“Establish a balance through yoga in India”
3 Day Meditation, Yoga, and Ayurveda Retreat in Chalakkudy, Kerala
Namaste Ayurvedic Wellness Centre, Pariyaram, Chalakkudy, Thrissur District, Kerala, India
Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat India
This retreat in India is the perfect choice for anyone who really needs to de-stress and rejuvenate. You can enjoy a very carefully constructed program with a range of holistic remedies, which combine all the best of the wisdom of the sister sciences of Ayurveda, yoga, and meditation. Every detail of your stay at Namaste Ayurvedic Wellness Centre is taken care of to allow for your complete relaxation. The aim of this retreat is to ensure you leave in a total state of profound bliss.
Meet the instructors
Anilkumar
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Highlights
- 3 yoga, pranayama, and meditation sessions
- Enjoy 1 herbal steam bath
- 2 Ayurvedic full-body massages
- 1 back massage and 1 head massage
- Exciting trip to Athirappilly Falls
- 2 nights accommodation
- Daily vegetarian meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
3 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 8 participants
Airport transfer available:
Cochin International Airport (US$ 22 per person)
Cochin International Airport (US$ 22 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Steam room
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Yoga studio
- Tour assistance
You will stay in a cottage which is a part of Namaste Ayurvedic Wellness Centre. It offers heritage-style thatched cottage rooms with en-suite bathroom facilities attached. The facility has panoramic greenery around. The interiors reflect the ambiance of traditional Kerala homes. Cots, tables, and chairs are handcrafted in traditional style.
These eco-friendly cottages are constructed in such a way to give natural cooling inside the rooms. The property is so exclusive that it accommodates a maximum of eight people at a time. The environment is green, healthy, and unblemished by pollution or other evils of modernization. Namaste is the right place to unwind in peace and harmony with nature.
Program
Yoga and meditation
Yoga is a way of life that integrates the body, mind, and spirit. Yoga alleviates mental stress and encourages relaxation and inner peace. Furthermore, yoga can also be therapeutic - both as a remedy and as a prophylactic.
In the Ayurvedic teachings, yoga, and meditation are an essential part of any program of treatment to establish a balance between the Doshas. In all but a few cases, yoga and meditation practice are integral parts of the daily schedule.
The four main paths of yoga:
- Karma yoga: The yoga of action, the path of selfless service
- Bhakti yoga: The yoga of devotion
- Raja yoga: The yoga of mind control, the systematic approach
- Jnana yoga: The yoga of knowledge, the philosophical approach
Ashtanga yoga
Raja yoga is the path of systematic analysis and control of the mind. Compiled by Patanjali Maharshi, Raja yoga is also known as ‘Ashtanga yoga’, because its practices can be divided into eight limbs (Ashtanga = eight limbs).
The eight limbs:
- Yama
- Prathyahara
- Niyama
- Dharana
- Yogasana
- Dhyana
- Pranayama
- Samadhi
Yogasanas
Yogasanas are various body postures that are practiced to calm the mind enabling a deep state of meditation to occur. It involves various poses such as standing poses, sitting poses, and lying poses. During their performance, you will stretch and relax your structure fully. This frees nerves from stress and strain and improves their functioning.
Pranayama
Pranayama - knowledge, and control of prana (vital energy) are called pranayama. Controlling the mind is not possible without controlling the prana as the two are intimately connected. Through pranayama, the body becomes strong and healthy, and the mind becomes one-pointed. The mind is prepared for Dharana (control of senses) and dhyana (meditation).
Dhyana (meditation)
Dhyana (meditation) is a state of higher consciousness achieved through a fully rested and relaxed body and a fully awake and relaxed mind. In meditation, there is a constant observation of the mind. Meditation is an experience that cannot be described just as colors cannot be described to a blind person.
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner, the Namaste Ayurvedic Wellness Centre team's extensive experience in teaching will leave you very relaxed and help you deepen your knowledge and skills.
Included excursions
You will have a picnic to Athirappilly Waterfalls.
Athirappilly Waterfalls
Athirappilly Waterfalls is located at the entrance of Sholayar Ranges, the major host town of Chalakudy. This waterfall is one of the major picnic spots in Kerala. Affording to the onlookers, one of the most bewitching sights, Athirappally Waterfalls is 80 feet high and located exactly in the forest area. Combined with the natural greenery, it infuses freshness into any tired soul. The Athirapally Falls joins the Chalakudy River after plummeting a drop of 80 feet.
A much-needed escape from the troubles and stress of life. Let the soothing sounds take you to some of nature's most relaxing places, the beautiful waterfalls of Athirampally and Vazhachal. The charm of the Athirampally and Vazhachal nature cannot be described by words. Starting calmly from the high ranges and crashing through gorges overhung with trees, this waterfall is one of the best places in India to re-capture a real sense of the classical idea of the 'picturesque', not just calm and sweet, but something wild and natural.
Instructors
Anilkumar G
Master of Ashtanga and Hatha, Yogi Anilkumar has been on the road to self-discovery as a yogi since the tender age of 17. An extremely dedicated and passionate teacher, he instills in students modern yoga with traditional values. He has a deep understanding of teaching asana classes with mindful integration of meditation, breathing techniques and yoga philosophy.
Location
Namaste Ayurvedic Wellness Centre is situated in a serene village in Chalakudy, which lies on the lap of Western Ghats. Chalakudy is blessed with a beautiful river, fascinating waterfalls, rainforests, and stunning villages. The panoramic view around Namaste’s campus is very refreshing and energizing.
The flora and fauna of Namaste’s campus include various medicinal plants, coconut palms, areca nut palms, nutmeg trees, banana plants, mango trees, organic vegetables, and different types of spice plants including pepper, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, etc.
Features
Activities
- Massage
- Steam room
General
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Yoga studio
Services
- Tour assistance
Food
Namaste Ayurvedic Wellness Centre offers a home cooked traditional vegetarian Kerala cuisine. Traditional Kerala cuisine comprises of rice and delicious curries are served on plantain leaves or on plates. You will be served traditional cuisine like puttu and kadalakari, appam and stew, dosa and chutney, idly and chutney, upuma, idiyappam, thali, kanji, sambar, thora, aviyal, kalan, and rasam. During your stay, you will be provided with nutritional and dietary guidance for a healthier life.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Chettuva Boat Cruise
- Exploring Vatanappilly beach / Cherai beach
- Alappuzha Backwater Cruise
- Trip to Vazhachal Waterfall and Kouthuka Park
- Visit Fort Kochi and Malakkappara Tea Estate
- Visit Poringalkuthu Hydel Tourism
Thumboormozhi Garden
Thumboormuzhi Dam is an irrigation dam built on the Chalakkudy Puzha where a portion of the water from the river splits in to two canals namely the Edathukara canal (left side canal) and Valathukara canal (right side canal). These canals are the backbone of the irrigation for the nearby villages.
Some of the butterflies that can generally be seen in the garden include lemon butterfly (Papilio demoleus), southern bird wing (Troides minos), common rose (Pachliopta aristolochiae), light blue tiger (Tirumala limniace), dark blue tiger (Tirumala septentrionis), and common crow (Euploea core).
What's included
- 3 yoga, pranayama, and meditation sessions
- 1 herbal steam bath
- 2 Ayurvedic full-body massages
- 1 back massage and 1 head massage
- Consultation with a qualified doctor
- Visit Athirappilly falls
- 2 nights accommodation
- Daily vegetarian meals
What's not included
- Airport transfer
- Airfare
- GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
COK
Cochin International Airport
17 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 22 per person
Airport: Cochin International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Cochin International Airport (US$ 22 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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