Schedule

Day 1: Arrival & Check-ins

Land in Naggar, settle into Kala Studio by Nidhi, and begin gently. Day 1 is designed for grounding, orientation, and your first body assessment so the week can be tailored to you.

Flow

What happens on Day 1

A calm arrival day with clear touchpointsโ€”so you can exhale, get oriented, and feel supported from the start.

Arrival window

Check in, meet the team, and settle into your room. Weโ€™ll share the property layout, quiet hours, and how to get the most from the jungle sanctuary.


Welcome tea + orientation

A warm welcome with herbal tea and a short circle to set intentions, review the weekโ€™s rhythm, and answer practical questions.


Body assessment + checkups

Your first-day assessment includes an Ayurvedic consult and an allopathic check-in. This guides your personalized meal plan and supports your practice choices.


Gentle grounding practice

A soft evening sessionโ€”breathwork, light movement, and a short meditationโ€”to help your nervous system arrive with you.

Prepare

Helpful details for Day 1

A few practical notes to make your arrival smooth and stress-free.

Mountain village landscape suggesting arrival in the Himalayas

Check-in essentials

Keep your ID, travel details, and any current prescriptions handy. If you have allergies or dietary needs, share them at check-in so we can support you immediately.

What to Pack
Mountain trail sign and morning light in the Himalayas

First-day meals

Meals begin simply and nourishingly. After your Day 1 assessment, your meals are tailored to your bodyโ€™s needs for the rest of the retreat.

Stay & Food
Meditation in a meadow at sunrise

Health + comfort

Hydrate, take it slow at altitude, and let us know about any injuries or sensitivities. Weโ€™ll adapt practices and treatments to meet you where you are.

Ayurveda + Body Check

Arrive into nature

A glimpse of the landscape that holds the retreatโ€”mountains, forest, and water.

Himalayan mountains and river landscape Waterfalls cascading into a forest river Forest waterfall and stream landscape Mountain road and waterfall landscape
Himalayan mountains and river landscape Waterfalls cascading into a forest river Forest waterfall and stream landscape Mountain road and waterfall landscape
Himalayan mountains and river landscape Waterfalls cascading into a forest river Forest waterfall and stream landscape Mountain road and waterfall landscape
Himalayan mountains and river landscape Waterfalls cascading into a forest river Forest waterfall and stream landscape Mountain road and waterfall landscape
Himalayan mountains and river landscape Waterfalls cascading into a forest river Forest waterfall and stream landscape Mountain road and waterfall landscape
Himalayan mountains and river landscape Waterfalls cascading into a forest river Forest waterfall and stream landscape Mountain road and waterfall landscape
Day 1 FAQs

Arrival questions, answered

If youโ€™re unsure about timing, what to bring, or how the assessments work, start here.

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