Shreyas, an Inner Challenges initiative, is a retreat for discerning guests to step away from the hectic demands of modern life and spend time in unwinding, reflection, rejuvenation and rediscovering the simple pleasures of life.

Spread over 25 acres of landscaped gardens, the architecture and interiors are a seamless confluence of traditional and the modern styles.

Extract from Guests’ comments:

Spending more than 250 days in 5 star hotels around the world per year, my expectations were reserved about Shreyas. However, the past 6 days have been an unforgettable experience… excellent staff is what sets this place apart!
If there was a rating, this would get beyond 5 stars because of the staff’s ability to foresee your needs before you realize you have them.

Thanks for making my week a total hassle free experience, leaving me ready to conquer the world again.
Jeanette, Dubai (June 2008)

Shreyas:
Staff: Sensational, attention to detail like I’ve never seen before.
Surroundings: Breathtaking, need I say more
Yoga classes: Absolutely fantastic, teachers were inspiring – made you want to push ourself that much more!
Food: Best healthy vegetarian food I have had. Compliments to he chef(s)
Massages: No better way to wind down a lovely day. Thank you for making my stay here so special.
Premala P, Ireland (June 2008)

The instance when a simple act of giving – a treat to a child, a helping hand to the frail – fills us with joy and inner warmth….

The ancient scriptures tell us that the Universe is connected and that we are each a part of one Supreme Consciousness. There is no ‘other’ to compete with or hoard from. We give to ourselves. Which is why the act of giving is permeated with joy.

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2. Discovering the Self
A SILENT Retreat

Silence is our true nature, the space between our thoughts where we experience unbounded joy. Through silence, it’s possible to experience a deep sense of belonging and understanding of self. And the more you understand yourself, the more you understand the world.

Silence is not just absence of speech but also the quietening of mental activity. Periods of silence guide us on the path of self-discovery and self analysis, revealing avenues of change required that we have not been able to identify or even realize in the bustle and noise of everyday life.

Besides the psychological, there are physical health benefits of being still, quieting the mind and eliminating noise. Silent retreats help guests suffering from insomnia, high blood pressure, stress, burn out and the consequences of the maladies of modern day life like irregular, unhealthy meals and lack of exercise.

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3. On Ashtanga Yoga
A Retreat with Yoga teacher Lana

A Yoga enthusiast since childhood, Lana began practicing Yoga seriously in the 90’s, studying with yogis in the temples of Southern India and then completing her Teacher Training at ITS in San Francisco in 1999. Since then she has trained extensively with teachers like Ed Clarke of the Trypsicore Yoga Theatre, Rusty Wells and others. In 2004 she returned to ITS for advanced trainings.

Now teaching Yoga since 9 years in her studio in London, Lana has developed her own style and form based on the principles of Ashtanga Vinyasa, incorporating contemporary dynamics to suit western culture and mind sets.

This is what Lana has to say on the retreat: “What I teach is challenging, as almost everyone is unaware of their capabilities. It is dynamic, exhilarating and extremely rewarding…. Once body awareness begins, you start to "wake up" and the possibilities are endless. As you allow yourself to go deeper and deeper into your practice, allowing the energies to flow … just have to be patient and trust, then you reap the rewards...”

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