4-Day Yoga Retreat in Kerala

About this retreat

A short 4-day, 3-night yoga break at Vajra Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat near Kochi, Kerala, among green landscapes and calm backwaters, on a quiet stretch of the Periyar River. Yoga, Ayurveda, meditation and relaxation share each day. You practise asanas, pranayama, meditation, mudra and Yoganidra, and attend an awareness class on yoga and Ayurveda. A doctor visits daily and decides your Ayurvedic therapies. Meals are sattvic vegetarian. You are welcomed on arrival with a traditional greeting and a welcome drink. Rooms are cottage, standard or deluxe. The retreat suits beginners and intermediate guests.

Benefits

• A short break from the daily routine
• Yoga and meditation that may help you feel relaxed
• Gentle postures that may support flexibility and balance
• Relaxation techniques that may support restful sleep
• Insight into yoga philosophy and meditation techniques

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Check-in is at 1:00 PM, followed by leisure time or a second therapy, tea and snacks, and pranayama, yoga, meditation and relaxation from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Dinner is at 7:30 PM, and lights go out at 9:00 PM.

2. Day 2

   A yoga session or nature walk at 6:30 AM, common prayer, breakfast, then yoga therapies and consultations from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. After lunch there is leisure time or a second therapy, tea, and an evening session of pranayama, yoga, meditation and relaxation. Dinner is at 7:30 PM.

3. Day 3

   The day follows the same rhythm as Day 2: a morning yoga session or nature walk, prayer, breakfast, therapies and consultations, lunch, rest, an evening practice session and dinner.

4. Day 4

   A yoga session or nature walk at 6:30 AM, common prayer and breakfast. Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Inclusions

• Traditional warm welcome and welcome drink on arrival
• Daily visit and consultation from a physician
• Ayurveda therapies as advised by the doctor
• Internal medicines as needed during the stay
• Two yoga sessions every day
• Daily herbal water
• Awareness class on yoga and Ayurveda

Exclusions

• Visits to the nearest town
• Lab tests and investigations
• Medicines for use after discharge
• Laundry
• Physiotherapy if the doctor recommends it
• Food ordered outside the menu, and food and stay for companions
• Extra therapies or medicines requested or advised by the doctor
• Extra or private yoga sessions

Accommodation

• Standard Room

• Deluxe Room

• Double Room

Who can join

Suits all levels, from beginners to intermediate practitioners, and anyone wanting a short rest. Guests with health conditions should speak with their doctor and with the centre first.

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