India: Mind, Body, Spirit
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- Immerse yourself in Ayurveda training at a family run grassroots retreat nestled between tranquil jungle, undulating hills and streams
- Learn the history of yoga in India from a local guru in Mysore, taking part in asanas (yoga postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), and dhyana (meditation) in a local Ashram
- Wake up with yoga and dynamic stretching, spend the day learning the secrets of Ayurveda, and end your day by the camp fire, star gazing, singing, and storytelling in Wayanad
- Get a hands-on lesson in crafting some southern India’s iconic dishes during an organic vegetarian cooking class in Kochi
- Be entranced by a performance of Kathakali, a vibrant classical form of Hindu dance incorporating choreography, song, acting and fantastical costumes and makeup
- Gain a new understanding of historical and contemporary spiritual practices in Fort Kochi, where the synagogues, mosques and temples lie close together
- Read more about what you can expect on a wellness adventure in India here: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/wellness-adventure-in-india/
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Namaste! Welcome to India. Home of Ayurveda, the traditional health system that takes a holistic approach to physical and mental health. Spirituality here is a prominent force in everyday life. Your journey will begin with a 6pm welcome meeting in the hotel. Please lo...
Rise and shine for breakfast, then make tracks for laid-back Mysore. The most popular interpretation of classical Indian yoga, Ashtanga vinyasa yoga, began here. On arrival, meet with a local guru and learn about traditional yoga, then partake in a session followed by...
Forget coffee and toast, this morning you’ll wake up with a session at a local ashram. You’ll meet with your guru at this spiritual site and partake in a combined yoga and meditation session for a few hours. Spend the afternoon in Mysore as you please. Perhaps embrace...
Embrace an early start to travel into rolling green of the Western Ghats ranges. A 7-hour drive to Wayanad is the perfect opportunity to read, get to know your fellow travellers better or simply wonder at the increasingly lush scenery. Your accommodation in Wayanad is...
Spend another day stretching your body and mind in this lush paradise, beginning with a morning meditation class before breakfast. After you eat, take a dynamic stretching class to warm you up for an active day, then take a guided stroll through the grounds of the pro...
Rise with the sun for an early dynamic stretching class, then enjoy breakfast before saying goodbye to your hosts. Make the 5.5-hour drive to Trissur, a lesser-known Kerala town that is a little chaotic but very charming. Trissur is the site of several institutions th...
Make the three-hour drive to Kochi, a melting pot of culture and spiritualities. Stretch your body with a yoga class on arrival, followed by a guided stroll around Fort Kochi. Despite what the name would suggest, Fort Kochi is not a fort but an area in greater Kochi, ...
We have a free day today and early risers can take in the sunrise at the Chinese Fishing nets where later the Keralan fishermen will bring in the catch of the day. Explore the bylanes of Kochi perhaps picking up some quirky souvenirs, or simply enjoy the chilled-out s...
Your wellness journey through southern India ends this morning. There are no activities on your final day and you are free to leave at any time following check-out. If you wish to extend your stay, perhaps consider heading further south to relax on the houseboats of Kerala backwaters or the stunning beaches of Varkala.
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