INDIA YOGA & WILDLIFE RETREAT 2024
*** FEATURED IN THE TIMES BEST YOGA RETREATS IN INDIA ***
Let the beauty of the Central Indian forest captivate your heart and mind, and experience a journey of a lifetime.
*JOIN US ON A MAGICAL YOGA AND WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE, WHICH FOR THE FIRST TIME WILL BEGIN WITH THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHT, DIWALI.*
Combine your love for yoga and nature, and create unforgettable memories in one of India's top tiger conservation areas.
Allow your mind and body to be nourished with daily outdoor yoga* and meditation under the stars, delicious local & international meals prepared with produce sourced from the organic garden or locally (catering to most dietary requirements), dips in the outdoor infinity pool, exhilarating safari adventures, nature walks and bicycle trails through unspoiled rural villages.
Surrender to breathtaking forest scenery, incredible endangered wild animal and bird sightings, and the magical spirit of India. Experience a deep sense of peace and balance.
*Yoga and meditation is suitable for beginner level and above, and is led by experienced Yoga and Meditation Coaches, Heena Patel and Lisa Sullivan Scroll down for Bios.
PREVIOUS RETREAT FEEDBACK
"Magical, healing, life-changing, unforgettable, off-the-scale amazing!"
“You are a perfect blend of energy, balance, kindness, care, thoughtfulness and love. Thank you! x-”
1st to 7th NOV 2024 (***BOOKINGS OPEN NOW!***)
6-NIGHT YOGA & WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE +
3-night optional Delhi & Taj Mahal experience +
7-night optional Rajasthan experience
This retreat is set in a beautiful and unique location that works in harmony with nature. In Kanha National Park you will experience five nights in a luxury, tented, jungle eco-camp overlooking a water oasis amidst a verdant foliage of trees teeming with bird life. Maharaja inspired, spacious, luxurious, air-conditioned tents have been created with individual verandahs to while away the hours soaking in the sights and sounds of life around the water oasis. The tiger reserve harbours a mosaic of vegetation types including meadows and woodlands in the valleys, extensive grasslands on the plateaus, dense forests in the hilly tracts, and numerous perennial streams and ponds in the valley that supports swamp vegetation. The reserve is best known for conserving three endangered species, the tiger, hard ground barasingha, and wild dog and is also the habitat for many other mammals, hundreds of bird species and reptiles.
Inclusions:
✻ Six nights in a luxury, air conditioned, en-suite tent with private deck
✻ Breakfast, lunch and dinner sourced from local, fresh organic vegetable produce
✻ Unlimited tea/coffee and soft drinks during dining room opening hours
✻ Return private transfers from/to local airport in air-conditioned cars
✻ Three jeep safaris in Kanha Tiger Reserve
✻ Park entrance fees & government taxes
✻ Daily outdoor yoga & meditation with two highly experienced guides, Heena and Lisa
✻ Guided nature walks, star gazing & bicycle trails
✻ Access to highly trained Naturalists and their knowledge of the natural world, and expert wildlife photography guidance
✻ Use of beautiful infinity pool & recreation lounge
✻ Star and moon gazing
✻ Some surprises and treats along the way ;)
Price:
Sharing Twin/King in en-suite luxury Jodhpuri Shikar tent with private lakeside deck and ALL 6-NIGHT INCLUSIONS listed above:
FULL PRICE $2699/£2149 per person.
*SAVE $400/£350 with EARLY BIRD OFFER*
- SPECIAL PRICE UNTIL 29 FEBRUARY -
$2299/£1799 per person (limited availability).
BOOK NOW WITH A DEPOSIT of $600 / £500 UNTIL 29 FEBRUARY 2024
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Single occupancy in en-suite luxury Jodhpuri Shikar tent with private lakeside deck and ALL 6-NIGHT INCLUSIONS listed above:
FULL PRICE $3199/£2529 per person.
*SAVE $400/£350 with EARLY BIRD OFFER*
- SPECIAL PRICE UNTIL 29 FEBRUARY -
- $2799/£2179 per person (limited availability).
BOOK NOW WITH A DEPOSIT of $600 / £500 UNTIL 29 FEBRUARY 2024
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Tented suite luxury upgrade - treat yourself to a spacious and even more luxurious, sound proofed en-suite tent with large lakeside deck, and all other inclusions listed above.
***Upgrade cost for 6 nights - UNTIL 29 FEBRUARY 2024 - £550 / $660 per tented suite***
TripAdvisor Reviews
“Heavenly! A charming hotel, with beautiful luxury tents, super comfortable beds, lovely bed linen, beautiful quilts, lovely bath robes. We felt we were in a family home, the staff were amazing always there for any of our requirements.”
LIMITED SPACES. Reserve your space with a $600 / £500 deposit - Contact Heena & Lisa & to find out more.***
Optional experiences at additional cost:
Option 1:
Delhi + Agra experience - 7-10th November 2024
Delhi sightseeing – 8th November 2024
Taj Mahal & Red Fort full day tour – 9th November 2024
Option 2:
Rajasthan experience - 8-15th November 2024
Contact Heena & Lisa to find out more about any of the above.
**The retreat price does not include international or local flights. Budget $700-1000 for international return flights to Mumbai/Delhi in November 2024, and $120-$150 for domestic return flights from Mumbai/Delhi to Raipur– approx. 1.5 hr domestic flight. You will need a visa to enter India which is easy to apply for online. We can guide you further with flights and the visa.
(Note: this experience has been created to leave enough time to visit other parts of India before or after the retreat, if you wish. Additional travel options are listed above which can be guided and arranged by us, or our partners. Please feel free to enquire).
ABOUT HEENA
I offer yoga, meditation and mindset coaching on a one-to-one or group basis, and I lead local and international yoga and meditation retreats with a focus on relief from stress, anxiety, fatigue, back pain, and sleep issues, as well as trauma-informed yoga.
My motivation to share what I’ve learnt comes from personal experience, and like many other people, yoga has transformed my life and my health, and given me strength through the most challenging moments. I love to see others regaining control of, and transforming, their own physical and mental wellbeing.
Along with training in Hatha Yoga with Indian gurus, I have completed specialised training in therapeutic techniques in Yoga for Anxiety, and therapeutic techniques in Yoga for PTSD, Yin Yoga, Meditation, Mindset Coaching, Sound Energy Therapy & Vibroacoustic massage with Himalayan singing bowls, Nada Yoga, and Children and Teen Yoga. I have also completed Continued Professional Development in Vinyasa Yoga, Pranayama, and Traditional Yoga Physiology, and I am enrolled in long term studies in Vedanta.
My approach is gentle and compassionate, and nothing brings me more joy than guiding people from wherever they are, into a state of deep calm and rest. I believe that yoga can benefit anyone regardless of age, gender, flexibility, shape, or mobility.
With deep gratitude to the gurus and seekers from ancient times for preserving these sacred teachings, and to all those I have learnt from and worked with.
“Yesterday was phenomenal Heena. The workshop was transformational. I felt relaxed, well and at one with myself. I felt amazing mentally and physically - balanced in my mind and body. I slept very very well, it was superb.” - Maureen L
”Thank you Heena yet again for an amazing yoga session this morning. You left me feeling absolutely fantastic, full of energy and in the right mindset! I love working with you, you are an amazing teacher!” - Jina P
“Heena is an amazing yoga teacher. Her classes are warm and friendly and based around ability and the space she creates is tranquil and authentic, which is very different and not something I have experienced in other yoga classes. I cannot recommend Heena enough.” - Adele H
“I always look forward to yoga and meditation sessions with Heena. She creates a warm and inviting space and I always get the attention I need to get the most out of it. I have practiced yoga for years, but this is the most consistent I have been because I genuinely feel the benefits of my time with Heena.” - Frances H
“I want to thank you for your wonderful yoga classes and sound journeys. I have started to experience a blissful feeling of being present and aware, that is truly magical and unforgettable.” - Hema H
ABOUT LISA
I have been practicing yoga for more than 25 years. I am based in the US, and currently live with my husband, Dylan and our three rescue animals (a dog and two cats) on Long Island, NY.
I first got serious about my practice after a series of terrible panic attacks. Yoga and meditation were two of the key tools that saved my life and helped restore my physical and mental health at that time.
Now part of my purpose is to guide others with what I’ve learned, to navigate and transform the difficulties they face, into opportunities to live a more vibrant, healthy and meaningful life.
I am a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance and a Qualified Yoga Guide with Yoga Unify. I have completed Teacher Trainings in Classical Ashtanga Yoga and Kundalini Yoga.
I also completed a 200 Hour Yoga Philosophy Certificate Program through Embodied Philosophy and many other trainings and courses. I am committed to sharing the practices I have learned in a way that is well suited to modern living, but remains grounded in knowledge, appreciation, and respect for the traditions of yoga and its origins.
“I cannot say enough wonderful things about her teaching, and Lisa herself. Lisa’s approach encourages students to practice in a way that is challenging yet gentle. On a personal note, Lisa’s teaching of asanas and breathing techniques have greatly improved my overall well-being. A year ago, I could never have imagined that I could perform half of the poses I can do now or use a breathing technique that can help quell anxiety. Lisa has helped me find the best version if myself, both physically and mentally. I know I’ll never have any instructor as engaging and encouraging as Lisa.”
– Patty K.
“Lisa has been such a bright light in my ultra- busy schedule. Her program is both meaningful and impactful. She is knowledgeable and gifted in her special areas of yoga and meditation. I especially appreciate how accommodating she has been as I work full time and help an ageing parent. Even on days or nights that I don’t feel like I have time to participate, I ALWAYS feel better afterward and am glad for the connection. I strongly endorse Lisa and her program-we all need more of what Lisa offers in today’s world.” – Lee B.
Limited spaces. Reserve your space with a $600 / £500 deposit - Contact Heena & Lisa & to find out more.***
Photography & text: © 2023/2024 Heena Patel, Lisa Sullivan, and BV. All rights reserved.