Teachings On jyotiṣa Upāya (Healing Remedies) & Mantra Sādhanā with Gitte Bechsgaard Ph.D. CIYT-III
Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health & Beach Resort in Kerala, India
September 10th – September 24th, 2025
Deposit Due By Friday, January 31st
This retreat offers a unique opportunity to travel to a beautiful Indian Ayurvedic health centre where you will experience deeply rejuvenative Ayurvedic healing.
During each day’s classes you’ll receive lesser known teachings from the Jyotish tradition regarding Food remedies & dietary Upāyas, all while gathering together in carefully selected Iyengar Yoga āsana and prāṇāyāma practices.
Trip Plan & Schedule
Dates:
September 10-24, 2025
Ayurvedic Treatments start on September 10, 2025
Retreat Teachings Begin on September 11, 2025
Location:
Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health Resort
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Retreat Spaces:
Limited to 28 Participants (Between 2 and 8 Spaces Left For Each Cottage Type)
Overview of Teachings & Services:
The retreat includes daily jyotiṣh lecture, mantra, āsana, and prāṇāyāma classes with Gitte Bechsgaard and Gloria Goldberg. The retreat centre provides daily consultation with an Ayurvedic physician and 2 hours of Ayurvedic treatments per day throughout the 14 days.
All Ayurvedic treatments, herbs, room, ayurvedic constitutional food, and classes are included in the price of the retreat.
Additional Details:
1) The outstanding enrollment balance will be due by June 25th, 2025. The amount will vary based on your room preference and can be completed in 4 separate monthly installments.
2) Vidya Institute recommends all registered participants purchase trip cancellation insurance, if it is not included within your credit card’s special coverage, as the retreat centers do not provide refunds.
3)Somatheeram has a shuttle service to and from the airport which is included. Those attending the second retreat will be given the option to reserve a spot on a bus travelling from this retreat to the second retreat held in Bellur. There will be an additional fee for this service and it is not included in the total fee for the retreat.
Room Options
Registration & Room Options:
All cottage options are shared double rooms. Your enrollment includes the teachings offered by Gitte Bechsgaard and Gloria Goldberg as well as the many services & treatments provided by the retreat centre. Please email Vidya Institute directly to request your preferred room option, which will be reserved for you once you complete your deposit. Those who complete full payment rather than solely the deposit will be able to select their preferred room during registration.
The Total Package Price According To Cottage Choice:
1600USD Deposit + 4 Monthly Installments. (You can select the option to pay-in-full rather than make a deposit during registration)
Standard Cottage (6 Spaces – 3440USD) 1600 Deposit & 4 Monthly Installments Of 460
Special Cottage (8 Spaces – 4080USD) 1600 Deposit & 4 Monthly Installments Of 620
Kerala Standard (8 Spaces – 4420USD) 1600 Deposit & 4 Monthly Installments Of 705
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