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Yoga Retreat 2023
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9 days / 16 days Yoga Retreat + Captivating Glimpses of Indian Art and Culture in South India: Kerala & Tamil Nadu, 1 – 16 April, 2023
Discover the energy of Nature. Educate and balance yourself with the power of Qi-Yo. Learn awareness, experience relaxation and Indian cultural traditions.
Yoga Practice with Master
Beautiful landscapes
Lifelong Memories
A REJUVENATING JOURNEY FOR ALL
All levels of yogi or newbies are welcomed.
Trip Part 1 - Rejuvenation
@Kerala
1 - 9 April 2023 (9D8N)
Daily yoga practice
Outdoor prana practice
Ayurvedic treatments
Martial art perfomance
Beaches & backwater trip
8 nights in Kochi
Trip Part 2 - Exploration
@Tamil Nadu
9 - 16 Apr 2023 (8D7N)
Jungle jeep safari & forest therapy in the largest wildlife sanctuary
Ancient temples & museums
Bustling markets & local foods
5 cities in Tamil Nadu
Stay in three hotels
Whole Trip
(Part 1 + Part 2)
1 - 16 April 2023 (16D15N)
Part 1: Kochi
Part 2:
Kochi – Thekkady –
Madurai – Auroville – Pondicherry – Chennai
More than you expect
The best gifts in life are the people we love, the places we've been to, and the memories we've made along the way.
Itinerary
Language of instruction: English
We also speak: Indian, Bulgarian, Cantonese, Mandarin, German and Russian
1 April to 9 April 2023, Kochi
Day 1
From your location > Kochi (India) airport > Hotel check in (Le Meridien Kochi) at 2pm
Day 2
Morning yoga class > Opening Ceremony and Breakfast > Ayurvedic Center for Treatment and Spa
Ayurvedic treatment is one of the oldest traditional health care systems in India. Your Ayurvedic doctor and therapist will assess which treatments, oils and massage strokes best suit your body based on your dosha. The fundamental goal of Ayurvedic practice is to maintain your own innate doshic balance.
Day 3
Morning yoga class > Fort Kochi > Local market > San Toma Church > Chinese Fishing Net (Vasco Da Gama Square) > Sunset
Emerge yourself in cultural treasures after yoga class with Master Agung. Fort Kochi is famous for its Portuguese, British and Dutch colonial architectures and old European meals. The Chinese Fishing Net in the neighbourhood tells the story of the legendary Chinese explorer Zheng He and his legacy in the Indian lands.
Day 4
Morning yoga class > Kerala Backwater Boat Trip (optional)
What is more fascinating than cruising through the serene lakes of Kochi that are lined up with coconut trees to enjoy sights of local and migratory birds, local villages and more? That would be a morning yoga practice before this amazing eco-trip in the most visited backwaters of Kerala.
Day 5
Morning yoga class > Cherai Beach
Cherai beach is the longest beach in Kochi. Popular by the name of ‘Princess of the Arabian Sea’, it is best for relaxation with the picturesque view. You may spot dolphins if you are lucky enough. Treat yourself with adventure activities, fun rides, swimming and bird-watching there.
Day 6
Morning yoga class > Marari Beach > Qigong and exchange energy with elements in the nature
Marari beach is in a fishing village and is far from the noisy crowd and is detached from the world, which makes it ideal for yoga and qigong practicing. The serene and untainted environment facilitates our energy exchange with elements of ether, air, fire, earth, and water. The beach is untouched by commercialization and you will enjoy an unrehearsed exploration to the surroundings in the area.
Day 7
Morning yoga class > Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple > Handicraft shopping > Kalaripayattu Performance
Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple is the famous Hindu temple whose presiding deity is the Hindu mother God Bhagavathy. This temple was constructed in the 10th century. Kalaripayattu is believed to be the oldest surviving martial art in the world, with a history spanning over 3,000 years.
Day 8
Morning yoga class > Free time > Closing Ceremony and Dinner
Day 9
Check out 11am > Kochi (India) airport / Part 2 starts
Trip Part 1 Hotel & Meal:
Hotel: Le Meridien Kochi or hotel with same star rating (9 days, 8 nights)
Meal Day 1: Dinner @ hotel
Meal Day 2-8: Breakfast @ hotel; Lunch at own expense; Dinner @ hotel
Meal Day 9: Breakfast @ hotel
FEE
Trip Part 1 - Rejuvenation
@Kerala
1 - 9 April 2023 (9D8N)
full rate: USD2,490
early bird: USD1,990
Trip Part 2 - Exploration
@Tamil Nadu
9 - 16 Apr 2023 (8D7N)
full rate: USD2,490
early bird: USD1,990
Whole Trip
(Part 1 + Part 2)
1 - 16 April 2023 (16D15N)
full rate: USD4,790
early bird: USD3,790
Remarks:
*Early Bird (Register on/before 1 Feb 2023)
*Shared room will be arranged. If participant come alone, he/she will be arranged a single room which needs extra USD900 for a single room for Part 1, USD800 for Part 2 and USD1,700 for whole trip.
*Fees include:
Part 1: hotel, breakfasts and dinners, yoga practice, sightseeing entrance fees (if mentioned in the itinerary), transportation (excluding trips between airports and hotels).
Part 2: hotel, breakfasts and dinners (excluding day 13 and 14), yoga practice, sightseeing entrance fees (if mentioned in the itinerary), transportation (excluding trips between airports and hotels).
*Fees not include:
Airfares, transportation to/from airport, tax and insurance, visa, spa & massage, Ayurvedic treatments, adventure activities in beaches, Kerala backwater trip and elephant rides.
*While we try to achieve the overall goals of the trip as described above, we reserve the right to change certain details to accommodate the needs of the majority of our participants.
Why joining us to South India?
1
Full of essences in one single trip
You will be immersed in ancient attractions, nature walks, therapeutic treatments, festival and food cultures, and yoga practice. You don’t have to have yoga experience to get the most out of the trip.
2
Experienced host and local guide
Master Agung has hosted numerous retreats worldwide. He knows India so well- he’s been to 70% of places in India! His student, a local young lady from south India, will be joining as our guide! We make sure all guests can tour around safely; eat, play shop like a local.
3
Flexible to join part of the trip
Part 1 in Kerala is more rejuvenation focused, spanning 9 night stays at Kochi. Our adventures of the day starts after a morning yoga practice session. Part 2 is a road trip across several cities in Tamil Nadu, where new encounters and discoveries are offered at every temple and corner of streets. Why not joining the whole trip for a complete mesmerising experience.
4
Safe accommodations & transportations
International 3-5 star rating hotels and private cars will be arranged. Your safety is our upmost concern, and we make sure the accommodations are clean, hygiene are up to par, the journey is worry-free so you can fully enjoy the authentic India.
5
Energetic and multilingual team to support
We are from Europe, India and Hong Kong, speaking English, Chinese, Mandarin, Bulgarian, German and Russian. We are aged 20s-60s with different career and cultural backgrounds, but all with a good heart in common.
Past Retreats
WE ARE
Agung Sangha
Master Agung has been visiting India since 1990. He has travelled to over 70% of places in India including cities Himachal Pradesh, Kulu, Manali, Kashmir, Punjab, Delhi, Mumbai, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Kokata, Sikkim, Rajasthan and Drajeeling etc. He was invited to teach YTT, workshops and classes in Auroville, India. He holds yoga retreats and brings followers to India. You are welcome to join us and explore this incredible country. Every moment in India is eye-opening and magical.
Qi Yo Multiversal Yoga
Multiversal yoga, founded by Agung Sangha in 1996, is a holistic approach to spiritual development, education and healing - lovingly tailored to each student. The method integrates practices from Qi-Gong, Balinese shamanism and Yoga to help balance body systems and glands - reducing stress and promoting flexibility of both body and mind. The multi-yoga practices will hone your body as a musical instrument - attuning your organs, emotions, thoughts and ideas to vibrate in harmony with the Universe. Master Agung has dedicated to sound therapy, spiritual and yoga teaching for 30 years.
Qi Yo practice guides you into healing your body, and exploring your potential as you awake the Creator within. Qi-Yo skillfully branches into all available sources of yoga and spiritual science around the world, updating the global esoteric heritage. The wide array of spiritual practices draws on Chinese, Indian and Balinese traditions.
Gogoume Studio
Gogoume studio, located in the heart of Central, is a boutique yoga studio dedicating to spreading the idea of sharing joy, positivity and happiness through the practice of yoga. Apart from providing a clean and cozy space for the yogis to carry on with their routine exercises, gogoume studio collaborates with specialist tutors to arrange workshops, private and group classes for students at different levels.
To promote the concept of balance and wellness through yoga practice, gogoume studio has collaborated with Qi Yo Multiversal Yoga for several sound therapy workshops and trainings in the past year. Now we are working together to plan a series of yoga retreats outside Hong Kong. The established synergy of gogoume's youthful energy and creativity with Qi Yo's traditions and experiences, further bonds our big hearted team. For sure we can connect the world again.
