Shreyas Retreat

Considered by many as one of the finest yoga retreats in the world, Shreyas Retreat is situated in Nelamangala, 35 km from Bangalore city.

Resort Overview

Located in Nelamangala in the outskirts of Bangalore, Shreyas Retreat is a quiet getaway spread out in a vast landscape of 25 acres. The retreat provides an ashram like atmosphere, and the emphasis here is on yoga, meditation, Ayurvedic therapies and a peaceful and tranquil environment that’s conducive to a spiritual lifestyle.

Shreyas provides a traditional Indian setting with tranquil and green surroundings, yoga and meditation options, Mantra chanting options, and an opportunity for theists to get back in touch with oneself and the divine. The food here is purely vegetarian and organic. There is a strict no-alcohol policy in place in the resort and it has been rated highly by several international travel and lifestyle magazines.

Shreyas Retreat’s service revolves around the ancient Indian precept of Adhithi Devo Bhava – which states that a guest is a manifestation of the Divine upon translation.

Facilities Offered

The architectural style of Shreyas consists of a fine blend of the traditional and modern. The rooms are well furnished with up-to-date facilities.

The Accommodation:

• Shreyas Retreat has 14 rooms that can house up to 25 people.
• There are three cottages with a view of the swimming pool and three bedroom cottages.
• Eight elegantly designed tents with attached bathrooms are set up amidst trees, and shrubs. Each tent can accommodate up to two people.

All rooms and tents are air-conditioned, with STD/ISD telephones and broadband internet connection. Other facilities in this retreat include a center for yoga and meditation, an open-air amphitheatre, and a swimming pool, Jacuzzi and steam room, a library, a gym and a conference room.

The Spa here offers Thai, Indonesian, Swedish, Ayurveda, Aromatherapy and massages. At the Yoga Center here, instructors conduct classes on Yogasanas, Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Pranayama and other principles and methods of Yogic Tradition.

How to Get to the Resort

Shreyas Retreat is located in Nelamangala town in the suburbs of Bangalore city. It is within an easy driving distance of 35 km from the heart of Bangalore city. You can reach the retreat if you take a two drive from Bangalore airport and a one hour drive from the city’s railway station.

Contact Information

Shreyas Retreat
Santoshima Farm
Gollahalli Gate, Nelamangala
Bangalore 562123, India

Phones:

Overseas callers:
+91- 80-27737102/27737103/27737183
Fax: +91-80-27737016

Callers within India:
080 – 27737102/27737103/27737183
Fax: 080-27737016

Callers from Bangalore:
If you cannot get through after using the code 080, please use code 08118
Email: reservations@shreyasretreat.com
Website: http://www.shreyasretreat.com/

Rates

The room charge per night can range from INR 14000 to INR 20000 and above for cottages and around INR 30000 for the three bedroom cottage.

Activities and Things to Do

• You can practice yoga and learn various forms of meditation and yoga – Yagasanas, hatha yoga, Ashtanga yoga, and Pranayama.
• Different types of massages including Thai, Indonesian, Swedish and Ayurvedic massages can be availed in this retreat.
• Ayurvedic therapies and massages are quite popular here, and you can try your hand and receive one of these.
• The retreat organizes community service in the nearby villages that guests can participate in. Guests can also take part in farming activities in the paddy fields and herb gardens.
• If you’re bored, you can practice in the cricket nets or workout at the gym. You can also go for a swim in the clean, blue swimming pool

Shreyas Retreat is a wonderful place to visit for a few days and get in touch with your spiritual side. The resort attracts visitors from all over the world and is one of the most popular wellness retreats in the country.