Prakriti Shakti – A Clinic of Natural Medicine by CGH Earth
Idukki, India
High in the lush green hills of Panchalimedu, Kerala, at an altitude of 2,500 feet, Prakriti Shakti is a sanctuary for holistic healing. An ideal destination for a transformative wellness retreat, the clinic invites guests to pause, unplug, and reconnect – with nature, and with their own innate sense of wellbeing.
Surrounded by pure air, fresh spring water, untouched soil, abundant sunlight and virgin forests, each guest embarks on a journey of physical, mental and spiritual renewal. The healing philosophy at Prakriti Shakti is rooted in Naturopathy – a system that identifies and treats the root causes of illness without the use of drugs, empowering the body’s natural ability to self-heal and restore vitality.
The minimalist, contemporary accommodation mirrors the earthy palette of the natural surroundings. Nineteen light-filled cottages, naturally cooled by the mountain breeze, offer panoramic views of pristine nature – creating an atmosphere that nourishes both heart and soul.
In keeping with the purity and simplicity that define the clinic’s approach, raw food plays a central role in the healing journey – though not in any conventional sense. Here, doctors and chefs collaborate to craft creative, vibrant and deeply flavourful dishes that support the immune system and promote long-term wellbeing. The result is a dining experience that is as restorative as it is memorable, helping guests carry the benefits of their stay well beyond their time at Prakriti Shakti.
Wellbeing
As a Clinic of Natural Medicine, Prakriti Shakti adopts a truly holistic approach to wellbeing, drawing on a range of complementary modalities to uncover and address the root causes of illness. Rejecting quick fixes, the principles of Naturopathy seek to provide lasting cures by treating the whole person—across the physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions of health.
Diet therapy is central to every programme, recalibrating the digestive system to ensure sustained long-term benefits. Recognising the profound link between body and mind, yoga therapy is also an essential part of the daily schedule—encouraging inner balance and working towards the ultimate goal of unifying the individual soul with the supreme soul.
Among the signature offerings is Punarjani: Rebirth from Ailments, a transformative 42-day programme that harnesses the elemental powers of sun, air, earth and water to reawaken the body’s healing potential and restore vitality at every level.
Lifestyle-related conditions such as diabetes are addressed through a blend of naturopathy, yoga, and energy medicine, while meditation plays a pivotal role in Prakriti Shakti’s natural solution for hypertension. Elevated cholesterol and weight management are targeted through personalised treatment plans starting from 10 days, with stress-induced disorders alleviated through deep immersion in nature and practices that promote emotional calm and inner clarity.
Cardiac health is supported through bespoke retreat programmes, tailored to the individual following a comprehensive medical consultation. For those in good health seeking to revitalise body and mind, the 10-day Naturopathy Detox is an ideal choice. This includes therapeutic fasting, raw food and juice-based diets to eliminate toxins, complemented by targeted body therapies and daily yoga and meditation sessions guided by medical professionals. The result is a renewed sense of strength, resilience, and balance – both physically and mentally.
Wellbeing Facilities
- Library
- Nature walk way
- Yoga shala
- Yoga kriya
- Health shop
- Raw culinary training
To Stay
A stay at Prakriti Shakti allows you to luxuriate in one of 19 cottages which are available in three categories – garden, valley-view or lush foliage. Scenic balconies or verandas provide panoramic vistas of the lush Keralan surroundings, while inside there are cosy and comfortable king-size, double or twin bedrooms furnished with writing desks, seating areas and spacious bathrooms.
Check out: 11:00 am
To Eat
The ‘fireless kitchen’ at Prakriti Shakti combines the goodness of fresh raw organic ingredients with the fine taste and aesthetics of haute cuisine, serving dishes that even feature from the traditional Kerala Sadya to delicious Brownies.
Mindful eating is integral to the Clinic’s path to wellness. with dietary practices prescribed according to each individual’s needs. This takes the form of three distinct stages over the course of your stay. An ‘eliminative diet’ phase which includes a process of detoxification facilitated by alkaline juices and fresh coconut water. Far from being an arduous experience, the team is on hand to educate and make this experience a smooth journey where one learns Self-restraint.
This is followed by a ‘soothing diet’ that includes vegetable and fruit juice combinations – all of which are also explained and taught to patient’s by the “Prakriti Shakti” chefs. Finally, a ‘constructive diet’ builds on your newly re-energised digestive system by introducing flavoursome raw food dishes to provide maximum nourishment and boost the body’s immunity.