Witness the live performance of Kalaripayettu performed by the experts. Kalaripayettu is believed to be World’s first martial art form and Kerala is its cradle. This is your chance to experience the same first-hand and learn the various moves and weapons used by the Kalaripayettu practitioners.

Martial art forms of Kerala are the most powerful and unique skills in India. These skills are practiced by lots of people in Kerala. Even westerners find these arts very interesting and learn them with passion.

Kalaripayattu:

Kalaripayattu focuses on the ultimate co-ordination of the mind and body. Training for Kalaripayattu includes medical practice, body massage, yoga, and exercise. The one practicing this art should undergo oil massage and engage in the practice of the feats regularly maintain the body shapes. The first lesson taught in kalaripayyatu is to keep the body agile and flexible, after this the students are taught feats like chaattom (jumping), ottam (running), and marichil (somersault), followed by the fighting using weapons such as daggers, swords, spears, maces, and the bow and arrow. This art follows the pattern of animal characteristic. Depending upon each animal’s fighting or defensive method, each level of fighting in Kalaripayattu is designed.

Duration: 1 Hour

Timing: 6 pm to 7 pm

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This is a private yoga session done by a trained yoga instructor at your place of stay in open spaces like area pre-designated for yoga, garden early in the morning or in the evening. This is a two-hour session and the trainer will be carrying the yoga mats. It is required to wear an appropriate costume for the yoga session. He will be taking you through a balanced yoga session based on your requirement and would vary from soft to intensive yoga sessions. Choose from one of the 2 departure times when you book and this activity has a maximum of 10 people.

• You need to liaison with your place of stay for an open space for this session - ideally a hard flat surface.
• Yoga mats will be carried by the instructor.
• Portable music system will be carried by the instructor.
• Yoga session will be for 2 hours start to finish.
• Someone will speak with you a day prior to arrival on the given contact number. The yoga instructor will arrive on time as agreed.
• The yoga instructor will speak to you and based on your body/ expertise the session would be carried out.
• You may opt for soft to hard sessions based on your level of comfort.
• Please share a review of your session and let us know how you feel about the tour.

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If you are feeling a little adventurous and you would like to experience the other side of Chennai, join us on a day tour to experience riding the waves by Surfing or paddling your way on a Kayak through the ocean.

Start time: 6 AM and 9 AM for morning session. 3 PM for evening session. 

End time: 4 hours from Start time

The trip includes

Travel from Thiruvanmiyur to the Surfing point and Drop back to Thiruvanmiyur

Surfing lessons from experienced and certified instructors

Reach the Covelong Point Surfing center according to the time of your booking. We have well appointed shower rooms for you to change and get ready for the session. Our expert surf instructors will lead you through the basics of theory before a warm up session and demo on the sands. With the expert guidance, enter the ocean and feel the surge of adrenaline as you ride your first wave!

A one hour session of surfing ensues before you come back, change and leave back.

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Goa has 67 beaches along 100 miles of tropical coastline with hundreds of things to do on the way. They have designed this eight-day experience to curate the ultimate Goa week built around yoga, culture, and community.

Arrival - Welcome to Goa!

Most of you will be flying in from all corners of the world, so you’ve reserved this day to arrive, check-in and get settled into your rooms. You will organize a communal dinner so that you can meet your companions. For those of you who aren’t exhausted, they’ll organize a trip to the night market.

Day 1 - Yoga Deep Dive and Beach Time

You will kick start your week by diving head first into a yoga practice session at the rooftop studio followed by introductory indoor classes. Once the day gets a bit cooler, we’ll head to the beach and spend some time in the water.

Day 2 - Explore Goa and 24 Hour Wi-fi Detox

Goa was a Portuguese colony for over 450 years which is why the Goan way of life is quite unique. You’ll start off by exploring Panjim, the capital city followed by a tour of Old Goa. You’ll then make our way further inland to give you a glimpse into village life.

Day 3 - Backwaters, Birds, and Meditation

The campsite is located right next to the backwaters of a protected bird sanctuary. You’ll kick start the day kayaking around and then finish off with a bird-watching boat tour. You’ll have the afternoon free to take some time for yourself.

Day 4 - Yoga and Crazy Indian Market Day

This will probably be the most hectic day of the week because you’ll sneak a peek into the Indian market scene. Lots of sounds, sights, and smells to experience as you move from the local market to the hippie market.

Day 5 - Indian Cultural Immersion

Today, you'll focus on giving you a deep dive into various elements of the traditional Indian culture. You’ll explore the tenets of Ayurveda before getting into the thick of things in the kitchen. The night meditation will calm you down before bed.

Day 6 - Hippies and Friends

After your daily yoga and breakfast, you'll make your way to Arambol beach, which is quite famous for its hippie movement. This is also your last dinner together, so they’ll make it special by hosting a small goodbye ceremony.

Departure - Time to Say Goodbye

The magical week together has come to an end. Some of you will head back to your regular lives and others will leap into another adventure. You’ll be around to help you with any of your travel needs.

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Jaipur is one of the most culturally rich cities in India with an exquisite history that brought around an era of skilled craftsmen and artisans. One of such crafts and craftsmen were the potters skilled in the art of Blue pottery- a form of pottery that is extremely lavish, and extravagant. It is the only pottery in the world that does not use clay. The technique beautifully produces decorative items like tiles, doorknobs, pots, vases, cups, and plates.

In this tour, you will learn the traditional art of Blue Pottery from Jaipur's best potters. It is recommended for art lovers, inbound travellers, experimental tourists and basically everyone.

Tour Highlights:
- Learn the extremely rare art of blue pottery at Jaipur's best pottery store.
- Get insights on this traditional art from experts.
- Make your own blue masterpiece.
- Enjoy traditional tea/coffee and snacks.
- Get a souvenir at the end of the experience.
- Take your masterpiece with you and embrace it for a lifetime.

Itinerary

Reach the store and meet our master craftsman, his supervisor and workers. Take a tour of the best pottery store in Jaipur with our experienced guide who will explain you each step of pottery in detail.

Then its time to get your hands dirty, put them on the spinning wheel and show your hidden talent. Make a masterpiece and colour it with royal blue highlights. Enjoy the tea/coffee and local snacks during the activity. Talk to the workers, get insights on this precious art and get a gift in return.

Take your masterpiece home and show it around.

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People are practicing yoga for thousands of years from now. Having an origin in India, while visiting Jaipur, missing this activity would be missing an incredible experience.

Practicing yoga every day can help you improve your physical, spiritual, and mental health. If you are struggling with immunity, focus, metabolism or anxiety, yoga is one solution to all these problems, and more.

We are blessed to take birth in an era where people have had done significant growth in this field. After having known all the physical and mental benefits of yoga, this one-hour morning activity cannot be looked over.

Ask all the doubts you have to the trainer and enjoy fresh fruits and juice in the end and have a refreshing start to the morning.

Itinerary

Yoga, an activity, helps you to improve your flexibility, reduce weight, increase muscle strength and tone, and many more. On reaching the site, early in the morning, you will be introduced to your yoga instructor.

After being introduced to the instructor, the instructor will start addressing the benefits, history, and poses of yoga. Doing yoga every day can help you have better athletic performance and have better mental health.

Allow yourself to submerge in the experience of yoga and continue for an hour. This one hour has the potential to help you with sleeping problems and cardio and circulatory health if practiced daily.

Feel free to ask questions to the trainer/instructor and acquire significant benefits. After completing the questionnaire session, it is time to enjoy fresh fruits and juices and end the activity with a lot of positive energy.

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