Personalized 1-on-2 Fitness & Wellness Retreat in the Kodaikanal Hills

1ON1 Fitness Retreat is a residential boot camp and wellness retreat rolled into one, located in a gated community called Mill Haven, about 5 km from the center of Kodaikanal. The setting is quiet and green, a deliberate choice by the founders to remove guests from the temptations of city life—restaurants, alcohol, and distraction—and replace them with misty mountains, fresh air, and silence.

The core of the experience is the 1:2 trainer-to-guest ratio. This isn't a class where you follow along with a group; it's a program built for you. Prahladh, the head trainer, focuses on functional strength, mobility, and correcting movement patterns that you might not even know are holding you back. He uses science and data—every workout is tracked with a MY ZONE heart rate monitor—to ensure you're training in the right zones and making progress safely.

Complementing the strength work is Khushi's contribution: yoga, mobility, breathwork, and recovery. Her hatha and yin yoga sessions are designed to help your body absorb the training, destress your mind, and meet you at your level, regardless of experience. She's a highly credentialed teacher with 200-hour certifications from Bali and Canada, and she brings a calm, supportive presence to the retreat.

The day includes education as much as exertion. 'Tell Me Why' sessions are talks where Prahladh and Khushi explain the science of nutrition, heart rate training, and building sustainable habits. It's this combination—intense, varied training with educational context—that guests say changes their mindset, not just their body. The food is a vegetarian meal plan focused on macronutrient balance, with options for special diets. This is a serious, results-focused retreat for anyone ready to dedicate a minimum of two weeks to their health.

What's included

- 13 nights accommodation in a private en-suite room - 3 daily delicious and nutritious vegetarian meals (plus snacks and brunch) - Daily personalized strength and conditioning sessions - Daily yoga classes (Hatha and Yin) - Daily cardio sessions, including outdoor activities like forest runs and plogging - 'Tell Me Why' educational workshops - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - MY ZONE heart rate monitor (if not owned, available for purchase) - Optional supplements and intra-workout nutrition - Laundry services (available at cost)