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AYUR YOGA ECO ASHRAM IN MYSORE
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A private, tropical island sanctuary perfect for those looking to escape, relax and unwind. The closest you’ll get to being ship wrecked on a tropical island but with all the modern comforts and great waves on your doorstep… Are we ever prepared? We all can make the best laid plans, but what we have learned is they never ever work out how you plan, we make plans, but not the outcome. We have learned to be thankful and appreciate what we have, we are all blessed because it could all change tomorrow. We find our selves on a 12-hectare island 100 miles from most places, in the middle of then Ocean.
How we got here? Planes, cars, boats, smiles, tears and many a hard learned lesson, but we do have wireless! As a child John doodles an island with a grass hut and a coconut tree with perfect waves peeling off, a sailboat, maybe a dolphin jumping. I think a lot of surfers doodle this. He kept doodling until it became his reality…and mine. John has a few nicknames: Yoda, Silent Assassin, Uncle John, Om Johnny.
He is a one of a kind person, very patient compassionate and graceful, whether getting barreled or making the locals laugh, or building, it has taken him a lot of patience to share his skills with the locals, from using power tools, surfing and gardening, but he inspires them. He speaks quietly and not very much, but when he does it’s always worth listening to. I think you need to actually walk in something he has built, it is alive, and the restaurant on Togat Nusa is an example of that. The recent addition is a pilot whale skeleton that washed up. It was a tasty feast for the locals.
We raised it up onto the roof, a chandelier as such with two glass Japanese balls for eyes, yes it is “Night at the museum†out here. We are a small retreat, catering for only 8 guests at a time. Quality and service come first as we focus on providing you with the most uniquely relaxing holiday experience available.
OUR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Beachcombing Fishing Snorkeling Surfing Swimming Take a local sanpan/canoe for a paddle Yoga and Meditation Classes Village visits Scuba diving can be organized for a fee Supping Massage available.
Four traditionally inspired Bungalows, each uniquely designed and built in the same style as the main building, using recycled timbers and driftwood. Each bungalow is setup to accommodate 2 (unless already organized) people , for a total of 8 guests on the island at any one time. All have private bathrooms with running hot water.
The funky interior design incorporates hand built custom furniture and antique lighting and fixtures left over from Dutch fishing vessels. Each bungalowalso has fans to help stay cool. Using local Mentawai builders, under the guidance of John E Ocean, Togat Nusa Retreat maximizes its local surroundings and functions as a partial eco- resort, yet still delivers a very high standard of accommodations and personal space.
With an emphasis on locally sourced fresh meats, fish, fruit and vegetables as well as home baked breads and pastries, Our experienced Indonesian chef combines traditional and western recipes to create the most delicious meals. Breakfast for early birds there is fruit , yogurt and home made granola, coffee and tea. You can order what you like, Omelettes, pancakes, French toast with home made bread, Bacon and eggs. Lunches and Dinners are served buffet style pizza, burritos, pasta, curries, some Indonesian dishes, ren dang, lumpias, soto ayam, fresh fish,roast chicken, fresh salads, Home made cakes ,donuts and fresh fruits for desserts You will be given a large aqua bottle you can refill in the restaurant Food allergies and special dietry requirements are not a problem but should be specified before yours arrival to ensure we are prepared. Please also inform us of any birthdays or special occasions during your stay so we can help to make them extra special.
