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SwaSwara

Karnataka , India

Overview

SwaSwara is a serene and secluded resort spread across 26 acres of land surrounded by gardens, green lawns and coconut groves just besides the pristine Om beach. Yoga and Ayurveda are the key therapies at SwaSwara. For both yogis and holistic enthusiasts alike SwaSwara offers a particularly special blend of wellbeing that's hard to match. Daily yoga, meditation, pranayama, Ayurvedic treatments, art classes, open kitchen and local culture at its door step will make this experience unforgettable. SwaSwara is the gateway to a more profound place that abides within you.

When to go

The monsoon season is from June to August.

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What we love

SwaSwara tries to introduce local elements into your stay to remind you of the local customs
Laughter yoga: You may be skeptical at the start of this class with forced false laughter, but you will quickly find this turns to real giggles and is quite infectious
Wifi can only be found in the library to encourage a complete digital detox

Who should go

Yogis who are serious about this ancient practice and wish to dive into it much deeper
Solo travellers who wish to spend some time in a quiet environment but with the opportunity to meet others
People who want to get a taste of Ayurveda for the first time but also those who wish to do a proper detox or Panchakarma.

Offers

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Swa Wellbeing 7 nights retreat

SwaSwara’s signature programme, Swa Well-being is the beginning of an exploration of the self. This comprehensive programme begins with an introduction to Yogic Kriyas, Asanas, Yoga Nidra, Meditation and Pranayama. It also includes relaxing Abhyanga Ayurveda massages, special focus yoga sessions, guided art & pottery sessions and lifestyle guidance by our experienced Ayurveda and yoga team.

PRICE FROM

From £798 per person if sharing a room for 7 nights retreat

From £1295 per room on single use basis for 7 nights retreat

The Programme

Ayurveda & yoga consultation
Ayurveda consultation prior to every treatment
1 Relaxation therapeutic massage
1 Ayurveda anti stress massage
1 Rejuvenation therapeutic massage
1 Cleansing aromatherapy salt scrub
1 Private yoga class per room
Daily access to group yoga sessions including pranayama, Yoga Nidra and meditation
Workshops such as interactive cooking demonstrations by the Chef, art therapy, pottery, etc (as per the activity schedule)
Guided group activities by the resident naturalist: bird watching, nature walks & eco-tour of the resort
Return Goa airport transfer
Full board - healthy menu

*All physical & outdoor activities, including walks & swimming, remain subject to the Ayurveda doctor approval

*This retreat can accommodate any length of stay (minimum 3 nights) contact us for details and prices.

Ayurveda Rejuvenation 7 nights retreat (1 treatments a day)

Rejuvenate using traditional Ayurveda principles to de-stress & revitalise from inside out. Get an introduction to a healthy activity pattern and food habits drawn from Ayurveda, with the flexibility of selecting 1 or 2 treatments each day for your stay! During this programme each individual is put on a personalized, Dosha-specific diet which will be followed strictly as prescribed by the doctor.

PRICE FROM

From £1285 per person if sharing a room for 7 nights retreat

From £1998 per room on single use basis for 7 nights retreat

The Programme

Detailed Ayurvedic consultation with a doctor upon arrival
Ayurvedic consultation with a doctor at the start and end of each treatment
1 treatment a day as prescribed by doctor
Daily group yoga sessions including pranayama and Yoga nidra
Daily group sunrise & evening meditation sessions
Interactive cooking demonstrations by the Chef (approximately four times per week)
Guided group activities by the resident naturalist: bird watching, nature walks & eco-tour of the resort
Guided group art & pottery sessions with the resident artist
Interactive cooking classes
1 Escorted visit to the temple town of Gokarna & local market
Return Goa airport transfer
Daily personalised Ayurvedic vegetarian full board

*All physical & outdoor activities, including walks & swimming, remain subject to the Ayurveda doctor approval

*This retreat can accommodate stay between 5 to 12 nights. Contact us for details and prices.

Ayurveda Panchakarma 21 nights retreat

Panchakarma, means five-fold method, is essentially about intense purification of the body. This is an intensive cleansing treatment following five actions of Panchakarma. Final stage of the retreat is where patient undergoes corrective measures throught internal medicines, body treatments, gentle healing activities and dosha appropriate supplements. This stay needs 21 days.

PRICE FROM

From £5040 per person if sharing a room for 21 nights retreat

From £6461 per room on single use basis for 21 nights retreat

The Programme

Detailed Ayurvedic consultation with a doctor upon arrival
Doctor’s consultation – all Ayurvedic therapies start and end with a consultation with the doctor.
Up to 2 treatments a day - as prescribed by doctor
Daily access to group yoga sessions including pranayama, Yoga Nidra and meditation
Workshops such as interactive cooking demonstrations by the Chef, art therapy, pottery, etc (as per the activity schedule)
Guided group activities by the resident naturalist: bird watching, nature walks & eco-tour of the resort
Return Goa airport transfer
Pure vegetarian full board based on Ayurvedic doctor personalisation for 21 nights

Notes:

There will be restrictions with regards to treatments during the menstrual cycle.

Being an intensive program swimming in pool/ sea is not permitted.

Ayurveda Rejuvenation 7 nights retreat (2 treatments a day)

PRICE FROM

From £1440 per person if sharing a room for 7 nights retreat

From £2154 per room on single use basis for 7 nights retreat

The Programme

Detailed Ayurvedic consultation with a doctor upon arrival
Ayurvedic consultation with a doctor at the start and end of each treatment
Up to 2 treatments a day as prescribed by doctor
Daily group yoga sessions including pranayama and Yoga nidra
Daily group sunrise & evening meditation sessions
Interactive cooking demonstrations by the Chef (approximately four times per week)
Guided group activities by the resident naturalist: bird watching, nature walks & eco-tour of the resort
Guided group art & pottery sessions with the resident artist
Interactive cooking classes
1 Escorted visit to the temple town of Gokarna & local market
Return Goa airport transfer
Daily personalised Ayurvedic vegetarian full board

*All physical & outdoor activities, including walks & swimming, remain subject to the Ayurveda doctor approval

*This retreat can accommodate stay between 5 to 12 nights. Contact us for details and prices.

Ayurveda Detox 14 nights retreat

SwaSwara’s Ayurveda Detox and Panchakarma programme starts after a detailed consultation with our Ayurveda doctor and prior to starting the therapeutic external body treatments, this intense, holistic programme begins with the Ayurvedic detox procedure of ingesting medicated ghee for a few nights (Snehapana), followed by a day of purging (Virechana) to cleanse and eliminate the accumulated toxins out of the body.

PRICE FROM

From £3400 per person if sharing a room for 14 nights retreat

From £4307 per room on single use basis for 14 nights retreat

The Programme

Detailed Ayurvedic consultation with a doctor upon arrival
Doctor’s consultation – all Ayurvedic therapies start and end with a consultation with the doctor.
Up to 2 treatments a day - as prescribed by doctor
Daily access to group yoga sessions including pranayama, Yoga Nidra and meditation
Workshops such as interactive cooking demonstrations by the Chef, art therapy, pottery, etc (as per the activity schedule)
Guided group activities by the resident naturalist: bird watching, nature walks & eco-tour of the resort
Return Goa airport transfer
Pure vegetarian full board based on Ayurvedic doctor personalisation for 14 nights

Notes:

There will be restrictions with regards to treatments during the menstrual cycle.

Being an intensive program swimming in pool/ sea is not permitted.

Wellness

Yoga is the key therapy at SwaSwara. They have a number of resident teachers offering at least five Hatha yoga group classes a day for different levels of experience. To compliment the ancient Indian practice of yoga, they offer authentic Ayurveda & Naturopathic treatments overseen by qualified doctors. To complete the experience, at the resort’s heart sits a thatched meditation dome with some incredible views. Freestyle spa facilities are not available at this holistic wellness resort. There is no shortage of other activities - from exploring your creative side with the resident art teacher, listening to spellbinding storytelling, wandering the Om beach, or learning how to make some truly tasty Indian dishes in their interactive open kitchen.

Facilities include swimming pool, Ayurveda spa, yoga hall and meditation platform.

Activities

Activities available at resort

Art studio
Pottery
Interactive cooking
Boat rides
Bird watching
Nature trails
Library

Activities available at the surrounding area

Visit Gokarna and its market and temples

Typical Group Classes

Yoga
Meditation

Rooms

There are 27 independent villas which are designed and built in the style of a typical Koncan village using local materials, Think laterite walls, thatched roofs and red-oxide tiled flooring. The villas have an open-to-the-elements aesthetic, with an open inner courtyard and partially open-to-sky bathrooms. Only the bedrooms are enclosed and air- conditioned, while the rest of the villa gets you in touch with nature directly. The yoga deck on the second level offers spectacular views of the forests and glimpses of the ocean, while serving as a perfect spot to just revel in being.

Traditional Konkan villa

The Konkan Villas have a courtyard and garden, around which the different rooms of the villa are grouped

Each villa has an open bathroom with shower, bedroom with king-size bed, air-conditioning and fan, hall with wardrobe, balcony and terrace with bureau and seating area

You’ll also be given a bathrobe and loose-fitting clothes for the yoga classes and mediation sessions

Facilities include fridge, selection of teas, bathrobe, hair dryer, flashlight and safe

Wi-fi is accessible in the library only

Rooms have air-conditioning but other premises don’t.

What’s on the menu

Delicious Ayurvedic cuisine including fresh vegetables and catch of the day is served daily. The resort is keen to teach you how to cook healthy food that compliments your doshas (or body type) or offers the interactive kitchen. If a breakfast curry is a bit too early for you, you can choose a continental breakfast option. All produce is fresh from the organic vegetable farm at SwaSwara and the neighborhood. Daily meals are complemented with juices and herbal teas. Dairy and eggs are limited in their use as is the use of oils in food preparations. For those on lighter programmes wine is offered. The menu does not feature meats, hard liquor, refined sugar or refined flour.

If you are undergoing detox or Panchakarma, these programmes include pure vegetarian diet. Based on the Ayurveda doctor’s analysis of your body constitution, you will be prescribed a pure Satvic, Dosha-specific diet, which will have to be strictly followed.

Anamaya Beach Restaurant

Grill restaurant right on the beach. ‘Farm to table’ concept using unprocessed whole ingredients.

Cocum restaurant

Serving raw and cooked vegetarian with herbs and vegetables grown in the resort's garden.

Location

SwaSwara is situated beside the Om beach near the temple town of Gokarna near Karwar, Karnataka, west coast of India.

Nearest airport

The transfer time is approximately 3.5 hours by car from Goa International Airport by car.

Our Travel Review of Swaswara in India

Read inside track on Helen's visit to Swaswara in India

Families, Children & Infants

The minimum age to stay at SwaSwara is 15 years. The Ayurveda doctor’s advice is necessary in the case of medical treatments for children aged between 15 to 18 years. Use of the Indian Spa facilities and therapies are open only to guests who are of the age of 18 years and above. However, those under 18 years can take part in all the other scheduled activities like yoga, meditation, treks, art & pottery and use of the swimming pool.

Reviews

A perfect place for a Yoga and Wellness retreat. Very friendly and inclusive for couples and singles alike.

Susannah

Great experience. Lovely people. I am planning to return!

Anonymous

it was good - not sure if i would go back and i cant quite put my finger on it. I travel / stay at a lot of retreats and spas and this did not meet my expectations. I was dissapointed in the building work, and the large group of guest from Delhi put a whole new spin / atmosphere to the place. One that was not very yogic! The staff were lovely, the food amazing and i got the break i needed, it just wasnt what i was expecting. I think there is a missalignment against their web site.

Anonymous

A wonderful place that exceeded expectations.

Anonymous

I loved my stay at Swaswara, I felt completely at home and as if I was part of a big family. I loved the food and interactive cooking class, and enjoyed being healthy, but also liked the fact that I could order wine if I wanted to. The yoga & meditation classes & tutors were amazing. Also really enjoyed the boat trip to the town and market. The only thing I would change was the massage, (4 hands) it was performed skillfully, but one is virtually naked and the girls performed the massage over the breast area; definitely not for the shy! I would have coped no problem if it was just once, but all four massages were the same set up and by No.4 I didn't want the treatment, i asked if it was possible to have a different treatment but was told they couldn't deviate from the programme.I would have liked more variety and more discretion, even having to shower in front of the therapist was a bit intimidating, although she was absolutly lovely. Overall I would go back and would recommend Swaswara to others.

Anonymous

Lovely, calm, relaxed & everything we could have wished for. Long journey to get there however as 3 &1/2 hrs by car from airport along slightly hair raising roads!

Anonymous

Excellent and kind.

Anonymous

SwaSwara was a great recommendation, thank you!

Anonymous

Why Wellbeing Escapes?

Wellness experts

Our team of wellness travel experts have visited the retreats themselves and include trained holistic therapists and yoga teachers. Their expertise in the wellness field and the retreats allow them to match you with the best retreat and programme for your individual needs.

Value added benefits and discounts

As the most established specialist wellbeing travel company we are able to provide excellent added value with our exclusive benefits including reduced prices for single travellers, free spa credits, complimentary transfers plus free nights and additional benefits for our repeat clients.

Award winning service

With over 15 years of experience, we have come to understand what our clients need from a wellbeing holiday. We treat each client as an individual and provide a personalised concierge service organising all aspects of your stay from spa and treatment programmes, transfers and flights with an efficient and friendly approach. Our continuous awards for customer service speak for themselves.

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