About Retreat
Welcome to Shathayu Retreat
Shathayu Retreat, the premier Ayurveda retreat in India since 1901, promotes holistic wellness encompassing mental, physical, spiritual, social, and lifestyle dimensions. Our serene retreat, nestled amidst lush greenery with panoramic hill and lake views, features over 20 beautifully designed rooms, a yoga hall, therapy center, and spiritual garden.
At Shathayu, we combine tradition and culture to offer Ayurvedic and Naturopathy therapies, along with expertly crafted yoga sessions, all aimed at revitalizing your mind, body, and spirit. Conveniently located just 25 minutes from Bengaluru International Airport, we ensure a seamless travel experience.
Our core belief, “HEAL TOGETHER LIVE FULLER,” emphasizes comprehensive health, including psychological and spiritual wellness, to create a healthy society.
At Shathayu Retreat
We combine the wisdom of Ayurveda and modern biomedicine to assess health scientifically.
Our holistic healthcare streams, including Ayurveda, Yoga, and Naturopathy, offer a diverse range of physical treatments and therapies.
All therapies are personalized and tailored to individual needs, specific ailments, and seasonal considerations while maintaining the authenticity of classical treatment methods.
Our professional team ensures customized service and provides a specialized satwik diet designed by doctors to complement your health conditions.
We are a NABH (National Accreditation Board of Hospitals & Healthcare Providers of India) accredited Ayurveda Centre. This accreditation resonates with our commitment to guest healthcare safety
We strictly adhere to scientific Ayurvedic principles and promote practice of yoga.
Discover a haven of Best health and wellness resort at Shathayu Retreat, where we provide a perfect blend of ancient wisdom and modern expertise. Experience the transformation that awaits you.
Discover a haven of health and wellness at Shathayu Retreat, one of the Best Ayurveda resorts in India, where ancient wisdom harmonizes with modern expertise. Embark on a transformative journey that awaits you, and offers experiences that provide profound healing at our Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat near you.
We are a NABH (National Accreditation Board of Hospitals & Healthcare Providers of India) accredited Ayurveda Centre. This accreditation resonates with our commitment to guest healthcare safety
We strictly adhere to scientific Ayurvedic principles and promote practice of yoga.
Discover a haven of Best health and wellness resort at Shathayu Retreat, where we provide a perfect blend of ancient wisdom and modern expertise. Experience the transformation that awaits you.
Discover a haven of health and wellness at Shathayu Retreat, one of the Best Ayurveda resorts in India, where ancient wisdom harmonizes with modern expertise. Embark on a transformative journey that awaits you, and offers experiences that provide profound healing at our Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat near you.
Meet Our Experts at Shathayu Retreat
At Shathayu Retreat, we take pride in having some of the best Ayurveda doctors in India, renowned for their expertise in holistic healing, Panchakarma therapies, and the treatment of lifestyle disorders. With decades of experience and global recognition, our team of experts ensures you receive the highest standard of Ayurvedic care. Our retreat is known as the best Ayurveda retreat in India, offering comprehensive programs for detoxification, rejuvenation, and natural healing.
Dr. Mruthyunjaya Swamy
MD Shathayu Retreat | Chief Ayurveda Physician | Author
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Dr. Mruthyunjaya is the Founder and Managing Director of Shathayu Ayurveda Retreat, a leading NABH-accredited Ayurveda hospital and wellness retreat with a proud family legacy of authentic Ayurveda dating back to 1901. With over 28 years of clinical experience, he is recognized as one of India’s leading Ayurvedic physicians, dedicated to integrating classical Ayurvedic wisdom with modern evidence-based healthcare.
Over the past three decades, Dr. Mruthyunjaya has helped thousands of patients from India and across the world successfully manage chronic and lifestyle-related diseases through Ayurvedic treatment, Panchakarma and sustainable lifestyle transformation. His areas of expertise include obesity, diabetes, arthritis, chronic pain, spine disorders, digestive disorders, neurological conditions, cardiovascular rehabilitation, Male infertility , Azoospermia and preventive healthcare
An accomplished author, Dr. Mruthyunjaya has written two widely appreciated books—Ancient Secrets of Healthy Living and Ancient Secrets to Reverse Diabetes—sharing practical Ayurvedic wisdom to help people lead healthier lives and prevent chronic diseases through natural healing and lifestyle modification.
He has been instrumental in establishing Shathayu as one of India’s trusted destinations for Ayurveda treatment, Panchakarma detox, integrative healthcare, and medical wellness retreats. His vision is to make authentic Ayurveda accessible to people across the globe while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence, research, and compassionate patient care.
Special Interests
- Male infertility
- Panchakarma & Ayurvedic Detox
- Obesity & Medical Weight Management
- Diabetes Reversal & Metabolic Health
- Arthritis, Joint & Spine Care
- Chronic Pain Management
- Digestive & Gut Health
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Corporate Wellness
Dr. Anitha Bhat
Director | Senior Ayurveda Physician | Women’s Health Expert
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Dr. Anitha is the Director and Senior Ayurveda Physician at Shathayu Ayurveda Retreat, with over 26 years of clinical experience in holistic Ayurvedic healthcare. She is dedicated to helping patients restore their health through personalized Ayurvedic treatments, authentic Panchakarma therapies, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine.
She has extensive expertise in treating women’s health concerns, PCOS, infertility support, menopause, obesity, diabetes, thyroid disorders, digestive disorders, skin diseases, stress-related illnesses, and lifestyle disorders. Her compassionate and patient-focused approach empowers individuals to achieve lasting wellness through sustainable changes in diet, daily routine, and preventive healthcare.
As one of the key clinical leaders at Shathayu, Dr. Anitha has played an instrumental role in developing patient-centric treatment protocols and comprehensive wellness programs that integrate classical Ayurveda with modern diagnostics and clinical research.
She strongly believes that Ayurveda is not only a system for treating illness but a way of living that helps people achieve lifelong health, vitality, and disease prevention.
Special Interests
- Infertility & Failed IVF care
- PCOS & Hormonal Balance
- Fertility & Preconception Care
- Menopause Care
- Obesity & Weight Management
- Diabetes & Metabolic Health
- Stress Management
- Panchakarma & Rejuvenation
Dr. Manal V.M.
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) | Senior Ayurvedic Physician | MD – Panchakarma Specialist
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Dr. Manal V.M. is the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Shathayu Ayurveda Retreat and an experienced Ayurvedic Physician with an MD in Panchakarma and over 7 years of clinical experience. She is dedicated to helping patients achieve long-term health through authentic Ayurveda, personalized treatment plans, and evidence-based Panchakarma therapies.
She specializes in treating obesity, diabetes, metabolic disorders, arthritis, back and neck pain, psoriasis, digestive disorders, respiratory conditions, and lifestyle diseases using a holistic approach that combines Ayurvedic medicines, Panchakarma detox therapies, nutrition, and lifestyle modification.
Dr. Manal believes in identifying the root cause of disease rather than simply managing symptoms. She works closely with every patient to create customized treatment plans that promote sustainable healing, improve quality of life, and prevent future illness.
Along with her clinical expertise, she is actively involved in Ayurvedic research and has published scientific articles in reputed international journals.
Special Interests
- Panchakarma & Detox Therapies
- Weight Loss & Metabolic Disorders
- Diabetes Management
- Arthritis & Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Psoriasis & Skin Diseases
- Digestive & Gut Health
- Respiratory Disorders
- Lifestyle Disease Management
Dr. Arun
Resident Medical Officer (RMO) | Senior Ayurvedic Physician
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Dr. Arun is a highly experienced Ayurvedic Physician with over 15 years of clinical experience in classical Ayurveda and Panchakarma. As the Resident Medical Officer (RMO) at Shathayu Ayurveda Retreat, he manages both outpatient and inpatient Ayurvedic care.
He specializes in treating arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, sports injuries, ligament injuries, back pain, neck pain, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, skin disorders, digestive disorders, stress-related illnesses, and de-addiction through personalized Ayurvedic treatment and Panchakarma therapies.
His treatment philosophy focuses on restoring the body’s natural healing ability using classical Ayurveda while helping patients achieve long-term wellness.
Special Interests
- Arthritis & Joint Pain
- Sports & Ligament Injuries
- Diabetes & Obesity
- Hypertension
- Panchakarma Therapies
- Digestive Disorders
- Stress Management
- Skin Diseases
Dr. Poornima
Senior Ayurvedic Physician
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Dr. Poornima is an experienced Ayurvedic Physician with over 8 years of clinical experience in treating a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions using authentic Ayurveda.
She specializes in managing women’s health, PCOS, infertility support, digestive disorders, lifestyle diseases, pain management, obesity, diabetes, skin disorders, and general wellness through individualized Ayurvedic treatment plans, Panchakarma therapies, and dietary guidance.
She believes in holistic healing by combining traditional Ayurvedic wisdom with practical lifestyle recommendations to help patients achieve lasting health.
Special Interests
- Women’s Health
- PCOS & Hormonal Health
- Fertility Support
- Weight Loss
- Diabetes
- Digestive Disorders
- Pain Management
- Panchakarma
Dr. Reshma Ramesh
Ayurveda Panchakarma Specialist
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Dr. Reshma is a dedicated Ayurveda Physician specializing in Panchakarma, lifestyle disease management, digestive health, mental wellness, and pain management. She believes in providing compassionate and personalized Ayurvedic care for every patient.
Her expertise includes treating gastric disorders, IBS, constipation, stress-related conditions, obesity, diabetes, chronic pain, skin diseases, corns, skin tags, and lifestyle disorders using Ayurvedic medicines, Panchakarma therapies, Agnikarma, and para-surgical Ayurvedic procedures.
She is known for her patient-friendly approach and focuses on educating patients about preventive healthcare and healthy living.
Special Interests
- Panchakarma
- Digestive Disorders
- Gut Health
- Agnikarma
- Skin Conditions
- Lifestyle Diseases
- Counselling & Mental Wellness
- Pain Management
Dr. Sangeertha
Consultant Physiotherapist
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Dr. Sangeertha is an experienced Physiotherapist specializing in restoring mobility, reducing pain, and improving physical function through evidence-based rehabilitation.
She works closely with the Ayurveda team to provide integrated care for patients with arthritis, back pain, neck pain, sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, neurological conditions, posture correction, and chronic musculoskeletal disorders.
Her treatment combines manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, electrotherapy, and rehabilitation programs tailored to each patient’s condition and goals.
Special Interests
- Back & Neck Pain
- Arthritis Rehabilitation
- Sports Injuries
- Posture Correction
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Orthopaedic Physiotherapy
- Chronic Pain Management
- Functional Rehabilitation
Dr. Sakthi Snega Lakshmi A, BNYS
Naturopathy & Yoga Physician
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Dr. Sakthi Snega Lakshmi A is a dedicated Naturopathy & Yoga Physician with a passion for holistic and integrative healthcare. She combines the principles of naturopathy with yoga therapy, acupuncture, cupping therapy, hydrotherapy, clinical nutrition, and lifestyle medicine to support the body’s natural healing process.
With a compassionate and patient-centered approach, she is committed to delivering personalized wellness programs that promote balance, vitality, and long-term well-being. Her philosophy is rooted in preventive care, evidence-informed natural therapies, and empowering individuals to embrace a healthier, more balanced lifestyle.