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SwaSwara is a
place of new sunlight, of yoga and
meditation, of days lived in simple
beauty and natural harmony. SwaSwara
is the inner voice of the Self,
sounded on a fabled beach shaped
like an Om. Be watchful, for here,
spaces expand and time slows down.
Participate, as the mind comes
gradually to rest and the practices
of yoga and meditation find their
fullest expression. So come join us.
And find the song within.
Here, a holiday is not an escape but
an introduction. To the song and
celebration within each of us.
The place
Swa' is the Sanskrit prefix for the
self. And 'Swara' refers to sound.
We live unaware of the inner sound
of our being, drowned out as it is
by the din of daily life.
Only when everything else quiets
down and we are at peace, can we
hear it.
That's why we've made sure that the
shouts of the modern world die down
to whispers at SwaSwara.
Imagine a breeze-laden clifftop
overlooking the legendary Om beach,
not far from the ancient temple town
of Gokarna.
(See map) Imagine too, 30 undulating
acres of land, dotted with coconut
groves and paddy fields.Yet, playing
host to a mere 27 secluded villas,
tucked away between lawns and
flowering shrubs.
There is little at SwaSwara, apart
from the rhythm of rolling waves and
the meditative hum of birdsong, to
disturb your inner explorations.
Om Beach is aptly named. This
Sanskrit letter , echoed faithfully
in the sweep of the rocks and sand
below you, is referred to in the
ancient Hindu texts at the original
sound of creation.
Other visitors to the beach need to
take a winding trail around the
bluffs, but from SwaSwara, you can
use our own private path opening
into a peaceful section of
waterfront.
Here, you can stretch a moment into
a day, working on your tan, enjoying
a dip (the curve of the Om makes a
perfect swimming cove!) and watching
the sun lower behind the hills. If
you strain your ears, you can
sometimes hear the faint temple
bells of Gokarna, wafting in on the
breeze.
A 20 minute boat ride from Om will
also fetch you up at a number of
other beaches. Some bear romantic
names (Half-moon Beach, Paradise
Beach), most are isolated and at
some, you won't see a single soul at
all.
yoga and meditation
There are, of course, extensive
Yoga, Pranayama and meditation
facilities, with individual
attention from qualified yoga
teachers.
SwaSwara has an ayurvedic centre
too, where you can try out a variety
of massages and other therapies.
Then there are the charms of Om
beach, and a number of other beaches
that are a short boat ride away. The
temple town of Gokarna and Gokarna
beach make for a fascinating days
excursion.
At Swaswara, you can expect
personalized attention from Yoga
experts belonging to several major
schools.
If you're new to Yoga, you can just
sample a bit of it all, practising
as the mood takes you.
For more serious Yoga lovers, as
also for people with specific
ailments, SwaSwara offers a whole
range of options. If you like, we'll
create a therapy program just for
you, complete with Yoga postures and
Pranayama (breath excercises),
meditations, diet and Ayurvedic
massage.
Accommodations
Accommodation at SwaSwara consists
of 27 self-contained Villas, built
in the local Konkan style, but
featuring air -conditioning, modern
plumbing and most other mod cons
you'd expect.
Each Villa, (and for that matter,
the rest of the resort as well) is
inspired by the traditional family
estates that dot the Konkan coast,
and if we've added aircon and modern
fittings, they do little to disturb
the authenticity of your experiences
here. Natural materials are used
throughout, most of them sourced
locally from the artisans of the
area.
The centerpiece of SwaSwara is the
blue meditation dome, at the head of
the swimming pool.Its circular form
and blue tiles form a mandala ( or
cosmic sphere ) of harmony, echoing
the temple architecture of nearby
Gokarna.
The
Thariff
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SwaSwara Resort
Tariff and Package
From 1st October 2006 to
30th April 2007 |
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Per Day |
Per Week |
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Single/Double |
Single/Double |
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Room Type |
High Season |
PeakSeason |
High Season |
PeakSeason |
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Private Garden Villa
on Bed & Breakfast basis
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USD 300 |
USD 375 |
USD 1800 |
USD 2250 |
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