
Yoga & Meditation
Healing through yoga & meditation
Daily guided yoga and meditation in our open-air pavilion by the Chalakudy River — tailored to your treatment plan by our yoga master and doctors.
Yoga is more than physical movement; it is a discipline and a way of life for those seeking true health and peace of mind. At Softouch, we honor this tradition by integrating it fully into your healing journey.
Yoga & Wellbeing
Yoga, the world's oldest system for achieving this balance, finds its roots in ancient scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita, Mahabharata, and Vedas, and was first recorded by the sage Patanjali in the "Yoga Sutras". By practicing yoga regularly, one can enhance the strength and flexibility of the body, while quieting the mind of worries and fears, thus promoting overall well-being and peace. Yoga and Ayurveda go hand-in-hand as sister sciences. While Ayurveda focuses on the physical and mental health of the body, yoga is primarily concerned with mental health. The practice of yoga can prevent and alleviate stress and related disorders by balancing the neurohormones and metabolism, improving endocrine metabolism.
Daily Yoga & Guided Meditation
At Softouch Ayurveda, we provide daily guided yoga and meditation sessions, led by our expert Yoga Master. Yoga sessions can take place indoors or amidst the serene beauty of our lush gardens depending on the weather conditions. The Yoga teacher also discusses plans with our Ayurveda Doctor to create personalised yoga plans for each guest, which can then be continued at home. We believe that achieving complete relaxation through yoga and meditation is the key to living an effective Ayurvedic lifestyle.
A Riverfront Sanctuary for Mind & Body
We have created a space where you can practice yoga in its most authentic form. Our open-air yoga pavilion, facing the gentle flow of the Chalakudy River, offers a serene environment that naturally enhances your focus and relaxation. The sounds of nature replace the noise of the world, allowing you to drift deeper into mindfulness.
Therapeutic Focus
Our daily sessions are designed to complement your specific Ayurvedic treatment plan. Whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced practitioner, our experienced yoga masters guide you through Asanas (postures), Pranayama (breathing techniques), and meditation. These gentle movements help open the body's channels, improving the effectiveness of your treatments and accelerating your path to wellness.
Daily Rhythm
Two guided sessions, every day.
7:15 – 8:15 AM
Morning Yoga
Gentle asana and pranayama in the open-air pavilion by the river — energise and awaken the body for the day's treatments.
5:30 – 6:30 PM
Evening Meditation
A guided meditation to calm the mind, release the day and prepare the body for deep, restorative rest.
Private, one-to-one sessions can also be arranged for focused therapeutic goals (additional fee).
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Yoga by the river.
Patanjali’s Path
The eight limbs of yoga.
Yama
Universal moral codes — non-violence, truth, non-stealing.
Niyama
Self-purification through discipline and contentment.
Asana
Steady, comfortable postures for body and breath.
Pranayama
Rhythmic control of the breath and life-force.
Pratyahara
Withdrawing the mind from the senses.
Dharana
Focused, single-pointed concentration.
Dhyana
Deep, sustained meditation.
Samadhi
Blissful union and absorption.
Begin your healing