23 November - 10 December, 2024
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Schedule
Depart from London or your outbound destination on Friday, 22nd November to arrive Saturday, 23rd November
Saturday, November 23rd
Arrive Kochi. Drive to Kumarakom.
You will be received by a representative at the airport and driven to the Wellness Resort, Coconut Lagoon. The journey takes around two and a half hours. After a traditional welcome and lunch, you will meet with the doctor for your private consultation.
- Lunch
- First treatment
- Dinner
- Early to bed
Sunday, November 24th – Tuesday, December 10th
The schedule at Coconut Lagoon:
- Daily morning Yoga for gently awakening the body and loosening the joints Breakfast before or after your first treatment, depending upon your schedule Ayurvedic lunch in silence and Rest.
- Second treatment.
- Rest.
- Evening Pranayama (Breathing practices) and/or Meditation for deep relaxation Ayurvedic evening meal in silence.
- Early to bed.
December 10th to Kochi international airport for your flight home.
Accommodation
Coconut Lagoon
Coconut Lagoon is a heritage backwater destination on the lakeside, a 10-minute boat ride from Kavanatinkara boat landing. You have the option of two categories:
Heritage Bungalow: These charming cottages are full of character with partly open sky bathrooms. The style of these cottages reflects the local area with dark wood furnishings that have been sourced from traditional keralan homes or local craftsmen, and natural fabrics like linen or cotton are used.
Pool Villa: Villas come with a plunge pool, unique beds, cupboards and chests of drawers that are sourced from traditional homes and local craftsmen. They have a separate lounge and bedroom and the sunrise and sunset from the two balconies of the villa are quite spectacular. The villas overlook the lake. An extra bed can be placed in the lounge.
Extra information
Apart from your international flights and visa, all costs are included in the price above.
Organised Retreat FAQs
What's included in the retreat?
Our wellness retreat packages are all-inclusive. In fact some guests spend nothing extra during their stay. You will enjoy full board accommodation, including specialised meals tailored to your needs. The retreat also includes twice daily Ayurvedic treatments, immersive yoga sessions each morning, relaxing pranayama each evening, regular medical check ins, airport transfers and a comfortable hotel stay on the first night of your arrival. We aim to provide a comprehensive and holistic experience to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.
What is the duration of the wellness retreat?
The duration of our wellness retreats is flexible and depends on your specific needs and goals. Whether you’re looking for a short, revitalising experience or a deeper, transformative journey, our retreats can be tailored to your preferences. Typically, our retreats range from 10 days to 21 days, but we can adjust the length to best suit your requirements.
How many people attend one retreat?
Each organised retreat hosts a maximum of 8 participants, ensuring personalised, intimate experiences. Small group sizes allow Sonali and her team to focus on individual needs, fostering a sense of community and deeper exploration of yoga, Ayurveda, and Indian culture. The groups are international as participants come from all over the world, including from France, Italy, USA, Australia, India, Middle East, Germany and England. Your own personalised group retreat can be of any size.
What is a typical retreat day?
Commence your day with the sunrise, embracing morning meditation and traditional yoga. Your personalised meal plan, guided by our doctors, will involve a lighter approach to nourishment using a rich variety of fresh, local produce. Enjoy rejuvenating herbal massages and peaceful downtime in beautiful surroundings. Meals punctuate your day, concluding with evening meditation (pranayama) and early sleep.
Is there a specific age range for participants?
At Sonali’s India, we welcome individuals of all ages to join our retreats. We believe that wellness and self-discovery are timeless pursuits. Our retreats are designed to cater to the needs of participants of all ages and levels of fitness. Our goal is to create a diverse, gentle and inclusive environment where everyone can benefit from what can be offered, from 18 -80 years.
What people say about this Retreat
“Sonali lives yoga. She inhabits it. I never will go to anyone else.”
“I really believe this has been a life changing time.
Your words “because you deserve it” continue to echo in my head and make complete sense. The experience of being nurtured in so many ways – of learning, stretching, breathing and laughing with you at dawn and dusk in the
hut-beside-thewater – will stay with me a long time and have laid the foundations for wanting more of this in my life.”
“I wanted to thank you so much for the wonderful yoga sessions you gave me and our group this month. I had often wondered what it would be like to be taught by you and I found your approach beautiful and unique – just like you! I appreciated the gentleness and the slower pace – something that in our busy lives we forget exists…. And of course one senses straight away that yoga is a way of life for you – you inhale and exhale it! You have given me so much in such a short time – thank you.”