Long Covid Treatment
Our 12-day Long Covid Retreat Recovery Programme goes beyond a traditional medical experience. Not merely addressing physical symptoms, we aim to provide you with emotional support and introduce long-term lifestyle changes.
Rooted in ancient Ayurvedic practices, the main focus of the treatment is Panchakarma, which means ‘five actions’ or ‘five treatments’. It is a system that is used to balance Tridosha and rid the body of toxins. Normally, the body can efficiently process and remove these waste materials, including the vitiated doshas. However, poor lifestyle and dietary habits can compromise our detoxification capacities, which can lead to the accumulation and spread of toxins (This is called “Ama”). The radical elimination that takes place during Panchakarma works as an effective method of treating Long Covid, by releasing toxins, treating micro-clotting, reducing inflammation on both micro and macro levels, and acting as a trigger for the autonomic nervous system to reset.
By the end of this personalised 12-day programme set in idyllic surroundings, your mind and body will feel balanced and restored.
Table of Contents
Long Covid 12-day Recovery Programme
Day 1-3: Preparatory Procedure (Purva Karma)
When guests arrive at the Sanctuary, they will undergo an in-depth consultation with our resident Ayurvedic doctor. The first stage, Purvakarma, is the preparatory process with treatments such as herbal massage, herbal fermentation and herbal steam, targeting areas including the neck, shoulder and abdomen. This combination of treatments encourages drainage and toxin release from the digestive system, specifically the liver, gallbladder and intestinal tissues.


Day 4-7: Operative Procedure (Pradana Karma)
During these days you will be guided through Pradhan Karma:
- Vasthi (herbalised enema): herbal oils or medicines are suspended through the rectum to cleanse the intestinal tract.
- Nasya (nasal irrigation): medicinal oils are administered through the nostrils to clear the sinuses and drain excess mucus.
- Virechana (purgation therapy): herbal medicines with gentle laxative effects are ingested to induce bowel movements and eliminate toxic and metabolic waste from the liver, gallbladder and intestinal tract.
Day 8-10: Post-Operative Procedure (Pashchath Karma)
The final stage of Panchakarma is focused on rehabilitation and rest. During this time you will rest and allow your body to enter a new state of health. Diet, rest, rejuvenation therapy and lifestyle modifications are prescribed to prevent the recurrence of Covid.


Day 10-12: Reflective Process
The final days of your journey will be for reflection. During this time we focus on emotional and mental wellbeing, including lifestyle changes and reflecting on a much deeper understanding of the Covid experience.
The programme is designed to not only address physical symptoms but also dive into emotional symptoms and offer the necessary support and tools to continue on a new path of well-being.
More Benefits of Panchakarma
- Removes the excess doshas and corrects the imbalance of Tridosha
- Cleans the body of toxic materials left by disease, poor nutrition, and environmental toxins
- Maintains mental and physical wellness and balance
- Strengthens your immune system
- Enhances your strength, energy, and mental clarity
- Helps you to relax deeply
- Opens blocked channels in the body
- Improves the strength of your digestive juices
- Rejuvenates your tissues and helps weight loss
The Final Word
Our Long Covid Retreat Recovery Programme goes beyond a traditional medical experience. Much care has been forethought into the design of this programme to give you the necessary tools to continue on a new path of well-being.
They went over and above to accommodate me. I arrived exhausted, depleted and feeling lost and broken. From the time I arrived, everything and everyone - from the staff, doctors, yoga teachers, treatments, accomodation, to the overall ambience, felt like a warm hug. I was completely taken care of from morning to night.
A huge shoutout to Dr Chamodi and her team of talented doctors- Dr Namada and Dr Thilini for their exquisite tailored care and nurturing support.
The tailored treatments truly targeted my needs and I could see other people around me transform within a few days with their treatments too.
I will definitely be prioritising an annual visit and encourage my friends to come too.
Thank you to all the Team at Sen Wellness and the lovely Madhu who looks after you with love and care from the time you arrive until you leave, for building me back up again.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I travelled solo and met lovely, like-minded people. There was a really nice balance between having space for yourself and being able to connect and socialize, so I would definitely recommend it for solo travelers.
I left Sen feeling genuinely reset and very grateful for the experience. It’s a special place, made even more special by the people who take care of you while you’re there.
The entire team is just wonderful, literally all of them. There was so much kindness and genuine care in the way we were looked after. A big thank you to Madhu she keeps this place running like clockwork, and her team members, to Dr. Chamodika and her team of doctors and therapists, to Chef Dharashana and the kitchen staff, to our lovely yoga teachers Ityka and Joe, to Venerable Nimal for the "magical" ceremonies and generous wisdom, and last but not least to Dr. Sam for a deeply personal and meaningful healing session that I will carry with me.
One small tip: if you’re particular about your yoga mat, I’d recommend bringing your own or a travel mat to use on top of the ones provided.
Oh, but please be prepped with insect repellent!
Location & Surroundings:
The location is absolutely beautiful and surrounded by nature. There is a stunning, almost completely deserted beach right next to the sanctuary. While the sea is not really suitable for swimming, the beach itself is incredibly beautiful and peaceful, perfect for long walks, watching the sunset or simply enjoying the feeling of having the place almost entirely to yourself. The nearby lagoon is another highlight and makes the surroundings feel very special and untouched.
Food & Nutrition:
The food was beautifully presented every day, incredibly varied, organic, and clearly prepared with a lot of love. I especially enjoyed having a fresh coconut every morning. The Ayurvedic doctor also gave interesting explanations about nutrition, although I personally would have loved to learn a little more about which foods and habits are specifically suited to my own dosha.
Room:
I was lucky enough to receive a complimentary upgrade and had a really beautiful room. The open-air shower, where you could see the sky above you, was such a special touch. The room service was excellent, with fresh towels, sheets and everything else always taken care of. Some areas of the property could benefit from small renovations, but overall I felt very comfortable.
Staff:
The entire staff was incredibly friendly, warm and helpful. We spontaneously had the idea of doing a photoshoot during our stay, and the team even helped us with the organisation. Their willingness to support us and make things possible was something I really appreciated.
Ayurveda:
The Ayurvedic programme was one of the highlights of my stay. We had four treatments every day, and they were both very professional and wonderfully varied. From different types of massages and herbal baths to steam baths, acupuncture and oil treatments on the forehead, every treatment felt special and was carried out with great care and attention.
Activities:
The daily activities were also incredibly diverse. There was yoga and meditation every day, temple visits, a cooking class, turtle watching, a visit from a monk, a lagoon boat trip, as well as beautiful ceremonies involving cacao and blue lotus. Everything was conducted in a very intentional, heartfelt and almost ceremonial way.
Community:
One of the things I loved most was the sense of community. Because everyone eats together and participates in activities together, it is very easy to connect with other guests. I met so many wonderful people during my stay and even made friendships that I hope will last beyond the retreat. This sense of community made the experience even more special.
Overall, Sen Wellness Sanctuary is a beautiful place to slow down, reconnect with yourself, explore Ayurveda and meet wonderful people. It is a place filled with love, intention and heart, surrounded by breathtaking nature, a peaceful beach and the beautiful lagoon. I would absolutely come back.
The entire staff was exceptionally friendly, attentive, and professional, from the waiters to the doctors, therapists and everyone else working at the sanctuary. Their kindness and genuine care made our stay truly special.
The treatments were excellent, the atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing, and we always felt in very good hands. We also enjoyed beautiful experiences with our group, including memorable excursions and activities that added a special touch to our stay.
Thank you to the whole team for an unforgettable experience. We would love to come back one day!
The consultation with the ayurvedic doctor was in-depth and I was amazed at the accuracy of the diagnosis. The treatment was personalised for my condition and not a mindless sequence of procedures. The therapists are sympathetic and have the expertise .
It was not all about ayurveda though! Yoga twice curated mindfully, community feeling with all the guests eating and sharing their journey at the dining table and common spaces, cacao ceremony, fire ceremony, the connection with one another and the eternal- all came together to make this a most memorable experience.
The staff has always been friendly, polite, accommodating and only too helpful to make our journey comfortable.
Added to all this were sightings of majestic monitor lizards, buff striped keelback, brahminy kits, friendly squirrels, the cheat crow who would regularly eat up the lamp wick and drink it's oil....to all my gratitude. The thunderous sea and the awe inspiring sunset from the rock pool, i will carry you forever in my heart.
ceremony and sound healing with the inhouse monk were among the highlights- plus fantastic yoga lessons by Tanya. With gratitude..
The place, the architecture, the interior, the location are just magical.
I initially intended to stay 4 days but ended up extending.
It‘s beautifully nestled in between wildlife, we had monkeys, chipmunks and peacocks as our neighbors.
However there are a few things I‘d like to highlight for you to judge whether this is for you:
1) the approach is more wellness centered. The doctor will ask you questions like „what would you like?“ and „do you have questions for me“, rather than a check-up when it comes to treatments and accupuncture. Perhaps I‘m coming from a TCM point of view, but the doctor usually knows what the patient needs.
2) if you come here with serious health issues and the hope to recover: it is about wellness. Staff is not trained enough to understand injury informed trauma in the body and can not take care of it.
Staff usually gets trained there and has no prior education on these matters.
3) the food is not tailored to your needs. The approach is quite beautifully freeing: a little bit of everything is ok, and all flavours should be on each plate.
4) your food preferences are not noted initally, sometimes the dinners were fish-based and vegetarian or vegan people had to let kitchen staff know the situation. Once that had been done they quickly fried up some eggs and remembered for the rest of the stay, so all is well. However I would have liked to see a thoughtfully substituted meal for all dietary requirements by the doctors.
My vegan friend got no substitute, the day after she got some steamed cabbage offered to replace the protein.
4) there are a lot of mosquitos due to the location. So if you are sensitive to this, it‘s best to bring a lot of mosquito repellent.
6) the Yoga varies. It’s young volunteer Yoga Teachers — although we had one amazing one called Gil, who took care of everyone properly.
Considering people come here with health issues and of different ages and fitness levels, a lot more props, adjustments an modifications are needed than currently offered. I witnessed a few injuries and at this price point would expect a paid Yoga Teacher with experience and suitable expertise.
7) the place itself is magical. But there is a dark side to it: some, especially young staff, appear to be paid >below< national minimum wage (which as of Jan 2026 is 30 000 LKR a month, which equals 81€). That‘s less than half of what I paid in a single day here.
Considering every guest leaves a couple of thousand dollars there at a time and there are always 10+ guests, I would expect them all to get paid very decently.
If the philosophy of the place shall be matched with it‘s reality, for energetic balance of this place, wages need to be increased urgently to an amount so all staff can suffice on one full time job.
I am expecting a throw back in the response, as I have seen for many other reviews that pointed this out. Bit I just know it‘s true.
It can be felt. And no words can undo the energetic essence of underpaid staff in a luxury wellness resort.
Any guest will feel it until it is fixed.
I want to see staff empowered. Both in salary and voice.
I think it would be a misuse of power, which doesn‘t match the philosophy of the place, to disallow staff to speak about their salaries.
8) it is luxury in the service: nicely assembled food, expensive furniture and design. But it is also at a remote beach in between nature: sometimes there is power outage, there‘s moisture, the natural elements and animals do their thing.
I can understand this and am not too fuzzy, but wanted to share that it‘s an interesting mix between glamping and a 5 star resort — so be prepared and don‘t expect everything to be neat, clean and always working.
My room for example, the cheapest one at 130$ a night was dark with no real window and moist and smelled like drain.
After all: I would stay again, but not at this price point.
I still want to thank all staff for their welcoming energy, their smiles and their service. 🌟
The staff are incredibly kind and attentive, the treatments are varied and tailored to your needs, and the Ayurvedic food is delicious. Daily yoga, meditation, breathwork, and chanting make the whole experience deeply nourishing.
An incredible retreat that I would love to return to.