India
A JOURNEY FOR THE BODY AND SOUL IN INDIA
December 23, 2023 – January 10, 2024
We have strived to make this journey the perfect combination of healing for the body, mind, and soul. The dynamic life and stress we are exposed to affect our mental, physical, and emotional states. Even if we don't have obvious symptoms or health problems, we are often tired and anxious. All of this worsens our quality of life. Our body craves rest, and our soul yearns for experience. We created this journey to satisfy this need.
The journey consists of two parts.
The first part is focused on health and the restoration of the physical and energetic body. We will visit an Ayurveda medicine clinic in Southern India, where everyone will receive an Ayurvedic consultation and individual treatment from qualified doctors. All of this, combined with relaxation by the ocean, yoga, massages, and suitable vegetarian food, will help restore our body and mind. There will be an opportunity to continue this treatment after returning home with the right herbs and dietary regimen.
During this part of the journey, we will enjoy and relax on the shore of the Arabian Sea in Kovalam, Kerala, near the city of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum).
The second part of the journey will be focused on spiritual development and inner peace. We will visit high-energy temples related to astrology, as well as female and motherly energy. We will visit the only place on Earth where nine Vedic planets have their own large temples, where we will be blessed. We will first pass through Madurai (the famous Meenakshi temple), and then visit the planetary temples to pray for blessings from the planetary deities. Links to these special places can be found at the end of the file.
PROGRAM BY DAYS
DAY 1 – (December 23, 2023)
Departure from Sofia Airport with Qatar Airways. Arrival at Trivandrum International Airport around 02:30 AM on December 24, where we will be greeted and taken to the clinic in the Kovalam resort. There will be enough time for rest, after which we will have an individual consultation with a qualified doctor, and each person will be assigned individual treatment and procedures.
DAY 2 - DAY 8 (December 24 – December 31)
We will have yoga lessons in the morning, individually prepared healthy and sattvic food, as well as daily Ayurvedic treatments and medicines. We will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the ocean, which is only 90 seconds walking distance from the resort. During this period, we can also travel to the nearby city of Trivandrum for shopping or sightseeing. Kerala grows the best spices in the world. We will have the opportunity to buy traditional items such as clothes and wooden handicrafts.
DAY 9 – January 1, 2024
After breakfast, we will travel to the state of Tamil Nadu to the sacred and historic city of Madurai, where we will check into a hotel. The evening will be mostly for rest.
DAY 10 – January 2
After breakfast, we will visit the famous Meenakshi Temple, one of the most important temples in Southern India. The temple is known for its complex architecture and beautiful sculptures. We will also visit the Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, a 17th-century palace known for its great beauty. After lunch, we will return to the hotel and depart for Swami Malai (a small town near Kumbakonam), where we will check into the best hotel in the region.
DAY 11 – DAY 14 (January 3 – January 6)
During these 4 days, we will visit the 9 planetary temples. One of the evenings will include a performance of South Indian classical music, organized for us at the hotel.
Here are the nine temples we will visit:
- Surya/Sun Suryanar Koil
- Chandra/Moon Thingaloor
- Angarakan/Mars Chevvai Vaitheeswaran Koil
- Budha Mercury Thiruvengadu
- Guru/Jupiter Alangudi
- Shukra/Venus Kanchanoor
- Shani/Saturn Thirunallar
- Rahu Thirunageswaram
- Ketu Keezhaperumpalla
DAY 15 - January 7
After breakfast, we will leave the hotel and move to Pondicherry. We will check into the best hotel in the region, and the evening will be for relaxation on the beach.
DAY 16 – January 8
We will visit the attractions in Pondicherry, which are truly fascinating. If we are lucky, we might be blessed by the elephant Lakshmi in the Ganesha temple there. You will also have the opportunity to buy high-quality incense sticks here, made by the Auroville Ashram.
DAY 17 – January 9
We will explore the sights of Auroville, including the beautiful Auroville Beach.
DAY 18 – January 10
We will be taken to Chennai International Airport, serviced by Qatar Airways. Flight to Sofia.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES DURING THE JOURNEY
I. Opportunity for a general healing stay at the clinic for 14 days without the additional tour in South India. After completing the treatment, the group departs for Sofia.
In this case, the travel dates will be December 23, 2023 – January 8, 2024.
II. Opportunity for a visit to a Siddha doctor – available for both groups. Anyone interested can do this during the first part of the journey.
Siddha Healing is a therapeutic system that focuses on using sound (mantras), colors, meditation, and other techniques to restore energetic balance in the human body, such as wearing specific metals and gemstones. It is one of the various forms of alternative medicine that deals with treating physical, mental, and emotional issues using entirely natural and non-toxic methods. Siddha Healing is based on traditional Ayurvedic principles and is associated with the healthy practice of yoga. The techniques of Siddha Healing are aimed at improving the energy flow in the chakras and tissues of the body, which can lead to an improvement in overall health and help with illnesses and other health problems.
III. Opportunity for a Nadi reading
"Nadi Reading" is a form of predictive art practiced in South India, primarily in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It is a method of predicting the future using ancient texts known as "Nadi Shastras" to find information about a person's life. The process of Nadi reading involves searching for a specific text that matches characteristics of the person, such as their name, date of birth, parents, and other details. The texts are believed to have been written by ancient sages who predicted the fates of people who would seek them in the future. Nadi reading is considered a very accurate method of predicting the future, and for many, it has provided life-changing results.
