9-Day New Year Yoga Retreat Meditation & Ayurveda in Varkala, Kerala, India
9-Day New Year Yoga Retreat Meditation & Ayurveda in Varkala, Kerala, India
Kappil, Kappil, Kerala 695311, India
Up to 20 in group
December 26, 2025 - January 3, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- 9-day Yoga & Ayurveda retreat in Varkala, Kerala, India
- Daily yoga sessions (Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin) with ocean views
- Authentic Ayurvedic meals prepared with fresh, local ingredients
- Two included Ayurvedic treatments or massages
- Guided meditations and mindfulness practices
- New Year’s Eve Sankalpa Ceremony to welcome 2026 with intention
- Oceanfront ashram accommodation with private or shared rooms
- Cultural immersion in Kerala with local yoga teachers and traditions
- Time for rest, beach walks, and personal reflection
About this Retreat
A traveler and yogini at heart, Marianela has spent the past eight years exploring different cultures across Europe, Oceania, and Asia. She discovered yoga more than a decade ago, and since then it has been a constant path of transformation in her life. With over 500 hours of RYT training in Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, and Ashtanga, her practice combines knowledge, authenticity, and presence.
India became a turning point on her journey—an inner calling that shook her deeply and revealed yoga as more than movement, but as a path of self-discovery and reconnection with true authenticity. Today, she shares this transformative energy with her students, offering the opportunity to experience yoga from its roots, with soul and purpose.
Fabi is a modern-world yogini with more than 1,500 hours of training, yet she considers herself an eternal student of yoga—constantly learning and evolving to guide others with authenticity and wisdom. Her journey has taken her across India, Bali, Mallorca, and Australia, where she immersed herself in yoga, pranayama, meditation, and Ayurveda.
For Fabi, yoga is more than a practice—it is a path of self-discovery and transformation from the inside out. She currently teaches classes, workshops, and yoga teacher trainings in Spain, sharing her love and passion for this discipline with a grounded, heart-centered approach. Through her guidance, she inspires others to connect with their essence and embrace yoga as a way of life.
Details of this retreat
Join us for a 9-day Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat in Varkala, Kerala, where the ocean meets the cliffs and every sunset paints the sky with magic. This experience is more than a retreat—it is a journey into the roots of yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda, guided by experienced teachers in a serene oceanfront ashram.
Each day includes energizing yoga practices, guided meditations, nourishing Ayurvedic meals, and time to rest, reflect, or explore the beauty of South India. Two Ayurvedic treatments are included to nurture body and mind, and on New Year’s Eve, we’ll gather for a special Sankalpa Ceremony to welcome 2026 with presence and intention.
Designed for all levels, this retreat offers an authentic immersion into Indian culture and spiritual traditions, while giving you space to recharge, reconnect, and return home transformed.
Each day includes energizing yoga practices, guided meditations, nourishing Ayurvedic meals, and time to rest, reflect, or explore the beauty of South India. Two Ayurvedic treatments are included to nurture body and mind, and on New Year’s Eve, we’ll gather for a special Sankalpa Ceremony to welcome 2026 with presence and intention.
Designed for all levels, this retreat offers an authentic immersion into Indian culture and spiritual traditions, while giving you space to recharge, reconnect, and return home transformed.
Schedule
6:00 AM – Wake up and connect with the peaceful morning energy
6:30 AM – Energizing yoga practice (Hatha, Vinyasa, or Yin)
8:00 AM – Nourishing Ayurvedic vegetarian breakfast
9:00 AM – Guided meditation or mindfulness session
10:30 AM – Personal time for rest, journaling, or optional massage
12:00 PM – Optional cultural activity or excursion in Varkala
1:30 PM – Wholesome Ayurvedic-inspired lunch
3:00 PM – Meditation or reflection session
4:30 PM – Free time for relaxation, reading, or beach walks
5:30 PM – Sunset gathering at the beach
7:00 PM – Light, plant-based Ayurvedic dinner
8:00 PM – Evening group sharing, talk, kirtan, or guided meditation
9:00 PM – Rest and integration time
6:30 AM – Energizing yoga practice (Hatha, Vinyasa, or Yin)
8:00 AM – Nourishing Ayurvedic vegetarian breakfast
9:00 AM – Guided meditation or mindfulness session
10:30 AM – Personal time for rest, journaling, or optional massage
12:00 PM – Optional cultural activity or excursion in Varkala
1:30 PM – Wholesome Ayurvedic-inspired lunch
3:00 PM – Meditation or reflection session
4:30 PM – Free time for relaxation, reading, or beach walks
5:30 PM – Sunset gathering at the beach
7:00 PM – Light, plant-based Ayurvedic dinner
8:00 PM – Evening group sharing, talk, kirtan, or guided meditation
9:00 PM – Rest and integration time
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Yoga Atmar & Free Happy Soul, Kappil, Kappil, Kerala 695311, India
Directions
The nearest airport to the retreat is Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) in Kerala, about 1 hour and 20 minutes by private transfer. Arrival transfer from TRV to the ashram is included in your retreat package.
You can also fly into Cochin International Airport (COK), which is about 4–5 hours by private car or 6–7 hours by train to Varkala.
For the smoothest journey, we recommend booking your flight directly to Trivandrum (TRV). Once you land, we’ll be there to greet you and bring you to the oceanfront ashram.
You can also fly into Cochin International Airport (COK), which is about 4–5 hours by private car or 6–7 hours by train to Varkala.
For the smoothest journey, we recommend booking your flight directly to Trivandrum (TRV). Once you land, we’ll be there to greet you and bring you to the oceanfront ashram.
Accommodation
Guests will stay in a cozy oceanfront ashram in Varkala, just steps from the beach. You may choose between a private or shared room, all equipped with air conditioning for your comfort. The rooms are simple, clean, and designed to support rest and relaxation after each day of yoga and exploration. Soft linens and towels are provided, and peaceful corners of the ashram invite you to read, reflect, or enjoy a cup of tea. The communal spaces, gardens, and open-air areas create a warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels both intimate and inspiring, making it easy to connect with yourself and others.
Shared Room with AC: Retreat 9 days - 8 nights
Private Room with AC: Retreat 9 days - 8 nights
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Oceanfront yoga shala with panoramic views of the Arabian Sea
Peaceful ashram located just steps from the beach
Private and shared air-conditioned rooms designed for comfort and rest
Cozy communal spaces for tea, reading, or quiet reflection
Lush gardens and open-air areas to connect with nature
Breathtaking sunsets over the red cliffs of Varkala
Peaceful ashram located just steps from the beach
Private and shared air-conditioned rooms designed for comfort and rest
Cozy communal spaces for tea, reading, or quiet reflection
Lush gardens and open-air areas to connect with nature
Breathtaking sunsets over the red cliffs of Varkala
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
What's Included
- 8 nights accommodation in private or shared air-conditioned room
- Daily yoga classes (Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, or Ashtanga)
- Daily guided meditations and mindfulness sessions
- All vegetarian Ayurvedic meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- 2 Ayurvedic treatments or massages (except Shirodhara)
- Opening and closing rituals of the retreat
- New Year’s Eve Sankalpa Ceremony
- Activities listed in the daily schedule (sunrise yoga, evening gatherings, sunset meditations, etc.)
- Oceanfront yoga shala with inspiring views
- Simultaneous Spanish–English translation for yoga sessions with local teachers
- Bed linens and towels
- Transportation from Trivandrum (TRV) airport to the ashram (arrival only)
What's Not Included
- International flights to and from India
- Indian entry visa
- Travel and health insurance
- Personal expenses (shopping, snacks, etc.)
- Tips and gratuities
- Additional Ayurvedic treatments beyond the two included (e.g., Shirodhara)
- Transportation from the ashram back to the airport (departure)
- Optional excursions or activities not listed in the retreat program
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