Nancy Raffa

I was amazed by the depth and impact of this retreat. The combination of a nurturing environment, daily yoga, breathwork, and the support of like-minded individuals made my healing journey both effective and deeply fulfilling. Though I had traveled to India and Malaysia before, I had never experienced this level of natural healing. The peace, clarity, and inner renewal I discovered here were unlik...Show more

The Healing Heart Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat, led by Nancy Raffa, was a profoundly transformative experience. The nourishing meals, morning yoga, and evening pranayama deepened my personal practice in ways I carry with me today. Treatments were deeply restorative, especially after snehapana, and the medical team was exceptional—patient, attentive, and caring throughout the entire process. The warmth ...Show more

I had an incredible experience at the Harmony Haven: Ayurveda & Yoga Healing Retreat at The Health Village in Kerala, sponsored by Healing Heart Ayurveda. The doctors, therapists, kitchen staff, and housekeeping were all exceptionally kind, skilled, and welcoming. Retreat leader Nancy Raffa was outstanding—warm, compassionate, and highly knowledgeable. She created a beautifully structured schedule...Show more

met Nancy in Kerala while on my honeymoon at The Health Village, where she was completing her Ayurvedic Doctor internship. We bonded over meals after yoga, and I immediately felt her kindness, wisdom, and devotion to Ayurveda. When I became pregnant, I knew I wanted her guidance to ensure a healthy pregnancy and baby. Nancy helped me bridge my American upbringing with Ayurvedic care, giving recomm...Show more

I was struggling with mild OCD, anxiety, and unusual bleeding I assumed was menopause. Looking for a natural approach, I found Ayurvedic Practitioner Nancy Raffa on Facebook. Her support with my OCD helped me become more grounded, stable, and less fearful, which allowed me to finally address the bleeding. The diet, herbs, daily oil massage, and Brahmi oil she recommended eased my anxiety. Despite ...Show more