8 Day Ashtanga Yoga Retreat in Kerala, India: Introduction to Ashtanga Primary Program
Ashtanga Yoga Retreat in India
This is an intensive and in-depth yoga retreat for beginners as well as advanced practitioners of Ashtanga yoga. The retreat is also especially suited for newly certified yoga teachers who wish to polish and upgrade their teaching and practicing skills. Dive deep into the essence of Ashtanga yoga, refine your practice, and leave with renewed confidence, clarity, and inspiration both on and off the mat.
Highlights
- Daily special in-depth Ashtanga yoga sessions
- Daily meditation and / or philosophy sessions
- Private consultation with an Ayurvedic doctor
- Personalized and rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage
- Holistic wellness and natural lifestyle
- 7 nights comfortable and cozy accommodation
- Delicious vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, healthy treats)
- Organic herbal teas and infusions, fresh juices
Skill level
- Beginner
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Restaurant
- Yoga shala
- Bicycle rental
- Free Wi-Fi
- Library
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
Hinterland Village is a homestay type of accommodation where you can get all the warmth and care that remind you of home, with the added benefits and luxuries of a resort.
Each of the six available rooms is different and offers a unique blend of antique charm and modern comfort. There are a number of options of shared, double, or single rooms. All rooms are air-conditioned and offer stunning views of the surrounding greenery.
Massages and other therapies take place in two individual rooms, each featuring a treatment table as well as a bath steamer. A beautiful and inviting yoga space was designed to maximize contact with nature. Surrounded by coconut trees, lush vegetation, and a paddy field, the open shala is the perfect setting for unforgettable yoga sessions.
Room facilities
- Air-conditioned room
- Shower
- Toilet and towels
Program
Nestled in seven acres of lush vegetation and home to a wide variety of bird species and trees, Hinterland Village is the ideal place to become one with nature.
The sessions will focus on proper alignment and posture correction. An opportunity to go deeper into each posture will be made available to the participants of this retreat. Learn correct techniques and alignment of the different postures of the Ashtanga yoga series.
By the end of the retreat, you will find yourself physically and mentally stronger and more flexible. Be ready to take on the world with renewed energy and reinvigorated spirit.
Daily schedule
- 06:30 - Wake-up call and herbal tea
- 07:00 - 08:30 - Special in-depth Ashtanga Mysore style yoga sessions including introduction to primary series, sun salutation A and B; standing, sitting, and finishing sequences, Vinyasa, jump forward and back, backends, and pranayamas
- 09:00 - Juice and breakfast
- 10:00 - 11:00 - Group meditation session / philosophy session
- 13:00 - Lunch
- 14:00 - 15:30 - Consultation with Ayurvedic doctor (one day) / Ayurvedic massage (three days / one hour each) / free time
- 15:30 - Herbal tea
- 16:00 - 18:00 - Special in-depth Ashtanga Mysore style yoga sessions including introduction to primary series, sun salutation A and B; standing, sitting, and finishing sequences, Vinyasa, jump forward and back, backends, and pranayamas
- 18:00 - Juice and snacks
- 19:30 - Dinner
Retreat location
Hinterland Village represents seven acres of lush greenery - a haven of rich native biodiversity and an oasis of peace on the outskirts of the city of Kochi. It also boasts more than 180 native species of flora that grow abundantly and naturally throughout the year.
The Bodhi center at Hinterland Village was an initiative undertaken by its founder, Unni, to promote yoga and Ayurveda. Unni’s desire was to create a space where guests and visitors could immerse themselves in spiritual practices in a peaceful and natural environment.
The Bodhi Ayurveda and Yoga Center at Hinterland Village is a spiritual paradise set amidst jungle giants overlooking a paddy field. The space around the Bodhi Ayurveda and Yoga Center is a paradise for bird watching and nature walks. The resort also has a swimming pool set amongst the greens so guests can cool off from the South Indian heat.
Distances
- Cherai Beach, 50 kilometers - 1 hour and 40 minutes
- Fort Kochi, 27.7 kilometers - 1 hour
- Kochi City, 21 kilometers - 45 minutes
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Delicious vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and healthy treats), as well as organic herbal teas and infusions and fresh juices will be provided.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
Spa treatments
- Personalized and rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage included
What's included
- Daily special in-depth Ashtanga yoga sessions
- Daily meditation and / or philosophy sessions
- Private consultation with an Ayurvedic doctor
- Personalized and rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage
- Holistic wellness and natural lifestyle
- 7 nights comfortable and cozy accommodation
- Delicious vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, healthy treats)
- Organic herbal teas and infusions, fresh juices
- Herbal drinking water and purified drinking water
- Quality yoga mats, cushions, blocks, towels, writing pad, pen, mosquito repellent
- Free laundry and room cleaning as required
- Free toiletries
What's not included
- Airport transfers
- Extra Ayurvedic massage
- Travel insurance
- Special tours
- Tips
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Cochin International Airport
28 km away from your destination
Airport transfer
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Cochin International Airport (COK). Transfers from and to this airport are available upon request. Please send an inquiry for more information.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 15% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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