing, relaxation and restoration.

TimingsForenoon from 8:00 AM · Afternoon from 2:15 PM
01
Full Body / Partial / Salt Glow Oil Massage

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.

02
Steam, Sauna & Supine Steam Bath

Promotes relaxation, supports sweating and helps relieve muscular tension. These therapies assist circulation, open the skin pores and promote skin cleansing.

03
Douche

Relieves muscular tension, refreshes the body and supports overall well-being.

04
Cold Circular Jet

Stimulates peripheral blood circulation, invigorates the nervous system and relieves muscular tension, leaving the body refreshed and revitalised.

05
Enema Therapy

Relieves constipation, promotes bowel emptying and improves intestinal comfort, under appropriate medical supervision.

06
Colon Hydrotherapy

Clears retained stool, relieve constipation and promotes bowel cleansing, under appropriate medical supervision.

07
Mud Bath

Soothes the skin, absorbs excess oil, removes dead skin cells and promotes relaxation and overall well-being.

08
Ganji Turmeric Bath

Nourishes and soothes the skin, improves skin texture and promotes relaxation and overall skin health.

09
Tulsi & Neem Application

Cleanses the skin, reduces excess oil and supports skin health through the natural antimicrobial properties of tulsi and neem.

10
Underwater Massage

Relieves muscular tension, improves peripheral circulation, reduces stiffness and promotes deep relaxation.

11
Hip Bath

Promotes relaxation, stimulates circulation and provides soothing effects to the abdominal and pelvic regions.

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

Facilities

Available to Sadhakas during their stay.

08Facilities
✓On campus
✓For Sadhakas
01Leisure
Library A dedicated library space for reading, learning and quiet study during your stay.
02Fitness
Gymnasium A gym facility for patients to continue their regular fitness activities during the stay.
03Security
Locker Facility Safe lockers at the Administrative Block for cash and valuables.
04Essentials
Utility Shop Daily essentials on campus, near the dining area (SIRI shop).
05Service
Laundry Laundry service available during your stay.
06Travel
Transportation Assistance Assistance with transportation during your stay.
07Travel
Ticket Booking Assistance Assistance with ticket booking.
08Outdoors
Walking Track A scenic walking track amidst beautiful natural surroundings for daily walks.

Need assistance?

Our reception team will help you with any facility during your stay.
Contact reception

Photos

Explore Gallery

A glimpse of our campus, therapies and facilities.

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Corporate Wards
Cottage
Deluxe Room
General Wards
Reflexology
Special Wards
VIP Cottage Room
VIP Cottage
Wards
WardsCorporate Wards
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Rates

Charges

Choose a category to see the applicable rate.

6room categories
₹550lowest, general ward
₹5,750up to, VIP cottage

Ward / room categories

Tariff · attendant fee

VIP Cottages

Single / Double occupancy

Tariff
Single / Double₹5,750
Third Person₹1,400
Attendant ₹500

Cottage

Single / Double occupancy

Tariff
Single / Double₹5,500
Third Person₹1,300
Attendant ₹400

Deluxe Rooms (A/c & TV)

Single / Double occupancy

Tariff
Single₹2,000
Double₹2,800
Attendant ₹200

Special Rooms

Single / Double occupancy

Tariff
Single₹1,300
Double₹1,600
Attendant ₹150

Corporate

Corporate rate

Tariff
Room charge₹600

General Ward

Shared ward

Tariff
Room charge₹550
Attendant ₹100

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

Important Rules

A few shared commitments keep the campus calm for everyone.

Stay within the campusSadhakas generally remain within the campus for the duration of their stay.
Going outsideGoing outside is not allowed.
Early dischargeLeaving before completing the prescribed stay may attract a penalty.
CookingCooking in rooms or anywhere on the campus is strictly prohibited.
Tea, coffee & stimulantsTea, coffee and other stimulants are not to be consumed during the stay.
Tobacco, alcohol & panTobacco, alcohol, cigarettes, beedi and chewing pan are strictly prohibited on the campus.
DisciplinePlease help maintain the discipline, silence and cleanliness of the campus.
Safe lockerKeep cash and valuables in the locker; the hospital is not responsible for personal valuables.
Mobile phonesMobile use is restricted; switch off during yoga, treatment and lecture sessions.

About Sowkhyavana

A Sanctuary of Well-being

Tree-lined path on the Sowkhyavana campus

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
2007Established
320Beds
110Staff members
Natural TherapiesWater, mud, steam, massage and reflexology as natural healing methods.
Therapeutic YogaPrayer, Yogabhyas, kriyas and condition-specific yoga sessions.
Wholesome NutritionJuice, meals and diet counselling designed for recovery.
Mindful PracticesTrataka, Yoga Nidra, counselling and a disciplined daily routine.

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Pareeka - Parkala, Udupi, Karnataka 576107
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