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One of the most sought-after tropical destinations, by domestic and international travellers alike, is Kerala, God’s Own Country, the land of pure nature’s beauty, picturesque landscapes across beaches and mountain ranges. With a deep love for nature, peace, exotic & healthy food, and memorable vacations, Kerala’s warm hospitality and understanding of the science of Ayurveda & yoga can leave one refreshed beyond expectations.
From exotic tea estates to ashram living, this Southern State of India has a bounty of yoga and Ayurveda retreats created keeping in mind the search for inner peace and balance one seeks in the daily rush of life. Let’s dive into a list of the top 20 budget yoga retreats in Kerala for the rejuvenating holiday you’ve been looking for (sorted according to cost per day lowest-highest).
A non-profit organisation, founded with the sole purpose of furthering the teachings of yoga and Swami Sivananda, one of the most prolific gurus of the 20th century; by his disciple Swami Vishnudevananda in the 1950s in Trivandrum with centres and ashrams across the globe. They offer various programs to fit the needs of today’s fast-paced life like a budget yoga retreat which is based on the Five Points of Yoga of Swami Vishnudevananda, which includes accommodation and vegetarian meals prepared with seasonal and locally sourced produce. Among its other programs are meditation, weight loss and rejuvenation, fasting and detoxification and Ayurveda courses. They also offer kids and teens camps to imbibe respect towards nature and discipline among younger minds for a responsible future.
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7 Days Yoga & Meditation retreat Kerala (USD 82) offered by Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram Kerala includes
Per day starting cost: INR 1000 or USD 14
A family-run yoga retreat near Alleppey, set on the beach providing a homestay experience to guests in zen retreat. All vacationers are welcomed with the warm hospitality by Jen, Jessy and their family at this boutique homestay. They offer two types of stays along with yoga and zen meditation included in the packages namely Sambodhini Homestay centre retreat packages and Sambodhi beach stay retreat packages. The packages include homemade and organic meals. One of their unique aspects is the Cafe Buddha Hut, which offers vegan, vegetarian and seafood options in cafe, indian, local village and healthy cuisine.
4 Day Yoga & Meditation retreat in Alappuzha Kerala (USD 115) offered by Sambodhi Yoga Retreat Kerala includes
Per day starting cost: INR 2800 or USD 38
Another tranquil and serene property, established about 10 years ago, inspired from ancient Kerala architecture and walking distance from the picturesque beaches of Varkala, is an ideal location for a relaxing retreat. Set amidst nature with various tree plantations, and a rejuvenating garden the retreat believes in minimal distractions and wholesome wellness. The Yoga Retreat includes asanas, pranayama, vipassana meditation at the Abhyagiri monastery and takes upto 15 students in every batch for individual attention. All nutritious meals are prepared from the produce of the organic garden by trained and experienced staff as per ayurvedic requirements.
4 Day Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Varkala Kerala (USD 160) offered by Sharanagati Yogahaus retreat Kerala includes
Per day starting cost: INR 3900 or USD 54
Based in Trivandrum, Kerala near the pristine Kovalam Beach and founded by Yogi guru Raviji; this yoga training centre offers an immersive experience for those seeking inner peace and tranquillity. Hospitable staff, comfortable stays, along with satvic and organic foods prepared from their organic garden to create a holistic balance of the senses; this retreat also offers various ayurvedic treatments. With multiple teacher training courses starting from 100 hours to 300 hours, Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga yoga and more. Ranging from 14 days to 28 days, they also offer Ayurveda courses such as awareness and lifestyle, massages, and therapies.
7 Day Yoga Retreat in Kerala (USD 425) offered by Sivasoorya Yoga Retreat Trivandrum Kerala includes
Per day starting cost: INR 5192 or USD 71
Ideal for those looking for luxury blended with sustainability, ecological ideals and rejuvenation entwined with the gifts of nature in abundance, Kaivalyam retreat, founded 10 years ago, provides elevated homely stays along with wellness programs and healthy eating. With beautiful sunsets, magical sounds of birds and insects to wake up to, while finding inner peace – this retreat delivers tranquillity. Located on the mountain hills of Munnar, known for its coffee and tea gardens, this hill station has become one of the sought-after tourist destinations for its serenity and natural beauty. With various offerings across yoga, meditation and Ayurveda; some of the programs include beginners’ yoga, Sivananda 12 asanas mastery, Kriya Yoga sadhana, Mool Bandha sadhana, vipassana meditation, rejuvenation program, panchakarma detox, weight management, de-stress and anxiety programs.
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7 Day Beginners Yoga Retreat in Kerala (USD 492) offered by Kaivalyam Wellness Retreat Kerala includes
Per day starting cost: INR 6000 or USD 82
Located in and away from the hustle and bustle of Kochi, Yoga Maithri Lali truly believes in the yogic lifestyle for health and wellbeing. Their programs include 4-day yoga meditation, naturopathy, 7-day or 30-day intense detox, 28-day yoga mentor course, 4-night 5-day nada mantra yoga, 7-day or 30-day Kalari and yoga program and they are all available all year round. Accommodation, nutritious and vegetarian meals and Ayurveda massages are included within the programs.
4 Days Yoga Meditation & Naturopathy retreat Kochi Kerala (USD 250) offered by Yoga Maithri Lali retreat Kerala includes
Per day starting cost: INR 6125 or USD 84
Founded and created by Jomy, after a long search to find the perfect space for patrons to come and feel ‘out-of-this-world' during their stay along the river banks of Kuttampuzhayar, located in the Thattekadu Salim Ali bird sanctuary. With the aesthetics of an art gallery, the design of the retreat was created by a team of artists using organic and natural mediums inspired from its own environment to bring alive the aspects of yoga and Ayurveda. Along with yoga programs and sessions, they offer Ayurveda treatments like Shirodhara, Marma Abhyanga, Shirobhyanga, Pinda Sweda, and Padabyangha. The retreat offers various levels of accommodation including a treehouse imbibed with its ecological ideals for a comfortable and serene stay. Among the many things one can do at this retreat, given its location, bird watching in the sanctuary and wildlife safaris are a highlight for travellers.
3 Day Rejuvenating Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat in India (USD 181) offered by Munkudil Ayurveda Yoga Retreat includes
Per day starting cost: INR 6640 or USD 91
Adishakti Yogashala is a passion project of 3 yogis, founded in 2010 at Varkala, with over 10 years of experience in the field and the objective to spread the knowledge of yoga and the ayurveda lifestyle. Their offerings are a combination and blend of traditional yoga and ayurveda. Adorned by tropical trees with a spectacular cliff beach, this retreat is a treat for the senses. The Ayur Yoga Retreat at Varkala, has a charming homestay approach to restore and rejuvenate the guests and patrons. Some of the inclusions of the program are Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Bandhas, Bhakti Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Chair yoga, meditation, along with yogic anatomy, art of adjustment and alignment and yogic cooking. Comfortable and simple accommodation and healthy meals are included in the package. They also offer teacher training in yoga and two offsite retreats namely Yoga Ayurveda Retreat in Nepal and Yoga- Horseback riding retreat in Iceland.
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9 Day Ayur Yoga retreat in Varkala Kerala (USD 800) offered by Adishakti Yogashala Varkala Kerala includes
Per day starting cost: INR 7314 or USD 100
Set amidst the tea gardens and blissful nature around, this retreat brings true oneness within the body, mind and soul with comfortable accommodation. Inspired from its surroundings to create serenity and peace, guests are immersed in a world of its own in this Wayanad based property with the chirping of birds and exotic flora and fauna to be one with nature. Founded by Sree Yogini Romea, after a life-altering accident that led her on the path of yoga and Ayurveda to find herself, past patrons have often found hope and guidance in her teachings and counselling. This retreat offers various programs ranging from 4 days to 29 days like juice detox, seniors’ serenity, silence retreat, obesity, and their signature women’s spirituality program.
15 Day Women's Blissful Raj Yoga Retreat in Kerala, India (USD 1415) offered by Rome’s Wellness Wayanad Kerala includes
Per day starting cost: INR 7400 or USD 101
Established in 2010, with a one-of-its-kind gurukul system of teaching founded by Yogacharya K.P Mohandas, Santhi Yoga has an ashram influenced living space. Their philosophy towards yoga is to impart the learnings of yoga at various levels to help as many people bring about inner balance and well being. Along with various yoga teacher training courses, they also offer yoga for improving immunity, general yoga, vacation yoga, special yoga, and 3-day to 10-day yoga retreats. The packages include luxury and comfortable residences and nutritious meals.
3 Day Yoga retreat (USD 206) offered by Santhi Yoga International Retreat Kerala includes
Per day starting cost: INR 7534 or USD 103
Redefining holidays, Ayur Beach Resort is surrounded by tropical palm and coconut trees facing the river and the clean serene beach. Inspired by the fisherman’s villages, this resort allows guests to experience the local lifestyle of the coastal communities. With Ayurveda at its core, this retreat has various programs such as panchakarma detox, Rasayana rejuvenation, weight management, stress relief, yoga & meditation. Among its accommodation options are deluxe sea view rooms and cottages for a comfortable and luxury stay which also include all meals.
3 Day Ayurveda Rejuvenation and Yoga Retreat in Kerala (USD 247) offered by Ayur Beach Resort Alleppey Kerala includes
Per day starting cost: INR 9034 or USD 123.5
Situated close to the Kaipamangalam Beach, Kerala, Ayurveda Living Village welcomes its guests with warm coastal hospitality and perfect natural harmony within its environment. With highly qualified doctors on-site for individual consultation to tailor the programs including the meals to cater to every person’s needs. Some of their ayurvedic treatments include detox massages, Abhyangam massage, Marma therapy, Shirodhara, Kati Basti, Panchakarma, and Pizhichil. Their Ayurveda and yoga retreat package includes various treatments, yoga sessions, accommodation and organic meals. All accommodations are located close to the beach for a truly tropical vacation.
4 Day Yoga & Ayurveda retreat in Thrissur Kerala (USD 384) offered by Ayurveda Living Village Retreat Kerala include
Per day starting cost: INR 9362 or USD 128
Located at a walking distance from the famous Varkala beach of Kerala, this retreat believes in transformative energies of the space inspired from the vedas and homa rituals. Surrounded by an organic garden with various Ayurveda plants, the retreat offers accommodation entrenched in simplicity and comfort with a few room types. The signature AgnihotraYoga retreat offered at this yogashala includes yoga sessions, homa therapy, fire meditation, pranic energy healing, ayurveda treatments and more.
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6 Day Purifying and Rejuvenating Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Kerala (USD 650) offered by Agnihotra Yoga Retreat Kerala includes
Per day starting cost: INR 9500 or USD 130
Inspired by authentic and historic Kerala architecture and design built with natural materials, this unique boutique retreat located in Cherai offers tranquillity and peace with modern amenities. For holistic rejuvenation and balance, 36 Palms offers yoga and Ayurveda programs such as yoga by the sea, 3-days Pizhichil massage, 5-days rejuvenation massage, nirvana massage, age halt/ slimming massage, and custom packages based on one’s specific needs. The luxury hotel provides 10 rooms with a mix of sea view and garden level accommodation in their king room, deluxe triple room, the antique room filled with antique furniture and decor, and the heritage wing for exclusivity and privacy. Guests can enjoy their signature seafood delicacies and traditional Kerala and North Indian cuisine.
4 Day Yoga Con Sea Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat (USD 402) offered by 36 Palms Boutique Yoga retreat Kerala includes
Per day starting cost: INR 9802 or USD 134
Nestled in the beautiful Udayagiri mountain range, to bring oneness within the surroundings of nature’s beauty and the sounds of birds for immersed tranquillity. Amongst its many offerings for the guests to sign up while enjoying a tranquil vacation. To name a few of their programs, panchakarma retreat, ayurvedic treatment for depression, stress management, arthritis, weight loss, back pain, Rasayana rejuvenation, herbal beauty and skincare, Kalari massage, yoga and meditation, and their signature 21-day Marma/ Varma therapy that aims to balance the prana energy. With eco-friendly accommodation available on two floors in a beautiful, wood and stone villa, the stay at this picturesque retreat. With a belief in ‘you are what you eat’, the retreat provides ayurvedic diet based meals prepared with fresh organic produce for the guests.
7 Days Yoga & Meditation retreat Wayanad Kerala (USD 820) offered by Udayagiri Holistic Retreat Wayanad Kerala includes
Per day starting cost: INR 9992 or USD 137
A riverside retreat with a tropical jungle atmosphere, this luxury retreat provides tranquillity and serenity to the patrons along with its signature offering of an elephant training school adjoining the property. With their experienced therapists, Ayurveda specialists and doctors help guests choose the right tailored program for each of the guests. Some of their retreat offerings include a yoga meditation package, ayurvedic health package, ayurvedic rejuvenation, ayurvedic retreat, special yoga + Ayurveda program, along with specialised packages for specific ailments like neck pain, cervical spondylosis, back pain, neuromuscular disorders, weight reduction, and beauty care. For a comfortable stay, Elephant pass offers accommodation in deluxe and standard rooms. Their packages include organic and vegetarian sattvic meals for the holistic balance in one’s rejuvenation journey.
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7 Day Special Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat (USD 1271) offered by Elephant Pass Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat Kerala includes
Per day starting cost: INR 15500 or USD 212
Winner of many awards over the years, including the Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers Choice Awards 2020, this luxury hidden gem in North Kerala is an ideal tropical getaway. Set in the lap of nature with palms, the backwaters and spice gardens, spread across 12 acres of beautiful landscapes, this retreat promises a transformative experience for those looking for serenity and oneness of inner senses. At the hermitage, one can indulge in its various wellness offerings like nirvana, priya detox, yoga, ashtanga meditation, pranic energy healing. One of its special programs is transcendental meditation that can be enjoyed by ages 10 years and above. The retreat offers a healthy variety of food at two of its restaurants - Annapurna and Meenakshi with local produce and flavours along with cooking classes for guests. The accommodation at the hermitage further extends into the authenticity of the architecture and design of the retreat with 18 separate fisherman styled cottages with modern facilities.
5 Day Yoga Retreat in Kerala (USD 996) offered by Neeleshwar Hermitage Retreat Kerala includes
Per day starting cost: INR 18200 or USD 249
Founded in the year 2000 by Guru Madhavacharyan, who has had a spiritual and enlightened life since childhood; has spent years acquiring the knowledge of yogic and meditation practices. The signature Nirvana Yoga Retreat, requires a minimum stay of a week focusing on holistic balance and for students and vacationers to take something back into their stress-inducing life for a wholesome approach towards mindfulness. The ashram provides accommodation at nearby homestays with modern amenities included. Organic foods are grown and used in the vegetarian satvic meals provided by the retreat for all guests and practitioners enrolled.
7 Days Yoga & Meditation retreat Kerala (Price on Request) offered by Institute of Nirvana Yoga Trivandrum Kerala includes
Per day starting cost: Price not available at the time of publishing
Situated on the river banks of Kabani and nestled in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, the evergreen forest provides for an immersive and connected to nature experience for the guests. With an integrated organic farm and indigenous cattle for dairy needs, the produce is used for various holistic Ayurveda medicines prepared at the farm facility. An enlightened and spiritual environment that allows for an added sense into the ayurvedic treatments such as Kalari-Marma, Rasayana rejuvenation, panchakarma treatment, Siddha Marma, ayur yoga, along with specialised treatments for cancer, obesity, skin ailments, stress management, immunity-boosting, hair loss, depression, diabetes, autism, and over 60+ such programs. Single rooms with attached bathrooms and private balconies are included in the programs, along with treatment based satvic and organic meals, and ayurvedic medicines and supplements.
7 Days Yoga & Meditation retreat Kerala (Price on Request) offered by Ayurveda Yoga Villa Wayanad Kerala includes
Per day starting cost: Price not available at the time of publishing
Founded by Adi and Mathew on a 4 acre organic farm, the couple fuelled by their many varying interests brought together by their passion for yoga and meditation. Located near the picturesque Thekkady, Kerala; the homestay retreat is set amongst four acres of organic farm for an authentic experience of the locality along with eco-friendly arrangements. The unique aspect of this retreat is the limited number in their batches to allow for personal and individual attention and guidance.
Per day starting cost: Price not available at the time of publishing
Top 20 budget yoga retreats in Kerala (a quick recap)
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