Are you someone who prefers having diabetes medicines lifelong and suffer from the complications thereof or would you rather be medicine-free and enjoy having all kinds of fruits without a worry?

If you are the second type, well then this program is for you! If you are Type 2 Diabetic, get ready to bid good bye to your medicines and the disease too under the expert guidance of our doctor Dr Lakshmi Sundar and our chef Neelima Sriram.

This special retreat focuses on helping participants develop lifelong skills on the reversal and management of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is preventable, treatable and very often reversible with the right lifestyle changes. Following a whole food lifestyle will not only control your sugar levels but reduce the associated co-morbidities.

What will you get in this special retreat?

1. Consultation with the doctor. Some blood tests are mandatory. Our SHARAN
2. Co-ordinator will help you with this once you sign up.
3. Hands on cooking and meal planning with the chef.
4. Lectures on different aspects of diabetes
5. Exercise sessions – strength training and yoga
6. Book reading and journal writing
7. Nature walks
8. Easy treks

This retreat will be followed by at least 2 online consultations and constant WhatsApp support for 5 weeks.

Testimonials from previous retreat at Pune –

1. I think unknowingly started the celebration last night itself by sharing a bit of good news – my cholesterol has dropped by 50 points, in the last 15 days.
2. My experience of the DefEat Diabetes Retreat was eye opening, heart-warming and inspiring.
   From feeling hopeless and demotivated, I went to feeling empowered and confident.
   I can’t thank Dr Lakshmi and Chef Neelima enough, for making this retreat happen.
   Even though I had attended several online trainings and done much research into diabetes, I was surprised to discover that I have been making many mistakes, which have been holding back my progress.
   Dr Lakshmi shared clear and practical knowledge about all relevant aspects of lifestyle, and I started building these good habits, right in the retreat itself.
   Chef Neelima put together a magnificently diverse, creative and delicious spread of wholesome meals every day.
   I started to see my blood sugars drop in literally a couple of days.
   I can now clearly see what I can do, and what I can avoid, for better health, and feel confident that I will see sustained change in time.
   The verdant venue with the lake, birds and butterflies was just the perfect setting for the transformation to unfold.
   I thoroughly enjoyed the intimate group setting, along with a schedule that was rich and yet left space for personal reflection.
   My only regret is that I didn’t do this sooner.
   For anyone setting out on a lifestyle approach to health, I would highly recommend the DefEat Diabetes retreat as the first, most effective and most efficient step towards building good health.
   Thank you again, Dr Lakshmi and Chef Neelima!
   ~ Nipa Atmapadma
3. Dear Dr. Lakshmi and Chef Neelima, thank you so much for 5 days of learning, laughter and feasting on delicious, yet healthy food!
   Dr. Lakshmi – so knowledgeable, so experienced, so evidence based, so patient, so compassionate, so confidence inspiring and so inspirational!
   Chef Neelima – so talented, so energetic, so hardworking, with magic in your fingers, empowering and encouraging us to be able to sustain this diet and lifestyle!
   Both of you so full of fun, quickly fostering a sense of friendship and community within the group, making the short stay one of warmth and camaraderie.
   The proof of the diet and lifestyle was soon evident on the face of each and every participant – that inflammation and water retention were quickly disappearing. The participants who were monitoring blood glucose could soon see the effect in dropping blood sugar values!
   We have had a magical time here. It felt like a holiday and we go back empowered and refreshed. The serene, green and calm surroundings also played a part.
   I shall surely miss the lovely group, the fabulous food, the lovely walks, the sound of birdsong, the fresh air and the warm and fun-filled times that we have shared!
   I look forward to attending future retreats with you!
   Until we meet again, stay blessed
   ~ Rosemary P

Date & Time: Saturday, 28th June to Friday, 4th July 2025
(Arrival by 3:00 PM on Saturday, 28th June and Departure by 10:00 AM on Friday, 4th July 2025, the retreat is for 5 days from 29 June – 3 July)

Address: Tranquil Nest, Mangalankombu Village, Thandikudi, Kodaikanal Taluk, Dindigul District – 624 126, Tamil Nadu, India. Map

The resort is a little over 2-hour drive from Madurai airport and the station.

Tucked far away from the bustling cities and overcrowded tourist hot spots, in the serene eastern fringe of the Western Ghats, among the crest of Palani hills lies a majestic plantation resort, the Tranquil Nest. A lush green coffee estate and a home to orange, pepper, banana, avocado, jackfruit and pomegranate groves. Dotted with innumerable pretty flowers all along, beautiful silver oak and silk cotton trees lines the scenery.

Contribution towards Consultations:

***Please Note that the rates given below are for the Consultations which is to be paid directly to SHARAN while registering for the retreat;

**Note:

1. Please make your contribution before the Early Bird date ends (midnight), or else full rate(s) will be applicable.
2. Above rates include the 2 Online Consultations and 5-week Support on WhatsApp.
3. Kindly note that we would like to focus on a small group, so register soon.

Contribution towards Food and Accommodation:

**Please Note that the rates given below are for the Food and Accommodation which is to be paid directly to the ‘Tranquil Nest’ in the bank account given below;

Name Of Beneficiary: Tranquil Nest
Bank Name: Axis Bank Ltd.
Account Number: 9090 2003 8840 269
Branch: Rajapalayam
IFSC Code: UTIB0000697
OR
Google Pay: 90802 92248

***Note:

1. Above rates do not include transportation. Pick up & Drop can be made available on a request at the actual cost.
2. The medium of instruction is English. So, it will be advisable that the participants understand at least Basic English language. At this point, we are unable to provide this program in other languages.

How to Register for the Event:

• If you are here for the first time, please Sign up to create your account.
• If you already have an account, please Log in to your account.

Please read the following details carefully

• Registrations for this residential retreat will close at 4:00 PM IST on Wednesday, 25th June 2025
• Kindly make both the payments to respective organisations and inform our office with a screenshot of both on the below given WhatsApp numbers along with the retreat name and your details.
• For queries contact office@sharan-india.org or call/WhatsApp +91 9769117747 or call +91 7499417038

Cancellation:

Cancellations till 7th June 2025 are eligible for 90% refund. Cancellations after 7th till 17th June 2025 will be eligible for 70% refund and after 17th June will be eligible for 25% refund of the total amount.