Jvala is an organisation that curates experiences of sublime. It is built around Indic knowledge systems like yoga, Indian arts, heritage and history to promote the intangible cultural heritage of India. Jvala will be collaborating with the yoga studio: Tattva to conduct Yoga retreats for adults at various sacred destinations within India.

 

Details of the Chidambaram yoga retreat

 

Duration: 4 days 3 nights	Start/End Point : Chennai
Participants - Yoga practitioners	Age - Between 18-45 years
Date - Jan 25-28 2024	Destination: Tharangambadi

 

Accommodation and Destination for retreat

 

Tharangambadi is one of the rare attractions in Tamil Nadu. Located on the Coromandel coast, Tharangambadi is one of the finest private beaches and a perfect weekend getaway for unwinding. ‘Tharangambadi’, which literally means “the land of swinging waves”, whispers stories of the land and sweet lullabies of the ocean. It poses as the perfect place with breathtaking views of the horizon during Sun rise. The historical significance and temple heritage in and around Tharangambadi make it a perfect slow travel destination.

Neemrana’s Bungalow on the Beach is a 17th Century Danish structure renovated to be one of the finest boutique resorts in Tamil Nadu. The architecture and its location makes it classy and apt for conducting thematic yoga on ākāśa.

 

Itinerary

 

Day 1

Start from Chennai at 8:00am (brunch on the way); Reach Tharangambadi - Neemrana property Bunglow in the Beach 1pm for lunch; 4pm High Tea followed by Orientation; Enjoy Sunset by the Beach; Games; Dinner 8pm

 

Day 2

Yoga (asana meditative practice) 6:30-8am; Breakfast 9:00 am; Talk - Significance of Lotus; 10-12am; High tea 3-4pm; Sightseeing - Sirkazhi temple (Friday special darshan), Tharangambadi; Dinner 8pm

 

Day 3

Yoga 6:30-8am; Breakfast 9:00 am; Discussion and Talk - Introduction to Yogic Anatomy: Patanjali’s Mind & Body Science 10-12am; High Tea 4-5pm; Sightseeing - Poompuhar; Dinner 8pm

 

Day 4

Yoga 6:30-8am; Breakfast 9:00 am; Discussion and Talk - Topic: Cosmic Dance of Siva, a brief overview 10-12am; High Tea 4-5pm; Sightseeing - Tharangambadi local sight-seeing; Dinner 8pm

 

Day 5

Yoga 6:30-8am (Special Meditation for Chidambaram); Brunch 10:00am; Darshan at Chidambaram Temple; Return to Chennai

 

 

Details of the retreat

 

Duration: 6 (+6) hours	Purpose: South Indian Temple Art appreciation
Participants: Art enthusiasts & connoisseurs	Destinations: Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram
Date: Dec 3, 10; Dec 17, 24	Group Size: Min 10- Max 20 registrations only

 

Itinerary for Mahabalipuram

 

• Tour starts at Dakshinachitra, Chennai
• Talk: Significance of Rock-cut art; Contributions of Pallava dynasty to Rock-cut art
• Break for a classic South Indian Breakfast
• Proceed to Mahabalipuram
• 3 hours Heritage Walk of the Dravidian rock-cut cave temples at Mahabalipuram
• 3 Stages of mature Dravidian rock-cut caves
• Speciality of Pancha Rathas in Dravidian temple art
• Tour Ends at Egmore Museum/ Concert hall

 

Itinerary for Kanchipuram

 

• Tour starts at OMR, Chennai
• Talk: Obsessions of pan-Indian artisans: Iconography and Significance of Mahishasura Mardini and Varaha
• Break for a classic South Indian Breakfast
• Proceed to Kanchipuram
• 3 hours Heritage Walk at Kanchipuram heritage sites
• One early Pallava Rock-cut Cave
• 2 Must-see structural temples of Pallava-s
• Interact with Kanchipuram silk weavers
• Tour Ends at Egmore Museum/ Concert hall

 

Cost: INR 5500/day trip*
*Conditions Apply. Price is indicative and calculated for a Group of 10 based on a specific venue

 

Includes:

• Breakfast, Refreshments - Tender Coconut Water, Buttermilk
• Remuneration of Culture host
• Guided Tour at Heritage sites
• Entry fee at Heritage sites
• Logistic from Start and End point of Tour

 

Does not Include:

• Lunch
• Other temples/ structures at the destination
• Recreational sport at the destination
• Concert entry fee