Shreyas is very inspired by the
Indian spiritual practice of looking deep within the Self for answers
to questions of existence and being. We are dedicated to helping our guests
achieve a perfect balance in body, mind and spirit, through the medium
of Yoga, which
is non denominational and open to people of all faiths. We demonstrate
through our various customised packages
and retreats that contrary to popular belief - Yoga can be practiced
by everyone. Yoga has an amazing effect on our body and mind energies
allowing us to deal with life's bouquets and brickbats with sense of equanimity.
We appeal to those who wish to understand/familiarise themselves with
the philosophical tradition of India, without necessarily delving into
its organised religious aspects.
LOCATION: Shreyas is one hours drive from Bangalore International airport, and
approximately one and a half hours drive from Bangalore city.
Shreyas has a railway track running along one of its peripheral boundaries. Since it is an unmanned crossing, the train does blow it's horn whenever it is passing by to warn villagers who may be crossing the line. This can cause disturbance to guests who are light sleepers and unaccustomed to the sound. As you will appreciate, there is litttle we can do in this regard. If you think you will get disturbed, please request for Poolside cottages since they are the furthest from the tracks.
Spread over 25 acres of landscaped gardens, the architecture and interiors
are a seamless confluence of traditional and the modern - tiled roofs,
antique doorways and stone pillars give way to contemporary interiors
and state of the art facilities. Shreyas is an environmentally friendly
retreat and care has been taken to retain the original landscape and
natural beauty of the place. Every effort has been made to preserve
the precious natural resources with initiatives such as rain water harvesting, solar heating, ayurvedic and medicinal
herb plantations, organic farming and organic waste disposal. All meals
served at Shreyas are made from organically grown ingredients freshly
hand-picked from its 20 acres of fields. For guests interested in recreating some of our recipes at home,our cookbook, "Soul Food" is available for purchase. "Soul Food" is a treasury of Shreyas' much loved and appreciated multi-cuisine recipes and has been inspired by the repeated requests of our guests.
ROOMS
Shreyas has 14 exclusive rooms that can accommodate
a maximum of 25 people on a sharing basis.
· 3 en-suite Poolside cottages The Poolside cottages overlook the signature Antique-Pillared entrance, Infinity Pool & Jacuzzi and the central courtyard of the retreat
·One 3-bedroom
Garden cottage (each room with it's own en-suite bathroom) and a large living room
is designed for a group of friends who wish to share the experience
in close proximity of each other.
· 8 elegantly designed tents are set in a peaceful
environment amidst the trees and flowering shrubs. Each
tent accommodates two people, and has an en suite bathroom that
open onto a private walled courtyard.The ‘tented’ Garden Cottages, spaciously scattered across the property are surrounded by lush vistas of greenery
ROOM AMENITIES:
All rooms and tents are air conditioned, have ISD/STD lines as well as complimentary Broadband Internet connections. Other amenities include electronic safe, hair dryer, electric kettle with a selection of teas, bathrobes, toiletries, slippers and writing desk.
· Outdoor yoga & meditation
hall: Qualified yoga instructors will guide you through asanas (physical
postures), breathing, awareness and visualization processes for a healthier
body and mind as well as enable internalization. This space can also be
used for outdoor lectures and we can provide you with the required AV
equipment.
·
An open-air amphitheatre for outdoor presentations and shows against
the backdrop of nature.
·
Library - An extensive variety of books are available for reading.
Should you wish to borrow a book during your stay with us, please inform
one of the members of the staff.
· Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi & Steam room -
The water in our pool with an infinity edge appears to cascade down to
the meditation/yoga hall in the distance. The temperature of the pool
varies from 25 degress Celcius to 30 degrees Celcius, depending on the
weather. (December is the coldest month and March is the warmest)
The pool and jacuzzi are available for your use between the hours of 6
am till 10 pm. There is no lifeguard on duty and the pool has a maximum
depth of 5 feet.
·
A conference room with modern audio-visual
equipment, including a LCD projector and screen. The room has a home theatre
for watching presentations, learning videos etc.
·Gym: The gym is equipped
with a treadmill, cross trainer and abdominal exercise equipment. It is
available for your use 24 hours. Please bring separate footwear for this
activity.
We currently offer
Thai, Indonesian, Swedish, Ayurveda, Aromatherapy and deep tissue massages
as well as body scrubs, facials and manicures/pedicures to rejuvenate your
body, mind and soul. To view the spa menu please
click here
COMMUNITY SERVICE EXERCISES
At Shreyas, guests
have an opportunity to experience the real India as we take them to
the local villages and provide them an opportunity to serve the local
school children and their families in organized feeding exercises. Guests
are encouraged to perform the entire gamut of activity required to organize
the feed. For example, sourcing the vegetables and herbs, cutting and
cooking the food (assisted and supervised by our team of chefs), transporting
the food in tractors, cleaning and preparing the area where the school
children are fed, and finally feeding them. This exercise which is known
as “Seva” or Service is an alchemy for transmuting negative
emotions such as arrogance into humility, sympathy & indifference
into empathy & compassion, and anger into love.
If guests choose
to, they can contribute to help meet their requirements such as stationery,
uniforms etc. as well as providing infrastructure needs like rain water
harvesting, digging bore wells, boundary walls etc.
·
Home Theatre:
A large selection of movies, documentaries
on spirituality, science, nature and philosophy are available for your
viewing pleasure.
·
TV:
The facilities and activities at Shreyas
are designed to encourage reflection on what is most important - your
life. We therefore hope you will not miss the presence of a TV in your
room.
·Cricket
nets and bowling machine: For cricket
enthusiasts, we have a cricket net along with a professional bowling
machine they can test their batting skills against.
·
Check-in time: We have a 24-hour check-in policy. You can arrive at any time that suits you and check out at the (approximate) same time on the day of departure.
· Booking / Cancellation:As a small property, late cancellations have a very negative impact on us and we therefore require a 50% deposit to confirm your reservation. This deposit is refundable only if cancellations are made more than 30 days from the date of proposed arrival.
·
Meals: Gourmet vegetarian
meals, with flavours from India, Southern Europe and the Orient, are carefully
planned to complement the lifestyle you will be experiencing at the retreat.
Our chefs are glad to cater to any dietary specifications or restrictions
guests may have (wheat free / vegan / dairy free / low calorie etc). Meals
are served at specific times in the dining hall, or al fresco in the lawns.
·
Room Service:
A limited menu is available for in-room
dining, at an extra charge.
·
Local/IDD/STD calls: All
calls will be charged to your account at cost plus appropriate government
taxes.
· Internet
connection: Should you wish to use your
laptop to connect to the Internet, we will arrange for a LAN lead to be
delivered to your tent/cottage. ·Drinking Water: The water in the retreat
has been purified by passing it though a softening plant, ozone system,
ultra violet and reverse-osmosis process. It is perfectly safe for drinking
but we appreciate you may prefer to have bottled water, which will be
charged to your account.
·
Room Cleaning: Rooms will be cleaned
once a day. Should you require additional cleaning, please let one of
the staff members know
· Towels/Linen etc: To reduce environmental damage by washing
detergents, towels/linens will be provided for the duration of your short
stay and changed only on request.
· Laundry:
Laundry service is available on request.
· Swimming
Pool Towels: These are available by the poolside.
· Steam Room: If you wish to use the steam room facilities,
please give us 15 minutes time to operate the equipment.
· Transfers:
Shreyas provides airport ransfers on request, at an additional charge
We sincerely hope you will have
an enjoyable and peaceful stay with us. Should you require a guided
tour of the facility, we would be delighted to arrange this.
For enquiries and
reservation formalities please contact
Ms. Nidhi Sood by email:
or call Shreyas at +91 80 27737102/3
For more information or to request a brochure, please
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