Welcome to the Health Dynamics Retreat
Thankyou for joining us, we’re so glad you’ll be part of this experience.
2026 marks our third year hosting the retreat at the tranquil Ayurveda Loka, a holisitc healing sanctuary in Kerala, India. As the birthplace of Ayurveda, Kerala offers a truly authentic setting for a deeply restorative and transformative experience.
We’ve created this page to support you in preparing both physically and emotionally, so you can arrive feeling confident, relaxed, and ready to fully immerse yourself in the experience ahead.
Here, you’ll find everything you need to prepare for your retreat and make the most of your time. If you have any questions along the way, please reach out to [email protected]
Key information
Pre-Retreat Adventure : 15 – 17 October 2026
Retreat Dates : 18 – 28 October 2026
Retreat Location : Ayurveda Loka
Typical Daily Schedule
Retreat Location
Ayurveda Loka
Padmasreekavala, Krishnagiri, Meenangadi, Kerala 673591, India
Flights and transportation
- Pre-Retreat Advenure begins on October 15
- Arrival airport is Benguluru India
- Arrival in Benguluru by October 14 for an early October 15 departure
- Departure flights from Benguluru can be booked from 5pm October 29
- Our preferred travel agent is Peter Polichronis, Atlas Travel [email protected]
- Send flight details to: ……[email protected]
Visa requirements
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You will need to apply for an Indian e-Visa. Please do this early to ensure it is approved.
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Complete your e-Arrival Card within 72 hours before arrival
- Send your e-Visa through to ……@healthdynamics.health
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Keep printed copies of:
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Passport
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e-Visa
- e-Arrival Card
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Pre-retreat preparation (1 month prior to departure)
To prepare your body for the Retreat, we recommend you follow Phase 1 of the Health Dynamics Detox and start a daily practice of drinking 1 litre of CCF tea (Coriander, Cumin and Fennel seeds) Boil the seeds in 1 litre of water, simmer for 10-15 minutes and keep in a thermos to sip throughout the day.
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Complete Two-Minute Toxicity Test
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Complete your Intake Form
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Begin 1-Month Pre-Retreat Prescription (main retreat herbs provided on arrival)
Pre-retreat Adventure
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Departure: 8:00 AM – xxx (Moxy Hotel Bengaluru)
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Arrive by 7:45 AM
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Pack backpack with essentials: passport, phone, sunscreen, hat, water bottle, mosquito spray
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Travel tips: bottled water and mosquito spray available; expect walking
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Watch: The Elephant Whisperers (optional)
Packing list
Packing your bags for a transformative Health Dynamics retreat is an essential first step toward a seriously life-changing experience.
You will need to pack the normal clothes/items required when you go away but below are the essentials you don’t want to forget.
- Activewear to suit planned activities. You’ll be doing yoga, meditation and relaxing a lot. Bring what you feel comfortable in. Loose tops will also take packing priority. You will also need some gym gear for walking if you are active in the morning before yoga – with some trainers.
- A wrap or throw if you get cold easily for when you are doing meditation.
- Sunscreen and mosquito repellant.
- Cover-ups. A couple of cotton cover-ups will work for wearing around the resort when not taking part in activities. Also, there may be temple or village visits, we recommend modest and respectful clothing for these activities. (No shorts, preferably long pants and shirts).
- Hats and sunglasses.
- Flat shoes, sandals or slippers, sneakers
- An Indian power adaptor and your chargers.
- Comfortable backpack.
- Neck pillow for travel.
- Clothes to wear in the evening for dinner once the day is done.
- The farewell dinner is ‘All White’ dress themed to celebrate your cleanse
- There is a night where we would like you to wear beige clothing
- One of the nights will be a cultural evening, and we’d like you to dress colourfully
- Bring your passport, It may sound crazy, but some forget to pack it.
- A copy of your Indian Visa
- Journal – While you have time, you may want to write your thoughts on paper at the retreat – this is
an excellent way to emotionally let things go. You may have thoughts and/or inspiring insights. - Water Bottle. Hydration is the key and packing a reusable water bottle will do both your body and
the environment some good. There is also bottled refill water available at the resort. - Your normal prescription herbs and personal medications.
- An open mind. This may not take up any physical space in your luggage, but it is an important thing to bring with you on a health retreat escape.
Money and essentials
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Bring some cash (a few hundred dollars recommended)
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ATMs available in most towns
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Keep paper copies of important documents
Meditation : The Happiness Program
As part of the Retreat, you will be doing a program designed by the Art of Living called the Happiness Program
During this program, we ask that you bring a small gift to the value of $15 – $30. This is for a giving activity we will be doing during the program.
Groups & Community
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Join the WhatsApp group using this link
DETOXIFYING TREATMENTS
EDUCATION & LEARNING
CONNECTION & SUPPORT
Your Program Leaders
To guide you through this transformation, we’ve assembled a team of leading health and well-being professionals, who have a passion for helping as many people around the world as possible. Our goal is to help you successfully make positive diet and lifestyle changes that leave you feeling, and being, the best version of yourself that you can be.

Jo Formosa
Ayurvedic Medicine Practitioner, Acupuncturist & Clinical Director of Health Dynamics
Dip. App Sc. Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, Dip RMT,
Renowned Ayurvedic practitioner, creator of Health Dynamics, media personality and speaker, Jo Formosa is the mastermind behind this program. She has helped thousands of people around the world lead a more vibrant and healthy life.

Dr Madhavi Kathiria
Ayurvedic Doctor and Naturopath
B.A.M.S.(Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)
H.Sc. Naturopathy
Ayurvedic Doctor and Naturopath Dr. Madhavi Kathiria has answered her calling for “getting to the root” of her clients’ health issues. Combining the evidence based integration of Ayurveda, naturopathy and DNA analysis, she uses her skills to help her patients heal themselves.

Rachel Niclair
Ayurvedic Therapist and Yoga Instructor
Rachel is a natural health practitioner who integrates her
knowledge of traditional medicine,holistic bodywork, yoga
and meditation to offer support on your journey to greater health.
Rachel has helped many people to lose weight, gain clarity,
implement healthy habits and transform their lives through the practices

Dr. Joshi Abhishek
BAMS, MD, Ph.D (Ayurveda), YIC, and Certified Yoga Therapist
Dr. Joshi has been a long-term friend and business partner to Jo Formosa who will be your guide in learning spiritual connections with your mind and body, through practices of Meditation and Yoga.
Final Checklist
- Flights booked
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Visa approved and printed
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Passport valid and packed
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Joined WhatsApp group
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Completed Intake Form
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Completed Toxicity Assessment
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Packing list finalised
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Gift packed (refer to Meditation : The Happiness Program)


