About this program
Dharana Fitness Focus is a 5–7 night holistic fitness retreat that goes beyond conventional workouts to integrate assessment, personalised training, and recovery therapies in a single, nature-immersed stay. Following a detailed fitness and endurance consultation, the team designs a tailored programme using tools like hiking, yoga, Pilates, and aqua aerobics to safely increase mobility, stability, and strength. Complementary wellness therapies, Ayurveda-led support, and targeted nutrition help your body recover deeply, making this ideal for those who want results without burnout. Whether you're restarting your fitness journey, correcting posture issues, or recovering from inactivity, this programme meets you where you are and progresses you mindfully
Key outcomes
Program Overview
| Duration | 5 days/ 6 nights |
|---|---|
| Age range | — — — |
| Fitness levels | All Levels, Beginner, Intermediate |
| Primary focus | Analysing your current fitness baseline and guiding you through a personalised blend of movement, nature-based activity, and therapeutic treatments to enhance performance, posture, and long-term resilience |
| Type | Flexible |
| Prerequisites | Willingness to participate in a fitness assessment and commitment to following a personalised training and recovery plan. Guests returning to movement after long periods of inactivity, or those with specific injuries or post-surgery rehabilitation needs, should disclose this during the fitness consultation so the team can tailor the programme appropriately |
| Medical restrictions | No restrictions; the programme welcomes guests recovering from shoulder issues, post-surgery phases, or long periods of inactivity. Please mention any injuries, joint concerns, or health conditions during initial consultation so the team can modify exercises and therapies for safety and optimal results |
Experiences & Services
Dietary Approach
Meal Philosophy
Sample day schedule
| Time | Activity | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 06:30 AM | Mindful movement (yoga, Pilates, functional training) to awaken joints and activate the body | 30 minutes |
| 07:00 AM | Nutrient-dense breakfast aligned with fitness + recovery goals | 1 Hour |
| 08:00 AM | Focused sessions: endurance appraisal, postural correction, or body composition analysis | 1 Hour |
| 09:00 AM | Recovery pause: hydration, stretching, light breathwork | 2 Hour |
| 11:00 AM | Outdoor movement block — forest walks, hiking, or aqua aerobics | 2 Hours |
| 01:00 AM | Nourishing, functional lunch (metabolism-supportive, plant-forward) | 1 Hour |
Program pillars
Sessions
Fitness & Endurance Assessment
Benefits: Clear understanding of your fitness baseline, personalised training adjustments, measurable tracking of improvements, and long-term performance guidance
An in-depth consultation and body composition analysis (hydration, bone strength, muscle mass, metabolism) combined with endurance testing to establish your baseline and inform your personalised training progression plan
Functional Strength & Postural Correction
Benefits: Better posture, reduced back and neck tension, improved stability and balance, enhanced athletic performance, and injury prevention
Guided sessions focused on building core stability, correcting posture patterns (particularly desk-related strain), and developing balanced functional strength through safe, progressive exercises
Venue & location
Dharana at Shillim
Shillim Village, Mulshi Taluka, District Pune, Maharashtra, India
Dharana at Shillim is a luxury eco-wellness retreat set in the Sahyadri range near Pune, surrounded by forested hills, pristine valleys, and clean mountain air. The landscape combines natural beauty with thoughtful design: organic architecture blends with the environment, and trails, meditation spaces, and movement pavilions are woven throughout. The setting actively supports your fitness journey—traffic and city noise are replaced with birdsong and the sound of streams; trails invite hiking and nature-based movement; quiet spaces encourage contemplation and recovery. The combination of nature, privacy, and well-designed facilities creates an ideal environment for deep focus on fitness transformation
Country: India
State: Maharashtra
City: Pune
Venue Highlights
Transport Information
| Distance from nearest city | 45 km |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Pune |
| Transport option | Additional |
Safety & Standards
COVID-19 & Health Protocols
Lead Experts
Dr. Deepak
Certified in Ayurveda, body therapies, and detoxification protocols; trained in infrared sauna, cupping, moxibustion, and Marma balancing
This specialist ensures that recovery and detox therapies align seamlessly with your fitness goals and personal constitution. With deep knowledge of how Ayurveda supports athletic performance and muscle repair, they personalise treatments to complement your training, reduce inflammation, and accelerate recovery so you leave feeling stronger and more resilient
Health assessments
- Body composition analysis (bio-impedance)
- Hydration status
- Muscle mass and bone strength assessment
- Metabolic screening
- Endurance testing
- Movement and postural assessment
- Flexibility evaluation
What makes this program unique?
Dharana Fitness Focus stands apart as a holistic fitness programme rather than a conventional gym retreat. It combines rigorous fitness assessment and personalised training progression with integrated recovery therapies, Ayurveda-informed nutrition, and mind-body practices, all set in nature. Every session—from morning movement to evening meditation—is designed to work synergistically so you build not just strength and endurance, but also sustainable habits and emotional resilience. Whether you're recovering from inactivity, correcting posture, or elevating existing fitness, the programme meets your individual baseline and progresses you safely. You leave not only stronger but with practical daily tools, nutritional knowledge, and a restored relationship with movement that you can maintain long-term. The setting itself—forested hills, clean air, quiet spaces—is therapeutic and makes the transformation feel effortless
Accommodations
Dharana at Shillim's villas and suites are spread across the landscape to maximise privacy and nature connection. Design emphasises natural materials—stone, wood, earthy palettes—and open views of forested hills and valleys. Each accommodation includes comfortable beds with quality linens, spa-inspired bathrooms, and thoughtfully designed spaces that encourage rest and introspection between active sessions. Pathways link villas to yoga pavilions, movement studios, dining areas, and quiet contemplation spaces. The retreat environment replaces city noise with birdsong, trails, and dedicated spaces for practice, ensuring deep focus on fitness, recovery, and personal transformation
Garden Villa
Forest Suite
Premium Suite with Spa
Pricing packages
Dharana Fitness Focus – 5-Night Program
5 nights' accommodation in your chosen villa or suite, all Ayurveda-informed meals designed to support fitness and recovery, initial fitness and endurance assessment, multiple body composition analyses across the stay, daily guided movement sessions (yoga, Pilates, functional training, outdoor activities), therapeutic treatments including massage, infrared sauna, cupping or moxibustion as personalised, detox and herbal support (Dharana infusions, detox drinks), at least one wellbeing cooking session, access to retreat facilities (pools, meditation spaces), and detailed take-home fitness and nutrition recommendations.