Yoga & ayurveda journey through Kerala, India
1 - 15 March 2027
Cost from £2000
Teacher Lara Stapleton
BOOK NOWAbout the Kerala journey
This two week retreat will begin with a transformative four-night journey through the lush landscapes, rich culture and peaceful wilderness of Kerala.
On arrival the group will take a morning transfer from Cochin to Munnar, a 4.5 hour journey by road. There will be two nights to settle and relax in the beautiful hill town of Munnar, surrounded by rolling tea plantations, mist-covered mountains and sweeping panoramic views.
Then you will travel on to the historic city of Madurai, one of India’s oldest cultural centres. Visiting the magnificent Meenakshi Temple and Palace, celebrated for their striking Dravidian architecture, vibrant colours and spiritual significance.
The journey will continue on to Thekkady, known for its forests, spice plantations and the peaceful waters of Periyar Lake. Here, elephants, deer and exotic birds can often be seen in their natural habitat.
Gentle yoga practices will be thoughtfully woven throughout the journey.
About Ayurveda Cherai
After four days and nights exploring the beauty of Kerala you will settle for a ten day programme of yoga and ayurveda in Cherai.
Laid-back Cherai, is renowned for ayurveda, a holistic, natural form of medicine that originated in India thousands of years ago.
Ayurveda Cherai is set in a tranquil location surrounded by tropical palms, with serene backwaters on one side and the warm Arabian Sea on the other. It offers the perfect setting for ten days of deeply nourishing yoga, complemented by a personalised programme of ayurvedic treatments and meals, following an individual consultation with an ayurvedic doctor.
Alongside this, you will enjoy a thoughtfully curated programme of cultural experiences.
Retreat programme
Lara will offer Scaravelli Inspired yoga teaching throughout the retreat. For the first four days there will be gentle practices to ground and ease you into the journey.
In Cherai each day will begin with a morning class of chanting, meditation, somatic movements and asana to gently open the body. The afternoon classes will be a more gentle and restorative. Elements of Kirtan will be woven into the retreat.
Between classes there will be ayurvedic treatments, time to relax in the grounds or head to the beach. Alongside there will be a programme of cultural visits and activities.
Throughout the retreat there will be two yoga-free days, and the classes will be suitable for all levels and experience.
Things to do
The first four days of the retreat will take you on a journey from Munnar to Madurai and Thekkady, exploring the tranquil, verdant landscapes and vibrant culture of Kerala.
Following this you will settle in Cherai for ten days of yoga and ayurveda. This will begin with an individual consultation with the ayurvedic doctor. Following this each person will have daily ayurvedic supplements and massage treatments, all included as part of the retreat.
During your stay in Cherai, there will be morning and evening yoga classes and time in between classes and treatments to relax in the grounds or head to Cherai beach, a 20 minute walk or short tuk tuk ride away.
You will also experience Kerala’s rich culture through a programme of activities. These will include a sunrise boat trip on the backwaters, an afternoon and evening exploring Fort Kochi, a visit to a Shiva temple, and an evening of classical music and dance.
Accommodation & food
Throughout the four-night journey the group will stay in carefully selected, mid range, comfortable hotels. Breakfast and dinner will be included for this part of the retreat. Lunch will be an additional cost during your days out.
At Ayurveda Cherai, two types of room are offered. Cottage rooms with double beds and a private patio, or heritage style wooden rooms with double or twin beds and a shared terrace. All have en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning.
In Cherai you will enjoy delicious, light and nourishing meals. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be vegetarian and prepared in the Keralan style using fresh, local ingredients. There will be dinner out one evening at an additional cost.
Yoga & ayurveda journey through Kerala, India, 1 - 15 March 2027
Costs
Single occupancy room (Journey) & single occupancy cottage room (Ayurveda Cherai) £2770
Double room (Journey) & double bed cottage room (Ayurveda Cherai) (couple sharing) £2120 pp
Single occupancy room (Journey) & single occupancy heritage room (Ayurveda Cherai) £2530
Twin room (Journey) & Twin heritage room (Ayurveda Cherai) (twin sharing) £2000 pp
Prices are per person
Includes:
Accommodation throughout the journey & in Cherai
Breakfast & dinner throughout the journey (lunch at own cost)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day in Cherai (apart from dinner out one evening)
Gentle yoga throughout the journey
Two yoga classes daily in Cherai (two yoga-free days thoughout the retreat and no yoga on travel days)
Individual ayurvedic consultation (on arrival in Cherai)
Daily ayurvedic supplements & treatments (once in Cherai)
Cultural trips and entertainment throughout
Airport transfers from Cochin International airport to Munnar on 1 March, and from Cherai back to the airport on 15 March, plus transport throughout the journey.
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required on booking and the balance is due 6 weeks before you travel.
Travel Arrangements
Arrival is on the morning of 1 March into Cochin International airport, in time for a mid morning group transfer to Munnar (a 4.5 hour journey).
Departure is on 15 March, you will need to vacate your accommodation by 11am but departure can be throughout the day. Cochin international airport is just 28km from Ayurveda Cherai.
There will be no yoga classes on travel days.
The cost of these transfers to/from Cochin international airport is included.
Please be aware that a tourist visa is required for travel to India. There is an online application process for tourist e-visas that is an easy and more affordable option. You can apply here https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
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