A transformative wellbeing sanctuary, Dharana at Shillim is set across 2,500 acres of forested serenity in the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s richest biodiversity hotspots. Rooted in the sixth stage of the Patanjali Yoga Sutras, “Dharana”—or focused concentration—the retreat encourages deep inner work through personalised programmes in yoga, meditation, Ayurvedic therapies, functional medicine, and diagnostics.
Guests have access to over 80 therapies, from Panchakarma and Tibetan Ku Nye to neuroreactive training and IV infusions. Mental and emotional wellbeing are integral here; guests engage in daily practices like Yoga Nidra, Trataka meditation, chakra cleansing rituals, Kriyas, and guided meditation to reduce stress, restore hormonal balance, and enhance cognitive clarity. With long and short-stay programmes for detox, fitness, and chronic health concerns, Dharana at Shillim is a pathway to conscious living and sustainable wellbeing rooted in nature.
With over 70 per cent of health outcomes influenced by lifestyle choices, there’s growing recognition that wellbeing is shaped as much by how we live as by biology. At Dharana at Shillim, we embrace this philosophy to guide guests toward lasting balance. Dharana is a retreat designed to inspire intentional living and enduring wellbeing.
Gavin De Souza, MD, Writer Corporation & CEO, Dharana at Shillim
At Dharana at Shillim, wellbeing is not a one-size-fits-all solution—it’s a highly individualised journey anchored in the Five Pathways of Preventative Medicine, Physical Restoration, Healing Nutrition, Emotional Balance, and Spiritual Harmony. Drawing from the elemental wisdom of Panchamahabhutas and integrating both time-honoured Ayurvedic principles and advanced diagnostics like genomic profiling and oxidative stress assessments, Dharana at Shillim curates wellbeing treatments tailored to individual needs.
Whether you’re here to detox, build resilience, manage weight, rejuvenate, or simply realign with your inner self, the retreat offers programmes that are equal parts science and soul. For those short on time, the retreat’s 1-, 2-, and 3-night short-stay programmes offer a condensed yet immersive mini wellbeing reboot. From Panchakarma and IV therapy to chakra cleansing rituals and a customised diet plan, every element is designed to heal, strengthen, and inspire lasting transformation.
With thoughtfully designed villas immersed in nature, a culinary philosophy rooted in nourishment, and a team of experts guiding you at every step, you return home with a clear mind and a greater sense of awareness. Dharana is more than a retreat—it is a return to equilibrium and a deep reset from modern living.
Designed for Rejuvenation: The retreat has a Physical Restoration Studio for neuroreactive training, a hydrothermal pavilion, and an open-air yogshala. Private villas have outdoor showers, sunken bathtubs and private pools.
Nourishing Cuisine: Meals follow an earth-to-table approach from the “Four Kingdoms” (plant, animal, fungi, bacteria and yeast) across venues like Ojas, Vyoma, The Green Table, Tea House & Apothecary, and an interactive Culinary Studio.
Tailored Wellness Journeys: Ranging in duration from 5–28 nights, custom programmes like the Rest and Revive retreat are tailored using non-invasive modern diagnostics. Dharana at Shillim is where you build resilience for lasting wellbeing.
Location: Shillim, Maharashtra
Tariff: Depends as per programme selected
Best Time to Book: All year round
Rooms: Garden Pool Villas, Grand Residences, Forest Villa, Hillside Villa, Dharana Villa
Category: Luxury
Email: reservations@dharanaretreat.com
Phone: +91 124-4253220
Website: dharanaretreat.com
