8 Day Intensive Ashtanga Yoga Retreat in Kerala, India for Beginners to Advanced Practitioners
"Ashtanga Yoga Retreat in Kerala, India"
Program Overview
This intensive and transformative Ashtanga yoga retreat in Kerala is designed for dedicated yoga practitioners, advanced students, and newly certified teachers who are ready to deepen their understanding of traditional Ashtanga Yoga. Whether you're beginning your Ashtanga journey or looking to polish your technique and teaching approach, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to immerse fully in...
Highlights
- Daily in-depth Ashtanga yoga sessions led by experienced instructors
- Daily meditation and yoga philosophy sessions to deepen your practice
- Private consultation with an Ayurvedic doctor for personalized wellness guidance
- Customized rejuvenating Ayurvedic massages tailored to your needs
- Emphasis on holistic wellness and a natural, balanced lifestyle
- 7 nights of comfortable and cozy accommodation in a serene setting
- Delicious, wholesome vegetarian meals served 3 times daily, plus healthy snacks
- Refreshing organic herbal teas, infusions, and fresh juices throughout the day
At a glance
Yoga styles
Facilities
At Hinterland Village, you’ll experience the warmth and care of a homestay, combined with the peaceful atmosphere of a nature retreat. While not a luxury resort, the accommodation is comfortable, clean, and thoughtfully designed to help you feel at ease and connected to your surroundings.
Room Amenities:
- Air-conditioned room
- Private bathroom with shower
- Clean towels provided
- Simple and serene decor
Set in a peaceful natural environment, you'll receive expert guidance in Ashtanga Primary Series, postural alignment, vinyasa transitions, breath awareness, and pranayama, along with optional yoga philosophy sessions and Ayurvedic support. You’ll leave the retreat not just with an improved practice, but with renewed clarity, confidence, and inspiration on and off the mat.
Nestled within seven acres of lush greenery and home to diverse bird species and tropical trees, Hinterland Village offers the perfect natural sanctuary to immerse yourself in Ashtanga yoga. This retreat is designed especially for beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of Ashtanga yoga, focusing on mastering correct alignment, posture, and dynamic flows.
Each session provides a supportive environment to explore and deepen your practice, with personalized attention to ensure you learn the precise techniques of the Primary Series, including Sun Salutation A & B, standing and seated postures, finishing sequences, and essential vinyasa flows such as jumps and backbends. The retreat also integrates pranayama breathing exercises to help cultivate balance and inner calm.
By the end of the retreat, you will experience improved strength, flexibility, and confidence in your practice, leaving you refreshed and energized, ready to take your yoga journey forward with enthusiasm and clarity.
Daily Schedule
06:30 Wake-up call with soothing herbal tea
07:00 - 08:30 In-depth Ashtanga Mysore-style yoga session focusing on posture alignment, flow sequences, and breath work including Primary Series, Sun Salutations A & B, standing, sitting, finishing postures, vinyasa transitions, jump throughs, backbends, and pranayama
09:00 Fresh juice and nutritious breakfast
10:00 - 11:00 Group meditation or yoga philosophy session to deepen your understanding of yogic principles
13:00 Wholesome lunch
14:00 - 15:30 Ayurvedic doctor consultation (one day) / personalized Ayurvedic massage (three days, one hour each) / free time for rest and exploration
15:30 Herbal tea break
16:00 - 18:00 Second focused Ashtanga Mysore-style yoga session reinforcing the morning practice and advancing your skills
18:00 Refreshing juice and healthy snacks
19:30 Delicious vegetarian dinner
This retreat perfectly balances disciplined Ashtanga practice with relaxation, healing, and nature immersion, ideal for beginners ready to build a strong yoga foundation and discover the joy of flowing through poses with confidence.
A visit to the beautiful historic town nearby is definitely part of the programme, if you would like to join.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
Cleansing and wholesome nutrition for your practiceDelicious vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and healthy treats), as well as organic herbal teas and infusions and fresh juices will be provided.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- 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 organizer when making a reservation.
- Daily special in-depth Ashtanga yoga sessions
- Daily meditation and / or philosophy sessions
- Private consultation with an Ayurvedic doctor
- Personalized and rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage
- Holistic wellness and natural lifestyle
- 7 nights comfortable and cozy accommodation
- Delicious vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, healthy treats)
- Organic herbal teas and infusions, fresh juices
- Herbal drinking water and purified drinking water
- Quality yoga mats, cushions, blocks, towels, writing pad, pen, mosquito repellent
- Free laundry and room cleaning as required
- Free toiletries
- Airport transfers
- Extra Ayurvedic massage
- Travel insurance
- Special tours
- Tips
Beautiful and serene location in Rishikesh, carefully chosen to provide the perfect setting for your yoga journey.
Recommended Airports
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Cochin International Airport (COK). Transfers from and to this airport are available upon request. Please send an inquiry for more information.
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.
- A reservation requires a deposit of 15% 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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