8 Day Beachside Wellness Retreat with Ayurveda Yoga and Zen Meditation in Alleppey, Kerala

This wellness retreat in Kerala offers a restorative escape by the beach in Alleppey, where the calm of the backwaters and the rhythm of daily practice create an ideal setting for deep renewal. Hosted by Sambodhi Yoga Retreat, the experience takes place either at the Beach Center in Thumpoly Beach or at the Zen Center in Poonthope, Ashramam Ward, a peaceful suburb in North Alleppey. Both locations are easily accessible from Alleppey town, the backwater area, Marari, and Alleppey Railway Station, which is about 20 to 25 minutes away.

Highlights

• Daily yoga asana and pranayama classes
• Yoga philosophy and mantra chanting
• Daily Zen meditation sessions
• Private discussion with the yoga teacher
• 1 complimentary consultation with an Ayurvedic doctor during your stay
• 7-day personalized Ayurvedic Panchakarma rejuvenation program, including massages, Shirodhara, and steam bath
• Backwater cruise through Punnamada and Vembanad Lake, including the villages of Kuttanad, once during the stay
• 1 complimentary local sightseeing tour in Alleppey by tuk tuk
• 7 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

Guests stay in a simple and peaceful setting designed to support rest and comfort. At the homestead in Poonthope, accommodation includes three ethnic private rooms with Mangalore tile sloped roofs, along with a shared deck and backyard. Alternatively, the retreat may be hosted at the Thumpoly Beach center, where there are five traditional Kerala cottage rooms and four private rooms, some with semi-open bathrooms, plus a restaurant serving simple traditional cuisine.

Program

Set near Alleppey, just 15 minutes from the town center, this retreat is designed to help you unwind in a natural paradise. Days unfold with Ayurvedic therapies, therapeutic yoga, nourishing detox-friendly meals, talks on natural wellbeing and self-awareness, beach time, village walks, backwater cruises, cycling, sightseeing, and occasional music or cultural programs. There is no rush and no pressure.

Ayurveda focuses on Agni, the digestive fire that supports nutrition, digestion, assimilation, and elimination. A questionnaire completed before arrival helps the Ayurveda doctor prepare a program suited to your needs. During the initial consultation, your constitution and any imbalance will be assessed together with the yoga teacher.

Each day begins with yoga, pranayama, and Zen meditation. The practice is suitable for all levels and is supported by guidance on your body type and the most appropriate diet for your constitution. The program includes Abhyangam, Shirodhara, and Ella Kizhi, along with healthy Ayurvedic meals and lifestyle learning aligned with your dosha.

The retreat is intended to reduce stress, restore calm energy, and invite a sense of peace. Deep relaxation therapies, yoga Nidra, therapeutic yoga, and quiet time for stillness all support healing and renewal. The schedule may change depending on conditions, and some morning meditation or philosophy sessions may be combined with other groups if numbers are low.

Itineraries

Day 1

• 12:00 Arrival and settle in
• 18:00 Introduction in the yoga shala, including yoga, meditation, and nutrition
• 18:15 Private discussion with the yoga teacher
• 18:30 Pranayama and Hatha yoga (60 minutes)
• 19:30 Dinner

Day 2

• 06:00 Zazen, Kinhin, Heart Sutra
• 06:30 Hatha yoga (75 minutes)
• 08:00 Breakfast
• 16:00 Ayurveda doctor consultation and body constitution analysis
• 18:15 Asana and pranayama practice with different yoga styles (60 minutes)
• 19:30 Dinner

Day 3

• 06:00 Zazen, Kinhin, Heart Sutra
• 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

Day 4, 5, 6

• 06:00 Zazen, Kinhin, Heart Sutra
• 06:30 Hatha yoga (75 minutes)
• 08:00 Breakfast
• 11:00 Workshop: Healthy cooking classes / mantra chanting
• 12:00 Free time for Ayurveda, local temple visits, or beaches
• 18:15 Asana alignment workshop (60 minutes)
• 19:30 Dinner

Day 7

• 06:00 Zazen, Kinhin, Heart Sutra
• 06:30 Hatha yoga (60 minutes)
• 08:00 Breakfast

Includes

• 1 backwater excursion cruise by motor boat for 2 hours
• 6 nights’ accommodation
• 2 daily vegetarian and organic meals: breakfast and dinner
• Daily relaxing meditation walks and excursions
• Flexible program with the freedom to customize exercises and yoga instructor support
• 11 yoga class sessions
• 11 meditation sessions
• 1 complimentary local sightseeing tour by tuk tuk to Alleppey Beach, the lighthouse, and Ravi Karunakaran Museum

Excludes

• Additional activities
• Additional spa treatments
• Airfare
• Airport and 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.