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Yoga and Surf Retreat in India

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.

Meet the instructors

Sunil & Debbie
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Highlights

  • Paddle yoga sessions
  • Daily yoga sessions
  • Water sports and activities
  • Temple tours and adventures
  • Dolphin watch boat trip
  • 4 nights accommodation
  • 2 daily meals
  • 1st and last night dinner meal

Skill level

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Yoga styles


5 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Hindi
Group size: Maximum of 6 participants
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Accommodation

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.

Program

Arrival: Day 1 / night 1

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.

Day 2

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.

Day 3

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.

Day 4

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.

Day 5 (departure day)

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.

Included excursions

  • Visit the temples of Edava, Kurakkanni, and Varkala
  • Dolphin watch boat trip

Instructors

Sunil Kumar

Debbie Smith

Retreat location

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.

This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly

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Food

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.

The following meals are included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Drinks

The following drinks are included:

  • Water
  • Coffee
  • Tea

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

  • Vegetarian
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Spa treatments

Ayurvedic consultation and massage is included in the package.

What's included

  • Daily sea breeze wake up yoga and sunset yoga
  • Ayurvedic consultation and massage (day 2)
  • Daily surfing and kayaking/yoga paddle boards
  • Dolphin watch boat trip
  • Temple adventure and picnic
  • ESSR sports and wellness staff
  • Majestic retreat support staff Paddle Cult guides
  • Cliff top and scenic bike rides every morning
  • Ayurveda doctors and yoga instructors
  • Rickshaw and drivers
  • 4 nights' accommodation
  • Daily meals (breakfast and lunch) plus welcome dinner, and final night boat trip dinner
  • GST

What's not included

  • Arrival and departure transportation
  • Evening meals (day 2 and 3)
  • Additional massages and consultation
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal health and travel insurance
  • Any additional activities outside of the package schedule
  • Sportwear and swimwear
  • Any additional tutoring outside of the package schedule

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Cancellation Policy

  • A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
  • The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
  • The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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