Ayurveda, Yoga and Cultural Retreat Program 2023

In December 2019 my husband and I attended an Ayurveda Yoga and Cultural Retreat in Kerala, India, expertly and efficiently organised by Dr Rafeena Kidavintavida and Dr Shaun. Dr Rafeena had in the past worked as an Ayurvedic practitioner at the particular retreat in India and so was well informed and qualified to recommend the high-quality care that was delivered by the doctors and therapists, resulting in beneficial health results for all members of the group.

Everything was organised with precision, promptness and with a SMILE. All communications/queries were prompt and clear. No request was considered too much and doctors, therapists and staff went out of their way to do their utmost to help and make the whole experience as smooth, enjoyable and in a very happy and caring atmosphere.

Firstly, Rafeena, you were so incredibly helpful and accomodating right from the beginning . As I had not travelled much, I was a bit anxious and you made things so easy . Having the flights booked for me was so helpful.The flight was great going direct to Bengaluru and I was just amazed by everything , the sights and sounds and smells and culture . When we arrived at Greens, to be greeted so warmly was wonderful after a long flight .I loved the way we were all made part of the family and I felt so loved and connected to everything and everybody . The Greens life is so peaceful and conscious and I did not want to leave, I felt that I had come home , not just at Greens but Kerala itself .I came out of my shell after a couple of days and loved my treatments and being part of the daily life , walks to the beach, swimming , the food , going to the supermarket , cultural performances and our outings were mind blowing . I particularly enjoyed our trip to Wayanard and could have done with another 2 days up there at least as there is much to do and see .I could not fault anything and my life is so much richer for the experience .The trip has sparked a deep desire to return for much longer to take in Anna’s Ashram, to explore more of Kerala, to study at Greens and to dive deep into Yoga and Yogic philosophy and to learn about Hinduism and Muslim way.I miss the call to prayer in the morning and miss India so very much .I am so grateful to you and Shaun and everyone at Greens and can’t wait to return back home to India .Now, I do have some people that are interested in going so I look forward to being able to share the details once you have announced everything .Thank you so much Rafeena , there is so much more that I would like to say but still find it hard to put into words .

What a great time we had on our Kerala trip organised by Rafeena and Shaun. Travelling to India for the first time we met up with a lovely group of likeminded Australians staying at Greens Ayurveda.
The staff at Greens are amazing. It’s a simple place but the people are so friendly and kind and they do really make you feel at home. A special occasion for us was where a casual comment made about it being our wedding anniversary was turned into a truly unique experience with surprise cake, celebrations and dancing. We certainly felt the love that day.
It was great to have Rafeena and Shaun showing us around and explaining all things from the simplest observation of our new environment to the more complex topics on Ayurveda, religion and culture. A wonderful experience.