New Year,
New You
Yoga Retreat
in Kerala

Re-Treat & Rejuvenate Your Self with Sun, Sea
& Yoga on an Exotic Beach in Kerala, India

December 22, 2024 – January 4, 2025

Picture yourself for a moment being in an oasis of tranquility…

Far from your maybe hectic pace of life.

Your whole body hums with gratitude as you feel the sun on your face, the breeze in your hair, and inhale the fresh, clean air of the ocean.

Carried by the warm water smiling inwardly to yourself, finally, you are in India, ready to explore and enjoy. 

Let go of the old and Invite the New 

Getting stronger and more flexible every day through Yoga & Pranayama.

You might like to further unwind & release tensions through deep relaxing massages.

Delight in the shift you feel as your mind has emptied and expanded, having some undisturbed me-time.

Welcome to the magic of mother India

Do you like? 

  • To find more clarity and peace in yourself?

  • To get new inspiration regarding your yoga and spiritual practice?

  • Relax in safe environment under the guidance of skilled yogini’s?

  • To travel and explore a different culture?

  • Be with like like-minded people?

  • Do you like to escape the dreary winter and bask in the sun?

  • Stretch, Swim and get fit?

During the course of the retreat
you will probably find yourself…

  • Progressively feeling calmer and more at peace so that you can let go of things of the past and trust your inner flow…
  • Transcending old patterns of limitation, dropping inner resistance and revealing more trust in your self and life.
  • Accessing your own ocean of inner wisdom, leaving you with a more reliable inner guidance system to navigate your life.
  • Becoming immersed in intense presence, so that you can be more in the moment.

Would that not already be enough to join us?

We will also take you on excursions!

We will visit temples, some with dancing rituals ( Theyam) and celebrations.

Take you to a handloom weaving workshop to see beautiful textiles being made and if you like you can have some of your favourite clothes been copied by a local tailer.

We will go shopping in Kannur and conclude with a delicious traditional Thali

We’ll encourage you to keep a daily journal with words & images of all your adventures.

Feel what is sacred and natural

Feel what is wild and natural

Allow yourself to be more in stillness surrounded by the beautiful nature all around you.

Re-wild yourself with the healing power of nature and connect with your body.

Do yoga while you gaze at the endless sky, smell the scent of flowers, and hear the sound of birds.

Move, Dance, Sing. Relax and rest your body, open your heart, and start to feel whole again.

Remember you are part of nature and belong to Mother Earth.

Simply be.

Discvover the Spiritual side of India

Learn about the Spiritual side of India

Enjoy the magic of India through its temples, the mantras, the customs, rituals etc.

Learn how to care for your body as a temple with traditional Indian practices that help you experience your health, vitality, and radiance.

Create soul nourishing rituals and ceremonies to connect you to your spiritual Source.

Feel and look beautiful.

Make space for healing and empowerment

Make space for healing and empowerment

Learn who you truly are to Let go of what you are not.

Using traditional Ayurvedic techniques as well as ancient yoga, breathing and meditation techniques you will start to make space for healing and empowerment. .

Also by giving yourself space to just be, healing will happen in magical ways..

Certain things come along and change your life. This beautiful retreat is one. 

I feel so peaceful and content and able to face my life with renewed grace. 

Thank you Tara for your beautiful, elegant and peaceful teaching.

Anne Maria, Yoga Teacher from Germany

Where will we be?

Our Retreat will take place at the charming Blue Mermaid, a beautiful property located next to a serene beach near Kannur, in the North of Kerala.

Lovely comfortable accommodation in a lush natural setting, providing the perfect backdrop for your yoga journey.

Features of Blue Mermaid:

  • Comfortable Rooms: Enjoy cozy accommodations with private balconies or terraces that offer stunning views of the sea, allowing you to unwind in a tranquil setting.
  • Relaxing Atmosphere: The welcoming vibe of Blue Mermaid encourages relaxation, making it an ideal place to retreat after a day of yoga and exploration.
  • Beach Access: Just a short stroll from the beach, you can bask in the sun or take a refreshing dip in the ocean whenever you desire.
  • Local Cuisine: Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, featuring a blend of local and international flavours that cater to various dietary preferences.
  • Gardens and Serenity: Spend your free time in the beautiful gardens, perfect for reflection or meditation.
 

With its stunning location and inviting ambiance, Blue Mermaid sets the stage for a rejuvenating and transformative retreat experience.

I came with an open heart to learn more about Prana Life Force Energy
and find more grounding in my busy life. I also came with the intention of finding inner peace.

Tara’s amazing practice and peaceful environment truly embodied the authentic
Yoga spiritual experience that l was searching for and l found it.

Ronan, from UK 

The Cuisine

The venue creates delicious, healthy Indian meals for us using locally sourced ingredients, to prepare nutritious vegetarian dishes. 

We are happy to accommodate the needs of guests with allergies to particular foods and often prepare gluten and dairy-free meals – all served with love!

Please write to us if you have any special needs, so that we can take care of them.

Best retreat I have been on.. nurturing, loving, supportive family vibe!!
Very professional, caring and WONDERFUL teachers. 

Outstanding retreat location, facilities and food.
You won’t only want to go back, you won’t want to leave..
thank you for your beautiful energy.

Monique Heerlenfrom Holland 

What can you expect from this retreat?

  • To be taken care of from the moment you arrive in India.

  • To be inspired and guided with meditation, pranayama, yoga and mantra.

  • To be taken on excursions and activities that allow you to connect with the country and its specialities.

  • To be surprised and delighted by Indian rituals, mantra singing, chanting and other spiritual  experiences.

  • To be connected each day to one of the chakras and its element and to deepen your understanding of them.

  • To connect with like-minded people.

  • To open your heart through heart sharing circles.

  • To connect deeply with your inner wisdom.

  • Plenty of space to follow your own flow and be with yourself as well as have fun with your fellow retreat participants.

  • To rest, reflect, be in nature and receive pampering.

  • For spontaneous magic to happen.

  • To come back home with so much inspiration that it will last for a long long time.

Our Themes and Daily Schedule

Each day the yoga and meditations are dedicated to one of the chakras.

In this way each day has a different focus as we rise up together from the root to the crown.

ARRIVAL DAY 

  • Settling in our rooms.
  • At 14 pm there will be lunch for those that arrived.
  • At 17 pm there will be a grounding Yin Yoga session.
  • At 19 pm buffet dinner.
  • A short circle to get to know each other.
  • Early evening to help the body and mind acclimatize.

DAY 2 – Monday 23 December

  • Morning Meditation,
    Pranayama, Mantra & Yoga
  • Breakfast Buffet
  • Free time to swim, have a massage or relax in a hammock under a tree…
  • Light lunch
  • Afternoon: Meditation, pranayama, mantra & yoga
  • Dinner

DAY 3 – First Chakra – Grounding ourselves!

  • Morning:
    Meditation, pranayama, mantra & yoga
  • Breakfast
  • Possible excursion
  • Lunchtime
  • Afternoon: Meditation, pranayama, mantra & yoga
  • Evening Christmas Dinner 

DAY 4 – Second Chakra – Getting in our Flow

Morning:
Meditation, pranayama, mantra & yoga

  • Breakfast
  • Ocean time
  • Lunchtime
  • Afternoon: Meditation, pranayama, mantra & yoga
  • Christmas Dinner & Celebration

DAY 5 – Relaxing day

  • Relaxing morning
  • Breakfast
  • Excursion
  • Lunchtime
  • Afternoon: Meditation, pranayama, mantra & yoga
  • Dinner

DAY 6 – Friday 27 December

Third Chakras- Spicing it up!

  • Morning:
    Meditation, pranayama, mantra & yoga
  • Breakfast
  • Ocean time
  • Lunchtime
  • Afternoon: Heart Sharing & Cacao Ceremony
  • Dinner

DAY 7 – Heart Chakra – Letting the Heart speak

  • Morning:
    Meditation, pranayama, mantra & yoga
  • Breakfast
  • Ocean time
  • Lunchtime
  • Afternoon: Meditation, pranayama, mantra & yoga
  • Dinner

DAY 8 – Throat chakra – Purification

  • Morning:
    Meditation, pranayama, mantra & yoga
  • Breakfast
  • Ocean time
  • Lunchtime
  • Afternoon: Meditation, pranayama, mantra & yoga
  • Dinner
  • Heart Sharing Circle and Kirtan

DAY 9 – Third Eye – Inner Guidance

  • Morning:
    Meditation, pranayama, mantra & yoga
  • Breakfast
  • Ocean time
  • Lunchtime
  • Afternoon: Free time/Treatments/Reflection
  • Dinner
  • Evening sharing our Wisdom, storytelling time…

DAY 10 – Crown Chakra – Divine Guidance

  • Morning:
    Meditation, pranayama, mantra & yoga
  • Breakfast
  • Ocean time
  • Lunchtime
  •  Afternoon: Free time/Treatments/Reflection
  • Dinner
  • Evening: Integration ceremony and setting intentions and healthy happy habits for the year to come

DAY 11 –  Integration day 

Integrating the chakra experience and our meditation, pranayama and yoga sessions 

DAY 12 – Bringing it all together 

Bringing and sharing our experiences together 

  • Pranayama
    Yoga
  • Breakfast
  • Excursion
  • Lunchtime
  • Afternoon: Meditation, pranayama, mantra & yoga
  • Dinner

DAY 13 – Relaxing day

  • Relaxing morning
  • Breakfast
  • Excursion
  • Lunchtime
  • Afternoon: Meditation, pranayama, mantra & yoga
  • Dinner

Departure day

After our last yoga session together we will have breakfast and slowly leave our beautiful paradise again…

Tara-backwater-boat

Meet Your Hosts

Who has lived, travelled and run retreats together as a deeply loving couple in India for a decade.

Tara under olive tree
Inti ki Jay

Tara Kleij

I’m Tara, a yogini in heart and soul.

Studying, practicing and exploring the subtle and creative aspects of the art and science of yoga and meditation since over 35 years.

Asana, Pranayama and Meditation, have been my channels to awaken the energies of body, breath and mind revealing the inner mysteries of Yoga.

Through my guidance I help people to open their heart and clear their mind as well as becoming more flexible and strong in their body.

In 2006 I created  SunFoodYoga Retreats.

Inti ki Jay

Inti is first of all an amazing masseur, qualified in Shiatsu as well as Deep Tissue Massage. He works as a massage therapist in different retreat centers.

Besides he is very passionate in investigating and exploring about Goddess worship through the ages.

His interest was kindled by a few surviving Yogini temples in India that reflect the Divine in female form.

The Yogini is were the direct personal channel to the Divine teacher, beloved. Goddess incarnate.

Tara is his ultimate Yogini!

For just €1,980 you will receive:

*for a private room rates are €2,200,- per person

  • A personal one-to-one session with Tara to help you prepare yourself for your travels in the best possible way and listen to your personal needs & desires.
  • Two experienced India travellers who will guide, hold and support you.
  • An experience of Indian-luxury in your own private room and relax in the stunning nature of Kerala, Southern India.
  • A 14-day retreat right on a beautiful quiet white sandy beach and warm ocean.
  • Three meals a day – prepared fresh from local ingredients.
  • Daily meditation, pranayama, mantra and yoga sessions.
  • A variety of excursions designed to help you connect with the country as well as to yourself and your fellow travellers.
  • The simple pleasures of rest and space to be.
  • A Cacao ceremony to open our hearts in a profound and deep way.
  • Celebration ceremony to honour who you are and what you bring.

PLACES ARE LIMITED, BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW!.

Its also possible to come earlier. Just contact Tara for the available options…

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