8-Day Ayurvedic Yoga & Gut Health Reset on Kerala's North Cliff

The week is structured around three things: yoga, Ayurveda, and food that supports digestion. Ashtanga practice happens in the morning. Ayurvedic treatments are part of the programme rather than an add-on. Meals are planned with gut health in mind and adjusted for dietary needs once you tell the leader what yours are.

Varkala's North Cliff is the location. It is a stretch of red laterite cliff above the Arabian Sea, with a path along the top lined with small cafes and guesthouses, and beaches below. The retreat uses this as the backdrop for guided exploration of the coastline, so part of the week is spent out of the resort seeing the area rather than only in sessions.

The retreat is led by Alice Micheli of LAlice Yoga, who is based in India and runs several other retreats in Italy, including programmes in Ischia and Tuscany. The facilitator team for this specific week is confirmed before your stay, so the leader will tell you who is guiding it once dates are set.

Accommodation is at Dahlia Beach Resort on North Cliff Road. Rooms are air-conditioned. You choose between a private single and a private double, and the price differs accordingly. Room options and any upgrades are confirmed per booking.

What separates this from a standard beach yoga week is the combination: Ashtanga in the morning, Ayurvedic treatment through the week, and meals planned around gut health rather than a generic menu. It is aimed at recovery from burnout specifically, not at general holiday yoga.

What's included

- 8-day retreat programme on Kerala's North Cliff in Varkala - Accommodation at Dahlia Beach Resort - Morning Ashtanga yoga sessions - Ayurvedic healing sessions - Gut-focused meals tailored to the group - Guided exploration of the South India coastline - Facilitator team confirmed before your stay

What's not included

- International and domestic flights - Travel insurance - Airport transfers - Personal expenses - Optional upgrades and extras - Anything not confirmed by the retreat leader for your dates