RETREATS

Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat in Varkala Kerala India

Modern-day life is demanding and stress and anxiety have become prevalent in our society as a result. Our mission at Devvrat Yoga Sangha is to equip people with the tools and knowledge to ascertain balance and peace of mind and consequently prevent psychosomatic illnesses that are becoming increasingly common. 

We are convinced that the secrets to a happier and healthier state of being can be found in the practice of Yoga and its sister discipline – Ayurveda. The uninterrupted practice of Yoga across millennia as well as a substantial amount of recent research is a testimony to the incredible effects these two ancient Indian sciences have on the well-being of an individual.

Yoga Retreat in Varkala Kerala

In our commitment to empowering people to transform their lives, we have created retreats that blend yogic and Ayurvedic practices to detoxify, rejuvenate, establish mind-body balance, and ultimately, to provide a long-term solution to address issues such as but not limited to depression, stress and anxiety. 

Yoga Asana and Pranayama

Asana and pranayama practice are the primary elements which have a direct impact on well-being. To calm the mind, strengthen and relax the entire body, we welcome you to a daily practice of various asanas and sequences intelligently designed to work on a variety of health concerns such as; stress, tension, anxiety, depression, improving digestive and cardiovascular functions, back pain, spondylitis, acidity, high blood pressure, and symptoms of diabetes.

Yoga Asana and Pranayama

Meditation

Meditation is a significant part of Yoga practice, and therefore, a crucial aspect of our retreats. There are a number of meditation techniques with roots in different traditions, the benefits of meditation have been documented both in ancient spiritual texts as well as modern science.

We know that it’s not one size fits all, hence during our meditation sessions, we experiment with a variety of techniques, exploring an array of meditative states so that you can understand what method works for you to incorporate in your own daily practice.

Meditation

You will be guided through active (including movement) and passive (seated, lying down) meditation. We teach the following:

Cyclic meditation

Chakra Meditations

Kundalini meditation

Mind to No-Mind meditation

Ayurvedic Sarvanga Abhyanga – Full body massage

Dating as far back as 3000 BC, Ayurvedic massage has been used in a relatively unchanged form to release energy blockage from the body. This unique technique allows your life force (prana) to flow freely through the body, reestablishing harmony and balance. Ayurveda recognises 7 main chakras, points where a number of energy channels (nadis) meet. When in balance, the chakras are responsible for our physical and psychological well being, whilst excess or deficiency at this subtle level can lead to ill health. This ancient Ayurvedic treatment involves a whole body massage with a concoction of warm aromatic oils with a variety of properties, there are different types of infusions and they can be tailored to your needs and constitution.

Ayurvedic Massage in our Yoga Retreat

Ayurvedic Diet

According to the ancient teachings of Ayurveda, food has the capacity to stimulate, repair and rejuvenate the body and a state of balance and bliss is heavily influenced by how we nourish ourselves. What makes Ayurveda unique is that prevention and treatment of sickness through alimentation takes into account the general differences in each of our natural constitutions- or mind and body types. So foods that promote certain qualities and curb others in one person may be different to those of a person with a different constitution. Hence, first it is vital to identify your constitution (dosha) to understand the types of food that serve you and those that don’t. During our retreat, we offer a consultation with an Ayurvedic doctor to develop that awareness. 

Ayurvedic Diet

Specifics:

Duration 7 Days | 900 USD | Cottage with Air Conditioner (AC)  for up to two people.

Duration 10 Days | 1200 USD | Cottage with Air Conditioner (AC)  for up to two people.

Features

Daily Yoga Asana class

Daily guided Meditation class

Three Ayurvedic massage 

Ayurvedic consultation with Doctor for diet and routine recommendations. 

Freshly prepared healthy vegetarian meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

Beautiful Private Cottage accommodation with Air Conditioner (AC )

Our own brand of herbal teas are available for guests all day. 

Excursion: A boat ride in the Keralan Backwaters ( Munroe Island )

Pick Up from the airport and hotel on arrival and departure respectively.

24 X 7 access to our workspace with wifi 

Location

Set in the Varkala Beach district of Varkala, our location is just a 3 minutes walk from the beach.  Walking distance from ayurvedic treatment centers, shops, and beachside restaurants. Guests can enjoy massages, sunsets, and surfing in the surrounding area.

Varkala Sree Janardhana Swamy Temple and Papanasam Beach are 1 km from the Yoga Sangha and Sivagiri Mutt is 5km away. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, 50 km from Devvrat Yoga Sangha.

Specifics:

Duration 7 Days | 900 USD | Cottage with Air Conditioner (AC)  for up to two people.

Duration 10 Days | 1200 USD | Cottage with Air Conditioner (AC)  for up to two people.

For more information please  email /Whatsapp us on admin@devvratyoga.com / Whatsapp +91 9650234949