New Year,
New You
Yoga Retreat
in Kerala
2 weeks to Re-Treat Yourself with Sun, Sea & Yoga on a
Quiet Exotic Beach in Kerala, South India!
From 4 to 17 January, 2026
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.
While you swim in the warm sea you smile inwardly to yourself, ready to explore and enjoy this new culture!
Let go of the old and Invite the New
Getting stronger and more flexible every day through Yoga & Pranayama practice and regular walks along the beach.
You might like to further unwind & release tensions through deep relaxing massages.
After a few days you start to feel yourself shifting as your mind has emptied and your heart expanded, finally you are having some undisturbed me-time.
Welcome to the magic of mother India
Would you like to?
- Find more clarity and peace in yourself?
- Find new inspiration for your yoga and meditation practice?
- Relax in a safe environment with skilled teachers?
- Explore a whole different culture?
- Enjoy time together with like-minded people?
- Escape the dreary winter while basking in the sun?
- Get more fit & Flexible?
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?
Showing you the Real India!
Visiting temples and getting to know the rituals and customs of the local people.
Visiting a handloom weaving place where they make handwoven textiles and you can have clothes made by a local tailer.
We will go shopping in the small streets of Kannur city and conclude with a delicious traditional Indian Thali ( rice plate with many different vegetables).
We will also see some spectaculair dancing rituals called “Theyam”
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.
thi 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 this place encourages relaxation, making it an ideal place to retreat after a day of yoga and exploration.
- Beach Access: Just a 2 minute stroll from the beach, you can bask in the sun or take a refreshing dip in the ocean whenever you desire.
- Local Cuisine: Enjoy delicious meals home made, 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 in a hammock, perfect for reflection or meditation.
With its incredible location and serene ambiance, this is the perfect place 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.
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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 Heerlen – from Holland
What can you expect from this retreat?
- To be taken care of from the moment you decide to join us. Tara knows India very well and is happy to help you with whatever you need, even to plan your travels before, during and after the Retreat.
- To be inspired and guided with new Spiritual Practices.
- Going on excursions and activities that will help you to connect with the country in the most authentic and beautiful way.
- To experience Indian rituals & mantra singing and start to understand the meanings behind them.
- To focus each day on one of the chakras and its element, feeling and deepening our understanding of them.
- Connecting with like-minded people and have fun, making friends for lifetime.
- To open and share from your heart through our Heart Sharing Circles.
- To start to Trust and be Guided by your inner wisdom.
- Space to take time for yourself and follow your own flow whenever you feel.
- Time to rest, reflect, be in nature and receive pampering through deep nourishing massages.
- For spontaneous magic to happen!
- To go back home feeling fully recharged and inspired.
Our Themes and Daily Schedule
In this way…
“we rise up together from the root to the crown”
ARRIVAL DAY
- Arrival from 10 am onwards..
- 14 pm lunch
- 17 pm Yin Yoga
- 19 pm dinner.
- 20 pm Sharing Circle
Day 2 -Monday 5 January
First Chakra Day
- 7 am Sunrise Swim in the Warm Arabian Sea.
- 8 am Meditation & Yoga
- 10 am Breakfast
- 11 am Free time (massage can be booked)
- 14 pm lunch
- 16.30 Yin Yoga
- 18 pm Sunset Mantra Circle
- 19 pm Dinner
DAY 3 – First Chakra – Excursion Day
- 7 am Sunrise Swimm in the Warm Arabian Sea
- 8 am Meditation & Yoga
- 10 am Breakfast
- 11 am Excursion
- 14 pm lunch
- 16.30 Grounding Yin Yoga
- 18 pm Sunset Mantra Circle
- 19 pm Dinner
DAY 4 – Second Chakra – Getting in our Flow!
- 7 am Sunrise Swimm in the Warm Arabian Sea
- 8 am Meditation & Yoga
- 10 am Breakfast
- 11 am Free time (massage can be booked)
- 14 pm lunch
- 16.30 Yin Yoga
- 18 pm Sunset Mantra Circle
- 19 pm Dinner
DAY 5 – Relaxing day
- Relaxing morning
- 10 am Breakfast
- Lunchtime
- 16.30 Relaxing Yin Yoga
- Sunset Mantra Circle
- Dinner
Third Chakras- Spicing it up!
- 7 am Sunrise Swim in the Warm Arabian Sea.
- 8 am Meditation & Yoga
- 10 am Breakfast
- 11 am Free time (massage can be booked)
- 14 pm lunch
- 16.30 Yin Yoga
- 18 pm Sunset Mantra Circle
- 19 pm Dinner
- 20 pm Fire Ritual on the Beach.
DAY 7 – Heart Chakra – Letting the Heart speak
- 7 am Sunrise Swim in the Warm Arabian Sea.
- 8 am Meditation & Yoga
- 10 am Breakfast
- 11 am Free time (massage can be booked)
- 13 pm light lunch
- 16 pm Cacao Ceremony with life music and Heart Sharing Circle!
- 19 pm Dinner
DAY 8 – Throat chakra – Purification
- 7 am Sunrise Swim in the Warm Arabian Sea.
- 8 am Mantra Meditation & Yoga
- 10 am Breakfast
- 11 am Free time (massage can be booked)
- 14 pm lunch
- 16.30 Yin Yoga with Mantra
- 18 pm Sunset Mantra Circle
- 19 pm Dinner
DAY 9 – Third Eye – Inner Guidance
- 7 am Sunrise Swim in the Warm Arabian Sea.
- 8 am Meditation & Yoga
- 10 am Breakfast
- 11 am Free time (massage can be booked)
- 14 pm lunch
- 16.30 Yin Yoga
- 18 pm Sunset Mantra Circle
- 19 pm Dinner
- 20 pm Storytelling time…
DAY 10 – Resting Day
- Restful morning!
- 10 am Breakfast
- 11 am Free time (massage can be booked)
- 14 pm lunch
- 16.30 Yin Yoga
- 18 pm Sunset Mantra Circle
- 19 pm Dinner
DAY 11 –
Crown Chakra – Divine Guidance
- 7 am Sunrise Swim in the Warm Arabian Sea.
- 8 am Meditation & Yoga
- 10 am Breakfast
- 11 am Free time (massage can be booked)
- 14 pm lunch
- 16.30 Yin Yoga
- 18 pm Sunset Mantra Circle
- 19 pm Dinner
- 20 pm Yoga Nidra!
DAY 12 –
Integration Day
- 7 am Sunrise Swim in the Warm Arabian Sea.
- 8 am Meditation & Yoga
- 10 am Breakfast
- 11 am Free time (massage can be booked)
- 14 pm lunch
- 16.30 Yin Yoga
- 18 pm Sunset Mantra Circle
- 19 pm Dinner
- 20 pm Yoga Nidra!
DAY 13 –
Putting it all together Day!
- 7 am Sunrise Swim in the Warm Arabian Sea.
- 8 am Meditation & Yoga
- 10 am Breakfast
- 11 am Free time (massage can be booked)
- 14 pm lunch
- 16.30 Yin Yoga
- 18 pm Sunset Mantra Circle
- 19 pm Dinner
- 20 pm Yoga Nidra!
DAY 14 –
- 8 am Breakfast
- 10 am Departure!
Meet Your Hosts
Who has lived, travelled and run retreats together as a deeply loving couple in India for a decade.
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. She will be happy to help you with all your personal needs & desires.
- An experience of the real India with all the comfort of your own room with AC ( if desired) , your own private bathroom.
- 14-day retreat right on a beautiful quiet white sandy beach.
- All food and drinks – prepared fresh from local ingredients.
- Twice daily yoga sessions including meditation, pranayama, mantra singing!
- A profound inner journey through the Chakras & Elements.
- A variety of excursions designed to help you connect with India and your fellow travellers.
- Time to rest and space to just Be.
- A Cacao ceremony to open and share our heart.
- Fire ceremony to let go of what no longer serves us!
- And so much more…
PLACES ARE LIMITED, BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW!.
Its also possible to come earlier. Just contact Tara for the available options…
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