Yoga Vacation Retreat in Trivandrum

About this retreat

This is a short 4-day, 3-night yoga stay at Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram in Trivandrum, Kerala. The ashram lies in a green setting with water and forest around it. Days follow a simple ashram rhythm of yoga, meditation, pranayama and talks, with Ayurvedic massage on offer. The level is beginner to intermediate, so first-timers and regular practitioners can both join. Meals are sattvik vegetarian. Accommodation ranges from a dormitory to cottages and standard, deluxe or single rooms. A typical day begins at 5:20 AM and ends with lights out at 10:30 PM, with satsang, asana classes, karma yoga and a lecture in between.

Itinerary

1. Daily schedule

   Wake-up is at 5:20 AM, followed by satsang at 6:00 AM and tea. The morning asana class (separate for beginners and intermediate) is at 8:00 AM, then brunch at 10:00 AM and karma yoga, selfless service, at 11:00 AM. Optional asana coaching is at 12:30 PM. The afternoon has a lecture at 2:00 PM and another asana class at 3:30 PM. Dinner is at 6:00 PM, evening satsang at 8:00 PM and lights out at 10:30 PM.

Inclusions

• Yoga sessions
• Asana coaching
• Lectures on yoga topics
• Satsang, with group meditation, chanting and a talk
• Accommodation
• Breakfast or brunch, lunch and dinner
• Sattvik vegetarian food

Exclusions

• Personal expenses and optional activities
• Medical consultations, medicines and therapies or therapies outside the package
• Personal yoga equipment
• Flights, visa and other travel costs, and insurance
• Early check-in, late check-out and extra nights
• Tips and donations
• Companion stay without Ayurveda therapy may be charged differently
• Personal clothing, toiletries, a light jacket or shawl, sunglasses and sunscreen

Accommodation

• Dormitory

• Cottages

• Standard Room

• Deluxe Room

• Single Room

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