YOUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT KERALA RETREAT

Where is it in Kerala India?

♥  The Resort is situated on the picturesque Malabar Coast in the southern Indian state of Kerala.  The location is just 30 minutes or 21 kilometres from Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) International Airport & is situated right on the seaside in the village of Chowara.

How do I get to the Resort from the airport?

♥  We take care of transfers between the airport and the Resort.

What is the climate like?

♥  Kerala is India’s southernmost state & is close to the equator & has tropical forests & a climate that is pleasant all year round.

Do I have to be in a relationship if I want to attend?

♥  No, you don’t!  This Retreat is open to individuals as well as couples who want to spend dedicated time being fully pampered, nurtured and rejuvenated while rediscovering and connecting to yourself and others. Often it can be a challenge to find the time to relax and connect to yourself, and if you are in a relationship to connect with each other….. and to just BE…..

What is the Retreat about?

♥  The Kerala Retreats are about CHANGE – it is about being able to fully immerse yourself in this healing environment without ALL your usual daily distractions. Like the best way to learn a new language is to immerse yourself fully in the environment where only that language is spoken. This is how we see this Kerala Retreat.

What food will be available?

♥ All Ayurvedic gourmet vegetarian meals are included. Your personalised menu is tailored to your personal body type for maximum detox, rejuvenation & revitalising benefits
♥ All fresh juices, teas, beverages included
♥ All vitamins and tonics prescribed for you whilst at the Retreat

What is available to do each day?

♥ Two hour daily Group Sessions with Susie & Shelton to process, to deepen communication skills and to learn and practice how to relax and destress using various techniques to create lasting changes in your life.

♥ Daily Yoga, Meditation & Pranayama (yogic breathing) classes are available if you wish to participate

For what happens on an ‘average day’ see:  A day of delight at our ayurvedic retreat

Is there space to do yoga on your own?

♥ There is space for yoga in your own cottage, on the extensive lawn areas or using the yoga hall when it is not being used.

What accommodation is available? COTTAGE TYPES & PRICE:

♥ 10 nights accommodation in delightful individual cottages set in secluded tropical gardens, with a choice of 2 categories – Standard or Special.

Difference between STANDARD and SPECIAL Cottages:

♥ The Special cottages are larger and have more of a scenic outlook – either onto the beach or garden.
♥ The Standard cottages have smaller gardens, not as private (as in people can walk pass), and have little or no view.
♥ Both have en suite bathrooms, twin beds or double, and outside table & chairs, day bed or hammock.

FOR COUPLES

♥ Double share Standard cottages @ $2300 per person
♥ Double share Special cottages @ $2830 per person

FOR INDIVIDUALS

♥ Single Standard cottages @ $2650 per person
♥ Single Special cottages @ $3490 per person

Why should I book through you?

♥ It is very special for us to be able to offer you a PACKAGE that includes our personal growth and relationship healing work together with Ayurvedic healing in such a nurturing and relaxing environment.  If you book independently there is no guarantee that you will be situated near us and you will not have access to the full package of treatments, food, drink, etc and you could miss out on the work that happens simply from spending time with others. We also take care of transfers between the airport and the resort.

What will it be like attending the Retreat?

Jodie Sanders shares about her joyful experience at the latest Retreat: March 2012: http://bit.ly/IVohhs

What kind of treatments are available?

♥ Individual Consultation on arrival with your Ayurvedic Practitioner to guide and monitor your personalised rejuvenation and healing program & daily consultation thereafter.

♥ Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Therapy treatments and body massages for over 2 hours per day for the duration of your stay (additional therapies and treatments can be arranged) READ MORE

What is Ayurveda?

Here is a description of Ayurveda.

What have other people said about previous retreats?

TESTIMONIALS from past Retreat attendees:
“It was a life changing experience. Great fun!!!!” Eileen.
“The treatments in particular were just an “out of this world” experience.
“The facility and the attention to detail of staff contributed to making it a great experience.” LP
Yes….I finally learnt how to relax! Christa K.
‘As far as I’m concerned the retreat was faultless!’ Marnie
“Lots of fun and much needed laughter” Carley

“We were having difficulties with our relationship – communication & intimacy (sexual & non-sexual/physical & non-physical) and were considering breaking up. We did the Couples weekend workshop with Susie & Shelton which was a fabulous initiation to Imago as they give such real, practical, very well-informed, insightful and personally modelled guidance but we had slipped back to old patterns.

We found the combination of the Imago work with Susie & Shelton for 2 hours each day and the wonderful treatments (Ayurvedic potions and massages), daily meditation & yoga, simply superb cuisine, wonderful setting and very warm & friendly service, made for not just a rejuvenating break but a serious endeavour on our relationship that we otherwise struggle to make.

If you’re looking to improve or rescue your relationships then this trip away to Kerala with Susie & Shelton is a highly recommended way to go!” Jennie and David.

Do you want to read more about Kerala from my blog posts?

Feb 2011 Kerala

OMG – Oh My Gosh! 
It did get better!
I can do it! 
You’ve got to be kidding me
Change and New Affirmations
Clearing and detoxing on physical, emotional and spiritual levels
I love and appreciate my body
Eileen’s Story
Group departure day completions and new beginnings


Feb 2012 Kerala
Something wonderul is about to happen
Intentionality and me time
Ultimate Bliss
Wise and inspiring words
A day of delight at our ayurvedic retreat
Act like everything is easy 

When is the next Kerala Retreat for couples and individuals in 2013?

♥  We have set the dates 5-15 October 2013.  We will be looking at 2014 dates possibly for Feb/March ...

I have some more questions – how can I contact you to ask them?

♥ Please don’t hesitate to contact us or our Assistant Emi West-Sadler at [email protected] to ask as many questions as you need and for all administrative help.

♥ Or use our CONTACT UIS page