10-Day Varkala Detoxification Retreat – Yoga & Ayurveda in Kerala

Cleanse the Body. Calm the Mind. Restore Your Natural Rhythm.

Wake up to the sound of waves and warm sea breeze on the cliffs of Varkala, in the heart of tropical Kerala, where this 10-day Yoga and Ayurveda retreat invites you into a slower, more natural rhythm of living. Each sunrise begins with classical Hatha Yoga overlooking the ocean, followed by breathwork and mantra meditation to quiet the mind and balance the breath, while the rest of the day allows space for relaxation, beach walks and sunbathing and gentle self‑reflection.

After a personal consultation with an Ayurvedic doctor, you will receive a customized 5‑day treatment plan that includes 2 hours of daily therapy – a 60‑minute therapeutic herbal oil massage and a 60‑minute specialized treatment designed according to your individual constitution, supporting detoxification, deep relaxation, and overall rejuvenation. Yoga practices are thoughtfully adapted during the healing days. You will stay in comfortable beach‑view accommodation and enjoy freshly prepared sattvic vegetarian meals, coconut water and seasonal tropical Kerala fruits, creating a warm environment where yoga, breathwork, meditation, Ayurveda, and mindful nourishment help you return home lighter, clearer, and deeply restored.

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Retreat Dates & Location

Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights

Monthly Dates: 12–21 (March to December)

Location: Varkala, Kerala, India

Fixed Monthly Dates – 2026
March: 12–21 March
April: 12–21 April
May: 12–21 May
June: 12–21 June
July: 12–21 July
August: 12–21 August
September: 12–21 September
October: 12–21 October
November: 12–21 November
December: 12–21 December

Program Overview – Spiritualize Your Practice

Spiritualize Your Yoga Practice is a 10‑day retreat by the sea in Varkala that slowly takes you from physical postures to a spiritual experience. Based on mantra yoga, conscious asana, breath awareness, and meditation. It wakes up your energy, sharpens the senses, and reconnects you with inner stillness.

The program takes place in a private ocean‑view property. It combines daily yoga and spiritual practices with Ayurveda healing support every other day (5 treatment days, each 2h). Focus is on rhythm, awareness, and integration, making purification and balance happen naturally.

Ayurveda treatments are given for five days, customised after doctor consultation. On days without treatment you have space to rest, reflect, and go inward. This journey is for those who want to live yoga – where breath, sound, movement, silence, and self‑study become one continuous practice.

Program details – 10‑day journey

🕉️ Day 1 – Arrival & Sacred Opening

Check‑in 11am, welcome drink, gentle Hatha, Agnihotra opening ceremony, mantra chanting.

🌿 Day 2 – Body–Mind Alignment

Beach meditation, Pranayama, Hatha practice, doctor consultation, Abhyanga + foot reflexology, Yin yoga, Kirtan.

🌊 Day 3 – Cleansing & Vitality

Beach yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Podikizhi / Udwarthanam, chakra workshop, Hatha / Yoga Nidra.

🔥 Day 4 – Strength & Inner Fire

Pranayama, Hatha (strength), Ilakizhi / steam, energy healing intro, sound healing.

🌾 Day 5 – Deep Nourishment

Silent temple walk, Njavarakizhi, gentle yoga, sharing circle.

🌺 Day 6 – Stillness & Expansion

Sunrise beach yoga, calming pranayama, Sirodhara / Kashaya Dhara, evening Vinyasa, Kirtan.

🏞️ Day 7 – Nature & Sacred Travel

Morning yoga, day trip to Golden Island / Jatayu / kayaking, silent walk, evening meditation.

🌸 Day 8 – Spiritual Wisdom

Meditation, Hatha practice, Vedic astrology session, chanting & gratitude.

🌊 Day 9 – Joy, Freedom & Integration

Beach yoga, free time, healing workshop, Hatha evening, preparation for closing.

🕯️ Day 10 – Completion & Closing

Final meditation, gentle yoga, Agnihotra closing ceremony, certificate, farewell. Check‑out 11am.

Schedule may adapt slightly to weather or participant needs – always keeping the retreat comfortable and beneficial.

Program Highlights & Inclusions

  • Daily sunrise Hatha Yoga overlooking the Arabian Sea
  • Guided pranayama, mantra meditation, and chanting
  • Personalized Ayurvedic doctor consultation
  • 5 days of authentic Ayurveda therapies (2h/day: Abhyanga + specialized treatment)
  • Yin Yoga, Ashtanga flow, Yoga Nidra & relaxation
  • Mantra chanting, kirtan, and sound healing evenings
  • Agnihotra opening and closing fire ceremonies
  • Visit to Janardhana Swami Temple, excursions to Golden Island / Jatayu
  • Vedic astrology session & spiritual philosophy
  • Pranic healing / energy awareness introduction
  • Silent walks, sunset meditations, free beach time
  • Certificate of participation & guidance for home practice
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Nourishment & Coastal Stay

Food

  • Freshly prepared vegetarian Sattvic meals (Ayurvedic principles)
  • Meals support digestion, gentle detox, balanced energy
  • Herbal teas & cleansing drinks daily
  • Seasonal vegetables, lentils, tropical fruits, coconut water

Accommodation

  • Clean AC rooms (single or shared)
  • Quiet, nature‑friendly property, 1 min from beach
  • Yoga hall facing the sea for ocean‑view practice

Also included: yoga mats, props (blocks, straps, bolsters), meditation cushions, blankets.

Sample Daily Schedule

07:00 – Herbal Tea

07:30 – Pranayama & Chanting & Meditation

08:00 – Ashtanga / Vinyasa Yoga

10:00 – Satvik Brunch

11:00–13:00 – Ayurveda Treatments

16:30 – Workshop / Philosophy / Sound Healing

17:30 – Hatha / Yin Yoga + Yoga Nidra & Meditation

19:30 – Satvik Dinner

What’s Not Included

Step into a gentle yet powerful detox journey guided by yoga, Ayurveda, and conscious living.

📩 For inquiries: contact@shayogavarkala.com | 📞 +91 98765 43210

📍 Varkala, Kerala, India

Check-in 11:00 · Check-out 11:00 · Certificate of participation included