Join studio owner Jenny O’Laughlin for an Indian excursion to the birthplace of yoga. Discover a renewed sense of spirit with daily yoga classes in a serene environment, ayurvedic meals, and exploration of all types of terrain that will quench your feelings of wanderlust.

the details

What you’ll get

What’s included?

• 9 nights accommodation at 4 luxurious resorts

• Ground transport to and from the airports in India (arrival and departure only)

• Ground transport between the resorts

• Daily yoga sessions with Thrive instructors and scenic views

• 2 (large) delicious meals per day, including Indian Cuisine, raw foods, ayurvedic diet, and continental fine dining.

• 1-hour Ayurvedic massage

• Boat tour on backwaters

• Walking tour in Cochin

• Tea plantation & spice tour in Munnar

• Soft hike in Munnar

• Visit Hindu temples

• Kerala’s famous beaches

What’s not included:

Not much!

• Flights to and from the retreat

• E-tourist visa

• Travel insurance

• Drinks & alcoholic beverages

• Any additional incidentals, such as optional day excursions outside of those provided, individual massage treatments, souvenirs, etc.

• Please bring your own yoga mat.

We’ll take care of the rest!

SPACE IS LIMITED!

Be one of the first to sign up

and experience this once in a lifetime retreat.

Join us for a FREE Information Session on Saturday, January 27th @ 4pm
Thrive Hot Yoga Farmington Hills location (and on Zoom)
REGISTER FOR INFO SESSION HERE

Visit our trusted partner, Create Space Yoga, for more information or to book your trip.

pricing & fine print

Rooms, Rates, and Policies

Early bird price ends June 27, 2024.

Important

Non-Refundable Payment Policy

All retreat payments are non-refundable and non-creditable. Travel insurance is required for all retreat participants. Check with your credit card company if they provide, or go with an established company like Travelex Insurance.

FAQs

If you’ve always dreamed of visiting India, Kerala is a great location for your first visit. In comfort and luxury, you’ll travel to multiple destinations allowing you to experience the beautiful and vast diversity of the region. Kerala is widely known as the birthplace of Ayurveda, a medicinal and yogic practice that dates back 5,000 years. Prepare to indulge in the ultimate self care adventure.

DAY 1: October 27 | Kochi

Welcome to Southern India.

Arrive at Kochi airport; our driver will be waiting for you with a Create Space Yoga sign. You will drive 40 - 60 minutes to the Fragrant Nature Kochi. Relax and unwind, meet and greet, then practice your first yoga session at 6 p.m., followed by a group dinner.

DAY 2: October 28 | Kochi

Let our practice begin.

Morning yoga followed by breakfast. Get ready to hit the streets of Kochi. Walking tour with our Indian guide, visiting the Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church with the first tomb of Vasco de Gama, Paradeshi Jewish Synagogue of Cochin, Jewish town, and Dutch Palace. We will stop for lunch along the way and finish our day off with yoga and a group dinner with plenty of time to pack for our first resort change.

DAY 3: October 29 | Munnar

Today, we are one with the present moment.

Morning yoga, followed by breakfast, depart Kochi for a scenic 4-hour drive to Munnar. On arrival, we check in to Fragrant Nature Munnar and unwind with a cup of chai overlooking the valley, yoga, and group dinner.

DAY 4: October 30 | Munnar

Slow down and pamper yourself.

Morning yoga overlooking the tea plantations, followed by breakfast. Enjoy a traditional Ayurvedic Massage and join the group for an evening stroll through the tea plantations with tea tasting to complete the walk. Group dinner and relaxation.

DAY 5: October 31 | Munnar

A day of adventure.

After breakfast, we set off bright and early for our half-day hike. Reaching the top, 6500 feet. After relaxing, we start the hike back down to Munnar. Opportunity to do some shopping and explore the town of Munnar. Later, we meet for evening yoga and group dinner with a campfire under the stars.

DAY 6: November 1 | Kollam

Let’s explore.

After our morning practice and breakfast, we pack up and check out in preparation for our roughly 8-9 hour drive to Kollam. Enjoy a Spice tour and lunch along the way. On arrival, we check in at Fragrant Nature Kollam and spend our evening by the pool or walking through the lush gardens with the backwaters in view. Group dinner.

DAY 7: November 2 | Kollam

A new perspective.

Morning yoga overlooking the backwaters and breakfast. Today, we will set off on a backwaters cruise, letting the slow place of Kerala guide us. Enjoy the afternoon as you wish. Unwind by the pool, in the garden, or indulge in the onsite Ayurvedic spa. Group dinner and relaxation.

DAY 8: November 3 | Varkala + Kovalam.

Embrace all that Southern India has to offer.

Morning yoga and breakfast. Today, we check out and drive roughly 1.5 hours to the famous cliffs of Varkala, a coastal town with pristine beaches, temples, and bright-red cliffs. Lunch at your leisure and time to explore the beachside shops. Later that afternoon, we will continue our drive to Kovalam, roughly 2 hours. Check in to The Leela Kovalam, relax, and unwind with a group dinner by the ocean.

DAY 9: November 4 | Kovalam

Day of Leisure.

Meet for our final yoga session together; we will finish with a closing circle and group breakfast. Spend the day as you wish, collect some last-minute gifts, swim in the ocean, or explore the shops of Kovalam. During the evening, we will meet for our final group dinner at The Leela fine-dining restaurant.

DAY 10: November 5 | Kovalam

Awaken with gratitude and love.

Group breakfast and a beach walk. Our drivers will arrange transfers to the airport. Depart to your further destination with the sweet memories and high spirits of Southern India.

Beginner yogis are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to find the inspiration to start a personal practice. For more experienced yogis, a retreat is a great place to deepen and grow your yoga practice.

All yoga classes will take place outdoors and be led every morning by Jenny, or one of our Thrive instructors.

We'll offer a variety of classes—traditional 26+2 Bikram yoga class, energizing Vinyasa Flows, relaxing Yin Yoga, and Kundalini Yoga, which includes special techniques of breathwork, kriyas, postures and chanting. Come home to the source of yoga on this trip and enjoy all that the warm climate of Southern India and birthplace of Ayurveda has to offer.

Please bring your own yoga mat. 

Please bring your own yoga mat.

Of course! Click on the Retreat Inquiry button below to reach out to the team at Create Space Yoga.

Also we recommend you join us for a FREE Information Session on Saturday, January 27th @ 4pm
Thrive Hot Yoga Farmington Hills location (and on Zoom)
REGISTER FOR INFO SESSION HERE

Fine dining featuring an Ayurvedic diet and authentic Indian cuisine.

Prepare to be nourished from the inside out with delicious and unique food experiences. All meals will be prepared to support your daily yoga practice. Specialties include Indian cuisine, raw foods, ayurvedic diet, and continental fine dining.

Special dietary restrictions? Let us know in advance, as they’ll be happy to accommodate.

*Included in this retreat are two meals per day. The third meal and snacks will be at your own expense. Please budget anywhere between $20 - $70 per meal, depending on your choice of restaurant and order.

JOURNEY TO SOUTHERN INDIA.

Please note: you will need to fly in and out of two different airports.

• Arrival: Cochin International Airport.

• Departure: Trivandrum International Airport

All we ask is that you arrive no later than 3 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024.

Ground transportation is included for airport transfers in India to/from resorts, and in between resorts.

Participants are responsible for their own airfare costs.

A valid passport and Visa are required for participation in this retreat. It is necessary that your passport is valid for 6 months from the date you intend to return home. You'll need a visa to enter India. Visas MUST be organized before arrival. Those traveling to India for less than 30 days can apply for an E-tourist visa here.

Click here to book your Thrive “Journey Into Bliss” Retreat.

Request a detailed digital brochure from our travel partner Create Space Yoga, a yoga travel agency, for our Southern India Retreat.

You can take advantage of early bird pricing by either paying in full or paying a $400 deposit now and then the remaining balance by June 27, 2024.

Have additional questions about room options, payment, or booking? Please email the team at Create Space Yoga directly at: admin@createspace.yoga.

NON-REFUNDABLE PAYMENT POLICY & TRAVEL INSURANCE

All retreat payments are non-refundable and non-creditable. We require all participants get Travel Insurance either through your credit card company or an established company like Travelex Insurance. In the event that a participant needs to cancel their retreat plans, Thrive Hot Yoga will provide a letter to support the insurance refund claim process, assuming the circumstances are valid to make a claim.