In the Backwaters of Kerala, South India

May 1, 2011 • Spiritual Adventures

In the Backwaters of Kerala, South India
Vedic Odyssey takes a group on a meditation retreat to Kerala, South India

We checked into our beautiful resort. It’s tucked away in a village, almost hidden away on the shores of India’s longest lake.
Vedic Odyssey takes a group on a meditation retreat to Kerala, South India

A lot of the hotel is built in the old Kerala style homes giving it an old world charm. Everyone loves it and are happy settle down here for the next few days and dive into their study and practice of meditation.
Vedic Odyssey takes a group on a meditation retreat to Kerala, South India

A lot of the locals travel by boat on the backwaters.
Vedic Odyssey takes a group on a meditation retreat to Kerala, South India

We take a little cruise and Mandy is enjoying the backwaters.
Vedic Odyssey takes a group on a meditation retreat to Kerala, South India

Each morning we gather for a guided meditation.
Vedic Odyssey takes a group on a meditation retreat to Kerala, South India

The setting is perfect. As the sun rises we go within in meditation seated right on the shores of Lake Vembanad.
Vedic Odyssey takes a group on a meditation retreat to Kerala, South India

katherine from New York.
Vedic Odyssey takes a group on a meditation retreat to Kerala, South India

Vedic Odyssey takes a group on a meditation retreat to Kerala, South India

The group enjoys each others company and we have lunch and dinner together every day.
Vedic Odyssey takes a group on a meditation retreat to Kerala, South India

We also have classes in the morning.
Vedic Odyssey takes a group on a meditation retreat to Kerala, South India

We explore the subconscious and ways to clear unresolved emotional experiences.
Vedic Odyssey takes a group on a meditation retreat to Kerala, South India

Vedic Odyssey takes a group on a meditation retreat to Kerala, South India

Anne from Connecticut.
Vedic Odyssey takes a group on a meditation retreat to Kerala, South India

Chris from San Diego.
Vedic Odyssey takes a group on a meditation retreat to Kerala, South India

Vedic Odyssey takes a group on a meditation retreat to Kerala, South India

A variety of birds can been seen from the resort.
Vedic Odyssey takes a group on a meditation retreat to Kerala, South India

Another gorgeous sunrise over the lake.

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