Plant Based Basics
The only plant based cooking retreat in Varkala for mindful beings
who want to learn to nourish themselves
to live a healthier & happier life.
- HANDS ON PLANT BASED COOKING COOKING CLASSES
- SUGAR, REFINED OILS, GLUTEN FREE COOKING
- EXCITING & EYE OPENING INFORMATION ABOUT NUTRITION, LIFESTYLE HABITS & ITS IMPACT ON OUR WELL-BEING
- AYURVEDA BASICS
- DIVINE FOOD
- KUNDALINI YOGA CLASSES & MEDITATIONS
- FULL BODY MASSAGE
- CONSULTATION WITH AYURVEDIC DOCTOR
- HEART TOUCHING TRIPS
- LIFE LASTING FRIENDSHIPS WITH LIKE MINDED PEOPLE
- FUN & MUCH MORE
At Soul Homestay in Varkala, South India
Aim of the retreat
Many of us try to Eat Healthy to Be Healthy. We follow modern nutrition trends, spending a lot of money on food products labelled as „healthy“ and „organic“, get dieting inspiration from our favorite celebrities. But are you sure your diet choices are good for you? How do you know if your diet is an ideal balanced diet for your body type and if what and how you are eating leads to your well-being or illness?
We have answers for all these questions and are excited to share them with you at our amazing, deeply informative, yet fun and relaxing PLANT BASED BASICS cooking retreat, which we created just for you.
We base our health philosophy on holistic wellness approach and ayurveda principles.
Ayurveda teaches us to seek balance through self-care, in order to have a healthy life, feel young and radiant.
Our Plant Based Basics Cooking Retreat in Varkala is a UNIQUE opportunity to take a break from your busy life, and find the right knowledge and tools for your lasting health and genuine happiness
Do any of these statements sound like you?
- I am looking for a change in my diet to feel light, energetic and nourished.
- I did not know that yogurt and fruits is not a good combination.
- I usually feel bloated, heavy, gassy or heartburn after eating.
- I would like to turn my kitchen into a natural pharmacy.
- I still don't really know what suits me well to eat or not, based on my body type.
- I feel low on energy and I don't know what to do to fix it.
- I have troubles to sleep well and it's hard for me to stop spinning my thoughts at night.
- I want to feel healthier and happier with my life.
If so, the tools that we are going to share with you in this retreat will help you to
start a path of well-being & happiness.
You will see that sooner than you imagine you will begin to feel that:
- Your body is happy after your meals (and you will be happy too).
- The food you eat uplifts your mood.
- Breakfast energizes you for the whole day.
- You can enjoy a restful and deep sleep.
- You are more connected to your soul.
Our Food Philosophy
We believe in ayurvedic teaching, that we all are composed of 5 great elements: Space,Air, Fire, Water and Earth. Each individual has a unique composition of these elements, which are expressed in us through bioenergies called doshas, which have certain characteristics.
If we want to feel good, that is to find our balance, we must provide our body through our diet and habits with the opposite characteristics of those that it possesses in excess.
Stress, lack of motivation, overthinking and self-demand are also imbalances.
This is related to our lifestyle and habits, such as caffeine consumption, alcohol, constant exposure to negative news, junk food and other factors.
Our meals – with a particular touch of western vegan cuisine – are 100% plant-based, gluten-free, and refined-sugar-free, full of flavors, colors, and nutrients that are key to our well-being.
We use fresh, local and seasonal vegetables, fruits and ingredients that nourish us and give us a feeling of vitality.
In addition, we teach you to cook & eat in connection with food, joy & gratitude, as it is scientifucally proven that when done so, the food can work its magic for us.
Just pause & imagine that...
- You are no longer afraid of how you are going to feel after your meals.
- You wake up super inspired every day to create your meals, because feeling good fills you with inspiration and creativity.
- You feel light, young & vital.
- You don't feel craving for some unhealthy snacks.
- You concentrate better in your daily activities.
- Planning a lunch or dinner with friends at home is no longer stressful.
You want to start with plant based diet?
Well, now is your time, because you
deserve to be nourished well !
what will you learn?
- Proper eating habits.
- Food qualities.
- Food combinations that help you and harm you.
- How to turn your kitchen into a natural pharmacy.
- How to keep your gut healthy, to avoid disease.
- Where to find protein in plant based diet
- What suits you and what doesn't, depending on your body type.
- Cook nutritious & delish breakfast.
- Make Intelligent snacks & Functional food.
- Prepare colorful & energizing lunch.
- And light dinner for good night sleep.
Retreat program
* 2:00 pm CHECK IN
* 3:00 pm WELCOME SNACK & ORIENTATION: HOLISTIC WELLNESS WHEEL
* 5:00 pm MEDITATION
* 7:00 pm Dinner
* 7:30- 9:00 am KUNDALINI YOGA CLASS
* 9:00-10 am Breakfast in Noble Silence
* 10:30 - 12:00 pm WORKSHOP: HOLISTIC APPROACH TO WELLNESS & WHY PLANT BASED DIET
* 12:00-1:30 pm COOKING CLASS 1 : HANDS ON LUNCH PREPARATION: South Indian Curry, Dosha/Iddly, Pineapple chutney
* 1:30- 3:00 pm Lunch
* 3:00 - 6:00 pm Free time for beach, journaling, shopping, ayurvedic massage and doctor consultation
* 7:00 pm Dinner
* 7:30- 10:00 am MORNING TRIP TO THE RICE FIELDS WITH BREAKFAST
* 10:00 - 1:00 pm Free time for beach, journaling, shopping, ayurvedic massage and doctor consultation
* 1:00 - 2:30pm Lunch
* 2:30 - 3:00pm Break
* 4:00 - 5:30 pm WORKSHOP: NUTRITION FOR VATA, PITA, KAPHA, WRONG FOOD COMBINATIONS
* 5:30 -7: 00 pm COOKING CLASS 2: North Indian Dhal, Chapati, Raita
* 7:00 pm Dinner
* 8:00 - 9:00 pm EVENING PROGRAM
* 7:30- 9:00 am KUNDALINI YOGA CLASS
* 9:00-10 am Breakfast in Noble Silence
* 10:00 am-11:30 pm WORKSHOP: TASTES AND ITS EFFECTS ON EMOTIONS, CRAVINGS & ADDICTIONS
* 11:30 - 1:00 PM pm COOKING CLASS 3: KITCHERI
1:00 - 2:00 pm Lunch
*2:00 - 5:00 pm Free time for beach, journaling, shopping, ayurvedic massage
*5:00 - 6:00 pm MEDITATION
* 7:00 - 8:00 pm Dinner
* 8:00 - 9:00 pm EVENING PROGRAM
* 7:30 - 9:00 am YOGA CLASS
* 9:30 - 10:30 am Breakfast
* 11:00 am Check out & SEE YOU NEXT TIME
who is the reatreat for?
This retreat is not for you if
*You don't like healthy and colorful food.
*Frozen pizza, chips or mac & cheese are your best friends.
*You think cooking is a waste of time.
*You are not into experiencing inner grow & the body-mind connection through yoga.
This retreat is for you if
*You are looking for relaxing vacations full of learning that will help you change your life.
*You want to get new perspective on healthy dinning.
*You are ready to take responsibility for your happiness and well-being.
*You want to understand your body needs to be able to improve your quality of life.
Your Guides
Renata
Renata dedicated 20 years to project and operational management in international corporations. In 2020 she realized that time spent in nature is much more valuable to her at this point of life than time spent on endless corporate meetings. So she quit her job in July 2021 to start traveling and learning about life outside of office walls, focusing on things that truly matter to her. She loves cooking, self development, meeting inspirational people, sharing with others the experiences and lessons the life tought her so far. In 2021 she took a course in vegetarian and vegan cooking for yoga reterats in Spain with wonderful gourmet Chef Naga at his Gaya Gourmet academy. She also studied plant based diet nutrition and ayurveda basics. And she is a kundalini yoga teacher. Last three years she has been running Soul Homestay in Varkala, Kerala, where our retreat will take place. During our retreat, she will make sure that all your needs are met and that this retreat will be a life changer for you.
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DATES & FEES
5 day retreats
What is Included
What is not included
- Welcome drink upon arrival
- 4 x accomodation at Soul Homestay
- morning kundalini yoga sessions
- meditation sessions
- 3 delish & nourishing ayurvegan meals per day
- herbal tea and water available whole day
- 3 boosted and super informative plant based and ayurvedicayurvedic nutrition workshops
- 3 hands on cooking classes
- handouts and recipes from the workshops
- trip to the rice fields
- ayurvedic body type diagnosis (vata, pitta, kapha)
- 1 full body massage
- gift from our soul
- lots of fun, new experiences and inspirations
- airport pickup (available upon request)
- insurance
- individual transport and trips
- personal expenses
Just pack comfortable cloth & flip flops,
hop on a plane and
get ready to discover a new lifestyle & delish tastes & dishes,
which will make you feel healthy, rejuvenated & happy
Give yourself this gift!
Retreat Location
Our retreat will take place in our homestay, Soul Homestay, in Varkala, which is located only 49 km from international airport in Trivandrum, Kerala, South India. Varkala is a famous tourist spot and offers a beach that has a very powerful spiritual meaning, and leads abruptly into the majestic and world famous Varkala cliff with its sheer red sandstone peeping out and amazing views from the top.
One of the enduring attractions of Varkala is the Janardhana Swami temple which is around 2,000 years old and functioning through the millennia to this day. Varkala cliff also invites tourists to its collection of shops selling trinkets, handicrafts and everything spiritual that is quintessentially Indian. It also has a number of lovely places perfect to drink or eat something.
Soul Homestay Gallery
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- Proper eating habits.
- Food qualities.
- Food combinations that help you and harm you.
- How to turn your kitchen into a natural pharmacy.
- How to keep your gut healthy, to avoid disease.
- Proper eating habits.
- Food qualities.
- Food combinations that help you and harm you.
- How to turn your kitchen into a natural pharmacy.
- How to keep your gut healthy, to avoid disease.