Dr. Shubham Kulkarni is an Ayurvedic physician, performer, mentor, and speaker from Pune, India. His work uniquely combines clinical Ayurveda, music therapy, mental health support, and palliative care, creating a holistic approach to healing and wellbeing.
With over eight years of clinical experience, he has guided thousands of individuals through workshops, lectures, retreats, and consultations. To date, he has facilitated more than 500 sessions worldwide and shared his knowledge with over 12,000 participants.
Drawing from both classical Ayurvedic traditions and the transformative power of music, Dr. Shubham offers a unique perspective on health, emotional balance, and compassionate care.
This programme is for anyone who is interested in Ayurveda, music therapy, emotional wellbeing, mental health, compassionate care, and the deeper healing potential of sound. It is especially relevant for Ayurveda students and practitioners, yoga teachers, therapists, healthcare professionals, counsellors, caregivers, hospice workers, and people working with grief, chronic illness, stress, or emotional balance.
No prior experience with Ayurveda or music therapy is required. The programme is accessible for newcomers, while also offering meaningful depth for professionals and experienced practitioners.
You will gain a broader understanding of how Ayurveda, music, awareness, lifestyle, and compassionate presence can support mental and emotional wellbeing. Through lectures, experiential sessions, a healing ragas concert, retreat work, clinical reflections, and optional personal consultations, you will explore practical ways to connect body, mind, emotions, and inner rhythm.
Depending on the parts you join, you may come away with new insights for your own life, fresh inspiration for your professional practice, and a deeper sense of how healing can be both knowledgeable and deeply human. The full programme offers a rare opportunity to experience Dr. Shubham Kulkarni’s unique integration of clinical Ayurveda, Indian classical music, mental health support, and palliative care in one coherent week.
The main programme will take place at Borro Huis in the historic city centre of Zutphen:
Oude Bornhof 55 & 57
7201 DX Zutphen, The Netherlands
Please note that accommodation and meals are NOT included in the programme fee. Zutphen and its surrounding area offer a variety of accommodation options, and there are several cafés, restaurants, and food stores within walking distance of the venue. Check with the online local VVV or other common accommodation websites.
The Monday workshop will be held at a natural outdoor location just outside Zutphen. Further details will be announced closer to the event. A simple lunch will be provided during the Monday workshop on a donation basis.
Would you like to discover how classical Ayurvedic wisdom can connect with Music Therapy, emotional balance, personal guidance, and palliative care in a meaningful and practical way?
This special programme with Dr. Shubham Kulkarni offers a rare opportunity to experience a unique integration of Ayurveda, Music Therapy, Mental Health, and compassionate care.
More than a series of lectures, this multi-day programme combines learning, reflection, personal experience, and direct interaction. It is designed to inspire, deepen understanding, and offer practical insights that can be applied in both personal and professional life.
The programme includes:
The programme is open to therapists, healthcare professionals, yoga teachers, students of Ayurveda, and anyone with a sincere interest in holistic health and wellbeing.
Join us for a unique journey that brings together ancient wisdom, healing music, awareness, and compassionate care for the whole person.
An introduction to the healing potential of sound, music, and Ayurvedic wisdom
Time: 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Price: €55,-
Time: 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
This opening session explores the relationship between Ayurveda, sound, music, the mind, and healing. Drawing on both clinical practice and research, Dr. Shubham Kulkarni presents music therapy as part of a broader healing approach in which body, mind, emotions, and spirit are deeply interconnected.
Music therapy can support wellbeing and quality of life and has been applied in areas such as stress, insomnia, depression, dementia, and cancer care. Through practical examples and insights from Ayurveda, participants will discover how sound and music can become valuable tools for healing and emotional balance.
This session is suitable for anyone interested in Ayurveda, yoga, holistic health, psychology, spirituality, and the healing arts. It offers an accessible introduction for newcomers, while also providing valuable perspectives for healthcare professionals, therapists, and experienced practitioners.
Time: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Price: €25,-
The opening day concludes with a Healing Ragas Concert: an evening of Indian classical music offered not only as a performance, but also as a contemplative and immersive experience.
As a trained Indian classical vocalist, Dr. Shubham Kulkarni brings together musical artistry and a deep understanding of healing traditions. This concert offers participants a direct experience of the musical dimension of his work and an opportunity to encounter the transformative qualities of sound in a unique and intimate setting.
The concert can be attended as a standalone event and also serves as a beautiful introduction to the deeper programme that follows over the coming days.
A 2.5-day immersive retreat exploring the intersection of Ayurveda, music therapy, mental health, and emotional wellbeing. Through lectures, experiential sessions, reflection, and sound-based practices, participants are invited into a deeper understanding of healing, awareness, and inner balance.
Price: €330,-
Please note: meals and accommodation are not included. Zutphen offers a variety of accommodation options, and several cafés, restaurants, and food stores are located within walking distance of the venue.
Friday 3 July – Opening Evening
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The retreat begins with an opening evening dedicated to orientation, connection, and setting intentions for the days ahead. Participants are introduced to the core themes of the retreat:
Mental and emotional wellbeing
Awareness and inner balance
Healing through sound and music
The role of inner rhythm in resilience and clarity
Through guided reflection and introductory teachings, this session establishes a grounded foundation for the days that follow.
A reflective space for learning, listening, and entering the retreat experience.
Saturday 4 July 2026 - Deepening: Mind, Emotion & Sound
Morning Session
Time: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
A deeper exploration of mental and emotional wellbeing through the lens of Ayurveda and therapeutic sound. Drawing on classical Ayurvedic wisdom and contemporary experience, Dr. Shubham Kulkarni explores how these approaches can help cultivate inner balance, resilience, clarity, and emotional strength.
Afternoon Session
Time: 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
A continuation of experiential learning through guided teaching, reflective practices, listening exercises, and practical insights into the relationship between sound, awareness, emotions, and healing. Rather than a purely theoretical seminar, this session invites participants into an immersive and experiential learning journey.
Evening Session
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
A quieter evening session focused on:
A space to absorb and settle the experiences of the day.
A full day of learning, reflection, and experiential exploration of holistic wellbeing and self-development.
Sunday 5 July 2026 - Integration & Closing
Morning Session
Time: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
The retreat continues with contemplative practices, group learning, guided reflection, and further exploration of the relationship between Ayurveda, sound, awareness, and emotional wellbeing. Participants are invited to deepen their understanding through both shared experience and personal insight.
Afternoon Session
Time: 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
This closing session brings the retreat to a grounded and meaningful conclusion.
A reflective space for integration, connection, and completion.
This retreat is especially suited for:
No prior experience in Ayurveda or music therapy is required.
A unique opportunity to explore:
This is not only a lecture-based programme, but an experiential learning space combining teaching, reflection, and direct experience.
Price: €125,-
Note: simple lunch provided on location on donation basis
Morning Session
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
This workshop explores one of the most distinctive aspects of Dr. Shubham Kulkarni’s work: the integration of Ayurveda and music therapy within palliative and end-of-life care.
Drawing on his clinical experience in palliative care settings, Dr. Kulkarni shares insights into supporting people facing serious illness, with particular attention to quality of life, emotional wellbeing, dignity, and compassionate presence. Participants will also be introduced to case studies involving cancer patients and the supportive use of Ayurveda and Indian classical music.
This workshop is especially relevant for healthcare professionals, therapists, caregivers, counsellors, hospice workers, and dedicated students of Ayurveda. It may also be of interest to anyone working with grief, chronic illness, or spiritual accompaniment.
Afternoon Session
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Continuation and deepening of the workshop, with room for discussion, clinical reflection, and broader questions of human care, dignity, and presence.
A unique opportunity to explore how Ayurveda, music, and compassionate care can contribute to dignity, comfort, and wellbeing during life's most vulnerable stages.
Morning
Private consultations, cost €90, sign up by sending an email
Time: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Individual consultations offer participants the possibility to meet Dr. Shubham Kulkarni in a more personal setting. He is particularly strong in areas such as mental health, emotional wellbeing, counselling, and holistic guidance.
Afternoon
Private consultations, cost €90, sign up by sending an email
Time: 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Continuation of one-to-one consultation sessions.
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Morning
Private consultations, cost €90, sign up by sending an email
Time: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Final opportunity for individual consultations.
| dinsdag 7 juli | |
| 9.30 - 10.30 | |
| 10.40 - 11.40 | |
| 11.50 - 12.50 | |
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Join the complete experience with one all-inclusive package.
This package gives access to the full week of lectures, workshops, retreat sessions, the Healing Ragas concert, and a private consultation with Dr. Shubham Kulkarni.
It is designed for participants who wish to experience the programme as a coherent whole (integrating Ayurveda, music therapy, mental wellbeing, and palliative care) at a reduced total price.
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