ANAHATA YOGA · MARCH 2027
South India Yoga Retreat
and Heritage Tour
With Master Yogananth Andiappan
Join Anahata Yoga, Hong Kong, for a South India yoga retreat and heritage tour from 13–21 March 2027. Discover yoga through guided practice, traditional schools and ashrams, and shared experiences that bring its heritage to life.
13–21 March 2027 · South India
Depart Hong Kong on 12 March.
Depart Chennai early on 21 March.
DAILY PRACTICE
CULTURE & HERITAGE
YOUR STAY
EARLY BIRD
Early-bird deadline: 10 November 2026
PRACTISE. EXPLORE. CONNECT.
Experience yoga beyond the mat
From the yoga schools of Chennai to the stone carvings of Mahabalipuram and the ashrams around Pondicherry, this journey brings practice and discovery together.
Learn through guided sessions, conversations and visits to places where yoga and spiritual traditions remain part of daily life. Along the way, enjoy shared meals, local culture and the company of fellow practitioners.
Bring an open mind and a sense of curiosity. Whether you are deepening your personal practice or joining the optional certificate programme, there is much to experience together.
For adults aged 18 and above. Tell us about your yoga experience when you enquire so we can discuss the programme with you.
Planning a yoga retreat from Hong Kong? This retreat takes place in South India, with a proposed departure from Hong Kong on 12 March and an early-morning departure from Chennai on 21 March. Flights are booked separately. Speak with our Hong Kong team about room choices, the programme and travel arrangements before booking.
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Practice with purpose
Meet living traditions
Share the journey
YOUR GUIDE
With Master Yogananth Andiappan
Travel with Master Yogananth Andiappan, Founder and Director of Anahata Yoga in Hong Kong. Drawing on his family’s yoga heritage, he brings a personal connection to the practice, schools and communities at the heart of this journey.
This is an opportunity to deepen your understanding of yoga through practice, observation and time spent learning together in India.
THE JOURNEY, DAY BY DAY
Your South India itinerary
Tentative itinerary. Classes, visits and activities may change. The programme is planned for the whole group; school sessions and venue access remain subject to local arrangements.
12 March · Hong Kong
Begin your journey
Depart from Hong Kong. Airfare is arranged and paid for separately.
13 March · Chennai
Arrive and discover Chennai
Arrive in Chennai and begin exploring its spiritual traditions. Planned visits include Ramakrishna Math and a temple in Mylapore, along with a class at a school in the Satyananda tradition. The day’s programme will depend on flight arrival times.
14 March · Chennai
Practice and local traditions
Begin with morning practice. The tentative programme includes a mud-bath experience, yoga demonstrations, a children’s yoga dance presentation and a local temple visit. End the day with evening practice, meditation and relaxation.
15 March · Chennai
Learn, practise and explore
Start with morning practice and a planned visit to Vivekananda School. An Ayurvedic consultation, time at the spa and shopping are also on the tentative programme.
16 March · Chennai
A different perspective on practice
Explore another approach to yoga through a planned practice session at Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, followed by shopping and a local temple visit.
17 March · Mahabalipuram → Pondicherry
Stone, stories and the coast
Discover Mahabalipuram’s remarkable stone carvings and heritage sites before travelling to Pondicherry in the afternoon.
18 March · Pondicherry & Auroville
Ashrams and reflection
Explore the spiritual communities around Pondicherry, with planned visits to Auroville, Ananda Ashram and Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Access and sessions depend on each venue’s arrangements.
19 March · Chidambaram
A day of temple heritage
A planned visit to Chidambaram Temple. The day’s timings will allow for road travel and the temple’s visiting arrangements.
20 March · Chennai
Gather, reflect and celebrate
Gather at Andiappan Yoga School for planned practice, kirtan, a yoga event and a certificate ceremony. Shopping and a proposed wedding visit are also on the programme; the wedding visit remains subject to confirmation. Travel to the airport on the night of 20 March.
21 March · Chennai
Travel home
Depart Chennai in the early morning. Confirm your flight arrangements with the team before booking.
A PLACE TO REST
Your stay in South India
Our Chennai stay is planned at a Sheraton resort, with accommodation in Pondicherry during the tour. Exact property and room details will be shared before booking.
All meals are included. Choose twin share or a single room. If you are travelling alone and choose twin share, our team will arrange a roommate.
Please tell us about dietary or accessibility needs when you enquire so we can discuss the arrangements before you book.
Chennai resort
YOUR RETREAT FEE
Retreat prices and early-bird offer
Early-bird prices are available until 10 November 2026. Regular prices apply from 11 November 2026. All prices are in Hong Kong dollars.
All meals are included. Airfare and personal expenses are excluded. Our team will confirm availability and booking details before you make payment.
TWIN SHARE
HKD 20,800
EARLY-BIRD PRICE
Until 10 November 2026
HKD 23,800
From 11 November 2026
Save HKD 3,000 with the early-bird offer.
Share a room with another participant. If you are travelling alone, we will arrange a roommate.
SINGLE ROOM
HKD 26,800
EARLY-BIRD PRICE
Until 10 November 2026
HKD 29,800
From 11 November 2026
Save HKD 3,000 with the early-bird offer.
Enjoy the privacy of your own room during the retreat.
OPTIONAL CERTIFICATE
Choose your optional certification
Choose either certification for an additional HKD 2,500. The fee covers one certification of your choice.
Option 1: 100-hour Intensive Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course
Basic to Intermediate Level · Additional HKD 2,500
Option 2: Andiappan Yoga Mentorship Certification — Level 1 of 5
Additional HKD 2,500
Explore the teachings of different yoga teachers and traditions, including our own Andiappan Yoga tradition. Through guided practice, school visits and shared experiences, the retreat offers an opportunity to broaden your understanding of yoga and reflect on your own path.
Learning takes place through the retreat experience, with no assessment required. Select your preferred certification in the enquiry form, or choose the retreat only with no certification add-on. If you are unsure which pathway suits you, our team can help.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
How to book your place
- Send your enquiry. Tell us your room preference, number of travellers and whether you are interested in the certificate.
- Confirm the arrangements. Our team will discuss availability, the programme and the total fee with you.
- Make payment. Pay by bank transfer, or ask for credit-card arrangements with a 3% surcharge.
- Share your payment acknowledgement. We will help with the next steps and issue your visa letter after payment.
Participants arrange their own visas. The visa letter supports your application and does not guarantee approval.
Bank transfer details
International Yoga Academy Limited
HSBC (Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation)
Account number: 808 898 449 838
Bank code: 004
SWIFT: HSBCHKHHHKH
Account type: Current Account
Account address: 801, One Lyndhurst Tower, 1 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong.
Bank branch: 1 Queens Road, Central, Hong Kong.
Please confirm availability with our team before transferring your fee.
Terms and conditions
- All fees paid are non-refundable.
- If you cannot attend, you may transfer your place to another person or defer participation to the following year’s programme. Any increase in the programme fee must be paid. An administration fee of HKD 1,000 will be deducted from the amount paid for the transfer or deferral.
- The schedule and activities are planned for the whole group and cannot be changed to accommodate individual preferences.
- No refunds are provided for missed activities or sessions, or if you choose to leave early.
- Airfare and personal expenses are not included.
- Participants are responsible for obtaining their own visas.
- Additional sightseeing, side trips or personal travel must be arranged and paid for by the participant.
- The schedule, including classes, school visits and places of interest, may change without prior notice.
- In circumstances beyond our control, the training dates may be rescheduled.
LET’S PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
Begin your South India journey
We would love to welcome you. Tell us your room preference and what you would like to know, and our team will help you plan your visit.
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A FEW PRACTICAL QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
When does the retreat take place?
The South India programme runs from 13–21 March 2027. The tentative travel plan is to depart Hong Kong on 12 March and depart Chennai early on 21 March, travelling to the airport on the night of 20 March. Airfare is not included.
When does the early-bird offer end?
The early-bird offer ends on 10 November 2026: HKD 20,800 for twin share or HKD 26,800 for a single room. From 11 November 2026, regular prices are HKD 23,800 for twin share and HKD 29,800 for a single room. The optional certificate costs an additional HKD 2,500.
Can I join if I am travelling alone?
Yes. If you choose twin share, our team will arrange a roommate. A single-room option is also available.
Is the retreat suitable for me?
The minimum age is 18. Share your yoga experience and any participation needs with our team before booking so we can discuss the planned practices and travel with you.
Are meals and flights included?
All meals are included. Flights, personal expenses and additional sightseeing or personal travel are not included. Our team will confirm the full arrangements before you book.
What optional certifications are available?
Choose either the 100-hour Intensive Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course (Basic to Intermediate Level) or the Andiappan Yoga Mentorship Certification — Level 1 of 5. Either option costs an additional HKD 2,500; this fee covers one certification of your choice. Select your preference in the enquiry form. Learning takes place through the retreat experience, with no assessment required. You may also choose the retreat only, without a certification add-on.
How do I pay and receive a visa letter?
After confirming availability with our team, you can pay by bank transfer or arrange credit-card payment with a 3% surcharge. Send us your payment acknowledgement. We issue the visa letter after payment; you are responsible for obtaining your visa.
What if I cannot attend?
Fees are non-refundable. You may transfer your place to another person or defer to the following year’s programme, subject to the terms above. An administration fee of HKD 1,000 is deducted, and any programme fee increase must be paid.
Will every visit on the itinerary take place?
The itinerary is tentative. Classes, school visits, activities and places of interest may change without prior notice. The programme is arranged for the group and cannot be changed for individual preferences.
Is this a yoga retreat in Hong Kong or India?
This is a South India yoga retreat organised by Anahata Yoga in Hong Kong and led by Master Yogananth Andiappan. The retreat takes place in India from 13–21 March 2027. The tentative travel plan departs Hong Kong on 12 March and Chennai early on 21 March. Flights are not included.
Which places does the South India yoga tour visit?
The tentative route includes Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Auroville and Chidambaram. Planned experiences include yoga practice, traditional schools, temples and ashrams. Individual visits depend on local arrangements and may change.
What is included in the retreat price?
The programme combines yoga practice, heritage visits, accommodation and all meals. Choose twin share or a single room. Airfare, personal expenses and additional personal sightseeing are excluded. The optional 100-hour certificate costs HKD 2,500 extra. Ask our team to confirm the full package details, accommodation and any activity charges before paying.