Fancy joining me on a trip of a lifetime to India in October 2027?
Because of the nature of the retreat (which spans 4 stunning locations and is run by Reclaim Yourself Retreats) we need a minimum number of retreatees to make it happen.
Do get in touch if this speaks to you! We would love to make this happen.
India Yoga Explorer Experience 2027
22 October - 1 November 2027
This trip of a lifetime retreat spans across a range of locations and landscapes, giving you a unique flavour of the beauty, charm, colour (and sometimes chaos) to be found in India.
The retreat begins in Kochi, a laid-back harbour city on India’s southwest coast. We’ll spend an afternoon exploring the old fort and soaking up the atmosphere before staying overnight at a beautiful boutique hotel.
The next morning, we journey into the hills to spend two nights in the tea plantations of Munnar. Our destination is a traditional tea and coffee estate, where you’ll enjoy daily yoga, rambling walks through the plantations, or a dip in the pool with spectacular views. We’ll walk the tea trails, enjoy a tasting session, and settle into the stillness of this lush, elevated landscape.
After six days of rest and immersion in Kerala’s natural beauty, we shift gear. A short flight takes us to the sacred city of Varanasi — vibrant, intense, and unlike anywhere else on Earth. One of the world’s oldest inhabited cities and a place of deep spiritual significance, Varanasi is not for the faint-hearted. Rituals of life and death unfold openly along the ghats of the Ganges, and the city’s sensory intensity can be as moving as it is unforgettable.
We’ll be staying at BrijRama Palace — the most iconic place to stay in Varanasi. This beautifully restored 18th-century palace sits right on the banks of the Ganges, rising above the Darbhanga Ghat with sweeping rooftop views. During Diwali, it’s lit with thousands of flickering lamps. We’ll practise yoga as the sun rises over the river and soak up the quiet, timeless beauty of this extraordinary place — a peaceful haven from the city’s intensity.
During our three days in Varanasi, we’ll explore the city on a guided tour, witness the evening Aarti ceremony, and enjoy a little shopping — bargaining for silk scarves or shawls in the lanes of the old town is an experience not to be missed. On our final evening, we’ll board the sleeper train for a night journey north to Delhi.
Our last 24 hours will be spent in Old Delhi, staying in a beautifully restored heritage haveli. We’ll take an epic walking and rickshaw tour through the narrow lanes, guided by Street Connections in support of the Salaam Baalak Trust. Highlights include visiting Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque, and flying kites from the rooftop at sunset before sitting down to a 7-course farewell feast.
About the yoga
I will be teaching all of the yoga sessions which will combine slow, mindful flowing yoga with more gentle therapeutic and meditative practices. Yoga sessions will be held in various places, from shady gardens to rooftops and simple studios.
Yoga sessions will be open to all levels and those new to yoga are most welcome.
What’s included?
10 nights accommodation:
1 night at a boutique hotel in Kochi in Kerala
2 nights on a tea estate in Munnar in Kerala
3 nights at an Ayurvedic resort in Kerela
2 nights at a 5 star palace in Varanasi
1 night on a sleeper train
1 night at a haveli in Old Delhi
3 meals a day (apart from 1 lunch not included), mineral water, tea and coffee
All transfers and travel within India (apart from your arrival and departure airport transfers)
Your domestic flight from Kochi to Varanasi
Daily yoga and meditation sessions
A market tour of Kochi
A tea estate and tea factory visit in Munnar
A backwater and community visit at at Lake Vembanad
An Aarti ceremony experience in Varanasi
A sunrise boat ride on the Ganges in Varanasi
A complimentary foot massage at Brijrama Palace
An optional city tour in Varanasi
Diwali gala dinner at Brijrama Palace
Walking tour of old Delhi
All local tips
More information and prices
Again more detailed information can be found by looking at Reclaim Yourself Retreats 2026 India Yoga Explorer Experience (which is being held with another teacher) using the link below.
Prices for this 2027 retreat will remain the same as this 2026 retreat with Victoria Green.