The Radiance Retreat: Rasa Yoga + AyurvedaÂ
October 12-19, 2024
If you’ve felt a call to connect with the roots of your practice...
Each day will begin with morning sadhana, an extended Rasa Yoga practice of mantra, mudra, meditation, pranayama, asana, myth, philosophy, and ritual. In the afternoons, we will come together again for rejuvenating Rasa Yoga nectar practices. Each session is an integrated, carefully crafted experience to help each person embody the teachings and bring more radiance into every aspect of one’s life. The practices are supplemented each day by nourishing Ayurvedic treatments and delicious food made with the utmost care and love.Â
I made my first trip to India in 2003...
and have been back several times since. India holds a very special place in my heart and I am so excited to lead you on a journey to this sacred land. A trip to India is truly like no other and will live on in your heart forever.
All levels of students are welcome.
Practices will be tailored to and appropriate for all who attend!
No prior experience is required.
Local excursions are sprinkled throughout our stay to give you an opportunity to explore all of the beauty and charm that Kerala has to offer. We will take a traditional boat ride through the local backwaters, and visit nearby cities, markets and temples in order to gain a broader understanding and appreciation of the culture and context of the birthplace of these practices.
The retreat center where we’ll be hosted, Soma Manaltheeram, is an award winning Ayurvedic Spa set on the serenity of lush tropical gardens and a beachfront location. Here, you can benefit from traditional Ayurvedic therapies, one-on-one visits with on-site Ayurvedic practitioners, and a welcomed change of pace from your everyday life.
This year, there is an optional add-on of a special one-day pilgrimage to Kanyakumari - the southernmost tip of India, where the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and the Bay of Bengal converge; this town holds spiritual importance as the dwelling of the virgin Goddess Kanya Kumari, an embodiment of Goddess Parvati, the divine Mother.
What's Included?
- 7 Nights’ Accommodation
- Ayurvedic Meals (7 Dinners, 6 Lunches, 7 Breakfasts – all vegetarian)
- Daily Rasa Yoga + Meditation
- Yoga Mythology Teachings
- Ayurvedic Cooking ClassÂ
- Daily Rejuvenation Massage and Treatments
- Ayurvedic Consultations with the Retreat Doctor
- Ayurvedic Remedies for Your Constitution
- Personalized Ayurvedic Menu to Take HomeÂ
- Shiva temple morning pujas
- Ganesha temple coconut breaking ritual to clear obstacles
- Backwaters Boat and Village Tour
- Trivandrum City Tour
- Visit Temples & Markets
- Airport TransferTo/From Thiruvananthapuram
- Orientation calls with Greta on Zoom to prepare for your journey.
- One month of yoga classes through Greta's online Sangha Circle.
- Optional Additional Pilgrimage Add-on includes one extra night of accommodation (10/19), transportation, and guides.
ABOUT YOUR GUIDE
Greta is a yoga teacher, ritualist, and Ayurveda wellness coach with more than 25 years of experience sharing practices for liberation, healing, and awake living. She is a teacher of teachers and a compassionate guide devoted to helping students cultivate joy, find deep purpose, and connect to the Sacred. She teaches Rasa Yoga, a heart-centered, empowering fusion of form and flow, and each class takes you on a journey that weaves together creative asana with functional movement, biomechanics, mantra and mudra, breathwork, lunar rhythms, and yogic wisdom for modern life. Expect to meet the whole of yourself in a practice that embraces the totality of what it means to be human.
Besides yoga, Greta is an avid traveler and is passionate about live music, theater, the ocean, non-dual Tantric philosophy, and road-tripping. She has lived and taught extensively around the world and is happy to now call West Seattle home, where she lives with her husband and one naughty whippet.
Pricing & Accommodations:
Only 14Â 2 spots left!
STANDARD ROOM (shared) -
$3,195 pay in full
$3,395 payment plan
Standard rooms feature a bedroom with one double bed or two twins, and private bathroom. These rooms have air conditioning, are well ventilated, and come equipped with fans and mosquito nets. Upgrade to private room available on limited basis.
GARDEN COTTAGE (shared) -
$3,395 pay in full
$3,695 payment plan
Garden Cottages are adorable independent cottages with a beautiful garden view, built with natural materials of mud and bricks. Rooms feature one double bed or two twins, an attached bathroom, air conditioning, proper ventilation, and fans and mosquito nets. Upgrade to private room available on limited basis.
