Ananda in the Himalayas Welcomes Renowned Fertility Expert Zita West for an Innovative Retreat

The world-renowned wellness retreat has announced a pioneering partnership with internationally acclaimed fertility expert Zita West and its own Dr. Naresh Perumbuduri.

Together, they are launching the “Fertility Enhancement Programme with Zita West,” designed to transform your fertility journey.

Set against the serene backdrop of the Himalayas, the 14-night retreat will take place from 30th January to 13th February 2025 and promises to blend ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with cutting-edge Western medicine and neuroscience, offering a holistic and personalised approach to fertility enhancement.

Ananda and Zita both strongly believe in a holistic, integrated and evidence-based approach that takes into consideration that no two people are the same. The retreat consists of Ayurvedic therapies, emotional healing sessions, yoga and meditation, as well as traditional Chinese therapies like acupuncture and moxibustion. These, combined with various holistic wellness activities are designed to help couples and individuals reconnect with themselves and each other and address problems in the mind, body and spirit.

Ananda’s Dr. Naresh Perumbuduri explains, “Rooted in Vajikarana, the branch of Ayurveda dedicated to fertility, our programme emphasises detoxifying the body, refining metabolic functions, and stabilising hormonal fluctuations for optimal reproductive health.”

Enhancing the Ayurvedic practices, Zita West, an expert in five-element acupuncture, introduces her holistic coaching process, “Hug Heart Uterus Gut.” The innovative method aligns ancient wisdom with neuroscience, providing a personalised and effective path to fertility.

Zita adds “As an advocate of ancient Ayurvedic practices alongside Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture, I firmly believe that the mind, body, and spirit must be addressed to conceive. This retreat at Ananda in the Himalayas, with its stunning setting in India, provides the perfect environment to harmonise these elements and support fertility challenges that can undermine courage, confidence, and creativity. The retreat offers essential space, time, and rest to prepare the body and mind for conception. By evaluating all aspects of energy depletion—nutritional, emotional, physical, and mental—we aim to build robust energy reserves critical for fertility.”

The retreat embraces a mind, body, and spirit approach and includes:

Mind:
Daily Hug Heart Uterus Gut coaching sessions with Zita West.
Group work and individual sessions to guide women from where they are now emotionally to where they need to be.
Guided visualisations by Zita. 
Emotional balance sessions including therapeutic yoga to connect your breath & posture and to balance Tamas quality, pranayama breathing techniques to control Rajas quality, and Dhyana sessions to acquire more Satva quality.
 

Body:
Personalised physical assessments, tests, and investigations.
Ayurvedic treatments tailored to different stages of the menstrual cycle – to balance the three doshas (bio-energies) and strengthen the reproductive systems.

Spirit:
Yoga and breathwork sessions to enhance spiritual well-being.
Additional therapies to support holistic healing.
A serene environment conducive to deep reflection and rejuvenation.

Retreat Highlights:

Participants will work every day with Zita West and Dr. Naresh in both group work and individual sessions.
Ideal for those considering pregnancy, preparing for IVF, or anyone with fertility issues.

Zita and Dr. Naresh will tailor personalised plans to each participant’s unique needs, providing a comprehensive Ayurvedic approach to fertility enhancement.

Custom, gourmet Ayurvedic cuisine tailored to each participant’s body type supports the fertility journey.

Ananda in the Himalayas offers a tranquil and supportive setting, ideal for deep reflection and rejuvenation.