SwaSwara was a perfect destination to enjoy some me time, to recharge and enjoy being pampered with Ayurvedic treatments and spoilt with fantastic healthy food. I met some wonderful like-minded fellow guests at SwaSwara so I would definitely recommend it for solo travellers as well as for small groups of friends, adult family members or couples. Advanced yogis and beginners alike would benefit…
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- Excellent Ayurveda centre
- Solo-friendly
- Eco-friendly hideaway overlooking the sea
- Locally sourced healthy food
As we say goodbye to winter, say hello to warmer weather and some of Europe’s finest resorts. Beat the crowds and take a trip to the luscious Algarve in Portugal or the treasure trove that is the Italian Lago di Garda. Start crafting your summer body early with a weight loss or detox retreat, or treat yourself with a decadent spa retreat. March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb, and you can come out of your retreat refreshed and ready to take on whatever comes your way!
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I met some wonderful like-minded fellow guests at SwaSwara so I would definitely recommend it for solo travellers as well as for small groups of friends, adult family members or couples. Advanced yogis and beginners alike would benefit from the classes at SwaSwara. I left feeling happy, relaxed, balanced and peaceful so I would recommend SwaSwara for anyone looking to feel that way...
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The villas are spacious and minimal rustic design(they could do with a few more decorative elements), mixing more traditional elements of Konkan architecture with a touch of modern comfort. Villas have nice open-air bathrooms. However, rooms are a bit bare.
We liked the fact they didn't have TV, as this would distract from SwaSwara's atmosphere and concept and assisted us in switching OFF and getting back into reading!
The restaurant / dining is great.
Food was delicious and just reminded us the benefits of clean eating and over eating. Still carrying this philosophy into our everyday lives.
The Ayurvedic Wellness Yoga Retreat
The treatments were amazing. Individually designed and insightful. A nice change from western medicine.
The wellness yoga/mediation activities on offer were perfect. For beginners and intermediate students. The instructors were great also. Their chanting and voices were ever so calming. And meditation under the large banyan tree - sublime.
It was a great 7 days. and definitely cam home feeling a lot better (once i got over the jet lag)
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SwaSwara does offer many Ayurveda well-being programs most of which require a two to four week stay. This is a quite place and those visiting are looking for a peaceful rejuvenation. I know I should return for a longer stay!
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- 1 x Private yoga session (45 min)
Take a well-earned break from the stresses and strains of daily life at this luxurious resort nestled amongst rolling hills, looking out onto the calming ocean. Discover a renewed connection with nature with SwaSwara’s spiritual ethos and end your stay with an improved understanding of yourself. Benefit from holistic cuisine to purify your body and learn to lead a healthier and more peaceful lifestyle with culinary demonstrations and expert advice. Enhance your natural balance with a personalised combination of healing Ayurveda treatments, yoga, meditation and advanced holistic therapies or receive clinical remedies to cure specific issues. Your body and soul will feel refreshed, rejuvenated and de-stressed.
Programmes at SwaSwara
Location Overview
Secluded amongst unspoilt countryside and only a short walk from the spiritual Om beach, SwaSwara in Gokarna on the West coast of India will provide the perfect retreat for you to de-stress and embrace the simplicity of the earth. Take a trip to Gokarna and visit the peaceful temples which are nestled between palm and coconut trees, and soak up the culture. Visit the weekly farmer’s market in the town accompanied by a member of staff to discover the region with all your senses. This location will ensure that your wellness will be enhanced and that you’re in a much healthier mind-set when you return home.
Dining
Rejuvenating the body and soul begins will healthy and organic nourishment. With its rustic and casual style, the restaurant, Cocum, serves a clever combination of cooked and raw food to ensure that you receive the necessary vitamins to reach maximum health. The restaurant is vegetarian, featuring fresh vegetables from the resort’s very own garden, but uses fish which are caught locally. Chef Joy combines traditional Indian cooking with modern techniques, making the dishes a unique and mouth-watering experience.
If you follow a vegan or gluten-free diet, your needs will be met with innovative and delicious meals. If you choose to follow a Prana, Swastha or Shanti programme, your diet will be tailor-made for your own personal needs by a specialist naturopath. Your health and well-being are always the priority at SwaSwara.
Facilities & Services
Facilities Cocum restaurant |
Services Complimentary Wi-Fi access (in the library) |
Resort Address
Om Beach
Donibhail
Gokarna
Karnataka
581326
India
Good to Know
- A selection of 30 minute Ayurveda treatments, including head and shoulder and back stress relief, and of 60 min beauty treatments for hair, hands and feet are available at an additional cost and subject to availability
- Visa Information - The Indian government requires that most international visitors have a visa. The application can be done online here: indianvisaonline.gov.in. If you go to that link and scroll to the bottom, you will see the 3-step application process, starting with ‘Apply Online’
Accommodation Overview
SwaSwara is composed of 24 luxury villas, known as Konkan villas, which will act as your own personal sanctuary. Each villa ensures that you feel in touch with nature, with an open bathroom, natural colours and textures, and a private yoga deck on the second level allowing you to relax and balance your mind and body whilst taking in the magnificent countryside and ocean scenery. These villas embrace nature and the world around you, with open and green areas which open up to the stars, allowing you to savour every last detail of the earth’s beauty. Each villa features a king size bed, apart from two villas which have twin beds, and modern amenities are provided to make you feel more at home.
Villa
All Rooms Include
- Phone
- Internet connection
- Safe box
- Air-Conditioning
- Fan
- Terrace/balcony (private)
- Bathrobes
- Complimentary toiletries
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea making
- Hairdryer
Activities
- Meditation and chanting
- Art
- Bird watching trips
- Guided nature walks
- Cookery sessions
- Guided visits to Gokarna temples and town
- Cultural programmes
- Karma yoga
Wellness Facilities
The Spa
The spa focuses on the power of Ayurveda, an ancient healing method which believes that everything in the outside world exists in our own bodies. Experience the benefits of the personalised combination of internal and external treatments, using a tailor made diet plan to purify the body of toxins and advanced holistic therapies. Receive expert lifestyle advice and specific exercises to increase your fitness and provide relief from stress and treat specific issues, such as blood pressure, arthritis and obesity. Your body will be able to heal itself with expert therapies which combine the elements of nature, such as an Abhyanga massage or Shirodhara.
Wellness Approach
At SwaSwara, wellness and the path to inner peace make up a lifestyle. The simplicity of the earth is celebrated with natural therapies and décor, as well as an advanced and innovative vegetarian diet to help nourish your body from the inside. Ayurveda is used as an important healing tool to relieve your body of stress and pain, and yoga features as a key way to rebalance the mind, body and soul. Personal programmes are designed to ensure that your specific cleansing needs are met, so that you’ll leave your stay feeling refreshed and with renewed knowledge about how to handle the strains of daily life.
Typical Group Classes
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Boat cruise
- Nature walks
Please note that all group classes and activities shown are examples only and are subject to change, such as seasonal adjustments.
Added Value
Exclusive for Health and Fitness Travel guests
- 1 x Private yoga session (45 min)
Our Reviews
Guest Reviews
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Naomi
Visited April 2017What an exceptional hotel! The best service I've ever experienced! The Spa is wonderful, as well as the yoga classes. I felt that my body, mind and soul were well looked after and I came home feeling like a new person. The food was excellent. I went by myself and was made to feel very welcome by both the hotel and other guests. My solitude, when wanted, was respected. I felt utterly refreshed when I got back to the UK and have recommended Swaswara and Health and Fitness Travel to many people already. My tip: To embrace every aspect of the hotel.
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Jacqueline
Visited January 2017I had the most wonderful holiday at SwaSwara. Health and Fitness Travel was great at answering all my questions before booking, which made things much less stressful and enabled me to relax completely! I look forward to return to this amazing place in India!
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thomas_destination, Trip Advisor Review
Visited June 2015waSwara is a very peaceful and gorgeous resort on a spectacular stretch of the Karnataka coast, just behind the famous Om Beach.
The villas are spacious and minimal rustic design(they could do with a few more decorative elements), mixing more traditional elements of Konkan architecture with a touch of modern comfort. Villas have nice open-air bathrooms. However, rooms are a bit bare.
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Linda S, Trip Advisor Review
Visited March 2015After four hectic weeks of touring all of India's most famous sites, for my fourth time, I was ready for something different. I have been practising yogi and meditating for many years so SwaSwara seemed like good fit. It was much more than I expected. The peaceful atmosphere, wonderful staff, amazing yogi program, meditations classes, Ayurveda massages, and last but not least the food were a delight. In between the activities above I spent my time swimming in the Arabian Sea on the famous OM Beach. I had my own room which gave me lots of time for reflection and rest. I was only there seven days but wished it was longer. The private villa type accommodation were beautiful and perfect for me.
SwaSwara does offer many Ayurveda well-being programs most of which require a two to four week stay. This is a quite place and those visiting are looking for a peaceful rejuvenation. I know I should return for a longer stay!
Highs
- Located amid unspoilt countryside on India’s western coast, SwaSwara encourages spirituality by embracing the simplicity of life.
- Enjoy the company of likeminded others whilst on your spiritual journey, particularly solo travellers.
- The spacious villas are simply divine.
- The atmosphere at SwaSwara is wholly positive, from the ambience of the resort to the attentiveness of the staff.
- Master your asana with private yoga sessions and a tailored wellness programme.
- Children under 15 are not allowed, an adult-friendly retreat ensuring a quiet atmosphere.
- Yoga, meditation and Ayurvedic programmes are complimented by a delicious traditional Indian inspired healthy menu.
- Morning meditation overlooking the beach and ocean is incredibly therapeutic and worth every penny.
Lows
- If you are wanting an Ayurvedic experience, the minimum stay is 7 nights.
- Privacy and serenity comes at a price and that happens to come in the form of a 3½ hour drive from the airport.
- If you like a tipple on holiday, prepare to venture out to nearby bars as the site is alcohol free.
- Fussy eaters beware, the cuisine consist primarily of vegetarian and seafood Indian dishes.