OVERVIEW
This 10-day Ayurveda rejuvenation, yoga, and Zen meditation retreat takes place in the peaceful setting of Alleppey, Kerala, India. Hosted by Sambodhi Yoga Retreat, the program offers a restorative escape near the village beach, with refreshing views across the campus and surrounding area. Guests can also experience the iconic Kerala backwaters and Vembanad Lake through the retreat’s beach center in Thumpoly and its Zen center in Poonthope, Ashramam Ward, a quiet suburb in North Alleppey. Both locations are convenient for travelers staying in the Alleppey backwaters, town, or Marari area, and the retreat is about 20 to 25 minutes from Alleppey Railway Station.
Highlights
- Daily yoga asana and pranayama classes
- Yoga philosophy and mantra chanting
- Daily Zen meditation sessions
- Private one-on-one discussion with the yoga teacher
- 1 complimentary Ayurvedic doctor consultation during your stay
- 4-day personalized Ayurvedic Panchakarma rejuvenation program, including massages, Shirodhara, and steam bath
- One scenic backwater cruise through Punnamada and Vembanad Lake, including the villages of Kuttanad, on an exclusive 2-hour motor or Shikara boat ride
- 1 complimentary local sightseeing tour of Alleppey by Tuk Tuk
- 9 nights’ accommodation
- 2 daily vegetarian and organic meals: breakfast and dinner
- Yoga mat and accessories
Group sizes
The maximum group size is 12 participants.
Styles
Hatha Yoga, Zen Meditation
10 days with instruction
English
Accommodation
During the retreat, guests may stay at the Yoga Homestead in Poonthope, Ashramam Ward, a quiet neighborhood in North Alleppey. The homestead features three simple private rooms with Mangalore tile sloping roofs, along with a shared deck and backyard. Alternatively, accommodation may be arranged at Sambodhi Yoga Retreat Thumpoly Beach Center, which offers five traditional Kerala cottage rooms and four private rooms. Some cottages include semi-open bathrooms, and meals are served in a restaurant offering simple traditional cuisine.
The Ayurveda Rejuvenation Yoga & Zen Retreat Program at the Beach & Backwater Destination
Each day includes three guided sessions designed to deepen your wellness journey through Raja yoga, Hatha, Kundalini yoga, Restorative yoga, Ayurveda rejuvenation massage, and Zen meditation. The program also creates space to reflect, connect with the group, and move through the experience at your own pace.
Itineraries
Daily Schedule
Day 1
- 12:00 Arrival and settle in
- 18:00 Introduction in the yoga shala, including yoga styles, meditation, and nutrition
- 18:15 Private discussion with the yoga teacher to share personal needs or areas of focus for body, mind, and spirit
- 18:30 Pranayama and Hatha yoga (60 minutes)
- 19:30 Dinner
Day 2
- 06:00 Zazen, Kinhin, Heart Sutra (seated and silent walking Zen meditation)
- 06:30 Hatha yoga (75 minutes)
- 08:00 Breakfast
- 16:00 Ayurveda doctor consultation, body constitution analysis, and Ayurvedic diet guidance
- 18:15 Asana and pranayama practice with different yoga styles (60 minutes)
- 19:30 Dinner
Day 3
- 06:00 Zazen, Zazen period, Kinhin, Heart Sutra (seated and silent walking Zen meditation)
- 06:00 Hatha yoga (75 minutes)
- 08:00 Breakfast
- 10:30 Workshop: Understanding the eight limbs of yoga (45 minutes)
- 12:00 Backwater exploration by motor or country boat
- 18:15 Asana alignment workshop (60 minutes)
- 17:30 Dinner
Days 4, 5, 6
- 06:00 Zazen, Zazen period, Kinhin, Heart Sutra (seated and silent walking Zen meditation)
- 06:30 Hatha yoga (75 minutes)
- 08:00 Breakfast
- 11:00 Workshop: Healthy cooking classes / mantra chanting
- 12:00 Free time for Ayurveda experiences or local tours to temples and beaches
- 18:15 Asana alignment workshop (60 minutes)
- 19:30 Dinner
Day 7
- 06:00 Zazen, Zazen period, Kinhin, Heart Sutra (seated and silent walking Zen meditation)
- 06:30 Hatha yoga (60 minutes)
- 08:00 Breakfast
Includes
- 1 backwater excursion cruise on a 2-hour motor boat ride
- 6 nights’ accommodation
- 2 daily vegetarian and organic meals: breakfast and dinner
- Daily relaxing meditation walks and excursions
- Flexible program with freedom to customize exercises and yoga instructor support
- 11 yoga class sessions
- 11 meditation sessions
- 1 complimentary local sightseeing tour by Tuk Tuk, including Alleppey Beach, Lighthouse, and Ravi Karunakaran Museum
Excludes
- Additional activities
- Additional spa treatments
- Airfare
- Airport or railway station transfers
Terms & Conditions
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable if the booking is cancelled.
- The remaining balance is payable on arrival.
