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\n Take a transformational trip to Kerala, India as you embrace the ancient healing science of Ayurveda.
\nTouted ‘God’s own Country’ Kerala is India’s luscious jewel abundant with herb and tea plantations, scenic beaches and breathtaking backwaters.
\nOur retreat takes place at the award winning Kairali Ayurvedic Healing Village well away from the hustle and bustle of India’s City’s. People come here from all corners of the globe to experience profound healing and it’s also where the Indian people themselves come to restore balance, health and inner harmony.
\nYour retreat begins with a detailed consultation with an Ayurvedic doctor who will carefully design Ayurveda experiences to treat, heal, restore and rejuvenate your health. Ayurveda is an elaborate healing system of India, a science of life based on the laws of nature. Its derived from the Sanskrit words Ayur(life) and Veda(knowledge), it traces its origins to about 50 centuries.
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\n Each day on retreat begins with a yoga session and includes 2 x Daily Ayurveda Treatment (prescribed especially for you by the Doctor), meditation, nourishing food and relaxation. Dotted throughout your retreat you will experience an Ayurvedic cooking class, mindfulness workshops and Yoga Nidra which will arm you with invaluable life skills to return home with.
\nUpon our arrival in India, before we begin our Ayurvedic healing programme we spend 2 nights in Fort Kochi just 45mins from the international airport. There will be a full day to explore this eclectic neighbourhood at your leisure including the lively spice and antique market and local art scene. After meandering the well preserved colonial streets on foot or by rickshaw we finish our day taking in an unforgettable sunset as the fisherman return with the days catch. For dinner we’ll be feasting on Kerala’s signature curries with new and old friends.
\n\nDosha Quiz
\nHave you ever wondered why people gain weight at different rates, walk at different speeds and are prone to different health problems? According to the ancient Indian healing system Ayurveda, the answer lies in your constitution type or Dosha. This quiz will help you identify your Dosha, discover which elements govern you and learn how to live the optimum lifestyle for your constitution type.
\n\nWhat’s Included
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- ◆8 nights at Kairali Ayuvedic Healing Village Accommodation in renovated stand alone ‘Deluxe Villas’ \n
- ◆2 nights in Fort Kochi at Old Lighthouse Bristow Hotel \n
- ◆All Meals prepared using traditional Ayurvedic Principles (except one lunch not included in Fort Kochi) \n
- ◆2 x Daily Ayurveda Treatment (45 mins – 1 hour each) prescribed specifically to treat your unique ailments + steam bath \n
- ◆Absolute beginners welcome \n
- ◆Daily Yoga Nidra, Meditation or mindfulness \n
- ◆Ayurvedic Doctors Consultation \n
- ◆Ayurvedic Cooking Class \n
- ◆Village Walk \n
- ◆Use of Pool, gym, library and all indoor and outdoor facilities \n
- ◆welcome drink on arrival \n
- ◆2 x mineral water in room per day \n
- ◆daily juice or herbal tea \n
- ◆All Transfers Airport – Fort Kochi – Ayurvedic Healing Village – Airport \n
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\n Retreat Schedule
\n14th November
\nArrive Kochi and overnight in Fort Kochi
\n15th November
\nBreakfast included
\nFree day to explore the shops and historic fishing village Fort Kochi. (Lunch at own expense)
\nWelcome Dinner
\n16th -23rd November
\n16th: Transfer to Kairali Ayurvedic Healing Village for Retreat
\nDaily Schedule on Retreat
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- 06:30 am to 07:30 am – Yoga Session \n
- 08:00 am to 09:00 am – Breakfast \n
- 09:00 am to 01:00 pm – 1st treatment of the Day for 1 Hour \n
- 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm – Lunch \n
- 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm – 2nd treatment of the Day for 1 Hour \n
- 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm – Meditation Session \n
- 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm – Dinner \n
24th November
\n6:30am Yoga
\n8am Breakfast
\nCheckout
\nLunch and Ayurvedic Treatment
\n4pm complimentary Late check out available, Lunch and extra treatments at own expense. Continue on your onward travel or airport transfers back to Kochi
\nHistorical travel notes
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\nThese travel notes are preserved from the 2019 retreat and are not current travel or visa guidance.
\n\nPLEASE NOTE
Closest airport Thiruvananthapuram, flights not included
Closest Airport is Cochin International Airport. Flights are not included.
Retreat Notes
\n\nVisas
\nVisas are the responsibility of the individual traveller and currently the E Visa can be applied for 34 days prior to arrival. Entry requirements can change at any time so be sure to visit https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html for up to date information.
\n\nINDIA:
\nAn E-Tourist Visa (eVT) Facility is available for holders of a passport for a number of countries. This facility allows travellers to pre-register and pay for their visa prior to travel to India. The Visa is collected upon arrival at one of 16 designated airports in India. Please note strict guidelines on the below website.
\nAn E-Tourist Visa (eVT) visa on arrival is available for select nationalities including but not limited to the following
\nAustralian, Canadian, New Zealand, German, UK and USA passports.
\nPassport holders from these countries can apply for an E-Tourist Visa (eVT) to have their visa issued upon arrival at 16 major airports in India including Chennai and Trivandrum.
\nPlease follow the instructions at – https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html and complete the application for your E-Tourist Visa.
\n– Please be aware of strict conditions regarding application and travel (check under ELIGIBILITY section).
\n– E-visas are only available for entry of up to 30 days. If you plan to be in India longer you will need to apply for a tourist visa at an Indian visa application centre in your home country.
\nFor your visa application you need to include the following information under the local contact section towards the end of the application. :
\nFragrant Nature Retreat & Resorts Pvt Ltd.
CP II/709, Nedungolam P.O, Paravur –
Kollam, Kerala, India PIN:691334.
Please note that this information can change at any time. Please always refer to https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html . This is the official visa online site. There have been reports of other non-official websites that travellers should be aware of.
\nYour visa application form may require you to state the dates on which you enter and exit that country. Please note we suggest you list your date of entry a few days before, and date of exit a few days after, your intended dates in case you encounter any delays or problems en route.
\nIf you would prefer to have your Visa handled by an agent we recommend Vina Visas www.vinavisas.com
\n\nAccommodation
\n2 Nights
Old Lighthouse Bristow Hotel, Fort Kochi
8 Nights
Ayurvedic Healing Village, Kerala is the venue for our retreat. To find out more visit: https://www.ayurvedichealingvillage.com/
Food
\nDelicious Keralan cuisine, prepared using traditional Ayurvedic principles with pesticide free produce from the retreats own farm.
\n\nGetting There
\nClosest Airport is Kochi. Flights not included.
\nIf you wish to fly with the teacher, Emily will be travelling on Singapore Airlines
Departing Brisbane on Thursday 14th November at 09:10 on SQ256 to Kochi (Via Singapore)
Arriving at Cochin International at 22:05
RETURN
Departing Kochi on Sunday 24th November at at 22:55 on M1467 to Brisbane (Via Singapore) and arriving at 16:55 on the the 25th November.
Teachers
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\n Emily is a Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher and certified Holistic Health Coach. Recognised as an expert in her field, Emily has garnered much acclaim from her viewership on www.fmtv.com where she appears alongside other industry leaders including Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer and Dr Bruce Lipton to name a few.
\nWith a decade of teaching experience under her belt Emily is also an eternal student of yoga globally with formal training in Hatha and Vinyasa flow. She has beautifully combined these styles to create her own much loved yoga experience. This ‘fusion’ style is the perfect blend of light and shade, one flow will have you generating heat and building lean muscle and the next will have you blissing out in a slow, opening restorative sequence.
\n“I love watching the profound effect yoga has on my students, a transformation takes place from the moment they step on to the mat to when their eyes open after Savasana. Yoga has been invaluable in my life as a mum of two young children and also in my previous corporate job. Whatever your situation, yoga can help you navigate the roller coaster that is life. It is my pleasure to share this gift with you.”
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