Nidra Yoga & Wellness Retreat in varkala kerala

Expert tip: This is one of the most popular yoga retreats offered in India.

Join this retreat to improve your well-being. Wellness retreats help make you feel happy and ecstatic to experience a new journey, starting from the body and to your soul for a long-lasting effect on your day-to-day life. Nidra Yoga School: Wellness retreats that are ideal for individuals and couples to experience the Indian science of wellness Ayurveda, through rare massages and treatments using freshly picked herbs from the adjacent reserve forest of Himalayan foothills on the banks of Ganga, the mother and life-giving force of South India.

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Highlights

• 9 morning and afternoon yoga sessions
• 9 evening sessions of pranayama, kriya, and dhyana
• Early morning contemplative nature walks and meditation
• Special evening Kundalini Initiation with Shakti Pad and exclusive meditation
• Experience a sacred cleansing fire as per the Vedic traditions
• 6 60-minute Abhyanga and Patrpinda Ayurveda Massages
• 6 60-minute Shirodhara Ayurveda
• 9 nights accommodation

Skill level

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

Yoga styles

• Hatha

9 days with instruction

Airport transfer available:
Jolly Grant Airport (Rs. 2,481 per person)

Airport transfer available:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Rs. 9,180 per person)

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 Accommodation

Check-in Time:

13:00

Check-out Time:

11:00

Facilities

•  Spa
•  Swimming pool (indoor)
•  Air-conditioned public areas
•  Air-conditioned rooms
•  Dining area
•  Fireplace
•  Garden
•  Kitchen
•  Meditation garden
•  Picnic area
•  Smoke-free property
•  Special menu request
•  Terrace
•  Yoga deck
•  Yoga shala
•  Yoga studio
•  Conference room
•  Currency exchange
•  Free parking
•  Free Wi-Fi
•  Library
•  Meeting room
•  Tour assistance

Yogada – In the Himalayas has designed rooms and cottages where luxury is blended with pure nature. Comfortable accommodation is provided in ethnically made cottages where luxury is blended with nature. There are 14 air-conditioned cottages and three executive room units spread over a big green area.

 Program

Wellness retreats in Rishikesh at Yogada in the Himalayas are an amalgamation of yoga and Ayurveda at their birthplace the Himalayas. Yogada Ashram retreat in Rishikesh offers Atam Sukha Course with accommodation amidst pure nature at the Himalayan foothills on the banks of the Ganga.

Imagine waking up with the chirping of birds, walking, and meditating on the pure crystal clear silver sandy beaches, calls of wild animals from the adjacent national park, practicing in spacious yoga and meditation areas, hearing the bleating of the deer, and sleeping with the roar of Ganga river all time.

The 2022 Wellness Retreats in Rishikesh at Yogada Ashram retreat come with special affordable discounted prices to empower you to recreate yourself to a stronger, physically and emotionally, immune, and awaken the new you. Come pamper yourself and feel the pleasure of the self.

Activities

• Sacred cleansing fire in the evening as per the Vedic traditions
• Special evening Kundalini Initiation with Shakti Pad and exclusive meditation
• 9 morning classes (60 minutes each), covering different dimensions of yoga, including asana
• 9 afternoon classes (60 minutes each), understanding different dimensions of yoga, including asana
• 9 evening classes (60 minutes each) covering pranayama, kriya, and dhyana (mediation) with special transformation sessions with understanding Kundalini Awakening
• Early morning contemplating nature walks and meditation in the surrounding reserve forests and the crystal clear silver sand beaches of the area
• Use of Gaurikund: Pool with fresh stream water
• 6 Abhyanga and Patrpinda Ayurveda Massages with fresh Himalayan herbs (60 minutes)
• 6 Shirodhara Ayurveda (60 minutes)

 Included excursions

Complimentary excursions:

• Visit Vashistha Goofa (Cave) for special meditation
• Visit Muni Ki Reti Ghats to experience the exclusive evening prayer
• Visit Kunjapuri temple, one of the most important 13 Goddesses in the foothills of the Himalayas to experience the feminine energy and meditate with a 360-degree view of the Himalayas with snow-covered peaks

 Instructors

 Retreat location

Deepen your practice on a Varkala yoga retreat. The coastal city of Varkala is located in the Indian state of Kerala

 Food

All meals during the stay (9 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners) are included in the price. The ingredients are organically grown in the high Himalayas and hygienically cooked and spiritually vibrated.

Enjoy morning and evening herbal teas with unlimited use of pure spring mineral water as well as evening tea and snacks.

The following meals are included:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Drinks

The following drinks are included:

• Water
• Tea

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

• Organic
• Yogic
• Ayurvedic

If you have special dietary requirements it’s a good idea to communicate them to the organizer when making a reservation

 Health & Hygiene

Cleaning

• Uses cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus.
• Linens, towels, and laundry are washed in line with local authority guidelines.
• Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays.
• The accommodation partner we work with follows the guidelines of local authorities.
• Equipment for activities is disinfected before and/or after use.

Physical distancing

• Cashless payment is available.
• Physical distancing is maintained.
• Instructors maintain a distance from the client at all times possible.
• Activities take place outside where possible.

Safety features

• Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by the local government.
• Hand sanitizer is available in guest rooms and key areas.

 Spa treatments

• 6 Abhyanga and Patrpinda Ayurveda Massages with fresh Himalayan herbs (45 minutes)
• 6 Shirodhara Ayurveda (30 minutes)

 What’s included

• 9 nights accommodation in ethnically designed air-conditioned Cosy cottages with attached bathrooms with running hot water, comfortable beds and top quality linen
• All meals during the stay (9 breakfast + 9 lunches + 9 dinners)
• Morning and evening herbal teas with unlimited use of pure spring mineral water
• Evening tea and snacks
• Traditional Himalayan welcome with a signature drink
• Sacred cleansing fire in the evening as per the Vedic traditions
• Special evening Kundalini Initiation with Shakti Pad and exclusive meditation
• 9 morning classes (60 minutes each ) covering different dimensions of yoga, including asana
• 9 Afternoon classes (60 minutes each) understanding different dimensions of yoga, including asana
• 9 evening classes (60 minutes each) covering pranayama, kriya, and dhyana (meditation) with special transformation sessions with understanding Kundalini Awakening
• Early morning contemplating nature walks and meditation in the surrounding reserve forests and the crystal clear silver sand beaches of the area
• Use of Gaurikund: Pool with fresh stream water
• 6 Abhyanga and Patrpinda Ayurveda Massages with fresh Himalayan herbs (45 minutes)
• 6 Shirodhara Ayurveda (30 minutes)
• Visit Vashistha Goofa (Cave) for special meditation
• Visit Muni Ki Reti Ghats to experience the exclusive evening prayer
• Visit Kunjapuri temple, one of the most important 13 Goddesses in the foothills of the Himalayas to experience the feminine energy and meditate with a 360-degree view of the Himalayas with snow-covered peaks

 What’s not included

• Any travel to and from Varkala (Nidra Yoga School is happy to arrange airport transfers at an extra cost)
• Items of personal nature e.g. bottled drinks, laundry, any kind of insurance
• Any accommodation in Varkala before and after the retreat (Yogada shall be happy to arrange your stay at a peacefully located town eco-lodge in the name of Varkala City Room at an extra cost)
• 12% GST tax

How To Get There (Flights, Airport Transfers, Buses, Trains)

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Trivandrum International Airport (TRV). Transfer from and to the airport is included. Nidra yoga School in Varkala will pick you up from the airport.

Arrival By Train
The Nearest Railway station is Varkala Shivagiri. 

 Cancellation Policy

• A reservation requires a deposit of 24% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable if the booking is canceled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.

Book with flexible conditions

Need to cancel your trip due to COVID-19? Cancel up to 7 days prior to the arrival date and you can reschedule your booking free of charge, or receive store credit for your non-refundable deposit to use at another time.