21 – 30 January 2027
with Uma Dinsmore-Tuli PhD
START 2027 WITH 9 NIGHTS OF INTUITION RECONNECTION IN INDIA
Listen to your intuition and imagine awakening in India with time for daily dawn and dusk dips in the warm sea, sunset and sunrise meditations, followed by Yoga Nidra, luscious movement and time for Tarot, Chanting, Massage and more Yoga Nidra ... punctuated with delicious food and the company of lovely people in a magical space between ocean and backwaters ... Yes! This is a daily rhythm that reconnects us directly to our intuition. This is what I offer in Kerala ...
In this liminal state we remember dream insights and the wisdom of our body. Making space to recover this connection to intuitive knowledge takes time, space and the enthusiastic advocacy of those who are on your side, encouraging you to believe what you already sense deep in your bones. I am such an advocate - that is my work! This new year in Kerala, let me be the advocate for your intuition, making space and time to be with nourishing practices, together in a circle of like-hearted folk, all devoting time to our collective recovery of intuitive knowing. This truly is a brilliant start to your year - so let's be together in Kerala in January.
Who is Welcome?
Everybody is welcome. Please bring yourself and your friends! This retreat is open to anybody who is interested in reconnecting to intuition and enhancing creativity through the experience of Total Yoga Nidra, deep relaxation and nutritious yoga therapy with Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, PhD.
The focus of the holiday is to nurture intuitive knowing and dream connection through deep rest, yoga nidrā and yoga therapy to nourish well-being.
Uma welcomes complete beginners, as well as regular yoga practitioners, yoga teachers, yoga therapists, and anybody who would enjoy daily cosmic naps and individually tailored therapeutic yoga.
What to Expect
You will enjoy twice daily sessions of yoga, yoga nidra (the yoga of sleep), mantra, song, breath and meditation for all levels with special time for intuitive reflections and one whole day off.
Uma teaches a fluid variation of yoga therapy movements during this retreat. This retreat has the flexibility for you to tune in to yourself, and you decide what is appropriate for you each day.
Afternoons are yours to explore - local walks, Ayurvedic treatments, temple visits, or simply rest, with the option of a 1-1 session with Uma (tarot, yoga nidra, or yoga therapy).
Each evening closes with a sunset yoga nidra meditation on the beach, followed by a communal dinner. You'll also receive a night-time yoga nidra recording to deepen your dream life and intuitive connection as you sleep.
Alongside all the daily delights of the Arabian sea, the backwaters, yoga and ayurvedic healing, you will also benefit from Uma’s inspirational guidance throughout the whole retreat, and her presence with you at meals and breaks to answer questions and queries.
Example Schedule (may be subject to change)
6.30am Optional sunrise silent meditative swim
8am Morning Practice - lucious therapeutic movement with elemental themes
10am Brunch
12pm Local walks / Excursions / Ayurvedic treatments / 1-1 with Uma / Temple visits / Free time
5pm Evening Practice - lucious, cyclically informed therapeutic movement
7.30pm Evening Meal
Location
The retreat is held at Cherai Beach Resorts near Cochin in Kerala - a charming 3 star rated resort where your accommodation is in separate villas.
Getting Here
Cherai Beach Resorts sits on Vypin Island on the golden shores of the Arabian Sea in Kerala, South India - around 25km from downtown Kochi and approximately 27km from Cochin International Airport (COK), making it one of the most easily accessible beach retreats in Kerala. The drive from the airport takes around 30 minutes by taxi. Our hosts at Yoga United will be happy to support you with your travel plans.
Flying from the UK
There are currently no direct flights from the UK to Kochi, but there are excellent one-stop connections with a journey time of around 11–13 hours in total. The most frequent connections are with Emirates (via Dubai), Qatar Airways (via Doha), and Singapore Airlines — departing from London Heathrow and Gatwick. You can also fly from regional UK airports including Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
By Train
The nearest railway station is Aluva, approximately 20 km away, with Ernakulam (Kochi's main city station) around 25 km from the beach. Kochi is well connected by train to major Indian cities if you're planning to extend your trip.
This special and magical area is steeped in Keralan history with temples, churches, synagogues, and mosques, even a palace museum a rickshaw drive away, and mostly unspoilt by tourism so far.
The resort staff with friendly staff happy to help, and a Yoga United rep on hand to support you, with welcome meeting and orientation walk, and help with planning days out and information on whats going on nearby.
The beach is a few steps across a quiet dusty road, wonderful for walking and playing, and the warm sea is perfect for swimming, sunbathing, relaxing and becoming one with the sunset! The backwaters are on the other side of the resort with incredible sunrise views and even a boat trip if available.
Ayurvedic massage is a wonderful companion to the yoga and the menu of treatments is always a talking point, as well as an opportunity for holistic healing. There is a complimentary appointment with the doctor so you can set up some appropriate treatments during your stay.
Our hosts, Yoga United have been running magical retreats & groups in India since 2008 and it's a smooth operation. Come with us to celebrate with all your senses! it's a special place to experience yoga practice, and how it is woven through everyday life in its original place of birth. All around are powerful reminders to re-connect with your natural and loving state of being and joy. India is a special place to experience Yoga and sister science, Ayurveda.
