Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat Beach, , South India Retreat #2: January 15-24, 2020

hosted by… Sugham Bhavanthu Hospitalities Agastya Heritage Ayurveda

DATES

Jan 11, Saturday Arrival Date for Retreat Jan 14, Tuesday Latest Arrival Date Jan 15, Monday First Day of Program Jan 25, Thursday Last Day of Program (11 days / 12 nights accommodations) LOCATION Kovalam Beach, Kerala, South India

FACULTY & STAFF Daren Friesen Director & Teacher Trainer Moksha Yoga Center Vipin Raj Managing Director Sugham Bhavanthu Hospitalities Dr. Unnikrishnan Director & Ayurvedic Doctor Agastya Heritage Ayurvedic Hospital 2

EXCURSIONS

Varkala Beach 2 Night Excursion January 12-14 2 nights in the cliffside beach town of Varkala…

Enjoy a get-away to another beach town just 90 km north of Kovalam. Tibetan handicrafts, local cuisine and the coffee temple are the sights to visit at this beautiful cliff and beach town.

Mulloor Evening Excursion January 20 Evening Outing to Mulloor Beach, Devi Temple & Home-cooked Dinner...

Visit a beautiful beach just 20 minutes south of Kovalam, participate in puja at an ancient beach temple, and enjoy a home-cooked dinner at our local friends house.

Kannyakumari & Spice Shop Day Excursion January 25 Vivekananda Memorial & Kumari Temple…

Make a pilgrimage to the southern tip of India where 3 oceans meet: the Indian Ocean between the Saudi Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, just 110 km from Kovalam, we will stop at the Vishnu temple along the way, have lunch at the southern tip and visit the memorial.

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SCHEDULE Note: schedule and excursion prices subject to change.

Jan 11, Sat Arrival – if participating in Varkala Excursion Sunrise 6:40am 7:00-8:30pm New Moon Welcome Ceremony (1.5hrs) Sunset 6:18pm New Moon 3:12am

Jan 12, Sun Day #1 Kovalam to Varkala Beach – 2 nights Sunrise 6:40am 7:00-8:30am Round-Robin Practice Class (1.5hrs) Sunset 6:19pm 8:30-9:00am South India Breakfast 9:30am Assemble for departure by bus 11:30am Check-in at the Taj Hotel 12:00pm Freetime Activities: pool lounging, beach, shopping, or Coffee Temple!

Jan 13, Mon Day #2 Varkala Beach Sunrise 6:41am 8:00-9:00am Yoga Practice at Pool (1.5hrs) Sunset 6:19pm 9:00-10:00am Breakfast Buffet 10:00am Freetime

Jan 14, Tue Day #3 Varkala Beach to Kovalam Sunrise 6:41am 7:30-9:00am Yoga Practice at Beach (1.5hrs) Sunset 6:20pm 9:00-10:00am Breakfast Buffet 12:00pm Check-out and return to Kovalam 2:00pm Freetime

Arrival – if not participating in Varkala Excursion 7:00-8:30pm Welcome Ceremony (1.5hrs)

Jan 15, Wed Day #1 Practice #1 – Balancing Poses Sunrise 6:41am 7:00-7:50am Meditation canceled Sunset 6:20pm 8:00-10:00am Yoga Practice Class (2hrs) 10:00-10:30am South India Breakfast 10:30am Optional Ayurvedic Treatments & Freetime 7:00-8:30pm Sutra Study Evening Session (1.5hrs)

Jan 16, Thu Day #2 Practice #2 – Hip Openers Sunrise 6:41am 7:00-7:50am Meditation (1hr) Sunset 6:21pm 8:00-10:00am Yoga Practice Class (2hrs) 10:00-10:30am South India Breakfast 10:30am Optional Ayurvedic Treatments & Freetime

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Jan 17, Fri Day #3 Practice #3 – Twists Sunrise 6:41am 7:00-7:50am Meditation (1hr) Sunset 6:21pm 8:00-10:00am Yoga Practice Class (2hrs) 10:00-10:30am South India Breakfast 10:30am Optional Ayurvedic Treatments & Freetime 7:00-8:30pm Ayurveda Evening Session (1.5hrs)

Jan 18, Sat Day #4 Practice #4 – Abs & Kriyas Sunrise 6:42am 7:00-7:50am Meditation (1hr) Sunset 6:21pm 8:00-10:00am Yoga Practice Class (2hrs) 10:00-10:30am South India Breakfast 10:30am Optional Ayurvedic Treatments & Freetime

Jan 19, Sun Day #5 Lesson #5 – Forward Folds Sunrise 6:42am 7:00-7:50am Meditation (1hr) Sunset 6:22pm 8:00-10:00am Yoga Practice Class (2hrs) 10:00-10:30am South India Breakfast 10:30am Optional Ayurvedic Treatments & Freetime

Jan 20, Mon Day #6 Practice #6 – Baby Backbends Sunrise 6:42am Half day of teacher training [no snack service]… Sunset 6:23pm 7:00-7:50am Meditation (1hr) 8:00-10:00am Round-Robin Class (2hrs) 10:00-10:30am South India Breakfast 10:30am Optional Ayurvedic Treatments & Freetime

Mulloor Beach, Temple & Dinner Excursion 5:30pm Meet to take autorickshaws to Mulloor 6:00pm Sunset on Mulloor Beach 6:30pm Puja at Devi Temple 7:15pm Traditional South Indian Thali Dinner at Local House 8:30pm Return to Kovalam

Jan 21, Tue Day #7 Practice #7 – Deeper Backbends Sunrise 6:42am 7:00-7:50am Meditation (1hr) Sunset 6:23pm 8:00-10:00am Yoga Practice Class (2hrs) 10:00-10:30am South India Breakfast 10:30am Optional Ayurvedic Treatments & Freetime

Jan 22, Wed Day #8 Practice #8 – Arm Balances Sunrise 6:42am 7:00-7:50am Meditation (1hr) Sunset 6:24pm 8:00-10:00am Yoga Practice Class (2hrs) 10:00-10:30am South India Breakfast 10:30am Optional Ayurvedic Treatments & Freetime

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Jan 23, Thu Day #9 Free Day Sunrise 6:43am Optional Day Trip to Kannyakumari Sunset 6:24pm 6:00am Depart by bus 6:30pm Return

Snacks served on bus for breakfast; lunch at the hotel buffet; return in the evening before dinner; dress code: women must cover shoulders and ankles; men must wear a dhoti and no shirt.

Jan 24, Fri Day #10 Practice #9 – Inversions Sunrise 6:43am 7:00-7:50am Meditation canceled Sunset 6:25pm 8:00-10:00am Yoga Practice Class 10:00-10:30am South India Breakfast 10:30am Optional Ayurvedic Treatments & Freetime

Jan 25, Sat Day #11 Last Day of Retreat Sunrise 6:43am 7:00-7:50am Meditation Sunset 6:25pm 8:00-10:00am Yoga Practice Class 10:00-10:30am South India Breakfast 10:30am Treatments & Freetime

6:00-7:00pm Full Moon Closing Ceremony & Puja 7:00-8:00pm Traditional South India Thali Dinner Please wear an article of white representing sattvic intentions.

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Jan 26, Sun Free-Day Sunrise 6:43am beach anyone? Sunset 6:25pm

Jan 27-Feb 6 South India Temple & Ashram Tour *additional fee Places…

Rameshwaram Thiruvannamalai Pondicherry Thekkady

Sites…

Temples Ashrams Mountain Tiger Reserve Sightseeing

6 Retreat Fees

Double/Triple Occupancy… • $1,299 if paid by October 15th • $1,349 if paid by November 15th • $1,399 if paid after November 15th

The Retreat includes… • Airport pick-up/drop-off between Trivandrum Int’l Airport and Kovalam Beach. • Accommodations (double/triple). • Excursions to Kannyakumari (meals not included) and Mulloor. • All retreat programs including daily sessions of…meditation, yogasana practice, energetic practices, and evening satsang, according to schedule. • South Indian breakfast, according to schedule.

The Retreat does not include… • Lunch or dinner meals. • Ayurvedic treatments – approximately $350 per week depending on exchange rate (please check current rate with Agastya Heritage – unnidoc.com). • Accommodation upgrades or single surcharge. • Varkala Excursion or Temple Tour. • Airfare. • Tips, incidentals and spending money.

Additional Notes… • Additional retreat days may be added at $50/day for Standard or $100 for Deluxe. • Accommodations and itinerary subject to change. • All forms of payment accepted. • Discounts: Moksha Members, Teachers & Trainees receive 20% off. • No refunds.

Contact

Daren Friesen, Director & Instructor, [email protected] +01.773.235.9642 (office)

updated 06/05/19