If you like to run or walk instead, we have a wonderful shady, winding 3-kilometre pathway that meanders through Shreyas sprawling 25 acres of greenery.

Fresh and energized, you head for the dining room by the pool for breakfast, which includes freshly squeezed juices and fruits hand-picked from our own gardens. The more adventurous can sample our delicious breakfasts from cuisines across India. On cooler days, breakfast is served in the gardens. Of course, if you are on a particular diet recommended by our therapists or a special diet of your own, please do let us know and we will be glad to be of service. After breakfast, you are free to follow your own agenda. If you are interested to know and learn the Sacred Chants of India and understand the Indian philosophical tradition, you can walk towards the Chanting and Sound Meditation class organized daily in one of the traditional huts by the lawns. For those of you who have opted for one of our various packages and retreats, your personalized agenda will guide you to the next activity of the day.

Guests at Shreyas get a unique opportunity to experience living a yogic lifestyle along with the Shreyas staff, who are all trained in every aspect of Yoga. If you choose to, you can learn to cook, work in our organic agricultural garden and interact with local village school children learning from, and teaching to them. Shreyas offers a wonderful opportunity for guests to get a glimpse into the simple, hardworking lives of the local villagers. And, for those who are interested, exercises in Community Service and ‘Voluntourism initiatives’ are arranged by Shreyas at the local village, schools and orphanages. These exercises include preparing a meal and serving children at a local orphanage, planting saplings in the village, contributing towards the village school's requirements such as uniforms, stationery and infrastructure needs like wells, rain-water harvesting projects etc

You can opt to swim in the infinity-edge 25 meter lap pool or simply sun-bathe around it with a book from our extensive library. The temperature of the pool varies from 25 - 30 degrees Celcius, depending on the weather. Those wanting to do something energetic can test your batting skills in our cricket nets against BOLA, our professional bowling machine.

The most popular of all activities with our guests is spending time on rice paddy, agricultural and herb gardens, where you get an opportunity to get your hands and feet dirty and truly commune with nature. Feel your stresses disappear as you become one with nature. Follow up this hour or so of light physical activity by relaxing in our thatched hut with fresh coconut water and feel the nostalgia creep in as you watch the trains pass by.

If you are interested in deepening your knowledge and practice of Yoga, you are welcome to meet our Yoga therapist and arrange for a private Yoga class for your specific requirement and level of expertise. They can explain the various therapeutic benefits of all physical & breathing postures and various meditations.

Lunch is a relaxed affair, set in the dining hall providing an opportunity for all our guests to interact with each other. The menu is almost always a welcome surprise - from refreshing cold or hot soups, crunchy green and other exotic vegetable salads, lightly creamed pastas made with extra virgin olive oils, lasagnes, to various Indian vegetarian dishes cooked by our chefs who bring their experience and expertise from all parts of India and their travels across the world. You will truly be surprised with the variety of vegetarian food that is available at the retreat.

The afternoon is yours to spend as you wish; to rest, read, watch a movie or come back to the pool. The beautiful garden cottages and poolside cottages are air conditioned, and our garden cottages have a unique open bathroom that leads into your own private courtyard. You can take your books to your room, sip from the herbal teas provided in your room, and spend the afternoon reading in your private veranda overlooking the lush green gardens.

Night transforms Shreyas into an ethereal retreat - softly glowing candles, soothing music in the background, the gentle lapping of water in the infinity pool and the sound of nature all around us. Join the other guests for dinner in the dining room, or in the beautiful lawns, under the stars, attended to by our courteous and attentive staff. You can choose to eat with a larger group or on your own. The gourmet vegetarian meals at Shreyas vary everyday - from local delicacies to mouth watering “tandoori” (clay baked) cuisine to varied continental dishes - all made from ingredients organically grown and freshly picked from our fields. You can choose not to have our freshly made desserts such as eggless chocolate cake, cream tarts and various Indian delicacies. In fact, we live the moral code of yoga – eat well, but in moderation, practice yoga & exercise, and live life completely

Occasionally, we organise local and foreign classical musical and dance recitals in our very own amphitheatre. You can also request our staff to take you to a neighbouring village to witness the festivities of the numerous spiritual and cultural events that take place each month.

Wind up your day in our state of the art home theatre that has over 500 movies for your viewing pleasure. Nestled in the luxurious comfort of “lazy boy” chairs with a warm cup of chocolate or herbal teas and your favourite movie, this is every movie buff’s delight! But try not to sleep late for you have an early start tomorrow…!!