8 Day Zen Meditation Retreat in Kerala
Ganesh House, Neduman, Kovalam, 695527, Kerala, Trivandrum, India
One Week or More Meditation Retreat Kerala
Relax and unwind, enjoy the magnificent views and the tranquil atmosphere. Away from tourist crowds yet close to the beaches of Kovalam near Trivandrum. Your experienced instructor and your hosts will ensure you settle quickly into a new daily routine with meditation sessions and tasty home-cooked meals by welcoming you into their home and lives.
Meet the instructors
Karen
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Highlights
- 2 meditation sessions daily
- Professional and friendly instructor
- Daily delicious breakfast
- 7 nights accommodation
- Airport pick up
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
7 days with instruction
Airport transfer included:
Trivandrum International Airport
Accommodation
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Kitchen
- Special menu request
- Free Wi-Fi
Accommodation will be at Ganesh House in air-conditioned or non-airconditioned rooms. It is a local homestay close to the beach and a short walk to Kin-Hin Centre. It involves with responsible tourism and government approved, you can experience village life.
Program
The program begins with an introduction to Zen practice at 4 p.m. on the arrival day and ends after breakfast on the departure day.
Usually, the daily schedule starts at 7 a.m. with a meditation, then followed by breakfast. Free time to relax and enjoy Kerala or go for site seeing.
At 5 p.m., you will again practice meditation with Karen. Then enjoy dinner at one of the many local restaurants, enjoy a traditional home-cooked Keralan from your hosts or prepare food for yourself in the fully equipped kitchen at your accommodation.
Instructors
Karen Sivan
Karen came to India in 1997 for a three-week holiday and decided to make Kerala her home. For 10 years, she ran yoga and massage holidays in Kovalam. From 2007 until mid-2012, she lived, worked, served, and followed Zen at Bodhi Zendo, blessed to have guidance and support from a Zen master, AMA Samy. She then returned to the 'marketplace' and began a new chapter with Kin-Hin. She is also a qualified aromatherapist with over 20 years experience. Her diploma in holistic aromatherapy was obtained from the Tisserand Institute in London in 1993.
Location
Features
Activities
- Cooking classes
- Massage
General
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Yoga shala
Services
- Free bottled water
- Free Wi-Fi
- Newspapers
- Tour assistance
Food
During this retreat, you will be served with daily delicious breakfast.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Pescatarian
- Seafood
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- 2 daily meditation sessions
- Airport transfer on arrival and departure
What's not included
- Travel costs
- Insurance
- Lunch and dinner
How to get there
Recommended Airports
TRV
Trivandrum International Airport
10 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Trivandrum International Airport (TRV). The transfers are included both ways during this 7-night program. The journey from the airport is about 30-minutes by taxi.
Airport: Trivandrum International Airport
Airport transfer included: Trivandrum International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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