THE MASTERY OF EMOTION & THE ANCIENT ART OF LIVING WISELY
KERELA SOUTH INDIA
YOGA . BREATHWORK . MEDITATION . BODY WORK . AYVEDA
10 - 19 JANUAURY 2025
START: Kochin, Kerela India
FINISH: Kochin
DATE: 11 DAYS
16-26 January 2024
INVESTMENT:
$3,499
GROUP SIZE:
20 People
DISCOVER KERELA
When was the last time you put yourself first? The greatest investment that you could ever make is in yourself, and it’s the one that will bring you the highest return.
Kerala, where serene backwaters ripple with an aura of raw beauty and the verdant hills are blanketed in emerald tea plantations, embellished in soft low-lying clouds, creating a mystical ambience. Here, you'll discover the power within you to heal, grow, and thrive.
Guided by our expert international facilitators specialising in holistic wellness, you'll journey through yoga, breathwork, meditation, massage and Ayurveda. Gaining a toolbox of healing techniques to navigate life, release trauma, and master your emotions. This transformative retreat is designed to nurture your body, mind, and spirit. While offering a deeply immersive cultural experience unveiling 1000-year-old traditions, spectacular performance arts from Kathakali to Kalaripayattu and ayurvedic medicine one of the oldest medical systems in the world, yet still used in India today.
Together, we'll cultivate positivity and healing, starting 2025 with a life-changing experience. a rite of passage and a journey to return home to your true, limitless and eternally self through various healing modalities.
Kerala South India retreat Retreat is your invitation to:
✓ Reset your nervous system
✓ Make friends who will become family
✓ Do deep work on your body and mind
✓ Explore the rich culture and ancient traditions of Kerela south India and Ayurvedic medicine
This trip is for you if:
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You are ready for personal growth, mastery of emotions, self-discovery and bringing to the surface your trauma.
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You consider yourself open-minded, creative, adventurous and love being around like-minded communities.
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You crave an immersive experience in nature, combining yoga, breathwork and various healing modalities in the stunning scenery of Kerala.
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Yoga enthusiasts looking to deepen their practice against the majestic natural backdrop of Nepal. We encourage yoga as a lifestyle choice and an opportunity to build a daily habit. However, yoga and breathwork classes are optional.
Not suitable for you if:
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Itinerary
DAY 1: Kochin
DAY 2: Kochin to Munnar
DAY 3: Munnar, scenic jeep ride to
Kolukkumalai, the highest tea plantation in the world
DAY 4: Munnar to Kumarakom, houseboat in the back waters
DAY 5 - 9: Kumarakom Backwaters 5-day workshop schedule
(see scheduale)
DAY 9: backwaters to kochin
DAY 10: kochin
Accommodation
Indulge in comfort. All hotels and resorts range from 4 to 5 stars, room size & amenities may slightly vary
(all rooms are equally priced).
If you have specific requests or needs for your room we will do our BEST to accommodate you; however, we cannot guarantee anything. The sooner you sign up, the more likely your needs will be fulfilled. If you do not have a roommate, you will be paired with another guest who is not yet assigned a roommate.
Two night - Dutch Bungalow (Fort Kochi)
Two night - Planet Munnar
Six nights - Our Land Resort (Alappuzha)
Private rooms for a single traveller are available at an extra expense.
AUD price is based in twin-share accommodation, with all meals, all activities and workshops in yoga, movement, bodywork, tea ceremony, breathwork and meditation included. Resorts & Hotels will provide 5-star quality meals for this tour. We recommend you eat a vegetarian diet in the spirit of yogic tradition, however all diets will be accommodated for.
Prices and dates
PRICE : $3499
16th - 26th January 2023
Information
About this retreat: YOGA / TREKKING / MEDITATION / BREATHWORK
YAMA brings this experience to life through the raw elements of dance, play, and connection. Learn more about the YAMA experience and ethos HERE.
Getting There: Fly in and out of Cochin International Airport, where we provide airport pick-up and drop-off services.
Share: At YAMA, sharing is at our core. Express yourself freely through music, arts, singing, dancing, and radical self-expression. If you're passionate about teaching, offering a workshop, and sharing your unique gifts, we have two discounted spots on this trip available for collaborators. Contact us to apply for this role. LEARN MORE
More Info: For information about Nepalese visas, what to bring, and more, check the "More Info" button below. If you still have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
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Accommodation for nine nights using Twin Sharing Rooms (private room option available at extra cost)
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4 day workshop in private shall including: yoga, functional movement and pilates
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3 x daily gourmet meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner, drink/refreshments with meals)
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Airport pick-up and drop-off (within the schedule of the tour)
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Daily guided yoga and meditation
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sunset cruise Kochi
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Kathakali dance show
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All transportation while on tour using AC Vehicle
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One Hour Ayurvedic Rejuvenation massage per person at the backwaters
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Houseboat day cruise with lunch & evening tea snacks served on board
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All entrance fees (national park)
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Local guide for Munnar sightseeing
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Kulukkumalai visit while at Munnar (Jeep ride)
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Tea Plantation visit & Tea Tasting while at Munnar
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Traditional cooking demo (Alappuzha)
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Narrow canal cruise through (Alappuzha)
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Village walk & Bird Watching Tour while (Alappuzha)
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Auto Rikshaw tour to visit the local school, temple & Alappuzha Beach
Excludes:
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International airfare
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Cost of Visa (available on arrival for most countries)
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Traveller’s insurance
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Additional hotel bookings (for those arriving early or staying later)
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Personal shopping expenses/souvenirs
facilitators this trip
ELISSA CHRISSON
