• The philosophies and practice of Patanjali’s ‘8 Limbs of Yoga’ • The philosophies and experience of Ayurveda - India’s natural medical system
for healing, rejuvenation and relaxation
All the while gather the skills to generate greater:
• Energy • Focus • Creativity • Awareness • Relaxation, and • Peak performance with ease
Take a glimpse of Land of 1000 Smiles
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This beautiful yoga vacation will allow you to retreat to that ‘quiet space within’ from where you can create ‘who you want to be’ and attract ‘what you want to have.’
At the same time appreciate what India refers to as ‘God’s own Country’. Experience the majesty and warmth that emanates from this richly designed tapestry known as Kerala and witness the thousand smiles that radiate from its wonderful people, the Keralites.
Kerala is in Southern India forming part of the south-western coast. Kerala is also called Malanadu, or ‘country with hills’. Malayalam, which denotes the land as well as the language, means ‘a country of hills and waves’.
The region is internationally renowned for Ayurveda, India’s 5000 year-old system of natural medicine; a system that is endorsed by the World Health Organisation.
In Kerala winter is normally October to January and the temperature drops a little. The weather will rarely rise above 32º; with a minimum temperature at sea level of 20º and so loose, light, comfortable clothing will be all that you need.
Ideal for...
The Hatha yoga classes, deep relaxation sessions and meditation instruction are experiential and uncomplicated. These methods are ideal for beginners as well as those who wish to ‘deepen’ their already established yoga practice.
People of all ages, body types, walks of life, professions and dispositions are welcome.
If you seek to maintain good health; incorporate relaxation for wellbeing; or restore equilibrium, then this tour is ideal for you!
You may like to know...
You may wonder why I called this tour “Land of 1000 Smiles”.
Well, when I first undertook this journey, I noticed that no matter where I went in Kerala, I was greeted by smiles from the young and the old; male and female; the poorest of the poor; and the ill and wounded.
I started to count every time someone looked up at me and gleamed with those big brown eyes and pearly smiles and I stopped counting at 1000. That was after only one week!
Annemaree
Your itinerary...
•Visit the city of Cochin and all its quaint attractions; galleries, cafes, shops
and silk merchants;
•Enjoy a village tour with picnic lunch (traditional Kerala Thali Meal);
•Take a backwater cruise on a country boat through the narrow canals and estuaries;
•Visit the local markets, villages, temples and churches;
•Explore the hill station of Munnar;
•Visit Munar's tea plantations;
•Discover Periyar by boat, one of the most picturesque wildlife sanctuaries in the world;
•Spend time in Lake Kumarakom (evoking images of Kashmir)
•Journey through virgin forest backwaters weaving an enchanting web with its canals, streams and distributaries aboard a deluxe houseboat (overnight cruise);
•Visit Varkala a stunning sea-side town built high into a majestic cliff and savour scrumptious South Indian curries and fresh local fish;
•Soak up the sun in Kovalam, one of the most famous beaches in South India, and experience a series of wonderful Ayurvedic massages and have an array of clothes made by Kerala's talented tailors;
•Visit Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala; shops, temples, book-stores galore;
•See
KANYAKUMARI
(Cape Comorin) - the land’s end of India where the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal merge; and paddle into the water where the three seas meet;
•Rest and luxuriate in some of India's finest and most stylish 5-star hotels;
•Experience yoga, deep relaxation and meditation every day...and much more
View the Lake Kumurakom Resort: www.klresort.com...Enjoy & Dream!
Your package includes:
• 3 Ayurvedic one-hour massage treatments
• Evening dinner and cooking class at Nimmy’s Paul
• A series of Yoga/Deep relaxation/Meditation sessions
• Full healthy breakfasts daily (vegetarian and non-vegetarian)
• All meals on the deluxe houseboat
• Traditional Kerala Thali meal
•14 nights including a mixture of accommodation in stylish and distinctive 'heritage' hotels, guest-house, houseboat & 5-star deluxe resorts
• Round trip economy class airfares with Singapore Airlines and Silk Air
• Round trip airport transfers
• All transfers and tours by deluxe air-conditioned mini-coach
• Local English speaking tour escort
• Entrance fees wherever applicable as per the full itinerary
• All current applicable taxes
• Basic Porterage at airport & hotels (not tips).
• Some basic tips
Investment (2010):
The prices for 2011 are current as at 15 May 2010.
AUD $6990 per person twin share (ex Melbourne)
(Land only available - please contact Cool, Calm & Collected for details).
(Single Supplement: Upon application)
*Travel insurance is compulsory and the current rate offered is $130 - $158.
*An Indian visa will be required and is currently $75 + VFS fee $18.
Exclusions:
• Airport & Airline Taxes and fuel surcharges (approx. $600 which fluctuate constantly)
• Indian visa fees or passport fees
• Tips (over and above those included in your itinerary)
• Expenses of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, tips, etc.
• Any other meals/services not mentioned in the program.
• Any increase in Tax structure levied by the Govt. of India.
The costs are current as at 15 May 2010 and based on 10 full paying passengers travelling to India together.
If you would like to extend your stay from 22 January this may be arranged and will in general not affect the above prices. (A small fee to extend your airline booking may apply).
Assistance and/or advice on inoculations, Indian visa, clothing requirements, yoga attire/mat, dress code and pharmaceutical supplies will be forthcoming.
People/partners who have not practised yoga are warmly welcomed to join us. It is not obligatory to join in the classes. However, as the yoga method is very gentle, soothing and easy to follow, some may wish to take the opportunity to try yoga and to experience the many benefits that it has to offer.
*This tour is strictly limited to fifteen people, so please book early.
A preliminary itinerary, booking form, booking conditions, deposit refund details and tour cost information will be forwarded to you upon registration.
NB: As this is peak period in India, and as airline seats and 5-star hotel rooms are always fully booked at this time, a deposit of AUD1500 will be required upon registration to secure your place.
Final payment will be due early November 2010.
Clients wishing to extend their stay may do so but at the conclusion of the trip if they are to travel as part of the group. We can assist with all pre and post tour extensions.
This tour is being operated in conjunction with Connelly & Turner Travel Associates, Australia, and Creative Travel, India.
Please note travel agency commission does apply. Please contact Cool, Calm & Collected for details.
Flight Information:
The most direct flights ex Melbourne into and out of Kerala are via Singapore with Singapore Airlines and Silk Air. The in-flight service is excellent on both airlines. The flight to Singapore ex Melbourne is approximately 7½ hours with a layover of approximately 3½ hours and then a connection to Cochin. Flight time to Cochin is 4½ hours.
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