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Culture, Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat, Kerala India


  • Aroga Yoga Switzerland 17A Zentweg Bern, BE, 3006 Switzerland (map)

Relax & Rejuvenate in beautiful Kerala

Dive into the beautiful culture of the Uravu Bamboo Village in Wayanad, which is surrounded by amazing nature to relax and rejuvenate. Living with the local community and learning their way of life through craft, food, the landscape and their deep rooted knowledge of Ayurveda and Yoga.

Uravu Bamboo Groove is set on the picturesque Wayanad plateau, which is a part of the Western Ghats mountain range in Kerala, southern India. It is a sustainable eco-friendly community tourism resort, that involves and benefits the local community. The three pillars of the project are - community engagement, innovative design and eco-friendliness.

Aroga means to bring our body and mind to a healthy state of being. Taking this journey with us; dive deeper into the practice of Yoga, the philosophy of oneness and integration in life - all in a beautiful natural setting in the welcoming community of Thrikkaipetta.

INFO ABEND am 05. April, 18:30 - 20:00 Uhr, Eigerplatz, Bern

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INFO ABEND am 05. April, 18:30 - 20:00 Uhr, Eigerplatz, Bern 〰️


Highlights of retreat

  • Culture exploration

  • Hill walks

  • Bird Watching

  • Outdoor Yoga

  • Kerala Indian cooking

  • Ayurveda treatment & consultation

  • Bamboo craft

  • Theyyam festival

  • Beach front relaxation

  • Tea plantation

  • Village & community


PRICE : CHF 2990.- min 6 participants & max 10 participants

  • Hold Deposit: CHF 700.-

  • Early bird till 15. May 2024 OR bring a second person: discount of CHF 250-.

Included:

  • Price includes 12 overnight stays with all meals & non-alcoholic drinks during meals - including welcome and goodbye dinner & special tribal dinner

  • Accommodation in Double Room at Kohzikode, Kannur and Uravu

  • Accommodation in Single Room at Homestay near Uravu Bamboo Groove (optional)

  • Transport to and from the airport

  • Inland transport  with private bus, taxi as planned in the program

  • Tour guides, entrance fees for sights, festival

  • 1 Ayurveda consultation

  • 2 Ayurveda treatments

  • Kerala cooking class

  • Handicrafts and painting workshops

  • Yoga sessions

  • Photo documentation of the trip

Does not include:

  • Tips

  • Additional Ayurveda treatments

  • Flights to; or from India

  • Expenses of personal nature

Cancellation and other information are available on the registration form.

Kozhikode - Wayanad - Kannur - Kozhikode


Info Evening on 05. APRIL 18:30 - 20:00 Hrs, EIGERPLATZ, BERN

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Info Evening on 05. APRIL 18:30 - 20:00 Hrs, EIGERPLATZ, BERN 〰️


Program of the retreat

Kozhikode - Wayanad - Kannur - Kozhikode

01 February, Saturday: Kozhikode (Calicut) arrivals latest by 17:00 hrs

02 February, Sunday: Arrival and welcome to Uravu Bamboo Groove (UBG), Wayanad

03 February, Monday : Yoga theory and philosophy, Ayurveda & analysis, Bird Watching in village, BBQ

04 February, Tuesday: Yoga, Hiking with a local guide, Ayurveda and special Adivasi Dinner

05 February, Wednesday: Hiking in Katukunnu hills, Yoga, Shopping in Kalpetta, Ayurveda treatment

06 February, Thursday: Yoga, Bamboo handicraft & painting, Cooking class, Cultural program, Ayurveda treatment

07 February, Friday: Yoga, Eddakal caves, Heritage museum, Tea Plantation

08 February, Saturday: Yoga, Artists studio visit, Lunch at farmers’ house, Ayurveda, Bonfire, Goodbye dinner

09 February, Sunday: Yoga, Departure to Kannur & check in at Mermaid Resort

10 - 12 February, Monday - Wednesday: Yoga theory and philosophy, Beach time, Kannur’s handloom visit, Theyyam Festival

13 February, Thursday: Departure


YOUR HOSTS

L to R: Steffi, Gurdeepak, Corinne, Shalini (front), Sivaraj, Dhanya & Hussain

 
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