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AyurGanga at YogAnga Retreat – Ayurveda Consultations, Treatments & Courses
AyurGanga at YogAnga Retreat offers Ayurveda consultations, diagnosis, treatments, panchakarma therapies, medicinal plant knowledge, and certificate courses with Dr. Alaknanda Puri.
Located at YogAnga Retreat within Sri Santosh Puri Ashram, this is a space where the depth of Sanskrit scriptural wisdom meets practical, real-life application. Through her knowledge, experience, and sincerity, Dr. Alaknanda Puri gently guides each individual toward optimal health and a deeper balance of the inner self.
Situated approximately 20 km from Rishikesh, known as the Yoga Capital of the World, the ashram is close enough to access the city, yet far enough to offer true peace and quiet. Nestled between Rishikesh and Haridwar in North India, on the banks of the Ganga and at the foothills of the Himalayas, YogAnga Retreat is surrounded by nature, with the Ganga River and Rajaji National Park as its backdrop.
This serene and distraction-free environment allows guests to fully immerse themselves in Ayurveda consultations, treatments, and certificate courses. The peaceful ashram setting supports not only physical healing, but also the rebalancing of the inner self, creating space for clarity, restoration, and deeper connection.
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda, a traditional medical science passed down through generations over thousands of years, offers a holistic understanding of health as a dynamic balance between body, mind, and spirit. Rather than focusing on symptoms in isolation, it teaches that true well-being arises not only from treating disease, but from aligning with the natural intelligence of life itself. By integrating the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions, Ayurveda supports both healing and the preservation of health.
At a deeper level, Ayurveda guides us from body-bound awareness toward soul consciousness. It invites us to move beyond living as passive consumers of experience and instead reconnect with the ever-present source of peace and bliss within. Recognizing that ignorance is often at the root of disease, this wisdom offers knowledge as a path to clarity, helping us understand the nature of existence and live in harmony with it, leading to a more lasting experience of peace and fulfillment.
Ayurvedic Health Consultations
Dr. Alaknanda, our resident Ayurvedic Doctor and Teacher, is available for consultations in person or via Zoom.
In-person consultations allow for a more immersive experience within the peaceful ashram environment, while online sessions offer accessibility from anywhere in the world. Appointment booking is required for all consultations.
To book your consultation, please contact us at ayurganga@gmail.com.
Ayurvedic Doctor and Teacher
Dr. Alaknanda Puri (Gangotri) is the resident Ayurvedic doctor and teacher at YogAnga Retreat, Sri Santosh Puri Ashram. She began her studies through close guidance from swamis and traditional Ayurvedic practitioners, before pursuing formal education. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Ayurvedic Medical Science from Ayurveda College Coimbatore, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and a Diploma in Yogic Science from Shrinagar University. She has further completed a certification in traditional Ayurveda (Vaidyavisharad) and a Diploma in Holistic Health Management at Dev Sanskriti University.
Upcoming AyurGanga Courses
YogAnga Retreat Ayurveda Learning Center at Santosh Puri Ashram offers Certificate Courses throughout the year.
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Ayurvedic Indian Cooking
In this two weeks intensive practical course taught by Mandakini Puri, with the kitchen as your classroom, you will learn classic vegetarian dishes based on the Ayurvedic principles, to feed your yogic lifestyle.
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Ayurveda Theory Two Week Residential and Online Courses
Learn how to apply ancient Ayurvedic principles to modern life. This two-week Ayurveda Theory Online Course covers the foundational knowledge to help you lead a healthy Ayurvedic lifestyle.
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Ayurveda One Month Residential Intensive Training Certificate Course
One Month Intensive Ayurveda Certificate Residential Training Course provides the knowledge of basic principle, diagnosis, treatments, therapies, medicinal plants & preparing medicines and exposure to the elements for our well-being and balance.
What our students have to say...
“If you are looking for a change and are curious, and feel that life has much more to offer what you are currently experiencing, take a step forward and do something for your personal development with the most amazing Ayurveda teacher in the world. Alaknanda has the purest heart and her knowledge about the Science of Ayurveda and beyond is something I’ve not experienced before. She connects to her students in the most genuine and authentic way. I completed the intense Ayurveda course January 2020 and it changed my life. I am forever grateful for the unique experience.”
