Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat In Kerala, South India
At the Gardens of Janaki
Please join us in Varkala, Kerala!
This place is a true paradise where Su grew up as a child before moving to London. Tastefully restored former ancestral home is now her second home with the ‘retreat team’ being dear and trusted friends. It is an absolute pleasure for us to share this place and these practices with you.
The retreat team together we offer you the ultimate relaxing and rejuvenating authentic Ayurveda retreat experience. Su in partnership with the ‘retreat team’ will be working together to ensure that you have a fabulous, nurturing, healing and fun experience whilst you are with us in Kerala.
Location
The location for our retreat is situated in the holy temple town of Varkala. Amongst all the beaches, Varkala beach has the majestic cliff overlooking it. The retreat itself is set in a striking and lush natural garden. Perfect place for embracing and connecting with nature. This whole area of South India has the most serenely beautiful white sand beaches, stunning tranquil backwaters and a very laid-back vibe.
It is known as a tropical paradise of waving palms and cascade of lush, green vegetation. It really is the land of green magic! Known as God’s own country! Kerala is the land where Ayurveda originated from and you will experience the most authentic treatments and education on Ayurveda lifestyle.
Our venue is a beautiful ancestoral home, peaceful building set in natural gardens. Varkala beach is just a stone throw away by auto rikshaw. We have a treatment room with Shirodhara massage bed and herbal steam bath.
A purpose designed Yoga space has been created at our terrace garden overlooking the views of the lush gardens of Janaki. Modernised guest rooms are bright, airy and offer very spacious accommodation with air conditioning and traditional fans.
What to Expect
It is important to understand that this is a retreat. It will be an escape from the norm for deeper thinking, cleansing and relaxing. Although we offer a full programme of activities, please feel free to take part in as much or as little as you need. Stepping away from ordinary everyday life for a while can commonly cause us to notice just how exhausted we really are. We are here to support and nourish you in whatever way you need.
You will have Ayurveda treatments, therapeutic Yoga, food is traditional, Ayurvedic and Keralan (delicious!). This whole experience can create feelings of tiredness. You are very welcome to rest and restore as much as you need. The retreat team are available 24 hours throughout your stay. Day one will be just for arriving and settling in. We then have ten full days together before departing.
Schedule
The daily schedule below is a general outline of what happens each day:
Day one – Welcome meeting by the retreat team and our Ayurveda Doctor followed by an individual consultation.
Yoga and ayurveda treatments will be provided. Yoga and treatments every day for first five days. Treatments last for 1 hour. Meals included during the five-day treatment period. Ayurveda breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- 6.30am Wake-up call
- 7.00am – 8.30am Yoga, pranayama and meditation
- 9am Breakfast
- 10am Onwards Ayurveda treatments
- 1.00pm Lunch
- 2pm Free time for those who have received treatments.
- 6pm Evening Meal
- 7pm– Free time & additional treatments available (at your own cost)
Day six – Follow up consultation with our Doctor and excursions.
Day six onwards – breakfast provided.
Day : 6 + 7
- 6.00am Wake up call
- 6.30am One day overnight Excursion to Thekkady. This includes Jeep Safari, tea plantations and Kathakali show. With additional one night hotel stay included with breakfast, returning in the evening.
Day : 8
- 9.00am Breakfast
- 10.00am Visit to Local temples and Varkala cliff top – sight-seeing and shopping
Day : 9
- 7.00am Breakfast
- 8.00am Backwater trip – Houseboat including traditional Keralan lunch/dinner
Day : 10
- 9.00am Breakfast
- Free time during the day to pack etc.
- 6.00pm Cultural evening with cooking class, food and music and farewell
Note
We also run spiritual retreats which include excursions, reki healing connection, moonwalk mediumship, pendulum energy and crystal meditation circles.
Day six – Follow up consultation with our Doctor and excursions.
Day six onwards – breakfast provided.
Day : 6 + 7
• 6.00am wake up call
• 6.30am one day overnight Excursion to Thekkady. This includes Jeep Safari, tea plantations and Kathakali show. With additional one night hotel stay included with breakfast, returning in the evening.
Day : 8
• 9.00am breakfast
• 10.00am visit to Local temples and Varkala cliff top – sight-seeing and shopping
Day : 9
• 7.00am breakfast
• 8.00am backwater trip – Houseboat including traditional Keralan lunch/dinner
Day : 10
• 9.00am breakfast
• Free time during the day to pack etc.
• 6.00pm cultural evening with cooking class, food and music and farewell
What’s Included
- Information on booking flights
- Airport transfers from Thiruvananthapuram
- Assistance with applying for visa (essential for entry to India)
- WhatsApp group for all participants to share information prior to arrival
- Accommodation and all meals (3 per day) during first 5 days
- Also breakfast will be provided from day 6 as we will be out on excursions.
- Daily (1.5 hours each morning) therapeutic Yoga, pranayama and meditation during the first five days
- Consultation with Ayurvedic doctor on day one and day six
- Daily Ayurvedic body treatments and herbs as prescribed from the doctor
- Three trips to places of interest in the local area during your stay
Optional at extra cost - Facial, head, foot massage
- One to one Yoga therapy
- Extra excursions
- Please note, flight costs are at your own expense
Booking and Payment
The cost of this retreat is based on the room you choose.
We can provide double or twin sharing rooms.
- Standard double room with one bed £1,200 per person
- Garden view with two single beds £1,100 per person
- Ensuite room with double bed £1,300 per person
- Premium room 2 double beds and private balcony £1,300 per person
