A 21-DAY HOME PROGRAM:
7-Day Pre-Cleanse
7-Day Cleanse Week
7-Day Post-Cleanse
Our online program happens on your schedule—from the comfort of your home, or wherever you are!
Ayurveda is a 5000-year-old wellness and healthcare system that provides a solid foundation for individuals seeking to regain a life without anxiety and chronic stress. The Western approach of one-size-fits-all solutions just doesn’t work. We’re all different and when it comes to wellness our unique imbalances, history, and mindset are important to consider in regards to treatments and therapies.
Ayurveda’s authentic approach includes rejuvenation and detoxification—integrated with various tools for stress reduction, exercise, cleansing, and lifestyle practices—to heal and restore the body to its optimal health.
Your Blueprint for Vibrant Health
The Blueprint for Vibrant Health 21-day program is a 3-phase approach to detoxifying your body and mind, restoring balance, and resetting your entire being. The program is led by our expert Ayurveda practitioners who are committed to guiding you successfully on your journey.
Three Pillars of the Program
The program begins with a pre-cleanse consultation. In this interactive session, you will work with an Ayurveda expert to understand your unique body-mind system in order to customize your cleanse experience.
Throughout the week, you'll watch video presentations introducing you to Ayurveda and Ayurvedic cooking and participate in live group check-ins as you prepare for cleansing in week 2.
The second phase of the program is the reset phase. This is where you'll begin to release the toxins that are preventing you from experiencing optimal health and vibrancy.
During this week, you'll experience daily yoga and meditation, presentations on self-care, anxiety, and the Ayurveda daily routine. You'll receive a complete cleansing guide, daily recipes, and continue to participate in live group check-ins.
Phase three is where we teach you how to create sustainable lasting changes that help you stay balanced, prevent disease, and take control of your health.
You'll have a post-cleanse consultation with an Ayurveda expert to set your health and wellness goals and create your lifestyle plan. You'll also experience our renowned Happiness Program—a powerful, evidence-based breathing practice.
Our Holistic Approach to Addressing Anxiety and Chronic Stress
Sometimes our autonomic nervous system gets stuck in “fight or flight” mode, creating long-term, or chronic, stress in the body which can lead to serious health problems, including mental disorders such as anxiety.
You’ll learn how to settle the nervous system and restore inner balance with Ayurveda. Effective for centuries, this authentic, transformative health care and wellness system helps individuals holistically manage stress and regulate the nervous system balance, a major component in the restoration of health. A highly-effective, powerful stress reduction tool is the cultivation of meditation practice.
Meditation techniques:
- Are proven to reduce stress and anxiety
- Can be adjusted to your unique spiritual path
- Can be practiced daily to bring the body into alignment with the rhythms of nature
- Create a sense of stability within your body so that when life throws you a curveball, your body doesn’t take the blow
Special breathing techniques and meditations, such as Sudarshan Kriya® (SKY), will be taught during the program so you can find a deeper sense of balance and well-being. Our SKY technique has been scientifically-proven to reduce levels of stress and decrease the stress hormone cortisol by 50%.
Additionally, SKY also:
- Relieves anxiety and stress
- Supports the immune system
- Promotes feelings of well-being
- Improves physical, psychological, and social health
- Improves overall quality of life
Diet is the the most powerful intervention for dis-ease and disease. More and more research is finding that a eating nutritious food is good for the body AND the mind.
Did you know that your digestion and diet can play a significant role in anxiety and chronic stress?
A healthy gut can significantly contribute to a more steady and calm mind and body state. In the health and wellness system of Ayurveda, it is recognized that each individual has a unique genetic makeup or constitution, and foods that are good for one individual may be bad for another. For example, certain types of food like spicy or fermented foods may be beneficial for some, while harmful to others. If you are not eating the right food for your unique body type, and your digestion is not functioning correctly, it can cause toxic build-up or inflammation in your body which can result in anxiety and depression and further imbalance.
This is just one of the reasons we take an individualized approach to health and well-being.
With our program, you will work one-on-one with a world-class Ayurvedic practitioner to determine a customized diet specifically for you.
Yoga consists of natural rhythmic exercise that are calming in nature and help boost the production of the happy hormone serotonin.
There is evidence to show that chronic stress can cause the onset of anxiety and depression. Likewise, the daily management and impact of anxiety can create stress, and so the cycle perpetuates. Stress heavily impacts the mind state, sleep, general daily functioning, and may cause physical symptoms such as headaches and tension. The body and mind then struggle to manage the increase in stress hormones, which can trigger the body to shift into a permanent ‘fight, flight, or freeze’ mode, distort perspective leading to negative thinking, and much more. The connection between stress and anxiety is clear, and the approach to the restoration of health must encompass all elements.
Yoga is an effective holistic tool to manage physical, mental, and emotional well-being—daily and in the long-term.
It has been practiced for over 5,000 years and is one of the most natural movements to the body. Have you ever seen a baby or a dog waking up from a nap? Have you noticed how they naturally stretch and perform yoga poses intuitively?
Yoga consists of natural rhythmic exercise that are calming in nature and help boost the production of the happy hormone, serotonin. In addition, yoga can increase your heart rate variability (HRV), “an indicator of the body's ability to respond to stress more flexibly.”
Another aspect of yoga is breathwork, and this can restore present moment awareness to help stabilize the mind from oscillating between past regrets and future worries—a major factor that can trigger anxiety. Awareness also positively enhances the mind-body connection and supports individuals’ ability to regulate breathing to rebalance in moments of stress and anxiety.
Toxic build-up in the body and mind can cause many underlying health issues. An Ayurvedic cleanse will deeply heal and restore your well-being and natural vitality.
In Ayurveda, toxic build-up can block channels in the body and be the underlying cause of many health issues, including anxiety and chronic stress. There are various causative factors like the consumption of particular foods that are unsuited to your unique your body type, a too low or too high digestive capability that prevents the absorption of nutrients, and environmental toxins, just to name a few. Diet and exercise alone may not be successful in clearing out the toxic build-up.
During your cleanse, we’ll focus on the elimination of these toxins in the body. Through a specialized cleansing process unique to Ayurveda, you will work one-on-one with an Ayurvedic practitioner to determine which Ayurvedic cleansing techniques are best for you. Ayurvedic massages and a gentle detoxification process will be used to mobilize and eliminate toxins in the body.
These techniques have been shown to restore digestive power, energy flow in the body, inner balance, and vitality.
Support your health with the most natural, highly effective, remedy the planet has made available to us for thousands of years.
Support your health with the most natural, highly effective, remedy the planet has made available to us for thousands of years.
Your dedicated Ayurvedic practitioner will recommend a combination of medicinal herbs based on your genetic makeup or constitution. These herbal supplements will help balance the mind, cleanse the body, and restore overall well-being.
Lifestyle choices have a big impact on well-being. Learn how to balance your mental, physical, and emotional wellness through the life-enhancing power of Ayurveda.
Contemporary society is evolving at an ever-increasing rate, at a speed far greater than our minds and nervous system are capable of replicating—there is information and stimulation overload. The rise in anxiety and stress-related diseases is a natural consequence. Learning how to balance your mental, physical, and emotional wellness through various lifestyle changes is fundamental to living well.
The Ayurvedic routine is a powerful way to regulate the system and provide daily balance. The daily routines are based around the cycles of nature—when these routines are established, and we are in harmony with our natural rhythms, including the seasons, it provides a strong foundation for overall wellness. The practices are very simple and include oral and personal hygiene, meal times, sleep schedules, care for the senses (eyes, ears, mouth, and skin), bathing, exercise, and meditation practices, which all bring balance to an otherwise chaotic world. The practices are very simple, easy to integrate into even the busiest of lives, and all bring balance to an otherwise chaotic world.
During your program, we’ll empower you with healthy living seminars focused on diet and lifestyle choices for restored health, vitality, and lifelong well-being.
Topics include
- Self-care with Ayurveda Therapies
- Benefits of Ayurveda Cooking
- An Introduction to Ayurveda
- Incorporating the Ayurvedic Daily Routine into Your Life
Everything you need.
Our 21-day guided package is customized to include everything you need to get the most of your program . You'll receive-
Pre-cleanse consultation with Ayurveda expert to determine your specific needs and goals, and tailor the cleanse to your unique constitution
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Personalized cleanse starter kit
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Pacifying yoga sessions
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Guided meditation and breathing practices
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Live interactive sessions with Ayurveda experts
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Recipes
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Educational videos:
An Introduction to Ayurveda • Benefits of Ayurvedic Cooking
Self-Care with Ayurveda Therapies • Freedom from Anxiety
Incorporating the Ayurvedic Daily Routine -
40-day complimentary access to Art of Living Journey app
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A cleansing guide
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Access to private Facebook support group
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Post-program and cleanse follow-up consultation



This Retreat Will Change Your Life

Healthier Body
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Feel lighter
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Increase energy
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Improve strength
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Boost your immune system
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Remove toxic build-up

Healthier Mind
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Manage stress effectively
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Experience a calm mind
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Feel more relaxed
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Enhance your quality of life
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Experience mental clarity & vitality

Healthier Soul
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Deepen your connection to what matters most
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Establish practices to support mind, body, & soul
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Be part of a supportive community
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Experience greater contentment

Healthier Senses
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Gain new & enjoyable approaches to living well
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Establish healthy eating patterns
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Understand how food affects the mind & body
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Improve your relationship with food
Research
Recent studies from Yale show the SKY Breathing practice is an effective breathing technique to eliminate stress and improve mental health and well-being. The Yale study—which was conducted with 200 participants over eight weeks—showed significant improvements in six mental-health and psychological thriving outcomes: stress, depression, mental health, social connectedness, positive emotions, and mindfulness.
Shankara Ayurveda Wellness: Authentic Ayurveda
At Shankara Ayurveda Wellness, located deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the authentic ancient practices of Ayurveda are integrated with contemporary wellness to bring you the ultimate therapeutic experience. Our expert team of Ayurvedic practitioners and therapists are dedicated to providing excellence in Ayurvedic health and well-being. Together, we specialize in individualized holistic care to the whole mind-body complex and the management of health conditions.
Your journey to health and vitality begins now.



“A 380-acre sanctuary… a balancing act of rest and activities”


Program Leaders

Kimberly Rossi
Kimberly Rossi has been studying, practicing, and teaching Vedic science—Ayurveda, yoga, pranayama, and meditation—since 1998. Her passion is sharing the teachings, making things easy to follow, and empowering people to make positive lifestyle changes, so one may be happy, healthy, and whole—the best version of themselves and creators of the best life possible. Her professional career has been leading wellness-based businesses in four and five star destinations around the world for more than 25 years. Currently, she is the Director of Business Development at the Art of Living Retreat Center and Shankara Ayurveda Wellness.
Program Leaders

Kimberly Rossi
Kimberly Rossi has been studying, practicing, and teaching Vedic science—Ayurveda, yoga, pranayama, and meditation—since 1998. Her passion is sharing the teachings, making things easy to follow, and empowering people to make positive lifestyle changes, so one may be happy, healthy, and whole—the best version of themselves and creators of the best life possible. Her professional career has been leading wellness-based businesses in four and five star destinations around the world for more than 25 years. Currently, she is the Director of Business Development at the Art of Living Retreat Center and Shankara Ayurveda Wellness.
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FAQs
This is a specialized program for the treatment and management of anxiety and chronic stress. The program is suitable if you experience any of these health concerns or if you have a personal history or family members that have anxiety and chronic stress, as this can be used as a preventative measure.
However, we are unable to accept:
- Anyone who has a medical history of Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenic, and/or Schizoaffective Disorder.
- Anyone that has had recent hospitalization for depression or anxiety in last year.
- Anyone who is pregnant.
During your initial consultation please inform us of any current prescription medication you are taking and medical history.
Once you register for the program, you will receive an initial consultation to determine whether the program is suitable for you. To ensure you receive the maximum program benefits, it is essential at that stage we are informed of any current prescription medication you are taking and your medical history.
Cancellations less than two weeks, prior to the program, will be charged 50% of the full program fee.
Please discuss your special dietary need or allergies with an Ayurveda specialist. Dietary requirements, such as gluten-free and vegan options are generally available.
No. If you have anxiety and/or suffer from chronic stress, you will work with our team to help manage your health condition. However, it will be up to your primary care doctor to make the decision on whether you are in a place to adjust, reduce, or stop your medications.
A lot of participants feel more balanced, physically, mentally, and emotionally and empowered to create positive change in their daily life. However, results are completely dependent on how your body reacts to the treatments. It also depends on how closely the diet and lifestyle recommendations are followed.
During this specialized 21-day retreat, you’ll receive an individualized diet specific to your unique body type to rebuild your body and your digestion. A lot of the foods that you will be recommended are based around a plant-based diet.
Everyone has unique physical capabilities. All of the programs are adjusted to meet the attendee where they are at to help build up your strength and endurance.
During your pre-cleanse, cleanse and post-cleanse a plant-based diet is recommended. However, we will create a program which is sustainable for long-term success.
No. If you have a personal history or family members that are struggling, this can be used as a preventative measure to help you avoid experiencing anxiety in the future. The program can also be beneficial in managing chronic stress.
You will receive support throughout the program. Our team is dedicated to providing individualized holistic care to the whole mind-body complex.
Once you register for the program, you will receive an initial consultation to determine whether the program is suitable for you. To ensure you receive the maximum program benefits, it is essential at that stage we are informed of any current prescription medication you are taking and medical history.
Important Note: This program is not suitable if you are pregnant.
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