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Sanjay, our yoga master, in meditation in the bamboo grove at Softouch Ayurveda Village, Kerala

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.

01

Yama

Universal moral codes — non-violence, truth, non-stealing.

02

Niyama

Self-purification through discipline and contentment.

03

Asana

Steady, comfortable postures for body and breath.

04

Pranayama

Rhythmic control of the breath and life-force.

05

Pratyahara

Withdrawing the mind from the senses.

06

Dharana

Focused, single-pointed concentration.

07

Dhyana

Deep, sustained meditation.

08

Samadhi

Blissful union and absorption.

Begin your healing

Plan a doctor-led Ayurveda retreat on the Chalakudy River.