SwaSwara

Location : Gokurna, Karnataka. Nearest Airport Goa (3 Hours)

SwaSwara lies on 26 acres of rolling hills and gardens adorned by flowers, shrubs and spices on a carpet of green lawns, lined with serene coconut palms. Beyond the lawns is a vegetable garden bursting with the greens of the season and paddy fields that nourish those who stay at SwaSwara. And within this sensitive environment nestle 24 villas inspired by the homesteads, tradition and craft of the Uttara Kannada region of Karnataka. To satisfy this aspiration, the resort was established in a tropical garden. The accommodation was built in the traditional style of southern India, and most of the bungalows afford a lovely view of the sea.

SwaSwara promises a holiday experience combining the elements of yoga, ayurveda, art and holistic interactive cuisine.

Yoga is a way of life here; experts teach you the basics and help you recognize the needs of your body and you also learn the power and synergies of chanting and meditation. For people with specific ailments, SwaSwara offers a whole range of options. Ayurvedic massages and therapies here are designed to refresh your body and soothe away frazzled city nerves. SwaSwara also plays host to talented artists who take up residence and share their energies with you. Holistic food is also an intrinsic part of wellness here, the accent on the fruits of the land and the sea.

Package

7 Nights Swa Holiday

• Accommodation with all Meals
• Complimentary Airport Transfers to and from Goa Airport
• Unlimited Indian teas & herbal teas served with freshly made healthy cookies
• Two private 30 minute Yoga sessions
• A detailed consultation with the Ayurveda doctor on arrival followed by check ups & interaction prior to each ayurveda treatment
• A Dosha / Prakruti analysis with the Ayurveda doctors
• Four full body Ayurveda abhyanga massages - per person
• All Applicable Taxes
• In house group activities & experiences open to all resident guests
  • Daily guided yoga asana sessions parallel classes for Wellness & Progressive levels
  • Daily guided sunrise meditations
  • Daily guided evening meditations or chanting
  • A daily special focus Yoga session which could be on Yoga nidra/ Pranayama /Art yoga / Laughter yoga / Mandala meditation
  • Guided art classes to explore & express your creativity guided by our resident artist
  • Guided nature walks, village visits & bird watching trips accompanied by our staff
  • Every Thursday - a 45 minutes boat cruise from Om beach to Town beach from where there will be a guided walking excursion into Gokarna to explore the old town & temples which ends at the colourful, weekly farmer's market
  • Daily interactive cooking sessions with the Chef & his team in the kitchen at 11.30hrs
  • Karma Yoga - if you wish you can join the staff for a community based group exercise which could be helping on the farm, gardening or beach cleaning
  • Weekly cultural programs showcasing a traditional dance forms or musical instruments

Ayurveda Center

The Ayurveda Shala (center) offers ample privacy and the serene aura of a traditional Indian therapeutic space where therapists offer you their knowledge accompanied by a warm smile, as they rejuvenate and relax your tired mind and body with the magic of oils, herbs and cleansing methods.

One can expect personalized attention from Yoga experts belonging to several major schools. If you are new to Yoga, you can just sample a bit of it all, practising as the mood takes you. For more serious Yoga lovers, as also for people with specific ailments, SwaSwara offers a whole range of options. Personalized therapy programs can be created, complete with Yoga postures and Pranayama (breath excercises), meditations, diet and Ayurvedic massage.

The centerpiece of SwaSwara is the blue meditation dome. Its circular form and blue tiles form a mandala ( or cosmic sphere ) of harmony, echoing the temple architecture of nearby Gokarna.

Location

The nearest airport is Goa's Dabolim Airport which is 170 km (3-4 hours) away. Mangalore Airport is 240 km (5 hours) away. The nearest rail station is Gokarna Road, on the Konkan railway. It is a scenic train ride linking Mumbai to the major cities of Kerala, including Cochin and Trivandrum.

Facilities

• Swimming Pool
• Boat Rides
• Excursions