We offer daily meditation ‘sittings’ , local homestay accommodation and a safe environment for solo travellers as company, help and advice is always available!
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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.
Reviews (13)
Gargi Guha
from India, March 2018
"Birthday Getaway"
The place was perfect for a yoga getaway but what really breathed a soul into the place were Karen's lightness and Sivan's gentle support for yoga. The human touch...really.
Saman Boroumand
from Germany, December 2019
"Alles zen"
Good breakfast, karin she booked for me train Ticket, she is very friendly and kind.
Anneli Hällgren
from Sweden, January 2020
"Meditation as part of your holiday is a great idea! "
Meditation twice a day together with experienced and most friendly Karen Sivan is a treat on any holiday. Wether you are a regular meditator or not, it adds a dimension when sittning with likemindeds, and it gives your leisure day a welcome structur. I also had the breakfast package - lovely fruitsallad to start off the day!
Wolfgang Nethe
from Sri Lanka, December 2019
"5 day meditation retreat, Kovalam"
Excellent hands-on meditation instruction
Joanna Nowak
from United States, February 2019
"A must-do! "
Everything about this stay was perfect for me! I was the only guest at this time so I had private yoga and meditation classes! They take place on a decked roof amongst coconut palms, with sounds of birds mixed with Temple music...
I loved the home-cooked meals! Sivan's massages are really worth doing as well.
The owners made me feel at home, it felt more like visiting friends... They were also helpful with moving around in the neighbourhood as well as with planning the onward journey, choosing the trusted tuktuk and taxi drivers.
It was a perfect soft landing to the Indian ground for a first-timer in India!
Noelle Rivas
from United States, July 2018
"Beautiful peaceful place"
I liked everything...the all experience was very beneficial for me.
Ross Cairns
from Great Britain, April 2018
"5 Days at Kin Hin "
The location is within a traditional village and the setting is really nice
The yoga practice and meditation take place on the lovely roof top amongst the coconut palms and this is a really nice experience and adds to the overall ambience
Karen and Sivan are friendly and knowledgeable about the yoga and meditation that they teach and are happy to discuss and explain.The food is wonderful and made Fresh each day by Karen and Sivan and it s so nice to sit with them in The evening and eat . The fruit salad really is the best in the world
Cécile Chéhowah
from France, November 2018
"Lovely people but disappointing activities"
Very nice spot, nice house, excellent food ! Karen and Sivan are lovely people. They do their best to make our stay as best as can be. They are very easy going which is very pleasant.
Sivan make very good massage.