Shreyas, a sprawling 25-acre retreat on the outskirts of Bangalore, India offers guests a private and tranquil haven to pamper, nourish and recharge themselves. Shreyas looks to combine fine living with a spiritual touch, where guests can immerse themselves within the wisdom of the timeless spiritual tradition of Yoga and Vedanta. Situated in stunning gardens and with an organic herb and vegetable garden where everyone is welcome to come and help out.
Recognised as One of the Finest Yoga Retreats in the World, Shreyas is elegantly designed luxurious retreat on a par with some of the more exclusive small retreats in the world. Shreyas prides itself on its service, which is an attempt to apply the eternal Vedic instruction – Athiti Devo Bhava – or ‘treat thy guest as an embodiment of the Divine’. Shreyas is a member of Relais & Chateaux, a collection of the finest hotels worldwide.
Accommodation
Accommodation comprises of tents and cottages spread around the expansive gardens and premises.
There are 8 twin/double garden cottages, 3 double poolside cottages and 1 three-bedroom suite cottage. The garden cottages have fixed bases, multi-layered canvas tops and superb bathrooms with private open- air courtyards.
Each tent has its own verandah and they are well spread out to ensure privacy. The pool cottages are located next to each other near the swimming pool and main lobby.
All the pool cottages are ‘non-smoking’ and are on ground level so there is easy access for wheelchairs . The 3-bedroom cottage in the gardens accommodates 5 persons. All the rooms and tents are done up in calm, earthy colours and in an almost minimalist / ‘Aman’ style.
The linen & furnishings are of the highest quality and the ‘finish’ of almost every aspect is second to none– immensely stylish & comfortable.
Wellness
The essence of Shreyas is the concept of wellness of body, mind and soul, for the purpose of self-mastery that manifests as excellence in all that we do. The principal medium through which guests are exposed to this is Yoga - which is non-denominational and open to people of all faiths. 
They demonstrate through various customised programs that, contrary to popular belief, Yoga can be practiced by everyone – fit or unfit, old or young, supple or brittle. Yoga has an amazing effect on the body and mind energies allowing one to deal with life's ups and downs with sense of equanimity. Shreyas will appeal to those who wish to understand/familiarise themselves with the philosophical tradition of India, without necessarily delving into its organised religious aspects.
Traditional Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga are practised – this includes simple posture classes for stress management and moves on to more advanced modules. Besides the physical postures, Shreyas also offers breathing exercises (Pranayama), visualization techniques (sakshi bhava), deep relaxation classes (Yoga Nidra), Yogic kriyas (jala neti, Vaman dhouti) and candle meditation (Trataka), etc
People are also encouraged to get a way from an over-worked and hectic lifestyle or the rigours of the office; to come and de-stress by working in the organically grown vegetable and herb gardens, planting paddy and getting their feet dirty! A true retreat geared to self -discovery, where the intention is to bring a little of the best of Indian spiritual wisdom (namely, Yoga) into the lives of its guests.
Community Service
All the guests are encouraged to participate in Community Service Exercise during their stay.
This includes picking vegetables, herbs and fruits from Shreyas’ Organic Farm, procuring other ingredients from the nearby village, cutting vegetables; assisting in preparing a meal, serving the food to the children or elderly in the village school/orphanage and pending time with the children.
Packages available
Shreyas offers a variety of packages and retreats, which are individually customized for each guest according to their preferences and level of experience. They include Wellness for the Soul, Yoga Retreat, Ayurvedic Rejuvenation, Culinary Experience, The Joy of Giving, Weight Management and Silent Retreat, and vary in duration from 3 nights to 21 nights.
Ayurveda is an ancient science of life and healing that is being practiced in India for more than 5000 years. It is the oldest system of health care known to mankind. The practices of Ayurveda principles purify our body and eliminate toxins from it. All Ayurvedic therapies help in building the immunity and promote health. Shreyas has in-house Ayurveda and Naturopath doctors to guide you for treatments based on you body type or dosha.
Ayurvedic treatments at Shreyas include: * Abhyanga *Synchronized Abhyanga *Shirodhara *Takradhara *Ksheeradhara *Udwarthanam *Patra Pinda Swedam *Choorna Pinda Swedam *Sarvanga Dhara *Pichu *Kati Vasti *Janu Vasti *Navara Kizhi *Nasyam *Thalapothichil etc.
Dining
Shreyas serves gourmet Vegetarian cuisine that comprises Indian, Continental, Mexican and Oriental. There is one dining room where guests are encouraged to dine together. On warm nights dinner is often served al fresco in the garden, and guests have a choice of joining a larger group or dining on their own.
Lunch and dinner tends to be table d’hote, although occasionally they organise buffets. Should a guest have any particular likes or dislikes, the chefs will be more than happy to try to accommodate these wishes, to the best of their ability. As much as possible is grown or produced on the premises. The menus are carefully planned to fit in with the overall wellness programmes.
Menus can be adapted to suit you if necessary and within reason. All meals are included in the nightly room rate (excluding room services meals). Special dietary requests such as wheat -free, dairy free, low-calorie, vegan etc are accommodated on request.
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Packages
Shreyas Yoga Retreat
SILENT RETREAT
Package includes | Sessions | Minutes | |
1 | Personalised Pranayama Sessions | 2 | 60 |
2 | Personalised Trataka (Candle Meditation) Session | 1 | 60 |
3 | Personalised Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation) Session | 1 | 60 |
4 | Rejuvenation Massages per person (Balinese / Swedish / Thai / Aromatherapy / Abhyanga) | 4 | 60 |
5 | Daily walking meditation |
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6 | Nature based exercises |
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7 | Roundtrip Airport transfers |
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8 | 10% Service charges and 18% Government taxes |
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| Wellness Consultation on arrival | ||
| Gourmet Vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) served in the dining area. | ||
| Twice daily group Yoga Sessions | ||
| Daily once group Chanting / Sound Meditation Sessions | ||
| Use of all recreational facilities - Swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Steam Bath, Gym, Cricket nets, Library and opportunity to watch one movie per day in Home theatre along with other guests. | ||
SILENT RETREAT
Package includes
Accomodation Nights | 5 | 7 | 10 | 14 |
Ayurvedic and Wellness consultations | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Personalized Ayurvedic Therapies per person | 8 | 12 | 16 | 18 |
Swedish/Aromatherapy Massages per person | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Mukhalepam (Facial) |
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Personalised Yoga Instructional Classes per room | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Personalised Pranayama Classes per room | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Personalised Meditation Session | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Personalised Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation) Class |
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| 1 | 1 |
Cooking Classes on healthy vegetarian cuisine |
| 1 | 1 | 1 |
Personalised Yogic Kriya – Jalaneti, VamanDhauti | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Personalised inputs on Ayurveda and Wellbeing | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Session on integrating yoga in to daily life | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
A visit to nearby Villages and Temples |
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Community Exercise that involves Farming, Cooking and Feeding group of Children at nearby Village Schools / Orphanage. |
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All Package Inclusions |
Nature based exercises |
Roundtrip Airport transfers |
Wellness Consultation on arrival |
Gourmet Vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) served in the dining area. |
Twice daily group Yoga Sessions |
Daily once group Chanting / Sound Meditation Sessions |
Use of all recreational facilities - Swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Steam Bath, Gym, Cricket nets, Library and opportunity to watch one movie per day in Home theatre along with other guests. |
YOGA RETREAT
Package includes
Accommodation Nights | 3 | 5 | 7 | 14 |
Personalised Yoga Instructional Sessions | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
Personalised Pranayama Sessions | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Personalised Meditation Sessions | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Personalised Yoga NidraSessions | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Personalised Chakrasuddhi / Trataka Session | 1 | 1 | ||
Personalised Yogic Kriya – Jalaneti, VamanDhauti | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
Rejuvenation Massages per person (Balinese/Swedish/Thai/Aromatherapy/Abhyanga) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
Body Scrub & Mask per person (Salt / Coconut & Honey / Spice / Chocolate / Coffee / Alovera / Fruit) | 1 | |||
Facial per person | 1 | |||
Cooking Sessions on Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine | 1 | 2 | ||
Sessions on integrating yoga in to daily life | 1 | 1 | ||
Personalised inputs on Naturopathy and Wellbeing | 1 | 1 | ||
City Excursion / Shopping Trip to Bangalore city | 1 | |||
Community exercise that involves Farming, Cooking and Feeding group of Children at nearby Village Schools / Orphanage. | 1 | 1 |
All Package Inclusions |
Nature based exercises |
Roundtrip Airport transfers |
Wellness Consultation on arrival |
Gourmet Vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) served in the dining area. |
Twice daily group Yoga Sessions |
Daily once group Chanting / Sound Meditation Sessions |
Use of all recreational facilities - Swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Steam Bath, Gym, Cricket nets, Library and opportunity to watch one movie per day in Home theatre along with other guests. |
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Package includes
| Accommodation Nights | 14 | 21 | Minutes | ||
1 | Ayurvedic and Wellness Consultations | 2 | 3 | 45 | ||
2 | Personalised Yoga Instructional Sessions per room | 7 | 10 | 60 | ||
3 | Personalised Pranayama Sessions per room | 5 | 8 | 60 | ||
4 | Personalised Meditation Sessions per room | 2 | 2 | 60 | ||
5 | Personalised Yoga Nidra / Trataka Sessions per room | 2 | 2 | 60 | ||
6 | Private Yogic Cleansing Kriyas per person – Jalneti, Vamandhouti | 6 | 10 | 15 | ||
7 | Personalised Dosha Specific Ayurvedic Treatments per person | 21 | 30 | 60 | ||
8 | Swedish/Aromatherapy Massage per person | 1 | 2 | 60 | ||
9 | Mukkhalepam (Facial) per person | 1 | 1 | 60 | ||
10 | Manicure and Pedicure |
| 1 | 75 | ||
11 | Cooking Sessions on healthy vegetarian cuisine | 1 | 2 | 60 | ||
12 | Personalised inputs on Ayurveda and Wellbeing | 1 | 1 | 45 | ||
13 | A visit to a nearby Villages | 1 | 1 | 2-3 hours | ||
14 | Excursion or Shopping trip to Bangalore City |
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15 | Session on integrating yoga in to daily life | 1 | 1 | 45 | ||
16 | Community exercise that involves farming, cooking and feeding group of children at nearby village schools / orphanage. | 1 | 1 |
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17 | Daily Personal Fitness Training Sessions | 14 | 21 | 30-45 | ||
18 | Daily Jogging, Brisk walk, Swimming and Steam bath |
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19 | Nature based exercises mainly in Organic Garden |
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20 | Roundtrip Airport transfers |
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Gourmet Vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) served in the dining area. |
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Twice daily group Yoga Sessions |
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Daily once group Chanting / Sound Meditation Session |
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Use of all recreational facilities - Swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Steam Bath, Gym, Cricket nets, Library and opportunity to watch one movie per day in Home theatre along with other guests. |
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WELLNESS PACKAGE
Package includes
Accommodation Nights | 3 | 5 | 7 | 14 |
Personalised Yoga Instructional Sessions per room |
| 1 | 2 | 4 |
Personalised Pranayama Sessions per room | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Personalised Meditation Sessions per room | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Personalised Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation) Session |
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Rejuvenation Massages per person (Balinese/Swedish/Thai/Aromatherapy/Abhyanga) | 2
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| 5 | 9 |
Body Scrub & Mask per person (Salt / Coconut & Honey / Spice / Chocolate / Coffee / Alovera / Fruit) |
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Facial per person | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Pedicure & Manicure per person |
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Cooking Sessions on Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine |
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Personalised inputs on Naturopathy and Wellbeing |
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A visit to a nearby Villages / Temples |
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City Excursion / Shopping Trip to Bangalore city |
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A trip to Mysore or Belur-Halebid-Shravnabelagola |
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Community exercise that involves Farming, Cooking and Feeding group of Children at nearby Village Schools / Orphanage. |
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Gourmet Vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) served in the dining area. |
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Twice daily group Yoga Sessions |
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Daily once group Chanting / Sound Meditation Session |
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Use of all recreational facilities - Swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Steam Bath, Gym, Cricket nets, Library and opportunity to watch one movie per day in Home theatre along with other guests. |
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