Discover India’s astonishing cultural and spiritual richness on this magical 15-day journey through South India. Enjoy some life enhancing yoga and meditation classes and learn some ancient health wisdom (Ayurveda) to help you more effectively navigate your life-path. The tour also includes a 5-day stay in a lovely healing centre in the international community of ‘Auroville’
On this amazing healing journey commencing 5th January 2026, you will learn yoga practices to open up the energy channels in the body as well as specific poses to support your vitality. The days will be filled with exploring India through her temples and ancient monuments, lively markets and rural landscapes.
Ayurveda therapist and Dharma practitioner, Yolanda Zwiers MSc, takes you on an inner healing journey in an ancient land where the spiritual mechanism that underpins all of life is still felt to be breathing. India provides the perfect backdrop for transformation of body, mind and spirit. This journey will amaze and inspire you!
Itinerary
Day One
Arrive in Chennai and transfer to a lovely beach resort in Mamallapuram, a vibrant fishing village/town. Overnight Mamallapuram.
Day Two
Take it easy today with a group meeting & yoga class. Your afternoon is free to enjoy the fabulous shops, relax by the resort’s beachside pool, enjoy a massage or perhaps go for a stroll on the beach. Overnight Mamallapuram.
Day Three
This morning we take part in a guided tour of seventh century world heritage monuments. In the afternoon, we drive to Tiruvannamalai, the spiritual heart of South India. Overnight Tiruvannamalai
Day Four To Six
Over the next few days you will visit Sri Ramana’s ashram for vedic chanting and meditation, the ancient temple and the caves where Sri Ramana lived for many years.
We will take an early morning meditative walk around the holy mountain, Arunachula and see ‘India waking’ and also enjoy satsang with an insightful local resident. Overnight Tiruvannamalai
Day Seven To Eleven
Transfer to Pondicherry for a relaxing stay at one of Auroville’s lovely healing centres. Enjoy one of the amazing healing therapies available as well as the delicious organic food. Visit the Matri Mandir meditation centre and enjoy a short tour of the charming town of Pondicherry. We will also have Yolanda giving some very interesting talks about ayurveda and health.
Day Twelve
Transfer to Chennai for a short flight to the captivating, historic town of Mysore. Overnight Mysore
Day Thirteen & Fouteen
Go on a guided tour of Chamundi Hill & Temple followed by a guided tour the astonishingly beautiful Maharaja’s Palace. We will also visit the vibrant fruit and flower market and other wonderful sites. Overnight Mysore
Day Fifteen
Our magical journey finishes today (although we feel that the after-effects will linger for quite some time). Depart for a short drive to Bangalore for your international flights, enroute we will enjoy a guided tour of the ancient & wonderfully carved Somnathpur Temple.
Additional Information
This wonderful 15-day experience includes air-conditioned travel, all accommodation, all excursions and entrance fees, domestic flight, many meals, guides, guide tips, yoga and healing classes.
Price $4980 aud (approximately 2900 Euros) per person twin share
(Single supplement $1260 aud)
Dates – 5th to 19th January 2026.
About Yolanda Zwiers MSc
Yolanda, our facilitator, has worked professionally counselling families and health professionals for more than two and a half decades. She felt from a very young age that there was much more than the West and it’s approach to life, could offer. Travelling to India felt like coming home in that sense.
Now combining both worlds and living part of the year in Gokarna, India makes her life more whole. While traveling in India for over a decade, she also fell in love with Ayurveda and its sister sciences – Yoga and astrology.
Yolanda is keen to share her love for India and the beautiful places it offers. She will also be sharing her ayurvedic and dharmic knowledge through yoga, meditation and talks.
