Personalised Panchakarma Therapies
Two daily Ayurveda treatments, selected by Dr. Resmi based on your conditions
Prepare Your Body for Menopause
A Clinical Program for women navigating hormonal transition
At Sitaram Postcard Goa with daily clinical guidance from Dr.Resmi Rajagopal.
The Transition Towards Menopause Starts Long Before You Realise
The symptoms women bring to the table are often dismissed by calling it "stress," "lack of sleep," or "just aging" because no one connects them to the gradually happening hormonal shift inside.
During this time, most women are handed two choices by the system: Wait it out or take HRT with no further discussion.
This program is a third choice that’s presented to you.Most women are unaware that one can prepare the body in the peri-menopausal phase with everyday routines and systematic ayurvedic therapies to make this change smooth.
If you recognise yourself in several of these, you are not imagining it. These are clinical features of a hormonal transition that affects nearly every system in the body.
Why Panchakarma? Why Now? What if it is too late?
In order to return to balance this program follows a simple philosophy: Relax. Reduce. Replenish. First, we calm the nervous system and reduce accumulated imbalances with Panchakarma. And then, we rebuild strength through personalised therapies, nutrition, and Ayurvedic medicines.
For many women menopause brings poor sleep, hot flushes, anxiety, joint aches, digestive changes, and fatigue. These symptoms coincide with the signs of aggravated Vata, the element inside our body that governs the nervous system and many of the body’s regulatory functions.
Following Panchakarma at this stage heals their body inside out, and equips their body to have the energy to manage the shifting hormones better. That’s why the earlier this work begins, the better. But even after menopause, the body retains a remarkable ability to heal and adapt.
At Sitaram x Postcard Goa, the menopause program is not based on symptom management. It is about clinically helping the body to regain balance during one of life’s most important transitions.
Meet Your Doctor
Dr.Resmi Rajagopal
Ayurvedic Gynaecologist · Hormonal Health & Menopause Specialist
Dr. Resmi has spent her clinical practice focused on women's hormonal health: fertility, PCOS, perimenopause, and menopause.
Her approach is grounded in classical Ayurveda and informed by an understanding of modern women's lives, the demands, the pace, and the realities of working through symptoms that the world expects them to manage silently. During the retreat, Dr. Resmi personally leads each guest's daily program consultations, treatment selection, and protocol design.
This is not a retreat where the doctor visits just twice a week.
Every element of the week is selected based on your initial assessment, your symptoms, and your constitution.
Two women on the same retreat will not receive the same therapies.
Daily Doctor Consultations
Ongoing review of your progress, not a one-time intake but refined day by day.
Personalised Ayurvedic Nutrition
Meals designed for your digestion, your dosha, and your current state. Not a generic retreat menu.
Yoga, Breathwork & Yoga Nidra
Gentle daily practices chosen to support sleep, hormonal regulation, and nervous system recovery.
Hormonal Health Awareness Sessions
Exploration of hormonal health, self-care, emotional wellbeing, skin and weight management, and Ayurvedic practices.
Space to Slow Down
A schedule designed around rest, not stimulation. No crowded dining halls, no rushed transitions between treatments.
A slower rhythm, by design.
Your therapies are determined by Dr. Resmi based on your constitution, presenting symptoms, and stage of transition.
Primary Panchakarma Procedures
- Virechanam (therapeutic purgation)
- Basti (medicated enema therapy)
- Nasyam (nasal administration of medicated oils)
Supportive Therapies
- Abhyanga (full-body herbal oil massage)
- Shirodhara (continuous oil pouring over the forehead)
- Pizhichil (warm oil bath)
- Njavara (medicated rice bolus treatment)
- Udwartanam and Utsadanam
Adjunctive Treatments
- Herbal steam therapy
- Acupuncture and acupressure
- Banana leaf wrapping
- Yoga, Movement & Breathwork
- Yoga Nidra and guided relaxation
- Nutrition support
A Day at the Retreat
Morning
Gentle yoga
Followed by a breakfast prepared for your body's needs.
Mid-morning
Consultation with Dr. Resmi
Followed by your first Panchakarma therapy of the day.
Afternoon
Lunch, then rest, walk, or journal
Most guests sleep in the afternoon during the first few days — this is expected.
Late afternoon
Hormonal health awareness session or second therapy
Evening
Yoga Nidra or meditation
Followed by an early restorative dinner.
Night
Quiet, screen-free time
The setting is designed for the kind of sleep that is often the first thing perimenopause takes away.
This is for you if you are experiencing:
- Peri-menopause & Menopause, with symptoms that disrupt daily function
- Post-menopausal symptoms that have not resolved
- Stress, burnout, and the kind of exhaustion that sleep does not fix
- Sleep disturbances, especially early-morning waking
- Joint pain, frozen shoulder, or new musculoskeletal symptoms in your forties
- New-onset anxiety or mood shifts that feel chemical
This retreat is not for:
- Women with acute illness or recent major surgery
- Women undergoing active cancer treatment without their oncologist's clearance
- Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Anyone seeking a quick weight-loss program or a holiday with treatments
The pre-retreat consultation determines fit. Not every enquiry results in a booking, and this is intentional.
A week resets the foundation. The work continues at home.
Perimenopause is a multi-year transition. No single week can resolve it, and any program that claims otherwise is not being honest with you.
What one week of clinical Panchakarma can do:
- Address accumulated imbalances that have built up over years
- Establish a baseline of better sleep, calmer digestion, and reduced symptoms
- Give you a clear understanding of what your body responds to
- Send you home with a continuation protocol — diet, lifestyle, herbal support — tailored to you
Many guests return for a follow-up week six to twelve months later. Some require only the initial program. This is determined clinically, not commercially.
Benefits
Better sleep quality
Reduced stress & anxiety
Relief from hot flashes
Improved emotional balance
Enhanced energy & vitality
Joint & muscle relaxation
Hormonal wellness support
Overall rejuvenation
Still Wondering if This Retreat Is For You?
Book Your Pre-Retreat Consultation
Old Goa. Six rooms. Intentionally Exclusive.
Sitaram × The Postcard sits in the quiet heritage surroundings of Old Goa. The property has only six rooms, which means treatment scheduling is unhurried, the dining room is never crowded, and the staff know each guest by name within a day.
The quietness is not just aesthetic. It is clinically useful. Deep parasympathetic recovery, which is what the nervous system needs most during perimenopause, requires an environment that is not constantly demanding attention. The setting becomes part of the medicine.
Guest Testimonials
“Before the program, I was struggling with disrupted sleep, hot flashes, anxiety, and low energy. The Menopause Panchakarma retreat allowed me to pause, restore, and focus on my health.
The combination of personalized therapies, nourishing meals, gentle movement, and dedicated care helped me feel calmer, sleep better, and regain a sense of balance. Most importantly, I left feeling supported, understood, and better equipped to navigate this stage of life.
A truly transformative experience.”
Pre-Retreat Consultation
Every journey begins with a conversation.
Before reserving your stay, you will have a one-to-one consultation with Dr. Resmi. This helps us understand your health concerns, your goals, and whether this retreat is the right fit for you at this stage of your journey.
During the consultation, we discuss:
- Your current symptoms and health history
- What you hope to achieve from the retreat
- Whether Panchakarma is appropriate for you at this time
- The level of support your body is likely to need
- Any factors that may influence your treatment plan
Just as importantly, this conversation allows you to get to know your physician before you arrive. In Ayurveda, trust and understanding between doctor and patient are an important part of the healing process. Establishing that connection early helps us create a more personalised and meaningful retreat experience.
By the end of the call, you should have a clear understanding of whether this retreat is right for you and what you can realistically expect from your stay.
Rooms & Pricing
Valid for Booking Until September 15th, 2026
Single Occupancy
Actual Value: 32,000
Special Offer Till End of June: ₹25000 per dayDouble Occupancy
Actual Value: 42,000
Special Offer Till End of June: ₹35,000 per dayInclusions
- Daily Ayurveda treatments prescribed by Dr. Resmi (120 minutes)
- All medicines required during your stay
- Daily doctor consultations
- Accommodation in your selected room
- Three Ayurvedic meals daily, prepared for your dosha
- Yoga and meditation sessions
- Wi-Fi access
Exclusions
- Airport transfers
- Laboratory tests, if clinically indicated
- Laundry services
- Discharge medicines for home protocol
For many women, the hardest part is not Panchakarma. It is permitting themselves to come.
If you have spent years taking care of everyone else, perhaps this is the moment to invest a little time in yourself. The decision is yours. The rest, we can help with.
Book Your Free Pre-Retreat Consultation