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This unique retreat includes daily surfing in the Arabian Sea, with the partners in Paddle Cult of Varkala. Wake up and also have sunset yoga sessions. Guests will also enjoy full use of this unique retreat and its beautiful location, plus kayaking, paddle boards for paddle yoga, sunset yoga and special day adventures to temples and amazing places of interest. Breakfast, lunch, and a special welcome dinner on your first night with them, plus a final night majestic big slow boat dinner party.
The Majestic Retreat is selected due to its perfect surrounding for guests who want to experience the joys and surfing, yoga, paddle board yoga and kayaking. Plus, guests have their own air-conditioning cottage set in the gardens and waterfront of majestic peace. The partners Paddle Cult of Varkala and the hosts offer high quality activities with Instructors and guides plus specialists to help you enjoy your time with them on the wonderful retreat.
Arrival and greetings by an ESSR representative who will help you check in to your private cottage down by the waterfront.
First get together is the lunch meeting at the retreat and to meet each other.
A short, guided tour of the facilities and meet the staff.
After checking in, you can relax and enjoy your new home for the next few days before the short sunset surf session. Then, you will head back to the retreat to get ready for the rickshaw ride for the dinner party at one of the most popular restaurants on Varkala north cliff. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy and take in the famous Varkala north cliff jive (a walking/dancing movement) as you make your way along the cliff top shops and restaurants.
Sea breeze wake up yoga session before your breakfast.
Time to jump into the rickshaws and head along the coastal scenic route towards the beach and backwater for a surfing lesson through the partners Paddle Cult and meet their specialized instructors, Sebin and Blacky, directors of Paddle Cult Surf Boards, who are available to all participants and lessons are designed for all including beginners, intermediate, and advanced.
After your surfing session, you will head back to the retreat for lunch together. Your afternoon is free to enjoy all the facilities of your retreat. Paddle yoga boards, kayaks, slow boat trips on the back waters are available. Retreat gardens and beach is available and sunset yoga session is planned daily for the guests.
Evenings are free for you to enjoy as you please.
Sea breeze wake up yoga session before your breakfast.
Head off by rickshaw for a short ride to the backwaters and beach to enjoy morning surfing and kayaking, and lunch at the retreat. After lunch, you head out on a rickshaw adventure to visit the temples of Edava, Kurakkanni, and Varkala before heading back to your retreat for your sunset yoga session. Your evening is free and yours to enjoy the splendors of Varkala cliff restaurants and the cliff vibe.
Sea breeze wake up and yoga session before your breakfast.
Surfing at Kappil Beach plus a trip to Chilakoor Beach where you take to the water heading out on the Arabian Sea on a dolphin watch boat trip. Spend your lunch together at the Majestic Retreat and relax in the gardens and waters of the retreat before your sunset yoga session. In the evening, you will have dinner together on the majestic big slow boat in harmony on the backwaters of the retreat.
Sea breeze wake up yoga session before your buffet breakfast.
Final surfing morning with your new friends, before heading back to your beach resort to check out and lunch at the majestic retreat, before you say your goodbye’s.
Mr. Sunil Kumar was born in a village called Kadampanad, Pathanamthitta in Kerala, India. After studying at the D.B College Sasthamcotta, he joined the 'Brahmavidya Acharya' course in 1985 at the Sivagiri Mutt Varkala. The Brahmavidya Acharya course is a seven-year course conducted by the Sree Narayana Sivagiri Mutt for prospective sanyasins. For seven years they teach Yoga, Vedanta, and other schools of Indian philosophy. Sunil successfully completed the Brahma vidya acharya course under the guidance of Swami Chitkananda, Swami Kaivalyananda, Prof. R Vasudevan Potti, Prof. G B
Debbie Smith discovered a love of yoga when she came to India in 2018. During initial yoga teacher training, she became especially fascinated by the power of Pranayama breathwork & meditation, and so began a phenomenal pursuit of practice and knowledge in this field. Having consumed studies by internationally respected leaders in the field, and intrigued by countless therapeutic physical and emotional benefits, she completed several international courses, including the prestigious Meditation instructor course of Spiritual Light Dhyan Kendra, Uttar Pradesh. This is a passion she loves to share.
A paradise for nature lovers. Located strategically across the banks of the Kappil Lake at Varkala. Majestic Retreat is ideal for those seeking a peaceful place to rest. This is not a star type hotel, but they pride themselves in providing outstanding customer service and facilities for guests who will always enjoy a friendly, professional staff and a clean, comfortable, and safe atmosphere. Welcome and enjoy your stay.
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Special breakfasts, lunches, and picnics are included in this retreat. A breakfast buffet is offered on the last day of the retreat. Also, for dinner, it is only available on day 1 and day 4 of the retreat.
Ayurvedic consultation and massage is included in the package.
Trivandrum International Airport
42 km
Transfer not provided
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