Alchemy of the Heart

 

Join our sacred South India retreat in January 2027 and experience a unique cultural immersion, ayurvedic treatments, delicious vegetarian cuisine, vibrant shopping, temple pilgrimages, and heartfelt service in the local community.

This is not a sightseeing tour, or a retreat to escape reality with cocktails and massages (although you can have massages daily if you so choose!).

Alchemy of the Heart is a soulful adventure to a sacred place where you will be taken care of and have the time, space and support to come home to your heart, alongside friends and loved ones.



Your stay at the Sri Narayani Holistic Centre includes 24 h reception and expert assistance from an experienced retreat centre team. Some of the highlights of the retreat include:

  • 🌿 Ayurvedic treatments: Restore balance and vitality with personalised treatments rooted in centuries-old healing traditions.

  • 🥗 Soulful nourishment: Enjoy lovingly prepared, delicious vegetarian meals that gently nourish you while you are at rest.

  • 🛕 Temple visits: Experience the devotional pulse of South India through guided visits to sacred temples and spiritual sites. Witness the profound mission of Sri Sakthi Amma, and the Sripuram Golden Temple precinct.

  • 🛍️Vibrant markets: For those who love to shop, you will have the option to explore vibrant local markets and artisan boutiques. Discover handcrafted jewellery infused with sacred symbolism, and textiles that carry centuries of tradition in every thread.

  • 🤲 Seva (selfless service): Connect with the local culture and leave a positive lasting community impact through acts of service.

This retreat is designed to balance the mystical with the practical, the sacred with the sensory. Come with an open heart, and leave with treasures—both within and without.
The all important details...

Timing: January 10 - 18, 2027 (8 nights, 9 days)

Location: 7 nights at Sri Narayani Holistic Centre, 1 night transit stay in either Chennai or Bangalore 

Price: $2,995 per person incl GST (excludes flights and insurance)

Retreat inclusions:
  • all meals and accommodation in a double room with private bathroom and A/C
  • 1 x initial ayurvedic consultation
  • 1 x ayurvedic treatment - Abhyangam (full body massage) + Herbal steam bath OR fruit facial
  • 1 x reiki session (energy balancing)
  • seva opportunities (selfless service) - tree planting, feeding temple visitors, serving porridge to school children
  • optional daily yoga, meditation and chanting
  • all ground transfers (airport to hotel, hotel to retreat centre, retreat centre to airport)
  • daily coordination support - shopping, local tours
  • monthly check-in calls from May - December 2026 to support your preparation 

"I loved having activities planned for us and them being optional if I needed to rest or write. I loved the comfortable accommodation and having clean food and water provided. Ayurvedic treatments were a bonus." (Retreat participant, April 2025)

Retreat Leaders: Angharad Lubbock and Luci Corley 


We (Angharad on the left, Luci on the right) have been visiting Sri Narayani Peedam in South India since 2022, and look forward to facilitating the most beautiful retreat that we can based around your needs.

With this in mind, we will host online gatherings from May 2026, with additional information to support you to feel prepared and relaxed. 

We will be there to meet you on arrival at the retreat centre and invite you to register your interest here!

Contact:

angharad@thekarmacollective.com.au
thecorleyfamily1@gmail.com

"I would recommend the retreat to anyone with an open mind and heart, ready to receive whatever occurs!" (Retreat participant, April 2025)