Neelambari Resort / 15 Days Rejuvenation Program Ashtangam
Neelambari Resort / 15 Days Rejuvenation Program Ashtangam
Premium Resort
India / Kerala / Thrissur
Premium Resort
India / Kerala / Thrissur
Neelambari is a charming boutique resort in the heart of Kerala, Thrissur. Since its inception Neelambari has catered well to discerning travellers looking for a relaxed and serene holiday to the explorers seeking authentic experiences - be it culture, nature, cuisine, festivals and Ayurveda.
We envisaged Neelambari as a showcase for the best central Kerala has to offer - especially Thrissur, the cultural capital of Kerala. Away from the mad rush of ‘touristic’ destinations, shunning synthetic ‘experiences’ meant only for tourists - we wanted to create an ecotourism destination where our guests would feel like they are visiting friends.
Neelambari today is the realisation of this vision, but not by any means the end of our journey. We are constantly discovering new facets in our own culture and traditions, new delights to be explored in our own backyards, and new ways to improve on our experiences. We are fresh on the trail, but it is already apparent to us that we have started a joyful journey without end.
We envisaged Neelambari as a showcase for the best central Kerala has to offer - especially Thrissur, the cultural capital of Kerala. Away from the mad rush of ‘touristic’ destinations, shunning synthetic ‘experiences’ meant only for tourists - we wanted to create an ecotourism destination where our guests would feel like they are visiting friends.
Neelambari today is the realisation of this vision, but not by any means the end of our journey. We are constantly discovering new facets in our own culture and traditions, new delights to be explored in our own backyards, and new ways to improve on our experiences. We are fresh on the trail, but it is already apparent to us that we have started a joyful journey without end.
15 Days Rejuvenation Program Ashtangam
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Description
Ashtangam is a signature retreat program from Neelambari aimed at rejuvenating and rekindling the body, mind and spirit. The duration of the program is 15 days and across the program, each participant would have the opportunity to experience different facets of Indian tradition and culture in a bid to rejuvenate and rediscover themselves. The program is named Ashtangam to signify the eight different aspects that would combine to provide a transformative experience to the participants. -
Description Of Treatment
Ashtangam
- The eight aspects of the retreat
Yoga and Pranayama: Every morning we would start with a guided Yoga session. Personalized guidance would be given to each participant to suit their physical condition and aptitude. Each session would last about 60 - 90 minutes. Neelambari has beautiful indoor and outdoor locations suitable for the practice of Yoga. So depending on the weather and nature of practice, we would use different locations on different days. The session would focus on flexibility, posture and movements. Any ailment or degeneration would be given special attention at the individual level.
The Pranayama sessions would focus on classic breathing techniques and would involve variations depending on the level of practice of each participant. The Yoga and Pranayama practice on each day would help us become better aware of our body and the direct correlation between our breathing and mental activities.
Meditation: Every evening we will have a guided meditation session, combined with chanting and Pranayama. This session is considered as an extension of the morning Yoga and Pranayama routine. Our mind and body are inseparably linked in their energy flows. Yoga, Pranayama and meditation are all different paths for us to harness our body and mind.
Ayurveda: Everyday each participant would undergo an Ayurveda therapy session in Neelambari’s beautiful treatment rooms. The sessions would be prescribed and guided by senior Ayurveda practitioners. The sequence of procedures would vary for each guest and would be decided by the Ayurveda doctor based on one to one consultation. The objective of the Ayurveda sessions would be rejuvenation, detoxification and correction of imbalances in our body. The Ayurveda therapies and consultations would enable us to seek a better balance in our lifestyle choices.
Theater: Theater is a deeply moving cultural experience. It is also a great way for us to explore our emotions and how each of us react to different situations in our daily lives. We will use Koodiyattam, an ancient theater of Kerala (recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO) as a medium to explore emotions. There are several reasons for us to choose Koodiyattam as our medium - it is a highly structured theater art rendering it easier to explain and communicate, it is mostly a mime theater, significantly reducing language barriers. We will use the structure of this magnificent theater and explore different emotions.
Cultural Exploration: We will use our retreat for an engaging exploration of the culture of Kerala, especially its visual performing arts. Kerala has a very rich tradition of folk, classical, semi-classical and ritual art forms. We will view performances of some of these art forms. We will not be mere spectators, we will spend some time briefly understanding the evolution and nuances of each of these art forms. We will interact with the artistes and also try to understand how each of these art forms place themselves in the wider cultural fabric of Kerala and India.
Rural life exploration: Neelambari is situated in Arattupuzha, a beautiful little village in Central Kerala. In the course of Ashtangam retreat we will engage in a few sessions where we explore some aspects of the traditional village life in Kerala and how sustainability and healthy living is organically woven into such life styles. Exploring village crafts, getting familiar with some of the common herbs used in Ayurveda would be some of the topics for our rural life exploration.
Culinary exploration: We will have three participatory cooking sessions as part of the retreat, one in each week. The emphasis will be on preparing healthy, balanced vegetarian dishes that are pleasing to the palate -
Major Benefits
Anyone looking for an authentic rejuvenation of body and mind would benefit from this program. The retreat would be especially stimulating if arts and culture interests you. The program is designed for adults, at least 15 years of age Accompanying children are allowed however they should be of an independent age. Basic health and mobility is expected. However we would be very happy to make the program accessible even if you are facing challenges on these fronts. Please contact us directly and we will positively consider if and how you could be accommodated in the program. -
Extra Information
Summary schedule
2023 Ed1 - April 01 to April 15
2023 Ed2 - May 05 to May 19
Day 1 : Registration, orientation and consultations. There will be separate consultations for Ayurveda and Yoga. Personalized Ayurveda procedures and yoga practices for each participant would be charted based on these consultations. A brief orientation discussion with a QA session would be held involving all the participants at the end of the consultations.
2.00 pm All participants are required to check in by 2.00 pm so that we have adequate time to complete all the consultations and orientation on Day 1 itself.
Day 2 - 15: The main retreat program would run for two weeks from Day 2 to 15 (both days inclusive). Each day would follow roughly the same schedule as follows:
7.00 am Morning Yoga session would run from this time. Sessions would last 60 to 90 minutes. Breakfast would be served for an hour after the end of the Yoga session. Participants would finish the Yoga session and then breakfast by about 9.30 am.
10.30 am to 4.30 pm Personalized Ayurveda sessions would run from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm.
12.30 pm to 2.30 pm. Evening tea would be served from 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm. This schedule would allow all participants to comfortably have their Ayurveda procedures allowing for sufficient time between their meals and treatment.
5.00 pm to 7.00 pm Evening session would be held from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm. This will be a continuous session involving one of the auxiliary programs (theater exploration, cultural performance, rural life exploration or cooking session) followed by the evening Pranayama, meditation and chanting.
7.15 pm Dinner would be served shortly after the evening session.
Day 16: Breakfast would be served at 8.00. There will be a short farewell and feedback session after breakfast. Guests would check out after the feedback session. Staying back for lunch and late check out would be optional.
A maximum of 16 participants would be allowed in a retreat program. This is to ensure that each participant receives personal attention during the sessions. We hope this would also allow for better interaction and bonding among the participants and hosts.
Optional add ons like astrology consultations, naturopathy sessions, village craft sessions etc can be arranged for interested participants. These would be bespoke arrangements and charged extra.
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Starting Rate
$ 2600 -
Duration
60 Minutes per day -
Number of Days
15 Days -
Languages
English, Malayalam
Walk-Through Video
Stay
Standard Room
Our Rooms, continue the traditional theme in their demeanor. They however hold spacious bedrooms and bathrooms that appeal to contemporary norms of comfort and luxury.
Our Rooms, continue the traditional theme in their demeanor. They however hold spacious bedrooms and bathrooms that appeal to contemporary norms of comfort and luxury.
Facilities
Breakfast Wifi Television Safety Box Air Conditioning
WellnessLoka Gallery
Location & Map
Location
Landmark
Arattupuzha Bridge
Nearby Attractions
Marottichal Waterfalls & Forest wildlife Sanctuary
Snehatheeram Beach
Chiyyaram Walking Street
Pattathippara Water Falls
Arattupuzha
Landmark
Arattupuzha Bridge
Nearby Attractions
Marottichal Waterfalls & Forest wildlife Sanctuary
Snehatheeram Beach
Chiyyaram Walking Street
Pattathippara Water Falls
Road Connectivity
Aratupuzha jn: 1 KM
Railway Connectivity
Irinjalakuda Railway Station : 16 KM
Airway Connectivity
Cochin International Airport : 41 KM
Aratupuzha jn: 1 KM
Railway Connectivity
Irinjalakuda Railway Station : 16 KM
Airway Connectivity
Cochin International Airport : 41 KM
