Everything You Need To Know About Shreyas Yoga Retreat in India

In the heart of India, set in 25 lush acres of land previously used as a coconut plantation, you will find Shreyas Yoga Retreat. To get to the jasmine and Frangipani flower-filled retreat, you will fly into the nearest airport of Bangalore. British Airways operates direct flights to this airport from London. From the airport you will travel 60 minutes by car to reach your final destination. 

With yoga as part of the name, it wouldn’t be right to visit this retreat without trying the yoga shala on offer, or the open-air yoga studio and gym. If you are feeling uninspired by your gym at home, this retreat will make you fall in love with yoga all over again with the beautiful views and peaceful setting. In addition to this, you can also try your hand at meditation, cooking classes, cricket, gardening and trekking, you’ll never be bored. In your down time you can take a dip in the infinity pool and bask in the warm weather that is present all year round. If you would like to explore the surrounding areas of the retreat there are day trips to Mysore to see the location where Ashtanga yoga was born, guided city tours of Bangalore and local towns and villages to visit. 

After busy days filled with activities and classes you love, Shreyas Yoga Retreat is equipped to ensure your body and mind are cared for as well. With a newly built spa that boasts 13 treatment rooms, a steam room, beauty salon, sauna and a jacuzzi you can finish your days glowing from the inside out. The spa is named Anaha which means ‘to breathe freely’ or ‘wellbeing’, which beautifully sums up its philosophy. If you want to really spoil your senses, why not try the Spice Body Scrub, Abhyanga, Jala Neti or Aromatherapy?

The menu at Shreyas Yoga Retreat will be sure to get your mouth watering. As the only member of the Relais & Chateaux in the world that serves solely vegetarian dishes, you can guarantee that you will be eating some of the best gourmet meals in the world. You can sit down to enjoy this spread by lanterns and candlelight around the pool and garden, for a truly magical setting. Visiting India without trying the local cuisine would be an opportunity missed. Fortunately at this yoga retreat you will be served Indian influenced dishes as well as international cuisines so there will definitely be something for everyone. To help you on your yoga journey you will be fuelled by fresh and flavoursome ingredients, including herbs and vegetables grown in the on-site organic garden. If this doesn’t excite you enough, Shreyas Yoga Retreat even has its own organic dairy cows to provide you with fresh milk every morning, that you can help milk!