Prema Shanti Yoga & Meditation Retreat

Do yourself a favour and unplug for the weekend at Premi Shanti retreat. Mara and Janardhan your hosts provide the perfect mix of attention and care whilst also respecting your privacy. I'm not very experienced in Yoga myself however it is all explained well by Mara and Janardhan and measures are put in place to cater for different abilities. We left with a belly full of nutritious vegetarian food, a few insights into living a healthier life and our cups fill. Highly recommend. We have already booked our dates for next year!

I just spent a wonderful week at Prema Shanti in the Daintree Rainforest. What I loved was the flexibility and the location. You choose how long you want to stay (pending availability). It was just what I needed with meditation at 7am, then breakfast, and yoga at 6pm followed by a great vegetarian dinner; leaving the day free to explore the wonderful region making it feel like a retreat and holiday in one. You’ll need to hire a car at the airport if you’re not already driving there. Lunch isn’t included so you will need to get out during the day. Don’t skip the trip to the reef as it was magical. Janardhan and Mara each meet with you separately to help you make the most out of your stay and support you with whatever you want to get out of the retreat. The accommodation is rustic and basic but clean and a great environment for relaxing with lots of opportunities to lay in a hammock and read a book.

We have just spent 4 amazing nights and could not be happier, if your looking to un plug, reconnect with life and reinvigorate, I highly recommend. With the middle of each day left to explore paradise, and with local knowledge and advise, we seen some glorious and secluded sights, thank you so much

Amazing place in the Daintree rainforest to stay and practice yoga and mindfulness. Beautiful comfy accomodation, quality food and a memorable 4- night stay. Strongly recommended for those who wish to disconnect for a few days and dive into the nature and self awareness.

I just returned from 4 days at the amazing retreat, not long enough but all I could do. I feel energised and centred for the first time in forever! The beautiful surroundings of the ancient forests, beaches of Cape Tribulation and the mild weather are truly restorative. Add in the meditation and yoga gently guided by Janardhan and you have the perfect recipe for a retreat like no other. Accomodation is basic but stylish and clean. The food is vegetarian and delicious, breakfast including beautiful fresh fruit and locally made yoghurt. I highly recommend getting in some wonderful massage and other treatments from the beautiful Suzanne to elevate your relaxation. Highly recommend, I will be back!

This was my third trip to Prema Shanti and I look forward to the fourth. Hard to go wrong with yoga and meditation in the Daintree, but Mara and Janardan take it next level. First, the program is simple - yoga at 6pm, dinner then noble silence from 9.30pm. Up for silent meditation from 7am followed by breakfast. Pretty much the entire day to yourself to rest or explore. Second, the food is excellent. Vegan dinners and muesli, yogurt and fruit for breakfast. I bought some nuts and a couple of muesli bars on the way up for lunch, although others ate at local cafes. Importantly for me, they understand the need for coffee. Third, the yoga instruction is really good. Mara and Janardan alternate, and both are great teachers. They will take the time to work through any issues, and with eight or fewer participants, they can offer individual tips. The accomodation is simple, with drop toilets in use during the day and shared facilities, so don’t expect everything you are used to at home. Do expect a great sleep which may be interrupted by the odd critter outside, and being woken to the sound of birds just outside. The porch and yoga/meditation room upstairs are brilliant. Prema Shanti is great, but the star of the show is the remarkable Daintree rainforest. It is truly a wonder.