Join me for a 12-day Ayurvedic retreat on the Malabar Coast of Kerala, India — an immersive experience in ancient healing, deep nourishment, and soul-level reset skillfully led by an experienced guide.
This is not a sightseeing tour. It's a return to wholeness through daily Ayurvedic bodywork (90–120 minutes per day), fresh seasonal meals, yoga and meditation, and personalized care from an Ayurvedic doctor.
Our luxurious beachfront sanctuary offers sea-facing rooms, a spacious pool, open-air yoga shala, beach huts for lounging, and space to breathe again.
Come home to your body. Reclaim your energy. Rediscover what it feels like to feel good.
You don’t need another vacation
You need restoration
Here's what past participants have to say:
"My sister and I had the very great pleasure of spending two weeks under the wing of Leslie Purchase last summer, for a transformational journey into the heart of Ayurvedic Pancha Karma. As a medical doctor with deep family roots in the ways of India, Leslie is the perfect host for an adventure to the tropical paradise of Malabar. She guided us daily on a program, within the greater program of cleansing, by taking us deeply into our inner landscape, through restorative yoga, meditation, Self- inquiry, and Cacao ceremony. Her gentle way of mirroring my deepest fears is astounding, She could language her thoughts, in a way that allowed me to feel supported and yet totally willing to let go of old behaviour and step into a new re-frame of Self.
I felt safe knowing that a western medical practitioner could handle anything that may come up health or accident wise. She has a life long knowledge of Kerala and it’s intricacies. She made sure that all our needs were met, acting as our liaison with the various practitioners, who made up our panache karma team. She knew when to push to let us go deep, when to allow us time alone and when to crack a joke. I was so embraced by her generous spirit and would readily join her again on any future retreat sojourn. My trip to Kerala was the most significant transformation physically I have ever experienced." D.M
"My sister and I went with Leslie as our guide for a trip of a lifetime to Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health Resort in Kerala, India. What a gift this was...every step of the way! Leslie is quite experienced in traveling to India and has spent extensive time at the Resort. She lined everything up for us as far as rooms, services and outside experiences. The resort is phenomenal! The treatments are generous and healing. The employees are the kindest, most
peaceful people I’ve ever experienced. The food is out of this world with forty plus dishes offered each meal. The beauty and tranquility is unlike anywhere I’ve been.
Having said all this I would not have wanted to have any other leader on this adventure but Leslie. She added so much to the experience. She is extremely positive and insightful. Leslie offered spiritual counseling prior, during and after the trip to gain and maintain clarity and connection. She shares her expertise and gifts daily throughout the time; guided cacao ceremonies, nutritional and medical insight, restorative yoga and insight on the treasures of
Kerala. My sister and I were sad to leave and vowed we would be back to Somatheeram one day with Leslie as our leader. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone open to travel, healing and personal expansion." K.H
This trip is authentic. It's the real deal. In this world, where we wait in line to summit Mt. Everest or go to Disneyland for a reasonable facsimile of a real experience, this is different. The sights, the sounds, the smells, the food, and the Ayurvedic treatments have not been crafted for the tourist. There are few "meh" experiences here. You either love it or hate it, usually both at the same time. R.P.