India Retreat: Awakening Peaceful Presence
in Varkala Beach, Kerala organised by Soraya Saraswati
in Varkala Beach, Kerala organised by Soraya Saraswati
Yoga Music Mantra Meditation Mindfulness with Ayurveda
with Soraya Saraswati and Terry Oldfield
12 days in exotic Southern Indian state of Kerala, the motherland of Ayurvedic Medicine. High on the clifftops our retreat center overlooks the Arabian Sea with swaying palms and fresh coconuts to enjoy daily. Begin your day with morning yoga and meditation together with music and mantra singing. Each afternoon Terry and Soraya will lead Satsang or deep spiritual enquiry of a nondual nature.
The retreat Includes 7 days of nurturing Ayurvedic Massage with balancing herbs specific to your body’s needs with qualified therapists.
Relax and sink into being in this clifftop retreat centre overlooking the Arabian Sea. Swim in the open sea or enjoy the wonderful resort pool. Watch the eagles flying high and local traditional fishing boats out to sea. You will sleep to the sound of rolling waves, and awaken refreshed and rejuvenated.
The retreat includes several special outings to local Ashrams, a traditional fishing village, local mountainous area and gliding through nature down the amazing Kerala backwaters.
Your hosts Soraya Saraswati, spiritual teacher and author and Terry Oldfield, world acclaimed Musician and composer, bring their individual expertise to this retreat, and together as a couple create a supportive, inspiring, relaxing and deeply transformative heart space in which to rejuvenate your life.
6.00am – 8.00am: Morning mantra chanting, yoga and meditation class
8.00am – Breakfast Feast
During the 7 days of Ayurveda
Morning: Ayurvedic Doctors Consult followed by 7 consecutive daily Massage Treatment 1 1/2- 2 hours
Mid Morning: Free Time to Swim & Relax
Lunch: Delicious Lunch of Exquisite Vegetarian Dosha Balancing Foods
2.30pm: Fresh Green Coconut water
3.00 – 5.30pm: Afternoon Satsang Program: Soraya will offer a talk together with live music and transformational Sessions including: Principles of non-duality and Advaita, yoga nidra, silent meditation, and a journey through the chakras
6.30pm: Dinner
7.30pm: Live Music & Meditation..a continuation of the work in the afternoon.
There will be 2 full day outings during the Retreat and several short outings to local shops, markets and temples.