Location: Varkala
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Let the beautiful coastal town of Varkala melt your worries and tensions away. Varkala’s peaceful seaside cliffs adjoin the Arabian Sea, setting the scene for several water spouts and wellness spas. The waters lapping at Papanasam beach are considered to have holy, sin-cleansing properties, and the nearby Ayurveda treatment center will cleanse what the ocean missed.
Restaurants in Varkala
1. Sanjeevani Ayurveda and Yoga Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 157 reviews
We offer good and quality ayurveda treatments.
Reviewed By Prestipinochiara
I’ve been to Doctor Manoj during my holiday. I’ve been under his and his team treatments for a week with great results for both my mind and body . The atmosphere is very professional but also friendly. The staff is very experienced and kind . I’ve loved the massages, especially the Shirodara of Sabita, the lady that cared of me during my staying . She is very kind and experienced. Doctor Manoj is very prepared and nice person. I’ll be back for sure and I recommend this place to everyone want to experience the Real Indian Ayurveda in Varkala .
2. Can Fly Adventure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
Looking for some adventure in beautiful kerala then you have found your place. Come for S U P, Kayak, Surf or Paragliding... We will be happy To welcome you on the Arabian Sea or on the Backwatter. For get a flight in paragliding, that's possible only if the weather is good for fly. All extra Information can be only by email at any times of the year. You can contact us by phone at any times of the season (November to April) . Our Activities are closed from April to November. If you come at Varkala when it’s off season, you can contact us by email and we can open our water activities specially for you if the weather is fine. Don’t forget to book your Adventure when it’s the season on canflyadventure.com Kindly,
3. Ayushi Ayurvedic Retreat
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By Mazza1a
I stayed here 6 days Jan 2020 and had a course of treatments, the staff were attentive and kind. Mainly though the treatment worked I have returned home and some problems I have had as long as I can remember and thought were permanent have gone. I will return next year. They were also great value for money. Marie C
4. Jewels Sky
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Jewels Sky is based in Varkala and we specialise in designing and making sterling silver, gold, semi-precious and precious gemstone jewellery. We have our own workshop where our team of goldsmith create our designs that you can purchase in our retail shop or custom make to your own requirements. We also stock a large range of precious and semi-precious gemstones for you to choose from!
Reviewed By smith_shelley85
I got 3 rings made by Wahid and am super pleased with all of them. He allowed me to control every detail of the design to make sure it was exactly what I wanted. The whole family were always welcoming and shared chai with us. Highly recommend getting jewellery made here ☺️
5. Agasthya Ayurvedic Wellness Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 73 reviews
Agasthya Ayurvedic Wellness Centre is run by Dr.Sruthy N.P, She had done bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S) and also done her master degree in Clinical Child Development (MHSc. CCD). We provide treatments for diseases such as sinusitis, insomnia, hair fall, depression, neck and back pain, cervical spondylosis, lumbar spondylosis, rheumatoid arthritis , irritable bowel syndrome, allergy, gynaecological/menstrual disorders etc. Agasthya ayurvedic wellness centre is located in Varkala, Kerala, India. Varkala is located in between north of Trivandrum, Kerala’s capital city (55 km) and south of Kollam (35 km).
Reviewed By virginiethainiyoga - Toulouse, France
I met the doctor for ayurvedic consultation.she is very professionnal,she explained me very well wich tempérament I am in ayurveda ,what food I have to avoid and I recieved excellent massages! The center is clean and all staff are very Nice and professional. The price is correct! I recommanded Virginie ????
6. Progressive Yoga Varkala
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
ONLINE VIRTUAL CLASSES DURING COVID PANDEMIC via Zoom, Skype or WhatsApp Help reduce stress and anxiety with a meditation, pranayama (breathing technique) or yoga class. Suitable for all abilities. Regular group or one off authentic meditation and pranayama classes. Individual traditional Hatha Yoga classes.
Reviewed By Nave_Fire - London, United Kingdom
Varkala's Hidden Gem It is said that in every place there hides a treasure only available to those who truly seek to find it. After 11 months living in Varkala and not really feeling called by any of the commercial yoga schools I met Yogacharya Ullas D Kumar by some incredible synchronisities. He offered a 21 days meditation program, no drop in, no break. He promised I would see results. As someone who struggles to trust, I was surprised to find myself signing up without a thought. Ullas is an incredibly humble advanced teacher with so much knowledge. During this deeply transformational time together I discovered so much about myself and unlearned just as much. Ullas's classes are designed to dissolve ego. So, the practice is repetitive and focused. You must be willing to surrender your ideas about how things should be and trust the immense source of ancient knowledge that he is. His classes are for those committed to diving deeper into self-knowledge and who wish to develop a consistent practice to support the expansion of consciousness. So, if you are ready to challenge yourself and to grow, you will certainly enjoy his classes. This time with Yogacharya was so immensely valuable, I shall forever cherish it.
7. Adishakti Yogashala
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
Namaste and Welcome to Varkala, the absolute kingdom of Ayurveda. We are nestled in a palm tree jungle bordered by one of the most stunning cliff beaches in the world. We aim to support your personal journey with daily yoga classes, Ayurveda therapies and spiritual ceremonies, all dedicated to your happiness. Adishakti offers an authentic blend of Ayurveda and Yoga courses for beginners and advanced practitioners. We focus on the traditional aspects of yoga. We feel that the yogic culture is losing its limbs. We empower traditional practices (bandhas, kryias, mudras lifestyle, yamas, niamas) and we believe that yoga and Ayurveda are like sisters and are linked together. This is the reason why our courses are based on this combo. We teach and share with our students how to live and build-up the ayurvedic lifestyle with authentic knowledge and wisdom. The school offers 100, 200, 300 hours Yoga Teacher Training Courses registered with Yoga Alliance USA and Ayurveda Courses.
Reviewed By NatalieGarbs - Varkala, India
I have just completed the most incredible, wonderful, informative, inspiring 200 hours yoga teacher training course with Adishakti Yogashala. I didn’t stay at their guesthouse Pachamama, as I already live somewhere else but Pachamama is a wonderful place to be based while doing the course. Lovely rooms and balcony space over looking the lush and green garden. And all of the food made for us was made with care and consideration while doing the course, tasty and delicious meals all day every day. All the teachers have been absolutely amazing. Their knowledge, care, compassion, support, guidance, humour and love has been so incredible. They have the most wonderful patience and are so supportive and have been so lovely to us all as a group and individually too. The theory classes were full of such in depth topics and I have learnt so much from each and every class. The Asana classes have taught me so much too. Manoj’s classes were extra special with his meditation, Mudra, pranayama and yoga nidra and included. Sujeesh is an incredibly patient fantastic ashtanga teacher. Anil’s alignment and adjustment classes were so helpful and beneficial to really understand the postures. I have learnt so much from each teacher due to their kindness, teaching and knowledge. I am so very grateful for everything that they have shared and I highly recommend this yoga school for the structure of their courses, the lessons, their knowledge and general all round excellent service that they give to their students and guests.
8. Varkala Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,458 reviews
Reviewed By mubashirhaseen - Bengaluru, India
It's a very Beautiful Beach and very clean & calm beach you can swim also cause the Sea water is kinda clean water and and the most amazing view you will get from Varkala Cliff, I highly recommended you to do visit once in a life......
9. Janardhana Swami Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 316 reviews
Reviewed By Sura22
Being a very old temple, it has a very rich history. A search for the temple on the internet gives one a quick run throuhg history. The temple and surroundings are clean and very well maintained. Gents are required to be bare chested while in the temple of the main deity. Adjacent to the temple is the temple pond. An early morning visit to the temple to is a great way to meditate and get energised. The west side temple entrance provides road level access to the temple without the need to climbe steep stairs.
10. Doctors Ayurveda and Yoga centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Doctors ayurveda is an Ayurvedic treatment center managed by professionally qualified doctors (one male & female) and experienced therapists(male & female).This is located in the corner of very beautiful and quiet Odayam beach at varkala, Trivandrum,S.India. Our center is 20minutes walkable distance through the beach towards north from the busier north cliff of varkala beach.
Reviewed By reidunnrugland
This is my fifth year in the Ayurvaeda center of Dr.Rasheed and Dr.Jamsheena. Their new center (400m from their previous center), built with ecological and natural materials, makes the atmosphere extremely pleasant, and beautiful under the coconut trees. Their center is a little paradise, and the treatment, whatever you might choose, makes you feel newborn ( that is my sentiments), and that’s why I am coming back year after year, and surly am going back next year also for three more weeks in paradise!! Don’t hesitate!, as we say in french «l’essayer, c’est l’adopter», «you try it you adopt it»!
