JIVA SPA YOGA RETREATS

UPLIFT YOUR SENSES WITH JIVA SPA YOGA RETREATS FROM

TAJ HOTELS RESORTS & PALACES

Experience Peace & Serenity at Exotic Palaces & Resorts:

 Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur; Nadesar Palace, Varanasi;

Taj Exotica, Goa; Vivanta by Taj – Kovalam, Kerala

& Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives

MUMBAI – (April 4, 2011) - Find the pathway to a healthy mind and body with Jiva Spa Yoga Retreats, a holistic yoga experience from the luxury Indian spa brand of Taj Hotels. The retreats will introduce you to the ancient principles and practices of yoga and yogic lifestyle drawn from Bihar Yoga and are offered at select exotic palaces and resorts: Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur; Nadesar Palace, Varanasi; Taj Exotica, Goa;  Vivanta by Taj – Kovalam, Kerala, and Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives.

Each all-inclusive JIva Spa Yoga Retreat is designed to celebrate Indian traditions of wellness through the exploration of body postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), yoga theory, relaxation techniques (Yoga Nidra), as well as cleansing practices such as Shatkarma, Neti, and Kunjal.

Designed for a maximum of 15 participants, the 4- and 7-night Jiva Spa Yoga Retreats can accommodate beginners as well as those with previous knowledge and experience of yoga, and include:

• Airport transfers
• Welcoming accommodations for 4 or 7 nights
• Breakfast and lunch from the specially designed Wellness menu
• A 4- or 7-night program of one personal interaction with Yoga instructors and 5 daily class sessions from 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Morning yoga class  and early morning Shatkarma (internal cleansing on days 3, 4, 5)
  • Theory class
  • Yoga Nidra
  • Evening Yoga class
  • Evening meditation and chanting
• Ample time at leisure to enjoy lunch and afternoon tea, relax, read, swim or indulge in your preferred choice of spa treatments
• Plan your participation to suit your schedule in consultation with the Jiva spa staff
• To learn more and reserve, e-mail spa.division@tajhotels.com or visit www.tajhotels.com.

About Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces

Established in 1903, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia's largest and finest group of hotels, comprising 91 hotels in 52 locations across India with an additional 16 international hotels in the Maldives, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East.  From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Grand Palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury.  The Taj, a symbol of Indian hospitality, has recently completed the centenary of its landmark hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai.  Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part of the Tata Group, India's premier business house. www.tajhotels.com

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