Prama Institute

Located just 25 minutes from downtown Asheville, North Carolina, the Prama Institute & Wellness Center offers immersive retreats designed to support personal transformation and holistic healing. Nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, Prama provides a peaceful, supportive environment ideal for relaxation, rejuvenation, and reflection.

Retreat Types:

• Juice Cleanse & Detox Retreats:

• These retreats combine guided juice fasting, yoga, meditation, and plant-based nutrition workshops. Intermittent fasting and detoxification practices are also incorporated to support weight loss, boost immunity, enhance digestion, and increase energy levels. Participants have access to individual wellness consultations and optional massages to further personalize their detox experience.

• Silent Meditation & Yoga Retreats:

  Designed to help guests disconnect from daily stress and reconnect with inner balance, Prama’s meditation retreats are suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners. These retreats integrate yoga, mindfulness practices, and periods of silence, making space for deep personal insight and emotional release.

  Joy of Meditation Retreats and Silent Meditation Retreats are regularly offered. Each program helps guests cultivate long-lasting habits that contribute to mental clarity, reduced stress, and overall well-being.

• Ayurvedic Lifestyle & Wellness Programs

• Weekend Renewal Retreats

• Yoga Teacher Trainings & Conferences

Each retreat is designed to integrate the Prama Wellness Method, a holistic blend of:

• Plant-based nutrition

• Guided meditation & yoga

• Juice cleansing & fasting

• Personal Ayurvedic consultations

• Stress reduction & emotional healing

Workshops & Educational Approach

Prama’s retreats go beyond typical wellness getaways by including educational components rooted in Ayurveda, nutrition, yoga, and practical wellness strategies. Group sessions and one-on-one coaching foster a sense of community while offering tools that guests can apply long after their stay.

Online Offerings

Those who cannot attend in person can still benefit from Prama’s teachings through programs like the “Prama @Home” 3-Day Juice Recharge and the Wednesday Meditation online group. A monthly Wellness Circle also offers continued support for past participants.

Facilities & Accommodations

Prama operates two nearby campuses: the Prama Institute and the Prama Wellness Center. Both are located in Marshall, NC, and feature serene surroundings, comfortable accommodations, tranquil meditation spaces, and group dining areas serving freshly prepared plant-based meals.

The Prama Institute:

• A striking geodesic dome retreat and conference center

• Main 1,300 sq ft meeting dome with radiant bamboo flooring (fits 30 yoga mats or 100 chairs)

• Secondary 750 sq ft dome loft for classes, massage, or extra sleeping space

• Comfortable dorm accommodations (28 beds) with privacy curtains and reading lights

• Private rooms available with semi-private bathrooms and Appalachian views

• Onsite organic garden, scenic hiking trails, and panoramic camping spots

Dining:

• Delicious, plant-based vegetarian meals

• Locally sourced ingredients, including organic produce from the onsite garden

• Accommodations for special diets (vegan, gluten-free, etc.)

Location Highlights:

• 20 minutes from vibrant Asheville, NC

• 40 minutes from Asheville Regional Airport

• 2 hours from Charlotte, a major international travel hub

Rent the Space

In addition to its own retreats, Prama’s facilities are available for rent, accommodating a variety of events including yoga teacher trainings, corporate seminars, and spiritual gatherings.

The retreat’s nurturing staff, educational depth, and tranquil mountain setting make Prama a standout experience for those seeking mental clarity, physical vitality, and emotional balance.