A Yoga, Ayurveda & Cultural Journey through Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Step into a journey where yoga is lived, not just practiced.

From the gentle coastal rhythms of Kerala to the sacred intensity of Arunachala, this experience weaves together ashram life, Ayurveda, pilgrimage, and conscious exploration.

Designed for those seeking depth, clarity, and authentic cultural immersion, this journey offers a rare opportunity to experience South India in a meaningful and grounded way.

Retreat Highlights

✔️ Authentic immersion in a traditional yoga ashram
✔️ Daily yoga, meditation, chanting, and conscious living
✔️ Ayurveda treatments and ocean-side relaxation in Kovalam
✔️ Pilgrimage to Tiruvannamalai and sacred walk around Arunachala
✔️ Visit to Chidambaram, temple of Shiva as cosmic dancer
✔️ Sound healing experience at Svaram in Auroville
✔️ Farm-to-table experience at Solitude Farm
✔️ Small group journey guided with care and cultural depth

Itinerary

📍 January 29 – Arrival in Kochi
Arrival in Kochi and warm welcome. Transfer to the hotel and time to rest after the journey. If time permits, a gentle walk through Fort Kochi, the colonial waterfront and the iconic Chinese fishing nets.

📍 January 30 – Kochi | Culture & Devotion
Morning Raga meditation to attune body and mind. Late brunch followed by a visit to the local spice market. Visits to a Devi temple and a Shiva temple, and an evening Kathakali dance performance.

📍 January 31 – Kochi → Sivananda Ashram (Trivandrum)
Morning practice followed by transfer to Trivandrum. Arrival at Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram in the afternoon. First immersion into ashram life with evening satsang and chanting.

📍 February 1 – Ashram Life
Full immersion in the traditional ashram routine: asana, meditation, chanting, silence and karma yoga. A day of simplicity, discipline and inner alignment.

📍 February 2 – Ashram Life
Continuation of the ashram experience. Yoga lived beyond the physical form — as awareness, rhythm and presence. Time for integration and observation.

📍 February 3 – Trivandrum → Kovalam | Ayurveda
Transfer to Kovalam and check-in at an Ayurveda resort. Initial consultation and beginning of treatments. Time to rest by the ocean.

📍 February 4 – Kovalam | Healing & Rest
A full day dedicated to Ayurveda, rest and integration. Treatments, gentle walks, silence and time by the sea.

📍 February 5 – Kovalam → Chennai → Tiruvannamalai
Morning flight to Chennai, followed by transfer to Tiruvannamalai. Visit to Sri Ramana Maharshi Ashram and ascent of Arunachala Hill (partial or full, depending on the group).

📍 February 6 – Pilgrimage around Arunachala
Day dedicated to Girivalam, the sacred circumambulation of Arunachala. A meditative walk around the mountain, temples and moments of silence.

📍 February 7 – Tiruvannamalai → Chidambaram
Departure towards Chidambaram. Visit to the Nataraja Temple, where Shiva is worshipped as the cosmic dancer. Overnight in Chidambaram (if available) or transfer onward to Auroville.

📍 February 8 & 9 – Auroville | Integration & Conscious Living
Time immersed in Auroville, an international community dedicated to conscious living. Visit to Svaram for a sound experience, and lunch at Solitude Farm. Opportunity to join a local craft or printing workshop (if available). Evening visit to a nearby Shiva temple and quiet time around the Matrimandir area. Space for reflection, exploration and integration.

📍 February 10 – Departure
Transfer to Chennai International Airport for return flight.

Daily Rhythm (Indicative)

☀️ Morning yoga & meditation
🍽 Breakfast
🏞 Cultural visits, travel, or rest
🌙 Dinner and optional reflection or meditation

(The rhythm adapts to each location while maintaining balance and flow.)

What’s Included

✅ Accommodation in selected hotels, ashram and resorts
✅ All meals (vegetarian, including ashram meals)
✅ Daily yoga and meditation sessions
✅ All internal transfers and domestic flights
✅ Entrance fees and guided visits
✅ Drinking water provided
✅ Airport transfers (as per group schedule)

What’s Not Included

❌ International flights
❌ Indian visa fees
❌ Travel & medical insurance
❌ Optional activities and personal therapies
❌ Personal expenses and tips

Why Join This Journey?

This journey is not about visiting places — it is about experiencing them with awareness.

From the discipline of ashram life
to the healing of Ayurveda,
from sacred pilgrimage to quiet integration,

you are invited to move at a different rhythm — one that allows space for clarity, connection and inner stillness.

Meet Your Guides

🧘‍♀️ Vani Devi
Meet Vani, your dedicated yoga instructor. Her lifelong fascination with yoga and Indian culture led her to a conscious journey through various yoga practices and teachings. Join Vani on a journey to inner peace and well-being through her expert guidance in yoga and meditation.

🧘‍♂️ Mayank
With years of experience leading retreats across India, Sri Lanka, and Europe, Mayank’s work is rooted in traditional Hatha yoga, spiritual inquiry, and deep cultural understanding. His grounded presence creates a space where participants feel supported, safe and free to explore.

Reserve Your Spot

📩 Contact us to receive full details and availability.
Group size is limited to ensure a personal and meaningful experience.