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TREAT YOURSELF!

Nirvana Wellbeing Retreat is a private, eco-retreat sanctuary, located in Beechmont, just behind the Gold Coast in Australia. It is situated within 90 minutes of Brisbane and Coolangatta International Airports.

The 70-acre mountainside property boasts breathtaking, spectacular 360º views that take in the Gold Coast, the Pacific Ocean, Hinze Dam and all the beauty and tranquility that the Scenic Rim mountain ranges have to offer. Single and twin-share accommodation rooms are available in the beautiful Queenslander home, with indoor and outdoor areas ideal for working on your laptop, on site, high speed Wi-Fi and communal spaces surrounded by nature’s beauty.

The retreat invites you into the heart of stillness where true knowing, a transformative wellness experience and peace reside. True success begins with transformation from within. You don’t achieve this by force. When you nurture an accepting mindset internally, your actions and outcomes will naturally align themselves with your new way of thinking. It’s a ripple effect that starts with who you are inside and then reflects on the outside. At Nirvana you will encounter resource that will help your inner transformation.These include fresh ways of thinking, a balanced mix of relaxation, education, and productive habits for personal growth, deep rest and mental health

Participants leave feeling rejuvenated and empowered, with the inspiration and integration of wellness planning, strategies and health protocols that can be incorporated post retreat, for a healthier, more mindful life.

Morning Rituals

Soothing sounds of nature, and later in the morning, the wake-up ceremonial gong heralds the day. Participants can participate in the morning session on offer, which could be meditation or breathing and gentle, stretching exercise. This is followed by a nutritious breakfast made from locally sourced, organic ingredients.

Wellbeing Activities

During the day, activities based on the retreat theme will be offered. These could range from tutorials on Ayurvedic health, nutrition, stress management, mindfulness practices, holistic health practices, mindful art etc..Our experts will provide personalised guidance and actionable takeaways to support participants to integrate these practices into their daily lives.

Physical Activities:

Promoting overall well-being, such as nature walks, stretching exercises, gentle yoga and movement that is enjoyable and healing, rather than strenuous and exhausting.

Detox, Nutrition and Gut health

The retreat features carefully crafted Ayurvedic based detoxification of the gastrointestinal tract to enhance gut-health, with plant-based menus, medicinal teas and herbs. Meals, that are both delicious and nourishing, are tailored to gently cleanse the body while boosting energy levels. There is an emphasis on the importance of hydration, offering herbal teas, fresh juices, and Nirvana’s beautiful alkaline spring water. Mindful, communal mealtimes encourage participants to savour each mouthful and appreciate the connection between food and health. Nirvana Wellbeing Retreat also supports an at home detox program The herbal detox medicines are not delicious, however, they do have very effective health benefits.

Relaxation 

At Nirvana we have created quiet spaces for reflection, reading, or simply enjoyig the scenery.For mental clarity and focus, we encourage participants to aim for a digital detox to disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with themselves. However, we are also realistic and there is free wifi that you can use, if you have only managed to get away because you are on a ‘working break.’

Ayurvedic Treatments

A range of treatments such as Ayurvedic relaxation herbal oil massage (abhyanga), Lotus feet massage (padabhyanga), scalp massage, lower back care (kati basti), forehead pour stress management (shirodhara), acupressure point (marma) and kansa wand facials designed to detoxify and relax the body are on offer. These need to be booked and paid for well in advance.

Community and Deeper Connection:

The retreat fosters a sense of community through group activities such as cooking classes, garden activities, nature and forest walks, group discussions etc. These activities are designed to encourage bonding, shared learning, and mutual support. There is also ample time for personal reflection, with journaling sessions, solo walks, and meditation corners available for participants to introspect and set personal wellness goals.

Wind-Down 

The communal day concludes with gentle activities such as stretching, guided meditation, or pranayama, before a light and easy to digest evening supper. On special occasions, the evening is celebrated with storytelling under the stars.or moonbeam meditation, or simple great peace.. The focus is on winding down, promoting deep rest, and preparing the body and mind for restorative sleep.

Nature

Nature is one song of praise that never stops singing. With fields, vegetation and forests, the human being is not alone and unacknowledged. They nod to us, and we to them. The trees say things in words before words. Leaves scent the air, and air rains down messages. Earth, water, sun and wind create tapestries of times, places and species that give rise to questions endlessly worth answering. A good answer must be reinvented many times, from scratch. Every piece of earth needs a new way to grip it. A thing can travel everywhere just by holding still and reflecting its vast interconnectedness. Stewardship of the earth is stewardship of the human heart.

Integrated Wellness Planning:

Whilst retreats deliver immediate wellness responses, an integral part of your retreat will be focusing on long-term wellness, so that you can integrate what you have learnt into your daily life. This could include creating personalised wellness plans, setting achievable health goals, and learning how to maintain the benefits of the retreat over time with practice CDs/MP3s which will be recommended to you, for you to purchase, either from the retreat shop or online. Also on offer are follow-up support, online resources, and community activities.

Sustainability

We are committed to using eco-friendly materials, supporting our communities, and minimising our environmental footprint. We encourage you to participate in sustainable practices during your stay, deepening your connection with the environment. Nirvana Retreat has a reputation for providing a serene and supportive environment for health and wellbeing activities.

How would you reinvent yourself? 

The absolute best version of yourself is right around the corner, with fresh ways of thinking,  productive habits, and perennial teaching.  Hit ‘reset’ on your life…

If not now, then when?

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TRIVRIT LEHYAM Ayurvedic medicine for constipation

Trivrit Lehyam is an effective Ayurvedic medicine for constipation. It is in herbal jam form. It is also known as Trivritadi Lehyam and Trivrilleham.

The trivrit herb which is native to India is a climber with a twisting stem. The Sanskrit name trivrit means ‘thrice twisted’ as the stems grow in an intertwined fashion.

Found in many Ayurvedic preparations, trivrit is also is used in the treatment of a number of conditions such as liver disorders, jaundice, arthritis, gout and headaches.

Shodana or elimination is a process recommended in Ayurveda. It is useful to eliminate ama or waste products from the main digestive organs; the stomach, the intestines and the colon.

With colon cancers on the increase in the modern world paying attention to eliminating toxins from the body would seem a wise choice. This does not negate the fact that you should correct the main cause of constipation by paying attention to what you eat. People will often ask if they can go back to their old ways of eating and stop the ‘pathyam‘ once they stop using ayurvedic drugs. Eating right is something you need to do whether you are on ayurvedic medication or not if you are to prevent the onset of disease. The food you eat needs to be based on your constitution (prakruti). As you grow older consume less chillies, tamarind, curds and lentils. Blander foods consumed with ghee, rice etc. help maintain health. The use of processed food and preservatives is a serious cause for concern. All people should preserve the tradition of home-cooked foods. For those over-worked, time poor housewives who also maintain a job, it is time the menfolk entered the kitchen in full force so that they continue to enjoy the luxury of safe, home-cooked food made from scratch, such as idlis made from homemade batter, or soft roti made from organic whole wheat flour.

A cleansed colon, from which all ama or toxins have been removed, promotes general well being. To maintain health, moving the bowels regularly is necessary. If for some reason this does not happen, vaidyars set to find out the cause, and as a purely temporary measure, may prescribe a safe laxative known as Trivrilleham. For those who are otherwise healthy, this is a very effective herbal laxative, which not only relieves constipation but is also good for the heart.

Benefits

• It helps to relieve constipation, it is an excellent purgative with no bad taste.
• It is good for the heart.
• It is often used as part of the panchakarma treatment for virechana i.e. purgation.

Dose 
1 to 6 g of the lehyam is taken once or twice a day, usually after food, although it can be sometimes prescribed before food. The dosage should be completely tailored to the individual. Some people have very good bowel movements even with just 1 gm of the lehyam. So anybody trying this lehyam should start with very small quantities, observe the effect on the bowel movements and then adjust the dosage.

It is administered along with honey, milk or warm water.

For purgation it is taken at 5 a.m. to be following up with frequent drafts of hot water.

As daily laxative, it can be taken after dinner.

Side effects

Its dosage varies from person to person based on the strength of the digestive system.

Slight overdose may lead to severe diarrhoea.

This lehyam cause severe gastritis and vomitting, in addition to diarrohea.

It is best avoided in diabetic patients.

Caution

This lehyam is not to be taken by the old, the sick or pregnant women without the specific prescription of their Ayurvedic physician. As far as old people are concerned, Ayurvedis vaidyas caution that it is better for them to be a little constipated than to cause them diarrhoea. So older people should consult a vaidyar before taking this lehyam.

This medicine should be taken strictly under medical supervision only.

Ingredients 

A water decoction is made from the herb trivrit (Operculina turpethum).

Allowed to cool down.

To this decoction is added trivrit powder, honey or sugar and trijatha (cinnamon, cardamom and bay leaf or leaf of Cinnamomum tamala), and heated to semisolid consistency.

Reference

The recipe for this lehyam is given in the Ashtanga Hridayam (Kalpasthana 2/9).

त्रिवृत्कल्ककषायाभ्यां साधितं ससितो हिम: ।
मधुत्रिजातसंयुक्तो लेहो हृद्यं विरेचनम् ॥

trivṛtkalkakaṣāyābhyāṃ sādhitaṃ sasito hima: |
madhutrijātasaṃyukto leho hṛdyaṃ virecanam ||

Warning

Do not take this product without the consent of your Ayurvedic Physician. The information provide is only for the purpose of information.

All information provided on this website is for informational purposes only, Please seek professional advice before commencing any treatment.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease

by Shanti Gowans