3 Day Aerial Yoga Retreat in Tamil Nadu with Mindfulness and Meditation
India Yoga Retreat
Thavathiru Yoga welcomes you to join this yoga retreat in their center in the magical countryside village of Arasadikuppam near Neyveli, Tamil Nadu. Their state-of-the-art Aerial yoga studios will be the heart of the retreat. Equipped with high-quality Aerial hammocks and spacious practice areas, the studios were designed to facilitate fluid, graceful movements and deep stretches.
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Highlights
- 3 days of activities
- Daily Aerial yoga classes
- Meditation and pranayama sessions
- Mindfulness workshops, lectures, and excursions
- Bright and uplifting atmosphere
- Large windows in the yoga studio allow natural light to flood the space
- 2 nights accommodation
- 3 delicious meals daily
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Chennai International Airport (US$ 47 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Shopping
- Bar
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- ATM / banking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wireless internet
Thavathiru Yoga offers farmhouse accommodations to ensure that your stay will be as comfortable as possible. Choose from private suites or shared cabins, each one thoughtfully designed with natural materials and modern amenities. Every room offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, allowing you to connect with nature even when indoors. Rooms have attached bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries, are open to the elements, and the farmhouse is in the middle of an organic farm.
It is the perfect place to retreat. They are fully equipped and you can choose between private rooms, shared double rooms, and dorms. There is also free Wi-Fi. The accommodation also provides a 24-hour airport transfer service at an extra cost. In the yoga studio, large windows allow natural light to flood the space, creating a bright and uplifting atmosphere. The soothing ambiance is further enhanced by soft music and calming aromatherapy.
Program
This retreat will allow you to live in a spiritual environment and practice yoga alongside holiday activities like hiking and local sightseeing. The mission is to create and spread wellness to everyone through healthy living, peace, health, and joy, which can be achieved through yoga, Siddha, and Ayurvedic treatment. You will learn how yoga leads an individual to a healthy body and lifestyle, and also how yogic philosophy can help in maintaining a peaceful mind and a serene spirit.
The curriculum also integrates yoga asana, pranayama, and relaxation sessions daily to bring balance into the practice and to make way for the body and mind to be ready for meditation time. Thavathiru Yoga's Aerial yoga retreat is more than just a getaway; it is an opportunity for personal growth and transformation. Through the unique practice of Aerial yoga, you will build strength, flexibility, and confidence. Their expert instructors will guide you on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, helping you to achieve a deeper connection with yourself.
Experience the freedom to fly during this beautiful Aerial yoga retreat, create new friendships, and find yourself through a combination of Aerial yoga and other yoga styles, as well as mindfulness workshops. Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in the serenity of Thavathiru Yoga's Aerial Yoga Retreat Center. Whether you are a seasoned yogi or a curious beginner, the retreat offers a supportive and inspiring environment for all levels. Join this three-day transformative experience that will leave you feeling revitalized, balanced, and connected.
Holistic wellness activities
In addition to Aerial yoga classes, Thavathiru Yoga offers a variety of wellness activities to complement your practice. Participate in guided meditation sessions, nature walks, and mindfulness workshops. Also explore their spa services, including massages, facials, and hydrotherapy treatments, all designed to enhance your relaxation and healing.
Aerial silks classes
Learn how to dance on air while toning your muscles, increasing flexibility, and strengthening the entire body. There are endless possibilities with the horizontal, vertical, twisting, spinning, and flying movements that Aerial silks allow. The instruction will be catered to your level so you can enjoy classes in the gorgeous studio while learning, improving, and honing your talent. Having fun while learning, improving, or perfecting your talent is key.
Mantra chanting
- Introduction to mantra science
- Morning prayers and evening prayers
- Suryanamaskaram
Breathing and pranayama practices
- Pranayama - everyday practice with a leading trainer
- Establishment of diaphragmatic breath
- Different practices of pranayama: nadi shodhana
- Benefits or pranayama practices
Meditation
- Guided meditation - everyday practice with a leading trainer
Relaxation practice and yoga Nidra
- Introduction to the concept and practices of relaxation
- Relaxation in daily life
- Sequence of relaxation practices
- Tension and relaxation exercises
- Systematic relaxation exercises
Yoga asana (Aerial yoga)
- Standing posture: To learn the foundation of standing asanas and about the position of the foot as well as learning the engagement
- Seated pose: To learn to open your groins as well as sacrum to bring more ease, flexibility, and stillness
- Lying pose: To learn to open your hip joints as well as sacrum to bring more ease, flexibility, and stillness
- Classical Surya namaskar
- Yin yoga
Philosophy
- What is yoga?
- Different paths of yoga?
- Patanjali Yoga Sutra explanation
- Objectives of asana
- General guidelines
- Yin practice
Cultural activities
You can create cultural activities like music, dance, fun activities, etc.
Daily schedule
The retreat will start on the Tuesday after your Monday arrival.
- 06:00 Wake up
- 06:30 Meditation
- 07:00 Pranayama
- 08:00 Aerial yoga classes
- 09:30 Breakfast
- 10:30 Yoga workshops
- 13:30 Lunch
- 14:00 Free time
- 17:00 Aerial yoga classes
- 19:00 Fun activities
- 21:30 Lights off
Included excursions
There will be excursions near the site.
Instructors
Thirunavukkarasu Jayaraman
Thirunavukkarasu is one of Thavathiru Yoga's most valued instructors with many years of experience in teaching Hatha yoga. Thiru's calm voice takes you on a journey of inner peace, connection to your true self, and awareness of your breath. His teaching is from the heart and brings you to your sacred place, an inner calm so that you don’t have to look anywhere else. He is a certified yoga teacher from Sivananda Yoga. His yogic art forms come out as a combination of Ashtanga, Shivananda, and Hatha yoga. He is a strong yoga phosphor and experienced in Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin, and Aerial yoga.
Retreat location
The retreat will take place in Tamil Nadu, India. Nestled in a serene, picturesque location, Thavathiru Yoga's Aerial Yoga Retreat Center offers a unique sanctuary designed to rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit. Combining the tranquility of nature with the transformative practice of Aerial yoga, the center will provide an unparalleled retreat experience.
Distances
- Neyveli, 5 kilometers
- Chidambaram, 45 kilometers
- Pondicherry, 55 kilometers
- Gangaikonda Cholapuram, 57 kilometers
- Auroville, 65 kilometers
- Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, 95 kilometers
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
You will be served daily vegan and vegetarian meals, included in the price.
Breakfast
Start your day with a nourishing South Indian breakfast, designed to energize you for your Aerial yoga practice.
- Idli and dosa: Enjoy soft, steamed rice cakes (idli) and crispy, golden dosa (fermented rice and lentil crepes) served with an array of chutneys (coconut, tomato, and mint) and sambar (a tangy lentil stew with vegetables).
- Upma: Savor a comforting bowl of upma, a semolina-based dish cooked with vegetables, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and cashews.
- Pongal: Delight in ven pongal, a savory rice and moong dal dish flavored with black pepper, cumin, ginger, and ghee.
Lunch
The lunch offerings will be a wholesome mix of traditional South Indian dishes, packed with flavor and nutrition.
- Thali: Experience a traditional South Indian thali, a platter that includes a variety of dishes such as rice, sambar, rasam (a tangy tamarind soup), kootu (vegetable stew with lentils), poriyal (stir-fried vegetables), and curd (yogurt).
- Rice varieties: Enjoy a selection of flavored rice dishes, including lemon rice, tamarind rice, and coconut rice, each paired with papadum and pickles.
- Avial: Relish avial, a mixed vegetable curry cooked in a creamy coconut and yogurt sauce, tempered with curry leaves and mustard seeds.
Snacks
Midday or evening snacks will be a delightful treat, offering a taste of South Indian street food favorites.
- Vadai: Crispy and savory lentil fritters, perfect with a cup of filter coffee or masala chai
- Banana chips: Crunchy banana chips, lightly salted and perfect for a quick bite
- Sundal: A healthy and flavorful chickpea salad seasoned with coconut, mustard seeds, and curry leaves
Dinner
Conclude your day with a satisfying and comforting South Indian dinner.
- Adai: Enjoy nutritious adai, a type of lentil pancake served with avial or chutney.
- Puli kulambu: Savor puli kulambu, a tangy tamarind-based curry with a medley of vegetables, paired with steamed rice.
- Kootu: Delight in a wholesome kootu, a vegetable and lentil stew cooked with coconut and spices.
Desserts
No meal is complete without a touch of sweetness. Indulge in traditional South Indian desserts that offer a perfect ending to your culinary experience.
- Payasam: Savor payasam, a creamy and rich rice or vermicelli pudding flavored with cardamom, and saffron, and garnished with nuts.
- Kesari: Enjoy Kesari, a sweet semolina dessert infused with ghee, saffron, and nuts.
- Mysore pak: Relish the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of Mysore Pak, a traditional sweet made with gram flour, ghee, and sugar.
Beverages
Complement your meals with traditional South Indian beverages.
- Filter coffee: Indulge in the robust and aromatic flavor of South Indian filter coffee, made with freshly ground coffee beans and milk.
- Herbal teas: Enjoy a variety of herbal teas infused with natural ingredients like tulsi (holy basil), ginger, and lemongrass.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Whole food
- Yogic
Things to do (optional)
- Learn Kalaripayattu and Silambam - South Indian martial art
- Visit local site pilgrimage temples: Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Thiruvathigai
Spa treatments
You can experience a siddha and Ayurvedic treatment, chavitti uzhichil, and varma body massage.
What's included
- Daily Aerial yoga class
- Indian classical music concert
- Excursions near the site
- 2 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Internet access
What's not included
- Airfare
- Extra activities
- Personal shopping expenses
- Medical expenses
- Airport pick up and drop-off
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Chennai International Airport
159 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by bus
Through public buses, you can also come to the retreat for 350 INR. Once guests have reached Neyveli Indranager, Thavathiru yoga can pick them up from Indranager, through Azhappsamuthiram Road, they can reach the retreat center six kilometers from the Neyveli bus stand.
Arrival by taxi
Through a taxi, you can come to the ashram by traveling 180 kilometers in four hours. Taxis will charge 4,000 INR. Once guests have reached Panruti, through Kumbakonam Road, they can reach the ashram in 15 kilometers from the Panruti bus stand.
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 on arrival.
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