India Experience
India Retreat 2027
With Paulina
January 30th - Feb 7th
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A journey through to the heart of India.
YOGA THERAPY ~ AYURVEDA
Limited group. Intimate experience.
This is not just a trip.
It is a transformational experience designed to slow down, reset your nervous system and rediscover clarity through movement, breath and presence.
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Look at highlights from previous trips!
Transformational rituals
Ayurvedic delies
Lovely staff
Transformational rituals
Join for daily Yoga and ayurveda
​Starting your day with a dynamic yoga class to re -energize your body, mind and spirit, and end your day with a relaxing and grounding yoga practice.
​During the retreat we will also have the opportunity to practice meditation, workshops and learn about self-care techniques to nurture body and mind.
Classes will be taught by the yoga therapists Paulina and Belen with English guidance, as well as local teachers.
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Some lectures about Ayurveda and yoga philosophy + ayurvedic cooking classes will be offered by local teachers.
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All levels are welcome and no experience is required.
Ayurvedic resort between the sea & the backwaters
The venue is located by the seaside in Vypin Island, Kerala, India.
With the Arabian sea on one side and backwaters on the other, the villa is surrounded by stunning nature.
You will have a room with air-con and well-trained staff at our service.
All meals will be vegetarian and served family style. Breakfast, lunch and dinner + 2 snacks are included in the retreat price.
Time to relax and unwind
Spend the day by the pool or at Cherai beach. This 15 km long stretch of beautiful sandy beach is lined by soft sand, warm water, and green vegetation that makes this a wonderful place to relax, hang-out and explore.
Choose to explore the local area or stay the whole day at the venue. Go by yourself or connect with your fellow retreat-students and teachers.
WHO IS WELCOME?
Join Paulina & Team in Kerala, the home of Ayurveda!
This retreat is especially meaningful for those who notice that rest alone does not restore them in daily life,
It is open to anybody who is interested in improving lifestyle through ayurveda and nutritious yoga therapy .
The focus of the retreat is to detoxify body and mind through the ayurvedic rest, meditation and yoga therapy.
The therapists welcome complete beginners, as well as regular yoga practitioners, yoga teachers, yoga therapists, and anybody who would enjoy some days of rest and relaxation.
WHERE ARE WE GOING TO STAY IN INDIA?
During the retreat , we will be based in Southern India, in Ananda Cherai Beach Resort.
Cherai Beach is located in Cherai in the northern side of Vypin Island, a suburb of the city Kochi in the state of Kerala, India.
Kerala is blessed with a good climate, and an abundance of natural herbs that makes it the best place to enjoy a rejuvenating Ayurvedic therapy session.
SOUTHERN INDIA
Vypin Island beach in Kerala.
Vypin forms a barrier island which lies between the Arabian Sea in the west and the Cochin backwaters formed by the various distributaries of Periyar river, in the east.
Where the Backwaters and the Beach Come Together: Cherai
Kerala is always referred to as God’s own country probably because being blessed with natural beauty and ecological diversity
MEET THE THERAPIST
PAULINA COPELLO
Your facilitator Paulina Copello is is the founder of Natural Joy Yoga. She a C-IAYT certified member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and a Yoga teacher (RYT® 500, RPYT, YACEP)
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India holds a special place in Paulina´s heart, after being trained as a teacher in northern India (Rishikesh) she has visited India several times.
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India is known for its friendly people, a sense of spirituality and beautiful nature. Paulina creates retreats to India with passion, focusing on the individual experience.
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Connect with Paulina on Instagram @naturaljoyyogatherapy​
"The trip to India is a dream come true for me. Paulina helped me make it happen by designing a complete and flexible program at the same time. It was a perfect combination of tourism and relaxation. "
— Gaby, retreat guest 2023
"I hope this is NOT the last trip I will have the Joy of sharing with you Paulina- this really meant the world to me & fulfilling is the Word for this trip for me"
— Monica , retreat guest 2023
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THE CENTER
The Resort is landscaped with lagoons and canals meandering in and around a number of Villas (heritage & modern) which overlook a clean beach at the front and serene backwaters behind.
Sun rises at the backwater side of the resorts and sun sets in front of the resorts in the Arabian Sea.
This spacious retreat includes a/c accommodation, twice daily sessions and delicious breakfast and evening buffets.
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THE PROGRAM
When you choose Kerala Ayurveda & Yoga therapy retreat, you get nature’s best healing power to improve your health and well being.
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Reconnect with yourself through the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, the transformative practices of yoga, and the healing beauty of nature.
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This 9-day retreat offers a space to slow down, restore balance and create a deeper connection with your body, mind and inner world.
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Through daily yoga practices, meditation, Ayurvedic teachings and traditional treatments, you will be guided to explore simple and meaningful tools for wellbeing that you can carry with you long after returning home.
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During your stay, you will experience:
• Yoga therapy practices to support strength, mobility, relaxation and inner awareness
• Ayurvedic wisdom to understand your unique needs and create more balance in daily life
• Guidance from experienced Ayurvedic doctors and local practitioners
• Traditional Ayurvedic massages and treatments
• Time for rest, reflection and reconnecting with yourself
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This retreat is designed with flexibility in mind. Each day offers a gentle rhythm of practice, nourishment and free time, allowing you to listen to your own needs and choose what supports you best.
Beyond the practices, you will have time to enjoy the beauty of Vypin Island — surrounded by the Arabian Sea and the peaceful Kerala backwaters — with opportunities to swim, explore local culture and simply be present.
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A journey to restore, reconnect and return home with a renewed sense of clarity and balance.
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South India is slow-paced and friendly.…
Ayurvedic treatments in Kerala
Optional Afternoon Workshop Series
Introduction to Yoga Therapy: Tools for Balance & Wellbeing
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Deepen your understanding of yoga as a holistic practice that supports the connection between body, breath and mind.
This workshop series offers an introduction to the principles of Yoga Therapy through practical tools that can be integrated into daily life. You will explore how yoga, breath, meditation and mindful awareness can support greater balance, resilience and self-connection.
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Across three afternoon sessions, we will explore:
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Workshop 1 — The Foundations of Yoga Therapy
Understanding yoga beyond the physical practice:
The relationship between body, breath and mind
Awareness and mindful movement
Creating a personal practice that supports your needs
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Workshop 2 — Ayurveda & The Individual Practice
Discovering your unique balance through Ayurvedic wisdom:
Introduction to the doshas
Daily rhythms and self-care practices
Adapting your yoga practice to support wellbeing
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Workshop 3 — Integrating the Practice into Daily Life
Bringing the teachings home:
Breath and meditation techniques
Nervous system awareness
Creating sustainable rituals for a balanced life
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The workshops are included in your retreat experience. Participation is optional, allowing you to choose each day what feels most supportive for your own journey.
Participants who complete the full workshop series will receive a Certificate of Completion from Natural Joy Yoga.
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Participants who complete the workshop series will receive a Certificate of Completion from Natural Joy Yoga.
OPTIONAL INDIVIDUAL YOGA THERAPY SESSIONS
Individual practices can be tailored to your personal needs. You might be benefited from a tailored practice if you are experiencing :
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Overall well-being (you don’t need to be sick or in pain for yoga therapy to have value!) and healthy aging
Chronic pain, including low-back pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia,chronic fatigue syndrome and others.
Anxiety, insomnia, and others
Neurological issues, complications of stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease.
Support for illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease
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Paulina will be open to offer 1on1 Yoga Therapy sessions.
This needs to be booked in advance and has additional fee.
The initial consultation (intake session) is included in the retreat price.
YOGA & AYURVEDA PRACTICES
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Learn Dinacharya (daily routine that promotes self-care) from local therapists.
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Home Remedy Class / Introducing Ayur First Aid Kit
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Indoor Yoga
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Yoga at Beach
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Yoga therapy
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Pranayama & therapeutic breathwork
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Ayurveda Therapy​ & treatments available for you everyday
DAILY SCHEDULE
This is an example of a typical day at the retreat. Please note that the program will vary slightly in terms of times. Our priority is always to connect with the energy of the group and see what is needed. If you need more space, we will give it to you. If you seek more practices & rituals, they will be provided. This is a time for you to listen what feels true to you and your body.
7.00 Dinacharya
8.00 Yoga, breathwork & meditation by Paulina or Belen alternatively
9.30 Ayurvedic Breakfast
10.30 -13 Optional: Yoga & Ayurveda lectures/ Ayurvedic treatments/ cooking classes / workshop
13.00- 14.00 Ayurvedic Lunch
Take some time after lunch to journal, read, relax by the pool or head to the beach.
16.00 Workshop / Free time
18.00 Meditation
19.00 Ayurvedic Dinner
Social interaction if desired / chanting and mantra / Kirtan
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There will be one free afternoon to take a tour to the surroundings.
(Fort Kochi and Mattanchery, Paradesi Synagogue and Jew Town)
INVESTMENT
An investment in your own health and wellbeing. ​​​​​
Save your spot with a small deposit and lock in your Early Bird price.
EARLY BIRD PRICE until August 1st 2026.
BOOK YOUR RETREAT 2027
Flexible payment plans available
Limited to a small group to ensure
a personal and meaningful experience.
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8 x nights at the ayurvedic resort
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Accommodation with en-suite bathroom
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24/7 access to a private pool, lounge, and shala
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All meals: Delicious breakfast, lunch & dinner with
Ayurvedic style food -
Morning classes & meditation classes
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Initial ayurvedic consultation with the doctors
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DAILY treatments : oil massage, body scrubs or Shirodara, steam or others.
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Daily mindfulness exercises
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Yoga Nidra Meditation
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Team support to help you organize your trip, assist you in finding flight tickets or hotels for extra nights if needed, assist you apply for your Visa and organize airport-pick up and drop off
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Yoga-bag & goodies
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Yoga mats and props at the resort (unless you prefer to bring your own)
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Filtered water and herbal tea during the day
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24 hour security and free Wifi
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EXCURSION 1 Temple Experience: the group will visit a local Temple
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EXCURSION 2 Backwaters tour + afternoon in Kochi
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Plane tickets *
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Tourist visas *
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Travel insurance
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Food outside the retreat center
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Short distance transportation / taxis
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Other excursions during free days (they are optional and can be arranged at low cost)
* We can advise you on flight bookings and assist you in applying for your visa.
→ Exclusive Add-On!
EXTEND YOUR JOURNEY
Optional India Add-On Experiences
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Would you like to continue your journey a little longer?
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Extend your time in India with a carefully curated add-on experience designed to deepen your connection with the culture, spirituality and beauty of this incredible country.
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Discover sacred places, ancient traditions, local communities and unforgettable landscapes as you continue exploring India beyond the retreat.
Each extension offers a different way to experience the richness of India — from spiritual centers and historic cities to cultural experiences and moments of reflection.
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A beautiful opportunity to keep travelling, learning and integrating the experience at your own pace.
Frequently asked questions
