This experience has changed my life. I arrived feeling broken. I left feeling powerful. I know, without a doubt, I will continue to elevate my life, and others around me, through these practices. This 6-day course instilled in me the faith I needed in myself and the universe.
overview
Inspired by Deepak’s bestselling book, Perfect Health, the Chopra Health Retreat goes beyond the physical and teaches the centuries-old healing method of Ayurveda to balance the mind, body and spirit. With daily spa treatments, meditation and yoga classes, and a multi-step detoxification process to aid in the release of toxins, you’ll learn a life-changing, well-rounded approach to your well-being that will last long after the retreat is over.
Not your average wellness retreat
What to expect:
Serene accommodations
A "playground of well-being" nestled in the high Sonoran Desert, CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa is devoted entirely to whole health. The resort offers a vast array of classes to supplement your experience, including guided hikes, yoga, sound healing, cycle classes, outdoor adventure, and more. During your six days, you can even enjoy the benefits of hydro-therapy at the Aqua Therapy Circuit, a unique and immersive spa experience that utilizes alternating hot and cold elements to ground your body, boost circulation and soothe the soul (included with every spa treatment).
Daily Ayurvedic spa treatments
Experience days of custom spa experiences that include Ayurvedic techniques that will help you relax and invigorate your true self. This includes the Revive to Thrive treatment featuring dry-glove exfoliation to jumpstart detoxification and stimulate the lymphatic system; warm herbal oil from scalp to toes, with friction strokes to further dislodge toxins; relaxing muscle-specific strokes; and marma point therapy to awaken energy in the body, calm the mind and activate healing. The result: A feeling of calm, grounded energy to help you feel renewed.
1-on-1 health consultation with a physician
After completing a Mind-Body Health Questionnaire, you will meet one-on-one for a 60-minute consultation with a physician trained in Ayurveda. Together, you will create a personalized health and lifestyle wellness plan based on your unique mind-body composition and specific needs to unlock lasting transformation.
Expert-led wellness workshops
Learn how to leverage the 5,000-year-old holistic healing system of Ayurveda to reduce inflammation (a causative factor in most chronic disease), rebalance the gut, and balance the nervous system to achieve optimal wellness. In intimate educational sessions and workshops, expert educators will teach you how to take a life-changing, well-rounded approach to your well-being.
Daily meditation and yoga
Tap into the power of Primordial Sound Meditation, our signature practice relying on personalized mantras to cultivate calm, compassion, and clarity.
Experience mindful movement through daily yoga classes blending traditional wisdom and modern wellness techniques to promote inner peace, improved flexibility, and increased strength.
A gentle detox
Our team of experts will guide you through a multi-step detoxification process during the retreat that will help reduce toxic buildup. This gentle cleanse will leave you with a regained sense of energy and vitality.
Meals developed by Certified Nutritionists
Nourish your body with clean, locally-sourced vegan meals developed by our Executive Chef Ashley Reese. These light and savory meals are specially designed using Ayurvedic principles to support the multi-step detoxification process so you can leave feeling better than ever.
Want an upgraded experience?
Treat yourself to the RAJA package
Our RAJA package takes your self-care one step further. Stay in a luxurious Spa King room featuring a soaking tub and aromatherapy. Enjoy an enhanced spa treatment experience, with upgrades including two treatments with two therapists and an additional specialized treatment. And take home a premier amenity gift box.
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Available dates
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April 16–21, 2023
Standard package - $6,377
RAJA package - $7,750 -
April 30–May 5, 2023
Standard package - $6,250
RAJA package -$7,500Sold out! -
May 14–19, 2023
Standard package - $6,250
RAJA package - $7,500 -
May 21–26, 2023
Standard package - $6,250
RAJA package - $7,500 -
June 4–9, 2023
Standard package - $6,100
RAJA package - $6,900 -
June 18–23, 2023
Standard package - $6,100
RAJA package - $6,900 -
July 2–7, 2023
Standard package - $5,690
RAJA package - $7,200 -
July 16–21, 2023
Standard package - $5,690
RAJA package - $7,200 -
July 30–August 4, 2023
Standard package - $6,000
RAJA package - $7,000 -
August 13–18, 2023
Featured Guest: Sarah Finger
Standard package - $6,000
RAJA package - $7,000 -
August 27–September 1, 2023
Featured Guest: Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar
Standard package - $6,000
RAJA package - $7,000 -
September 10–15, 2023
Standard package - $5,900
RAJA package - $7,500 -
September 24–29, 2023
Standard package - $5,900
RAJA package - $7,500 -
October 8–13, 2023
Standard package - $7,300
RAJA package - $8,600 -
October 22–27, 2023
Standard package - $7,300
RAJA package - $8,600 -
November 5–10, 2023
Featured Guest: Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar
Standard package - $6,400
RAJA package - $7,700 -
November 26–December 1, 2023
Standard package - $6,400
RAJA package - $7,700 -
December 10–15, 2023
Standard package - $6,200
RAJA package - $7,400
This program would be good for anyone who is open-minded and truly wants to heal, be happy and healthy, and live a life of their greatest expectations—a life worthy of their dreams.
Trained to support your well-being
Meet the experts
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Fabio Almeida, M.D. ABOIM, ABNM, ABOM
Fabio Almeida, M.D. ABOIM, ABNM, ABOM
Dr. Fabio is a triple board-certified physician with expertise in Integrative & Functional Medicine/Oncology, Molecular Imaging and Obesity. Dr. Fabio served as an Assistant Professor of Radiology & Radiation Oncology, and subsequently as the Director of Molecular Imaging for the University of Arizona Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Fabio is a fellow of the Integrative Medicine Program at the University of Arizona, where he additionally studied integrative medicine, herbal medicine, nutrition, fitness, acupuncture, and stress management. He is published in several peer-reviewed journals and book chapters in radiology, oncology, cardiology, nutrition, and information science.Dr. Fabio is the medical director for the Chopra Health Program at CIVANA and the founder and director of the Center for Integrative Healing and Wellness at the CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa. When not working, Dr. Fabio is an outdoor enthusiast, naturalist, and practitioner of shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) - hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and camping throughout the amazing Arizona and Southwest.
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Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller, M.D., FACOG, ABOIM
Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller, M.D., FACOG, ABOIM
Dr. Bartlett Hackenmiller is a physician and author who is board-certified by both the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Board of Integrative Medicine. Her family and personal experiences drove her to explore healing modalities beyond pharmaceutical drugs and surgery, including the healing effects of time in nature. As a result, she completed a fellowship at the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine and has pursued certifications in herbal medicine, Ayurveda, science, and medical writing, and is a certified nature and forest therapy guide. She has served as medical director of the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and is currently Chief Medical Advisor for Alltrails. She joined the medical team at the Chopra Health Retreat in 2021 and serves as the Lead Ayurvedic Health Practitioner.Dr. Suzanne is the award-winning author of “The Outdoor Adventurer’s Guide to Forest Bathing,” published in 2019 and “A Friend Like John, Understanding Autism,” published in 2011. She speaks internationally and does freelance writing about integrative medicine and nature therapy.Suzanne and her husband Joe enjoy spending time with their large blended and extended family. They are avid outdoor enthusiasts and lead workshops combining outdoor adventure and the mindful practice of forest bathing.
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Jyoti Patel, M.D. FAAP FACP
Jyoti Patel, M.D. FAAP FACP
Dr. Patel is triple boarded in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics & Integrative Medicine. Her mission is to help individuals prevent and reverse chronic disease, optimize wellness, and live the best life with energy, joy, and vitality. She believes in blending Eastern & Western medicine and empowering her patients with the knowledge to find the root cause of disease and helping them take back control of their health. She specializes in chronic conditions such as thyroid & hormones, gut health, inflammatory conditions, heart disease, and diabetes.
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Carrie Barlow, D.O.
Carrie Barlow, D.O.
Dr. Barlow is board-certified in Integrative Medicine, Family Medicine, and Hospice and Palliative Medicine osteopathic physician. During her 16 years in Family Medicine and Hospice, she also became a Chopra Certified Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Primordial Sound Meditation Instructor, a 6 Steps to Self-Healing certified provider as well as a yoga instructor, Reiki master, and Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner. Improving and maintaining well-being continues to be Dr. Carrie’s passion, and she pulls from a wide array of techniques to give individualized integrative recommendations to her patients. When she is not working you can find her reading books on spirituality or American history, watching action movies with her husband, jumping on the trampoline with her 2 sons, or taking her dog for long walks with her neighbors.
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Julie Rake, MSPAS PA-C
Julie Rake, MSPAS PA-C
Julie Rake began practicing family medicine as a PA in 2003 and specialized in primary care and women’s health. She completed the Integrative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Arizona under the tutelage of Integrative Medicine leader Dr. Andrew Weil and graduated in 2015.Julie’s true passion lies in the study of Neuroplasticity and Mind-Body medicine.She speaks frequently to health care professionals, patients and other groups on various topics related to healing trauma and advancing health from a mind/body approach. Some of her top presentations include “Suicide Prevention,” “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder,” and “The Neuroscience of Transformation.”Julie joined the medical team at the Chopra Health Retreat in January of 2021. As a longtime student of the teachings of Deepak Chopra, she is committed to giving back to the Chopra mission of helping to heal, awaken, and transform lives.
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Matthew Mabee
Matthew Mabee
Matthew Mabee received a Culinary Arts Degree from The Culinary Institute of America in 2013. He worked post-graduation in the Northeast as a Pastry Chef at a local bakery and Cooking Classroom Instructor for a family run farm and winery in Connecticut. There, he collaborated with the Farmer/Nutritionist and a classically trained chef to instruct guests on how to prepare seasonal, nutritious foods and pair them with complementing wines. He also worked in private residences as an Event Concierge for a local catering company executing private business dinners for high profile clients, birthday celebrations, and holiday events in lower Connecticut and New York.In 2015, Matthew moved westward to California where he worked in Front Office, Guest Services, Club Lounge Services, and Reservations for The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. Working in the various roles within the resort, he provided luxury guest services for VIP clientele, large-group event clients, and leisure stay guests. He transitioned to CIVANA in 2021 as the Program Operations Manager to aid in facilitating the service delivery of Chopra Health Retreat. Matthew’s hope (along with the divine timing for self-discovery within the wandering soul) is that all whom he engages with find healing and peace.
Schedule
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Imagine a day where the only thing on your calendar is caring for your body, mind, and spirit. Pick from a menu of self-care options to complement your daily sessions. Your only real to-do: take care of you. Here’s what your time with us could look like:
Note: all activities marked with (*) are a part of the group schedule. Everything else is a sample of personalized programming.
Imagine a day where the only thing on your calendar is caring for your body, mind, and spirit. Pick from a menu of self-care options to complement your daily sessions. Your only real to-do: take care of you. Here’s what your time with us could look like:
Note: all activities marked with (*) are a part of the group schedule. Everything else is a sample of personalized programming.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
4:00 - 5:30pm
*Check-in and welcome
5:45 - 6:30pm
*Session: Meditation Review
6:30 - 7:00pm
*Guided group meditation
7:00 - 8:00pm
*Dinner
8:00 - 9:00pm
*Candlelight yoga
6:45 - 7:15am
*Guided group meditation
7:15 - 8:00am
*Breakfast
8:00 - 8:45am
*Orientation
8:45 - 10:00am
*Session: Intro to Ayurveda
10:15 - 11:15am
Journaling
12:00 - 1:00pm
Lunch
1:00 - 2:00pm
Afternoon walk and time with nature
1:30 - 2:30pm
Ayurvedic massage treatment
2:30 - 5:00pm
Lounge at the pool
5:30 - 6:15pm
*Chopra yoga
6:15 - 7:45pm
*Guided group meditation
6:45 - 8:00pm
*Dinner
8:00 - 9:00pm
Connect with other attendees
6:45 - 7:30am
*Chopra yoga
7:30 - 8:00am
*Guided group meditation
8:15 - 9:00am
*Breakfast
9:00am - 10:00am
*Session: Intro to Bodywork
10:15 - 11:15am
Ayurvedic massage treatment
11:15am - 12:00pm
Relax at the spa
12:15 - 1:15pm
Ayurvedic health consultation with physician
1:15 - 2:00pm
Lunch
3:00 - 4:00pm
Total body barre
4:00 - 5:00pm
Floating guided relaxation
5:30 - 6:30pm
*Session: Ayurvedic Nutrition
6:30 - 7:00pm
*Meditation
7:00 - 8:00pm
*Dinner
8:00 - 9:00pm
*Candlelight yoga
6:45 - 7:30am
*Chopra yoga
7:30 - 8:00am
*Guided group meditation
8:15 - 9:00am
*Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00am
*Session: Emotions
10:15 - 10:45am
Self-led labyrinth walk
12:00 - 1:00pm
Water yoga
1:00 - 2:00pm
Lunch
2:00 - 3:30pm
Go on a local hike
4:00 - 5:00pm
Ayurvedic massage treatment
5:30 - 6:15pm
*Chopra yoga
6:15 - 7:45pm
*Guided group meditation
6:45 - 8:00pm
*Dinner
6:45 - 7:30am
*Chopra yoga
7:30 - 8:00am
*Guided group meditation
8:15 - 9:00am
*Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00am
*Session: Inner Pharmacy
11:00am - 12:00pm
Journaling
12:00 - 1:00pm
Lunch
2:00 - 2:45pm
Aqua therapy circuit
2:45 - 3:45pm
Ayurvedic massage treatment
4:00 - 5:00pm
Myofascial release
5:30 - 6:15pm
*Chopra yoga
6:15 - 7:45pm
*Guided group meditation
6:45 - 8:00pm
*Dinner
6:45 - 7:30am
*Chopra yoga
7:30 - 8:00am
*Guided group meditation
8:15 - 9:00am
*Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00am
*Session: Daily Routine
10:00 -11:00am
Pack and check-out (if you’re not staying the weekend)
11:00am - 12:00pm
*Closing ceremony
12:00 - 1:00pm
*Lunch
Flexible payment options
Start your journey
A limited number of upgraded rooms or suites, plus premium seating options are also available. Interested in our flexible payment options or our RAJA package?
Contact a program consultantSeasonal pricing ranging from
$
5,690 - 7,400
- 5-night stay at CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa
- 7-day herbal detoxification kit
- 15 locally-sourced, vegan, chef-driven meals designed for detoxification
- Twice daily meditation and yoga and access to CIVANA wellness classes and Spa amenities
- 4 days of custom spa experiences including 4 personalized Ayurvedic spa treatments and access to the resort's unique and immersive Aqua Therapy Circuit
- Daily Chopra Health educational classes
- Your own personal Primordial Sound Meditation Mantra
- 1-on-1 health consultation and personalized lifestyle recommendations based on your mind-body type by physicians trained in Ayurveda
- Free access to our Chopra Meditation Foundations Program ($197 value)
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