In a world that’s spinning faster and faster, stress, the pressure to perform, and the demands of daily life can sometimes pose a threat to your health. A Panchakarma treatment creates a new source of strength within you. It offers you the opportunity to truly slow down, let go of past burdens, and purify your body and mind. The Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatment is tailored to your personal needs.
diet
Enjoy a vegetarian or vegan Ayurvedic diet in combination with regional products from the family farm. For a Tridosha diet in harmony with nature.
Individuality
Because every one of us has individual needs. Their own story, their own path, their own truth. That's why individuality comes first. That's why you come first.
Treatment
On the basis of a pulse diagnosis, your personal programme is put together. A symbiosis of treatments, yoga, meditation and wellness. To ensure a complete and well-rounded rejuvenation.
Effect
Experience the cleansing, preventive, and healing effects of the Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatment in Austria. Feel the profound transformation on both a physical and emotional level.
The Panchakarma treatment is divided into three restorative phases. This allows you to experience a deep cleansing that benefits your body, mind, and spirit. You will receive personalized care to best support your healing and cleansing process. Our Ayurveda specialists, Mr. Gaurav Sharma, Ms. Deepa Naik, and Ms. Rajat Vashisht, will guide you on your personal journey toward a renewed sense of self.
Take advantage of a combination of qualified experts, specialized treatments, an Ayurvedic diet tailored to your needs, and personalized yoga sessions—during your Ayurvedic Panchakarma retreat in Austria!
At the Sonnhof in Thiersee, the classic Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatment is offered in a version adapted for European guests. In Sanskrit, Panchakarma means “five actions” and refers to five traditional detoxification procedures used in Ayurveda to loosen and remove deep-seated toxins (Ama) from the body.
The five classic cleaning methods are:
| Type of treatment | Nights | Price starting at |
|---|---|---|
| Light | 7 nights | 2.216 € |
| Classical Light | 10 nights | 3.245 € |
| Classical Music | 10 nights | 3.496 € |
| De Luxe | 14 nights | 4.899 € |
| Superior | 21 nights | 6.796 € |
| Supreme | 28 nights | 8.226 € |
Every Panchakarma treatment program at the Sonnhof follows the same structure, whether you stay for 7 or 28 nights. The length of your stay only determines how much time is allocated to each phase. The daily schedules listed here are based on a 7-night treatment program.
Day 1: Arrival, medical history, and pulse diagnosis. Your room will be ready for you at 2:00 p.m. The initial consultation—which includes a medical history, pulse diagnosis, tongue diagnosis, and physical analysis—takes about 45 minutes. Based on this, the team will create your treatment plan for the rest of your stay.
Days 2 through 4: Preparation with Snehana and Svedana. In the morning, you’ll consume ghee on an empty stomach. This is followed by a 50- or 75-minute Abhyanga full-body oil massage, which is often performed by four hands. Starting on Day 3, heat treatments such as the Ayurvedic steam bath (Svedana) are added. For each day of treatment, you’ll receive one to two 50-minute treatments (may vary depending on the program), usually in the morning. In addition, you can choose from three to five yoga and meditation sessions each day.
Day 5: Main cleansing with Virechana. On the cleansing day—the only day of the retreat without a massage—you’ll drink a herbal laxative in the morning, and the Ayurveda team will document the elimination process. If necessary, Nasya—a cleansing of the forehead, sinuses, and head area—will complement the elimination process. For stays of 14 nights or more, the treatment plan may include a second cleansing phase, and Basti may then be performed as a series over several days.
Starting on Day 6: Recovery phase and final consultation. Your diet is gradually reintroduced, starting with kitchari, then soups and steamed vegetables. Oil pourings, basti with herbal oils, and marma and foot massages strengthen the tissues. On the day of your departure, your Ayurvedic doctor will check your pulse again during the final consultation and provide you with recommendations regarding diet, daily routine, and herbs. The Sonnhof considers the first two to three weeks at home to be part of the treatment.
The scope varies depending on the treatment package: Panchakarma “Light” includes 6 days of treatment with 12 sessions and 3 consultations, while “The Classic” includes 9 days of treatment with 18 sessions and 3 consultations.
Panchakarma is an intensive cleansing and rejuvenation regimen that deeply releases toxins from the tissues and eliminates them from the body. The name means “five actions” in Sanskrit and refers to traditional detoxification practices that renew the body, mind, and spirit on all levels.
At Sonnhof, every Panchakarma treatment begins with a medical pulse diagnosis and a personalized treatment plan designed to ensure lasting results.
A Panchakarma treatment program at the Sonnhof in Tyrol lasts between 7 and 28 days—depending on the desired intensity and duration. We offer a variety of treatment programs, all of which begin with a personalized pulse diagnosis and include treatments tailored to you and your constitution.
The Panchakarma treatment at European Ayurveda® is divided into three phases. The treatment begins with an individual pulse diagnosis, upon which the subsequent treatments are based.
You’ll start with a pre-detox phase, during which you’ll use a light Ayurvedic diet and exfoliation to eliminate ama (toxins).
During the cleansing phase, these toxins are flushed out, and in the final restorative phase, you strengthen your immune system with Ayurvedic treatments and a tailored diet.
A professional Panchakarma treatment at the Sonnhof starts at approximately 2,200 euros (plus room rate). This includes a consultation and pulse diagnosis, as well as all treatments tailored to your needs and meals. Use of the spa facilities and participation in yoga and meditation sessions are also included.
A Panchakarma treatment program at the Sonnhof starts at 2,200 euros, plus the room rate. The price includes pulse diagnosis, consultation, all personalized treatments, meals, as well as spa, yoga, and meditation.
Diet is a central part of the Panchakarma treatment. At our facility, we serve a Tridosha diet that is specifically tailored to the treatment. The meals consist primarily of light, warm foods that are ideal for detoxifying the body.
The focus is on easily digestible, cooked foods that stimulate the digestive fire (Agni) and support detoxification—such as kitchari, soups, grain dishes, and herbal teas.
Alcohol, coffee, raw foods, and sugar are avoided during the retreat. All meals at the Sonnhof are vegetarian, mostly organic, and prepared primarily with ingredients from the family-owned farm. Fish is available as an option.
About preparing for your treatment , we recommend drinking plenty of fluids (preferably warm water) and eating nutritious, warm meals without distractions. Have your main meal at lunchtime and only light fare in the evening, such as soup or warm vegetables.
You should cut out sugar and coffee—it’s best to phase them out gradually. You should also eat very little meat. Take the time to mindfully observe your thoughts, and use small evening rituals to consciously wind down.
The best option is a Panchakarma treatmentif you want to undergo a deep detoxification to bring your body, mind, and soul into harmony. It can help with chronic conditions, digestive issues, stress, or to strengthen the immune system.
It can be particularly beneficial after surgery or an infection, when you’re in pain, experiencing mental stress, or dealing with persistent physical symptoms such as hair loss and joint pain. A treatment course can help you regain energy in your daily life and feel lighter.
You can also do a Panchakarma treatment at home . We recommend our book “The 7-Day Panchakarma Regimen for Home,” published by actress Andrea Kathrin Loewig in collaboration with European Ayurveda® pioneer Elisabeth Mauracher and Ayurvedic physician Gaurav Sharma.
This treatment program is suitable for chronic fatigue, stress, and sleep problems, as well as digestive and metabolic issues and joint and back pain. It also supports recovery after surgery or an infection. For those hoping to conceive, this treatment is available after consultation with the medical team.
This treatment program is not suitable during pregnancy or in cases of acute infections. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions or are taking long-term medication, please consult your doctor before beginning the treatment program. Guests must be at least 16 years old to stay at the Sonnhof.
