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Cardiac Wellness

Cardiac Wellness

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7 | 14 | 21 Nights

A Regenerative Approach to Cardiometabolic Health & Heart Wellbeing

A personalised 7, 14 or 21-night journey designed to support heart-conscious lifestyle habits, stress regulation, movement and whole-person wellbeing.

Our regenerative philosophy

Cardiometabolic wellbeing is influenced by interconnected factors such as blood pressure, metabolic risk, nutrition, movement, sleep, stress and everyday behaviours. Individual assessment helps shape appropriate support.

The programme combines doctor-led guidance with personalised nutrition, suitable movement, restorative therapies and mindful practices. It complements, and does not replace, cardiology care or prescribed treatment.

Restore. Rebalance. Regenerate.

Heart wellness is supported by a connected approach to lifestyle, recovery and appropriate monitoring, guided by individual clinical needs.

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    The Regenerative Approach

    Six Drivers. One Regenerative Journey.

    Lasting transformation begins when the right conditions come together. These six drivers are adapted to the purpose of this programme and work together to shape a personalised journey.

    01

    Nourish from Within

    Personalised nutrition supports heart-conscious and sustainable eating habits.

    02

    Rebuild Strength

    Appropriately paced movement supports functional capacity and activity.

    03

    Regulate & Recover

    Relaxation, meditation and breathwork support stress management.

    04

    Restore Physiological Balance

    Relevant assessments and clinician-guided lifestyle support help inform the plan.

    05

    Reset Daily Rhythms

    Sleep, movement, nutrition and recovery routines are considered together.

    06

    Build Sustainable Vitality

    Practical habits support continuity alongside usual medical care.

    Curated for You

    A Personalised Path to Sustainable Change

    Designed for guests seeking clinician-guided lifestyle support for cardiometabolic wellbeing, subject to medical suitability.

    • Individuals managing blood pressure concerns
    • Those seeking support for heart health and physical vitality
    • Individuals with cholesterol imbalance or metabolic risk factors
    • People with stress-dominant, high-pressure lifestyles
    • Those seeking preventive lifestyle guidance alongside usual medical care

    Three Stages of Regeneration

    A Journey That Deepens With Time

    Every journey is personalised to the individual. The 7, 14 and 21-night programmes allow progressively deeper levels of support, with duration guided by individual needs, goals and clinical suitability.

    7Nights

    Regenerative Essence

    Establish a cardiometabolic baseline and begin a personalised lifestyle plan.

    14Nights

    Regenerative Elevation

    Allow more time for appropriate movement, stress-management practices and review.

    21Nights

    Regenerative Transformation

    Support integration of sustainable heart-conscious routines and reassessment.

    Our offerings

    A journey that deepens by design.

    Every element is tailored to the individual. Nutrition advice, medicines, supplements, nutraceutical guidance, physiotherapy and psychological support may be included where clinically appropriate.

    Treatment Duration 7 Night 14 Night 21 Night
    Hridaya Basti (Cardiac Oil Pooling) 30 min 1 2–3 3–4
    Very Light Partial Massage 30 min 2–3 4–5 6–7
    Shirodhara 45 min 1 1–2 2–3
    Takradhara (Medicated Buttermilk Pouring) 45 min 0 1 2
    Ksheerdhara (Medicated Milk Pouring) 45 min 0 1 1–2
    Padabhyanga (Foot Massage) 30 min 1 2 3
    Hydrotherapy / Contrast Bath 30 min 1 2–3 3–4
    Mud Pack (Chest & Abdomen) 30 min 1 1–2 2–3
    Infrared Sauna Bath 15 min 1–2 3–4 5–6
    Guided Sun Exposure (Atapasnana) 20 min 1 2 3
    Udvartana (Herbal Powder Massage) 45 min 0 1 1–2
    Pranayama Session (Anulom Vilom, Bhramari, Chandra Bhedana) 30 min 3–4 6–7 9–10
    Yoga Nidra / Meditation 30–45 min 2–3 4–5 6–7
    Functional Fitness & Cardiovascular Conditioning 30–45 min 2–3 5–6 8–9
    Virechana (Therapeutic Purgation, Physician-Guided) Course 0 0–1 1
    Doctor Consultation & Cardiometabolic Review 30 min 2 3–4 5–6

    Programme framework and therapeutic offerings

    Focus Area Cardiovascular & Autonomic Circulatory & Naturopathic Physiological Experiential Mindfulness
    Focus Vascular tone & nervous balance Gentle mobilisation Conditioning & nutrition Signature guest moments Inner awareness & behaviour
    1 Doctor Consultation & BP Profiling (Diagnostic) Very Light Partial Massage Functional Fitness & Conditioning Sonorium Session Vedanta Session
    2 Hridaya Basti Hydrotherapy / Contrast Bath Graded Walking Halotherapy Brahmakumari Session
    3 Shirodhara Mud Pack (Chest & Abdomen) Pranayama (Anulom Vilom, Bhramari) Reflexology Path ISKCON Session
    4 Takradhara Infrared Sauna Bath Virechana (Physician-Guided) Labyrinth Walk Bhramari & Om Meditation
    5 Ksheerdhara Guided Sun Exposure (Atapasnana) DASH & Pathya Nutrition Plan Rake Garden Flame Meditation (Trataka)
    6 Padabhyanga Udvartana Sleep Profiling (Diagnostic) Swastik Nidra (Rest Ritual) Yoga Nidra
    7 HRV & Stress Screening (Diagnostic) Body Composition Assessment (Diagnostic) Weekly Reassessment (Diagnostic) Swastik Shuddhi (Cleansing Ritual) Guided Self-Inquiry (Atma Vichara)
    8 Swastik Swagath (Arrival Ritual) Satsang / Reflective Group Session
    9 Swastik Prasthan (Departure Ritual) Silent Walking Meditation
    10 Gratitude & Reflection Journaling

    Programme-specific duration and clinical sequence

    7, 14 or 21 Nights — duration is not a pricing tier, it is a clinical decision. Each length unlocks a stage of the protocol that the preceding stage cannot substitute for.

    7Nights

    Foundation & Cardiometabolic Baseline

    Establishes the assessment baseline. Doctor consultation, blood pressure and cardiac risk profiling, and a stress and sleep screening are followed by the core calming Ayurvedic and naturopathic protocol, alongside the first graded functional-fitness session. Sufficient to interrupt existing patterns of stress reactivity, poor sleep and low conditioning, and to install the habits the guest will carry forward.

    14Nights

    Deep Regulation & Reconditioning

    Adds a mid-stay reassessment. A second wave of Ayurvedic and functional-fitness-led therapies aimed at deeper autonomic regulation and progressive cardiovascular conditioning, and a mid-stay doctor review (blood pressure trend, heart-rate variability). The additional week allows a measurable, doctor-verified change in cardiac markers rather than a subjective impression of feeling calmer.

    21Nights

    Full Cardiometabolic Reset & Integration

    Required for classical Ayurvedic sequences (extended Hridaya Basti and Shirodhara courses) to be delivered safely and completely, for weekly reassessment through the stay, and for the metabolic and autonomic gains of the first two phases to consolidate into durable, heart-protective habits.

    OUR APPROACH

    How the Program Works, Medically, on Heart Health

    Lasting cardiovascular resilience requires blood pressure to regulate, vascular tone to improve, an overactive stress response to settle, and physical conditioning to rebuild — nothing substitutes for that principle, and this programme does not claim otherwise. What differentiates the protocol is that this is supported and protected on five fronts simultaneously, always alongside, never in place of, ongoing cardiology care.

    • Vascular and autonomic calming. Hridaya Basti, Shirodhara and Takradhara calm the cardiovascular and nervous response directly, because sustained sympathetic dominance rarely resolves through rest alone.
    • Circulatory support and gentle mobilisation. Very Light Partial Massage, Hydrotherapy, Contrast Baths, Mud Packs and Infrared Sauna improve peripheral circulation and ease systemic load, functioning as active support that is deliberately kept gentle for cardiac safety.
    • Nervous system down-regulation. Pranayama (Anulom Vilom, Chandra Bhedana, Bhramari), Yoga Nidra and Meditation lower heart rate and blood pressure reactivity, because a sensitised autonomic nervous system amplifies cardiovascular strain independent of the heart’s actual condition.
    • Graded reconditioning. Functional Fitness, walking and mobility work rebuild cardiovascular stamina at a pace cleared by the attending physician, because deconditioning left unaddressed keeps limiting the heart’s working capacity.

    • Behaviour change and long-term adherence. DASH-aligned and Ayurvedic Pathya nutrition guidance, and a structured take-home movement and stress-management routine build the self-awareness and habit stability that determine whether cardiac gains are sustained after checkout — the single largest factor in long-term heart health.

    Diagnostics run through every phase rather than sitting only at intake: doctor consultation, blood pressure trend, HRV and stress scoring establish baseline and re-test through the stay, so the plan is adjusted against measured data rather than a subjective sense of feeling better. Any change to prescribed cardiac medication must be guided solely by the treating cardiologist.

    The 5-Dimension Framework

    “Every therapy in the 7, 14 and 21-night protocols is organised below under the clinical or experiential dimension it primarily serves, so the logic of the programme — not just its treatment list — is visible at a glance. Diagnostics are marked accordingly within their dimension.”

    Note: Items above sit at different levels of scientific support, from well-established clinical evidence (e.g. functional fitness, DASH-aligned nutrition, breathwork-based stress reduction) to traditional Ayurvedic, Naturopathic and experiential practice. Traditional and experiential items are offered as supportive and traditional, not as proven, stand-alone treatments for diagnosed cardiac conditions.

    Measuring Your Regenerative Journey

    Transformation is personal. Progress should be understood.

    Your journey is guided by relevant assessments that help the team understand your starting point and review progress. Assessments are selected according to individual needs and clinical suitability.

    The Cardiometabolic Scorecard may include:

    • 1
      Blood pressure monitoring (resting and trend)
    • 2
      Heart-rate variability (HRV)
    • 3
      hs-CRP and inflammation markers, where appropriate
    • 4
      Body composition assessment
    • 5
      Stress score and autonomic balance markers
    • 6
      Sleep profiling and sleep quality assessment
    • 7
      Cholesterol and metabolic risk panel, where medically appropriate
    • 8
      Respiratory capacity (VO₂ max) screening, where suitable
    • 9
      Functional fitness and mobility screening
    • 10
      Doctor consultation and cardiac history review

    The Regenerative Wellbeing Framework

    Five Pathways. One Journey Towards Renewal.

    Each pathway addresses a vital dimension of wellbeing while working in harmony with the others. Relevant assessments and personalised interventions are integrated throughout the journey, allowing the experience to evolve with the individual and support meaningful progress.

    Doctor-led assessment and relevant monitoring guide the plan.
    Appropriately paced movement is tailored to individual suitability.
    Relaxation and stress-management practices support recovery.
    Restorative experiences are selected according to clinical guidance.
    Mindful routines support sustainable lifestyle practices.

    The Journey Within

    Every element has a purpose.
    Every experience connects.

    Regeneration happens when the right elements come together at the right time. From personalised insights and nourishment to movement, therapeutic care and moments of stillness, your experience is thoughtfully orchestrated around your body, your needs and your capacity for change.

    The aim is not to offer more treatments, but to create a more meaningful journey, one that supports lasting change in the way you feel, function and live.

    Aerial view of Ayu Vihar Ayurveda therapy centre surrounded by lush greenery

    Why Swastik

    Eight reasons.
    One connected philosophy.

    01

    A whole-person approach

    The programme considers interconnected aspects of wellbeing rather than a single measure or symptom.

    02

    Personalised through understanding

    Consultation and relevant assessments help shape the journey around individual needs.

    03

    Ancient wisdom. Contemporary care.

    Traditional practices are integrated with contemporary assessment and personalised guidance, where appropriate.

    04

    Five Pathways. One Connected Journey.

    The framework brings therapeutic care, physiology, experience and mindfulness together.

    05

    Beyond a single outcome

    The journey considers daily habits, recovery, movement and overall wellbeing.

    06

    Time Creates Depth

    7, 14 and 21-night options allow different levels of time for appropriate support and integration.

    07

    Progress you can understand

    Relevant measures and reviews help the team understand the individual’s progress.

    08

    Designed to stay with you

    Practical routines and guidance support continuity after the stay.

    Expected Outcomes

    The goal is to support sustainable heart-conscious lifestyle habits.

    Individual responses vary. Outcomes depend on starting point, clinical suitability, duration and continued practice. The programme does not guarantee a particular result.

    • A clearer understanding of relevant wellbeing measures and lifestyle priorities
    • Personalised nutrition, movement and recovery guidance
    • Practical stress-management and daily-routine strategies
    • Review of appropriate measures with the clinical team
    • A take-home plan that complements cardiology care; medication changes remain the prescribing clinician’s decision

    Begin With Understanding

    Your Regenerative Journey Begins With You.

    Start with a conversation with the Swastik wellbeing team to discuss your needs, goals and current state of wellbeing. Together, the team can help identify a suitable duration and pathway, subject to appropriate clinical assessment.

    FAQs

    A cardiac wellness programme is a preventive, lifestyle-based approach to supporting heart health. At Swastik it addresses the key drivers of cardiovascular risk—stress, diet, weight, activity, and sleep—through personalised nutrition, calming Ayurvedic therapies, guided movement, and lifestyle correction, working alongside your medical care.
    Yes. A large body of research shows that diet, exercise, stress reduction, healthy weight, and good sleep meaningfully influence blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiovascular risk. An Ayurvedic cardiac wellness programme structures these changes and complements—never replaces—conventional cardiac treatment and monitoring.
    No. A cardiac wellness programme is a preventive and supportive lifestyle intervention, not a replacement for medical diagnosis, medication, or cardiology care. Continue all prescribed treatment and monitoring and share your cardiac history and reports during consultation so the programme can be safely personalised.
    Chronic stress raises blood pressure, heart rate, and inflammation, all of which strain the cardiovascular system. The programme places strong emphasis on stress reduction through therapies like Shirodhara, breathwork, and meditation, recognising stress management as central to heart health.
    The diet emphasises heart-friendly, whole, freshly cooked foods that support healthy cholesterol and blood pressure, while reducing salt, refined sugar, fried and processed items. Meals are personalised to your constitution and any conditions, aiming to reduce inflammation and support metabolic balance.
    The programme includes gentle, appropriately graded movement such as functional fitness, graded walking and pranayama, chosen to suit your fitness and any cardiac considerations. Physical activity is introduced carefully and in line with medical guidance to support circulation and cardiovascular fitness safely.
    The programme can support healthy blood pressure and cholesterol by targeting their lifestyle drivers—stress, diet, weight, and inactivity. Improvements vary by individual and should be tracked with your doctor, who manages any medication. It is a complement to, not a substitute for, medical management.
    It suits people seeking to protect their heart health preventively, those with risk factors such as high stress, family history, or borderline blood pressure and cholesterol, and those wanting to build heart-healthy habits. Anyone with diagnosed heart disease should join only with their cardiologist’s clearance.
    The programme is offered as 7, 14 or 21-night stays. Seven nights establishes a baseline and a personalised plan, while 14 and 21 nights allow deeper regulation, review and habit integration. The duration is recommended after consultation, and a personalised home plan supports long-term heart health, which depends on consistent daily habits.
    Share your recent cardiac reports, blood pressure and cholesterol readings, current medications, and full medical history during consultation. This ensures therapies and activity are safely tailored to you and that the programme properly complements your cardiology care.