INDIA: Varanasi to Kerala Winter Rejuvenation Retreat (Kerala Portion)
INDIA: Varanasi to Kerala Winter Rejuvenation Retreat (Kerala Portion)
Soma Manaltheeram Ayurvedic Hospital & Research Centre Kovalam Kerala - 695501, India
Up to 20 in group
February 15 - 22, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Daily Prana Flow Yoga with Shiva Rea
- Nourishing local foods
- Daily sunrise & sunset meditation with your new Global Tribe
- Daily Yogadventures (i.e. visiting local temples, sacred sites, pilgrimages etc)
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Movement is life for Shiva Rea, M.A, global prana vinyasa teacher, activist, and innovator in the evolution of vinyasa yoga around the world from large-scale festivals and conferences to unplugged retreats. She has taught thousands of students, teachers, and movers and shakers how to integrate yoga as a way of life.
As founder of Prana Vinyasa & Samudra Global School for Living Yoga, she integrates the roots of vinyasa, yoga, ayurveda, and tantra in creative and life-transforming online courses, workshops, retreats, and trainings. Her studies in the Krishnamacharya lineage, kalarippayatu, world dance, yogic arts, and somatic movement infuse her approach to living yoga and embodying the flow.
Shiva has collaborated across many fields and is known for offering the synthesis form of Vinyasa Flow throughout the world, bringing the roots of yoga alive for modern practitioners in creative, dynamic, and life-transforming ways for over 25 years around the globe.
She is a pioneer in reviving the art of namaskar through diverse namaskars or salutations as well as developing wave-sequencing, three-part vinyasa to teaching alignment in the flow, energetic alignment, multi-dimensional sequencing, mandala circular wave-sequencing, rasa prana vinyasa, and integrating the creative, spontaneous movement known as “sahaja” in post-modern yoga.
Since 2000, Shiva has created and offered over 27 award-winning DVD-CD’s for home practice as well as served as an ambassador for prAna, Banyan Botanicals, and the catalyst for Yoga Energy Activism and the Global Mala Project which has raised awareness and funds for local and global climate change. She is a contributor/featured author in media from Origin, Mantra, Yoga Journal Magazine, and featured in the LA Times, Vanity Fair, and Self. Her latest book, Tending the Heart Fire – Living in Flow with the Pulse of Life is about living vinyasa, our energetic heart, and our energy future.
She has led free-form movement in festivals from Wanderlust, Chant 4 Change, Yoga Journal Live, Yogini Conferences, Bhakti Fest, Lightening in a Bottle, Barcelona Yoga Festival, Earthdance, Beloved, Bali Spirit Festival, TEDx, Tadasana Festival, and Burning Man. Shiva has collaborated with many DJ’s, artists and musicians to bring the art and healing power of music into the flow of yoga live and through the compilation and original music for yoga as a moving meditation for everybody.
Details of this retreat
Shiva/Shakti Tandava - Winter Rejuvenation
February 15 - 22nd
Moon Path - Pancha Karma - Regeneration Package
Solar-Lunar - Rasa Prana Flow, Sacred Training
Our special India Yatra (sacred journey) is for the art of life rejuvenation while opening to pilgrimages of ancient power and giving back.
Special offerings With registrations before dec 15th:
Free *Shirodhara PLUS two months online Jan-Feb for new Soulwell members
*sacred “oil bath” rare bathing in warm sesame oil for transformation and rebirth
Living in Rhythm - Shakti Sadhana
From our spiritual home of Kerala overlooking the Indian Ocean on the Malabar Coast, our curated offering brings you connected with the roots of Bhakti, SHAkti, Tantra, and classic Ayurveda, as we as learn evolutionary Prana Vinyasa yoga centered in the Shiva - Shakti Temples.
Embodying Shiva-Shakti - Shakti Prana Flow Retreat - Kerala Living Flow Journey - Integrating Ayurveda, Tantra and Soma
We will include tantric philosophy, dance, drumming, Sanskrit chanting, meditation, Shakti Prana Vinyasa (solar + lunar yoga), yantra, mantra, mudra , Jyotishi (Vedic astrology) and an Ayurvedic Life-style.
Enjoy a winter ritual cycle for rejuvenation of ojas and generating self-care as explore locals temples of Siva-Shakti and entering the world's tallest Shiva Lingam.
Rejuvenate and awaken your life-force with our winter retreat focused in our retreat CENTER and nearby temples, resting in a different rhythm. with Ayurveda massage and consultation
INCLUDED:
Prana Vinyasa Yoga
Gourmet vegetarian buffet (Brunch/Dinner)
Five Ayurveda Massages and Ayurveda Consultation
Transfers from Trivandrum Airport (on dates of start and end of retreat)
Includes: yoga, kirtan, meditations, pujas etc
NOT INCLUDED:
Tips
Transportation/travel
Extra excursions on your own
Temples - all donations to temples on your own
-----------------------------
Intimate Offering * Super reasonable
Healing Healthy Sanctuary just south of Thiruvanathapuram
Enjoy the traditional enivronment overlooking the Malabar coast and Azhimala Siva Temple.
Nuture your health in a safe, Ayurvedic center - our home for last 15 years
Relax in a swinging hammock beneath the shady coconut palms
Bathe in the brilliant sun on the beacH
Swim in the soothing waves or pool overlooking the ocean
At sundown, soak in the beauty of a thousand lamps as they gleam from fishing rafts at sea and enjoy the beautiful sunsets
Rejuvenation Massage - Experience five Ayurvedic massage treatments as part of daily regeneration
Experience Kerala-style, flowing Ayurvedic massage and a menu of add-on treatments from shirodhara, to ayurvedic panchakarma
for full details visit Shivarea.com or email retreats@yogadventures.com
February 15 - 22nd
Moon Path - Pancha Karma - Regeneration Package
Solar-Lunar - Rasa Prana Flow, Sacred Training
Our special India Yatra (sacred journey) is for the art of life rejuvenation while opening to pilgrimages of ancient power and giving back.
Special offerings With registrations before dec 15th:
Free *Shirodhara PLUS two months online Jan-Feb for new Soulwell members
*sacred “oil bath” rare bathing in warm sesame oil for transformation and rebirth
Living in Rhythm - Shakti Sadhana
From our spiritual home of Kerala overlooking the Indian Ocean on the Malabar Coast, our curated offering brings you connected with the roots of Bhakti, SHAkti, Tantra, and classic Ayurveda, as we as learn evolutionary Prana Vinyasa yoga centered in the Shiva - Shakti Temples.
Embodying Shiva-Shakti - Shakti Prana Flow Retreat - Kerala Living Flow Journey - Integrating Ayurveda, Tantra and Soma
We will include tantric philosophy, dance, drumming, Sanskrit chanting, meditation, Shakti Prana Vinyasa (solar + lunar yoga), yantra, mantra, mudra , Jyotishi (Vedic astrology) and an Ayurvedic Life-style.
Enjoy a winter ritual cycle for rejuvenation of ojas and generating self-care as explore locals temples of Siva-Shakti and entering the world's tallest Shiva Lingam.
Rejuvenate and awaken your life-force with our winter retreat focused in our retreat CENTER and nearby temples, resting in a different rhythm. with Ayurveda massage and consultation
INCLUDED:
Prana Vinyasa Yoga
Gourmet vegetarian buffet (Brunch/Dinner)
Five Ayurveda Massages and Ayurveda Consultation
Transfers from Trivandrum Airport (on dates of start and end of retreat)
Includes: yoga, kirtan, meditations, pujas etc
NOT INCLUDED:
Tips
Transportation/travel
Extra excursions on your own
Temples - all donations to temples on your own
-----------------------------
Intimate Offering * Super reasonable
Healing Healthy Sanctuary just south of Thiruvanathapuram
Enjoy the traditional enivronment overlooking the Malabar coast and Azhimala Siva Temple.
Nuture your health in a safe, Ayurvedic center - our home for last 15 years
Relax in a swinging hammock beneath the shady coconut palms
Bathe in the brilliant sun on the beacH
Swim in the soothing waves or pool overlooking the ocean
At sundown, soak in the beauty of a thousand lamps as they gleam from fishing rafts at sea and enjoy the beautiful sunsets
Rejuvenation Massage - Experience five Ayurvedic massage treatments as part of daily regeneration
Experience Kerala-style, flowing Ayurvedic massage and a menu of add-on treatments from shirodhara, to ayurvedic panchakarma
for full details visit Shivarea.com or email retreats@yogadventures.com
Getting Here
Samudra School of Living Yoga, Soma Manaltheeram Ayurvedic Hospital & Research Centre Kovalam Kerala - 695501, India
Accommodation
Kerala - Standard Room (double)
Shared room. This room is ideal for couples or friends traveling together. Standard rooms are lovingly furnished according to European standard and properly ventilated. Standard rooms are replete with a bedroom and attached bathrooms with hot and cold water facilities. The rooms are properly ventilated and provided with A/C and mosquito nets.
Pricing is per person
Kerala - Garden Cottage (double)
Shared room. This room is ideal for couples or close friends traveling together. There are beautiful gardens in front of the cottages, which is the perfect place to spend a lazy day close to nature. Rectangular or circular in plan, garden cottages are A/C accommodation facilities, built with local materials and properly ventilated for maximum air flow. Most of the rooms provide hammocks for the occupants.
Pricing is per person
Garden Cottages are independent cottages with beautiful garden view. It is built with natural materials of mud and bricks. All accommodations are double/twin bed, replete with a bedroom and attached bathroom with hot and cold water facilities. They are properly ventilated and provided with fan and mosquito nets.
Kerala - Special Cottage (double)
Shared room. This room is ideal for couples or friends traveling together.
Special Cottages are independent round or square shaped thatched cottage with full/partial sea view. It is built with natural materials of mud and bricks. All accommodations are double/twin bed, replete with a bedroom and attached bathroom with hot and cold water facilities. They are properly ventilated and provided with A/C and mosquito nets.
Pricing is per person
Kerala - Standard Room (single)
This room is typically a shared room but can reserved as a single for one person. Standard rooms are lovingly furnished according to European standard with A/C
Kerala - Garden Cottage (single)
Private room. This room is ideal for those who enjoy their privacy, and wish to relax completely. Cozy, homely atmosphere and the chance to build an intimacy with the ambiance of Somatheeram. There are beautiful gardens in front of the cottages, which is the perfect place to spend a lazy day close to nature. Rectangular or circular in plan, garden cottages are A/C accommodation facilities, built with local materials and properly ventilated for maximum air flow. Most of the rooms provide hammocks for the occupants.
Garden Cottages are independent cottages with beautiful garden view. It is built with natural materials of mud and bricks. All accommodations are double/twin bed, replete with a bedroom and attached bathroom with hot and cold water facilities. They are properly ventilated and provided with fan and mosquito nets.
Kerala - Special Cottage (single)
Private room. This room is ideal for those who enjoy their privacy, and wish to relax completely.
Special Cottages are independent round or square shaped thatched cottage with full/partial sea view. It is built with natural materials of mud and bricks. All accommodations are double/twin bed, replete with a bedroom and attached bathroom with hot and cold water facilities. They are properly ventilated with A/C and mosquito nets. Air-conditioned cottages are optional.
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
What's Included
- Each retreat is unique some include:
- accommodations
- yoga adventures
- meals
- yoga
What's Not Included
- Travel costs/airfare
