Programs
A RECONNECTION WITH YOUR INNER MAGIC
KASAR DEVI, Almora, UTTARAKHAND
1st Oct-7th Oct 2022
Life in Samatva brings you a stairway to release. Release from fears, anxiety, emotional blockages, toxins and pains accumulated over the years and restore your connection to yourself.
Through asana practise sessions, guided meditations, ayurveda, dry needling therapy, body alignment and Astrology & Tarot, we help you seek answers in the most restorative ways.
In todays day and age, most of our pains are psychosomatic due to heavy levels of stress, overworking, overthinking, and accumulating physically and mentally. We lose touch with our true selves in the process and find an imbalance within that is physical and mental.
Yoga isn’t just about being able to do handstands or headstands as it is understood to be today. That is just a minuscule part of what yoga truly is. Yoga is the union of the mind with the divine intelligence of the universe. It is our true way of being. It is the experience of the world within and around us.
We believe discomforts and challenges can always be channeled correctly for our inner growth and development. Our retreats will relax and rejuvenate you, bring joy, clarity, awareness, connect you with yourself and the universe and more importantly help you find Samatva i.e. equanimity.
Everything is held in divine time and we hope you join us on yours!
Stay in a cozy, luxurious, British colonial style cottage with Kumaon’s Pahadi influences; with a spectacular view of the mountains and nature all around in a 16 acre property. Savour freshly cooked delicious and healthy vegetarian food. Unwind at a treatment cupola with the biggest Solarium of the World and find yourself relaxing in the therapy rooms with a view of the Valley! Feel relaxed with an Abhyangam - a full body Ayurveda massage, then explore the Herbal Garden which houses local herbs such as Turmeric, Giloy, Ricinus, and more. Savour freshly cooked delicious and healthy vegetarian food. Take a walk amidst the deodars, oaks and rhododendrons. Soak in all the beautiful views with the perfect weather to enjoy outdoors. Detox and cleanse in Autumn as it is an important time of the year to flush out the Pitta toxins and balance the Vata for the upcoming winter months. Visit the beautiful and serene Kasar Devi Temple just a km away from our stay. Enjoy sunrise and sunsets amidst the most healing grounds. Be a part of the local cultural festivals. Chat, discuss, question, laugh, explore with our healers and your fellow seekers. In between the scheduled activities, spend time doing things you like or just watch a butterfly make its way around…your call! Make every moment memorable!
Kasar Devi is a village near Almora, Uttarakhand. Kasar Devi is endowed with an enormous geomagnetic field and a cosmic energy similar to that of UK’s Stonhenge and Peru’s Machu Pichu where high positive radiations can be felt and hence, it is believed to be a perfect place
for meditation and inner healing.
How your dincharya(daily routine) will look like-
Guided meditation sessions through the week to release blockages, toxic thoughts, resistance, find your inner power and build the “new you”.
Daily asana practise that would focus on relaxing, and deepening your connection with your body using the Iyengar, Hatha, Ashtanga and restorative styles.
Pranayam
60 mins of Ayurveda treatments (like Abhayangam, Churnapinda Swedam, Udwardhanam etc.) daily as per individual needs recommended by the Doctor.
Dry needling session
Myofascia release & Body alignment
Vedic Astrology and tarot consultation with spiritual guidance during your stay
We will also be focussing on Yoga philosophy during the retreat so that you take back the essence and continue the practise wherever you go.
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda, “The Science of Life” originated in India more than 5,000 years ago. It emphasises on prevention and allows you to reach your optimal state of balanced, natural health by understanding one’s own individual constitution through learning about your relationship with the five elements.
What is Dry Needling?
It is a very effective form of therapy that involves the use of needles to stimulate and break up knotted or hard muscle tissue usually located deeper in the body. The needling stimulates the oxygenation of the contracted muscle fibers and the fascia, reduces inflammation, improves blood circulation and energy flow thus reducing the local tension in the tissue. It works extremely well especially if you have a very sore muscle or stiffness and cannot take a massage. It helps with pain management and improves flexibility and range of motion.
This one’s all about sweet pain!
€1300/- (Per person) in DOUBLE OCCUPANCY I €1900/- SINGLE OCCUPANCY
What the package includes-
6 nights accommodation in a luxurious British colonial style cottage (Arrival 1st Oct- 2pm onwards, Checkout 7th Oct-11am)
Freshly cooked vegetarian meals & evening snacks.
Daily Yoga and meditation sessions
Ayurvedic Doctor’s consultations
2 Ayurveda treatments of 60 min each as per individual needs recommended by the Doctor such as-
Sarvanga Abhyangam(full body massage from head to toe with medicated oil) with steam. Pinda(potli) Swedam using herbal packs for swelling, joint spasm. Udwarthanam (uses herbal powder) for reducing weight and toning. Janu Vsati for knee joints. Kati Vasti for the lower back and lumbar. Mukh lepam( Ayurvedic facial) for a glowing skin. Dhyanamla Dhara for pain relief and inflammation. Bashpa Swedam, pada abhyangam, shiro abhyangam(head, neck, shoulders) and other specific treatments.
Besides the 2 treatments in the package, more can be availed at a discounted rate.
Dry needling sessions daily
Myofascia release & Body alignment sessions daily
Vedic Astrology & tarot consultation with spiritual guidance during your stay
Visit to Kasar Devi Temple, guided nature walks, hikes, exploring Herbal Garden, cooking class, and cultural activities. (decided unanimously by the group’s interest) with unlimited access to our solarium, relaxation decks, and amphitheater.
What the package doesn’t include-
Transportation to the retreat centre.
Specific ayurvedic treatments that the doctor may recommend or if you desire
to take besides the curated list.
How to Reach-
Pickup from Pant Nagar Airport and Kathgodam railway station can be arranged and is chargeable as per their cost.
By Air
The nearest airport to Almora is at Pantnagar.
By Train
The nearest railway station is at Kathgodam situated around 105 KMs away. Kathgodam is connected by rail directly with Delhi, Lucknow and Dehradun.
By Road
Kasar Devi is well connected through road network. Since air and rail connectivity in Uttarakhand is limited, road network is the best and easily available transport option. You can hire a cab/taxi to reach Kasar Devi from Delhi or any other nearby cities.
Booking terms & Conditions
Complete payment of the package cost has to be made at least 30 days before the retreat start date to confirm your spot.
Cancellation policy
If cancellations are made up to 30 days prior to the retreat start date, we can make a 35% refund of the total package cost.
If cancellations are made 0-30 days before the retreat start date, we will be unable to make any refunds. However, we can possibly make a refund if you are able to give us another participant in your place.
An amount of 30% of the package cost can be used later to book your spot on one of our future retreats in case of cancellations.
Any applicable refunds will be done after the deduction of applicable credit card service charges.
In an unforeseen situation, if the retreat is canceled by us, we will make a refund of 70% of the package amount paid by you. A deposit amount of 30% will be held back and can be used as a credit voucher for any of our future retreats. It is recommended to have a travel insurance policy.
We will not be sharing your personal information with anybody else (except where required to do so by authorities).
Write to us and we will try and accommodate all possibilities as much as we can with respect to your individual needs!