yoga & ayurveda
A Yoga Stay in Varkala, Kerala
Daily yoga, daily meditation and Ayurvedic treatments on our campus by the sea. Stay 7, 10 or 15 days.
This is a yoga vacation rather than a fully organised retreat. There is no itinerary to keep up with and no group you have to move around with. You practise yoga in the morning, you meditate in the evening, you have your Ayurvedic treatments, and the hours in between are yours. Read, swim, walk to the beach, sleep.
It suits people who already love yoga and want to do it daily for a week or more. It also suits anyone who would like to do a yoga teacher training but does not have the time, the money or the head space for it right now, and still wants to be part of a yoga community for a while. You practise with the same teachers, on the same campus, with the same people, without having to commit to the full training.
If you have never practised before, our 100H training is a good place to start as well.
schedule
How your day will look like
| Morning | Yoga |
| Breakfast | |
| Midday | Personal time |
| Lunch | |
| Afternoon | Ayurvedic massage |
| Evening | Meditation |
| Dinner |
Nothing is compulsory. Skip the morning class and sleep in if that is what the day asks for. A massage is part of every day except Sunday.
where you will be
On Campus With Our Teacher Trainees
You stay on the same campus as our teacher training students and share the same shalas, pool, gardens and dining pavilion. It is a working yoga school rather than a hotel.
meditation
Close the Day Quietly
An evening meditation and pranayama session every day, in the shala as the heat goes out of the afternoon. No experience needed.
ayurveda
Treatments by Ayurvedic Therapists
Enjoy daily traditional ayurvedic massages, tailored to your unique constitution and health situation. A doctor’s consultation is included.
what you will eat
Three Vegetarian Meals a Day
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, cooked in our outdoor kitchen and served in the open dining pavilion. Sattvic, local and mostly grown nearby. Allergies and preferences are handled, just tell us before you arrive.
who we are
the team behind the shala
Get to know the teachers and staff who guide and support Devvrat Yoga Sangha. Each of them is first and foremost a dedicated practitioner, committed to living the teachings they share.
what's included in your retreat
what you can expect
Your yoga stay in Varkala, Kerala includes everything below. Stay 7, 10 or 15 days.
Daily Ayurvedic massage
A traditional Ayurvedic massage every day except Sunday, the therapists’ day off, adapted to you by your therapist.
Ayurvedic Doctor’s Consultation
Personal Ayurvedic health check and recommendations from a specialised doctor.
Field trip
Local boating experience in the Keralan Backwaters and visit to one of Kerala’s most famous Hindu temples.
Daily Yoga Asana class
Including daily practice, opening & closing ceremonies, field trip and special sessions like sunset beach yoga & meditation.
Daily guided Meditation class
An evening meditation and pranayama session every day, open to all levels.
Freshly prepared healthy vegetarian meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Enjoy a fresh buffet of local, organic food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) every day, except for Sunday (your day off).
Your Choice of Room
Five room types on campus, from a bed in the shared dorm to a private room with air conditioning. Every room has its own bathroom.
Unlimited Chai & Herbal Tea
Sip on warm, soothing local herbal chai throughout your stay.
Pick Up from the airport and hotel
on arrival and departure respectively.
Not included: Indian visa, flights & laundry
dates & prices
Stay 7, 10 or 15 Days
Retreats run on request rather than on fixed dates, with a minimum stay of 7 days. Prices include your room, all classes, your treatments and three meals a day.
| Room type | 7 days | 10 days | 15 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Dorm AC | €649 | €799 | €1,149 |
| Twin Shared Room | €749 | €949 | €1,349 |
| Twin Shared Room AC | €799 | €999 | €1,449 |
| Private Room | €849 | €1,099 | €1,549 |
| Private Room AC | €899 | €1,149 | €1,649 |
Included in every package: your room, daily yoga, daily meditation, one theory class of your choice, three meals a day, and an Ayurvedic massage every day except Sunday.
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