Navakaraṇa & Āyurveda
A Restorative Retreat and Āyurveda Certified Course
with Dario Calvaruso
An authentic Āyurvedic Programme immersed in the nature, cosseted by a coconut grove, rivers and ocean.
Don’t miss this opportunity to treat yourself while also learning and discovering the secrets of self-healing and transformation. The programme includes morning and evening restorative practices, aftrenoon lectures, personalised āyurvedic treatments and delicious vegetarian food. Enjoy, learn, relax and restore your energies with the guidance of highly specialised āyurvedic team who genuinely care of you.
Faculty
Dario Calvaruso
Dario Calvaruso is founder and conceiver of Navakaraṇa®. He has been teaching extensively in India, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, Mongolia, Indonesia, Japan, Middle-east and Europe. Head of the Navakaraṇa Community he has trained several hundreds of practitioners and teachers.
Truly a heterogeneous artist since very young age, Dario left Italy and his family when he was 21 to embark a journey of self-discovery and study of Yoga and Āyurveda in India which lasted over 15 years. His first destination was Kāśi – The City Of Light (Benares, India). During this time, he began the study of Āyurveda with his teacher Paṇḍit Har Govind Miśra. Only later was initiated to the practice of Tantric techniques of Haṭha-Yoga and Kriyā by Pandit Om Prakāśa. On a very auspicious day, while having a bath at the Ganges in Benares, Dario met Swami Jñānānanda Bharati, who took him in his āśrama at Gangotri, the source of the Holy River Ganges living with Swamijī in the Himalayas about 4,000 m altitude.
Dario learnt Yoga in the most orthodox tradition (guru-śiṣya paraṃparām) a quite unique experience especially for a westerner. As advised by his master, Dario started a journey throughout the Indian Subcontinent. He lived with sufis in Pakistan and later with sadhus in monasteries (āśrama-s) of the śiva-siddhānta tradition in Tamil Nadu. During the 5 years he spent in Tamil Nadu Dario studied and practiced Karaṇas (the Art of Movement) and Bharataṇāṭyam (Indian Classical Dance) with Nāṭyācārya Vṛnda Rāmanan (Trichy). At this time he also studied Yoga Darśana (Yoga philosophy) with Prof. Śrī Rangasvāmi Sourirājan at the Śrīrangam Veda Pāṭha-Śāla (one of the most traditional and highly recognised centre of Vedic Studies). He was also initiated and guided in the study of Sanskrit language by Prof. Śrī Rangasvāmi Tirunārāyaṇan a well-know Indian scholar. In 2007 Dario started his own yoga āśrama at Srirangam (India), a city-temple and small island in the River Kaveri. Besides running the āśrama, Dario completed a period of academic studies on Yoga, Psychology, Counselling and Philosophy. Navakaraṇa Method sprouted spontaneously from Dario’s attempt to re-systematised different śāṣtra-s (traditional arts and sciences) into one holistic and comprehensive methodology for self-discovery, healing and transformation.
Dario is conducting Workshops and Teacher Training Courses on Navakaraṇa, Philosophy and Lifestyle internationally.
Programme
6-night and 5-day
We advice you to book your flight to arrive at the retreat centre the night prior the commencement of the programme.
Āyurvedic treatments
During the retreat you will receive daily ayurvedic treatment. The treatment can be personalised according your needs and interest. You may choose one of those listed below. You will further discuss the programme with the doctor at the time of consultation.
- restoring balance
- rejuvenation / anti-stress
- weight-loss
- back-pain / joint-pain healing treatment
- detoxification
- restoring digestive system
- management for specific ailments e.g. constipation, diabetes, digestive disorders.
- anxiety and depression
- treatment for eczema and other skin disorder
- beauty treatment
The retreat will take place at Isola Di Cocco Ayurvedic Beach Resort, Kerala, India.
Āyurveda Certified Course
The Essentials of Āyurveda (Philosophy, Nutrition and Lifestyle)
The retreat is conducted in a private island isolated from the city. You will find yourself in a safe and relaxing environment ideal for healing and learning. Beside enjoying the beauty of the nature, delicious food and traditional cultural activities you can also join the Certified Course on The Essentials of Āyurveda (Philosophy, Nutrition and Lifestyle) conducted by Dario Calvaruso. It is the ideal course for Navakaraṇa teachers, yoga-teachers, holistic-healers, therapists and anyone interested in healthy diet and lifestyle.
Certification is given upon successful competition of the course.
Schedule
Retreat Schedule (6 nights / 5 days programme)
Check-in day: check-in the resort anytime but prefeeribly noon or early-afternoon. We arrange a taxi to pick you up at the airport and take you to the resort. On the arrival day you have free time to spend within the resort. You can spend time on the pools, beaches, backwaters and enjoy other relaxing activities. Depending on your arrival time, you can have lunch and/or dinner during the opening hour at the Āyurvedic Village’s kitchen.
Day-1 to Day-5: Retreat progreamme (view programme chart): The retreat programme starts da1-1 at 8:45 am with an introduction and āyurvedic consultation. The Retreat Programs ends on day-5.
Check-out day: partecipnats have to check-out during the morning after day-5 check-out before 11:00 am
Important notice
Please make sure to share with us your flight itinerary as soon as your airlines have confirmed the travel schedule.
Travel & Flights
Booking your flights
You will book your own flights or you can book through our travel agent. Please book early to get the best flight to arrive at the hotel on time. When you check flight schedules, look for flights flying to Trivandrum International Airport. Our resort is situated by the side of the Kovalam – Poovar-Kanyakumari road. It is only a 45-minute drive from the Trivandrum Airport. Please provide us the details of your flights and we will arrange airport transfer for you.
Visa Entry & Requirements
Please comply with all visa and health requirements of India. Faculty, host and organisers are not liable for any illness, delays or costs resulting from your failure to meet these requirements. Please ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the day you arrive in India. For detail about travel visa, please visit: http://www.incredibleindia.org/en
Travel Insurance, Other Terms & Conditions
We highly urge you to purchase Travel Insurance.
Location
Our resort is situated by the side of the Kovalam, Poovar-Kanyakumari road. It is only a 45-minute drive from the Trivandrum Airport.
Address
Isoladicocco Ayurvedic Beach Resort,
Poovar P.O, Trivandrum- 695 525
Accommodation
Our retreat is hosted in a private resort. The resort offers rooms spread over 30 acres studded with palms and lush greenery. Privacy abounds at this upscale resort, where you’ll enjoy lively open-air bar, attentive staff, large fresh water pool, great backwater rides, romantic dinning and lots of relaxation. Laze around our coconut grove or relax in a hammock with books from our well-stocked library. All rooms are air conditioned and facing the garden.
Please note that rooms can be different in size, style and located in different areas of the greenery. The earlier you register the easier is for you to choose the room you prefer. Rooms are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis upon registration and settlement of full payment. You cannot change room booking after registration.
Food
We provide vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner during whole programme of the retreat. We encourage to follow vegetarian diet for the whole duration of the retreat and eventually thereafter as it would be supporting the balance of body and mind. The time for meals is fixed according to schedule. The meals are hygienic, tasty and traditional Kerala style.
Please note that non-vegetarian food is available outside the ayurvedic village at your own cost.
Tuition
Regular Price*
Single room: HK$ 17,500 per person (≈ USD 2,258)
Double shared room: HK$ 15,700 per person (≈ USD 2,025)
Early-bird price (10% discount)*
Single room: HK$ 15,750 per person (≈ USD 2,030)
Double shared room: HK$ 14,130 per person (≈ USD 1,820)
Terms & Conditions
*Tuition is inclusive of
- taxi service round-trip airport-hotel;
- 6-night accommodation, prevailing taxes and service charges;
- The Essentials of Āyurveda (Certified Course);
- three meals each full-day;
- one meal on check-in day and check-out day (availble only during meals time);
- entertainment program such as Traditional Classic Drama (Kathakali) and Indian Classical Music concert;
- one āyurvedic treatments each full-day;
- morning meditation practice
- evening Navakaraṇa Holistic Therapy (a type of restorative yoga practice)
Please note:
flights and all other expenses are NOT included in the retreat tuition and you should bear these costs and arrangements by your own.
Agreement on terms and conditions
By registering to our programme you confirm to read, understand, acknowledge and agree on the Terms & Conditions.
FAQ
1. Is pick-up and drop from airport to resort included in the package?
Yes. We will arrange a taxi to pick you up at Trivandrum International Airport and take you to the resort. We will also drop you at Trivandrum International Airport on your departure day.
2. Due to some conditions, I can’t practice exercise but I am interested in attending the Lifestyle Course. Can I join?
Yes, you can join the theory course and other cultural activities.
3. Can I join this programme if I am pregnant or have other health conditions?
You should check with your doctor and follow his or her advice. If your doctor considers you fit to join the programme, you can register. In this case you have to inform us at the time of registration.
4. Can I join the retreat without participating at the Lifestyle Course?
Yes, you can. Please inform us in advance about your interests. Please notice that the tuition fee remains the same.
5. Do I need travel insurance?
We highly urge you to purchase Travel Insurance. This is not included in the package. If you decide to buy travel insurance you will have to bear the cost.
6. Can I join if I do not speak or understand English?
Please send your enquiry filling up the contact form. We will get back to you.
7. Will I receive a certificate after the programme?
Students who have successfully completed the course with 100% attendance receive Certificate on the closing day.
