From a weekend to a fortnight.
Every retreat follows the same ashram rhythm, meditation before dawn, asana twice a day, philosophy in between, Yoga Nidra as per the schedule, and havan on Saturday and Sunday evenings. Only the length changes.
Shortest stayWeekend Yoga Retreat
Three nights and two full days. Enough to unwind properly, and to find out whether the ashram rhythm suits you.
3 Day Yoga & Meditation Retreat
Three nights and three days of meditation, asana, pranayama, philosophy and yoga nidra, an affordable first immersion.
Beginner friendlyOne Week Yoga & Meditation
Seven days, long enough for the practice to settle and for the philosophy sessions to join up into something whole.
Deepest retreatTwo Week Yoga Intensive
A research-based intensive for beginners, practitioners and teachers alike, adding karma yoga, nada yoga and trataka to the week.
18 Dec – 1 JanChristmas & New Year Retreat
Two weeks over the turn of the year, yoga, Ayurveda, detox, celebration and a beginning you can actually keep.
With AyurvedaYoga & Ayurveda Retreats
Prefer your yoga alongside doctor-led Ayurvedic treatment? The 3 day, one week and two week Ayurveda retreats sit under SWAN Ayurveda.
An ashram day, not a spa day.
The day starts at six with meditation, and there is asana morning and afternoon. In between are philosophy sessions, yoga nidra and yogic kriya, and on Saturday and Sunday evenings the havan fire and kirtan. Friday is the weekly day off.
Meals are Ayurvedic and vegetarian, taken together, brunch at ten, dinner at six. Afternoons are unscheduled: rest, read, walk, or take an Ayurvedic treatment.
It is simple, and it is disciplined, and that is why it works. Guests looking for a resort or hotel set-up are gently discouraged from booking.
What people say.
“Due to the different styles of the teachers, everyone will have an experience that speaks to their heart and I enjoyed each and every session. The food is very healthy yet tasty. The people who were at SWAN during my stay were a wonderful crowd and we formed a strong group, laughed and talked a lot.”
“I can truly recommend this retreat for all of you looking to get a deeper knowledge of yoga and one self. A wonderful place with a great vibe and joyful, kindhearted people. I loved every minute!”
“Amazing place, amazing people, amazing food, totally exceeded my expectations. Go with an open mind and heart, and listen, because these guys know what they’re talking about.”
Tell us how long you have.
Send us your dates and what you are hoping for. We will tell you honestly which retreat fits, and if none of them do, we will say that too.