Kailasam Yoga

Kailasam Yoga operates in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, offering residential yoga holidays from November to March each year. Set in the seaside village of Kovalam, the British-run centre features a large, fully-equipped yoga studio overlooking the garden, and all rooms in the retreat are en-suite. English-speaking teachers conduct holidays that typically last between 10 days and two weeks, with small groups usually consisting of 10 to 14 people. Participants can expect two yoga classes each day, held before breakfast and in the early evening. In addition to yoga, authentic ayurvedic massage and health treatments are available on site.

The retreat provides a generous Western-style breakfast daily, while other meals are taken in nearby local cafes and restaurants. The holidays are suitable for single travellers, couples, and friends of all experience levels. During the stay, visitors have access to two free days in the middle of the holiday, alongside organized short trips arranged through principal drivers to local temples, beaches, markets, and villages. Transport and short trips also include options such as an overnight boat journey through the Kerala Backwaters, visits to the Wooden Palace of Padmanabhapuram, Kanniya Kumari, an Elephant Rehabilitation Centre, and tea plantations at Ponmudi Hills. Airport pick-ups from Trivandrum International Airport are provided upon arrival.