Come and join Dr Shaun Matthews and Rafeena Kidavintavida on this 18 day experience of Ayurvedic healing in Kerala in South India. Escape to a tropical paradise where you can relax, heal and rejuvenate your body and soul.
Your retreat guides are Dr Shaun Matthews, a medical doctor, Ayurveda and Yo-ga therapist based in Sydney and author of ‘The art of balanced living’ and Rafeena Kidavintavida, an Ayurveda physician and Yoga therapist, now resident in Sydney, but who is originally from Kannur in Kerala.
RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS
- Dr Shaun as your guide throughout the retreat
- Rafeena – a native of Kerala living in sydney, organising your trip
- A 14-day customised Ayurveda treatment Program
- Anti-ageing rejuvenation program or Healing Detox Program
- Morning meditation and Yoga classes
- Ayurvedic self-care and cooking classes
- Vedic astrology consultation and class
- Delicious vegetarian South Indian and Western cuisine
- Cultural experiences and/ or sightseeing for most days
- Spice farm and tea plantation visit
- UNESCO listed hill station tour
- Houseboat cruise
- Local art and craft village visit with great shopping opportunities
- Morning or afternoon swim at a local beach (Swimming won’t be permitted on certain treatment days)
DAILY PROGRAM
- Yoga and Meditation session
- Breakfast
- Morning or afternoon swim at local beach* 10 minutes walk from Greens Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat
- Ayurvedic self care and cooking classes
- Lunch
- Ayurvedic detox and rejuvenate programs (as per treatment plan)
- Local sight seeing/cultural experiences/shopping opportunities**
- Dinner
* Note there will be some treatment days when swimming will not be permitted by your attending physician.
** Timing can vary according to day programme
The retreat program will include various ways to calm and nourish you,including daily sessions of yoga and meditation, Ayurvedic detox and rejuvenate treat-ments (Panchakarma), Ayurvedic self care and cooking classes as well as local cultural experiences. You will stay at Greens Ayurveda and Yoga Health retreat for two weeks where all your needs will be well catered for.
The warm oil treatments, diet and herbs promote both detoxification and rejuvenation and are supervised by highly experienced local Ayurvedic physicians. Your treatment program will be customised for your individual needs on your first day at the retreat.
During your time at Greens Ayurveda and Yoga retreat you will also experience evening cultural programs including demonstrations in Kalari, an ancient form of martial arts, and traditional South Indian dance. The package also includes three full days of cultural activities where participants will get to experience the richness and diversity of Kerala. You will travel to the mountainous area of Wayanad to visit a spice farm, tea plantation and a large nature reserve and walk up to an ancient Neolithic cave with 6,000-year-old rock engravings.
With Dr Rafeena’s intimate knowledge of this part of India, you will get the unique opportunity of a behind the scenes look into Keralean culture and its rich history. Time to relax on a half day cruise of a beautiful backwater and get a taste of the timeless world of village India. You will also get to experience a local temple festival and walk in the streets with gods and goddesses amidst the intoxicating beat of a team of temple drummers.
INFO SESSIONS
1
- Date: Wednesday, 27th July 2022
- Time: 7-8.30 pm
- Place: Liv Ayurveda, 24 Grose Street, Parramatta
- RSVP essential by 25/7/2022 to Rafeena via text or email
- Available on zoom as well
2
- Date: Friday, 19th Aug 2022
- Time: 7-8.30 pm
- Place: Liv Ayurveda, 24 Grose Street, Parramatta
- RSVP essential by 17/8/2022 to Rafeena via text or email
- Available on zoom as well
Each day will begin with a yoga class, followed by a delicious breakfast and then oil massage and other Ayurvedic treatments. There will also be educational talks on Ayurveda and time to socialise or rest depending on your inclination. You will get to experience both western and South Indian dishes at meal times, made using fresh locally harvested food and lovingly prepared.
Greens Ayurveda and Yoga retreat is located 45 minutes south of the town of Kannur on the northern coast of Kerala state in South India. A land of coconut palms, beaches, fishing villages and quiet backwaters; it is truly a ‘God’s own country’!
The tour price is inclusive of your accommodation, all meals, cultural experience and bus outings (except airfare and shopping!). We can organise you travel to and from India along with Shaun at an additional cost.
ORGANIZERS
Dr Shaun Matthews
Shaun is a holistic medical practitioner, Ayurveda and Yoga therapist and author. Founder of the Ayurvedic Medicine Department at Nature Care College, Sydney. He is in private practice from Bondi Rd Doctors Medical Centre. Read more
Rafeena Kidavintavida
Rafeena Kidavintavida is an Ayurvedic physician, teacher and yoga therapist. She is originally from Kerala, India which is considered as the land of Ayurveda. She is in private practice from Ayur Healthcare,Parramatta.