Prema Shanti Yoga & Meditation Retreat

Wow. There are no words. What a spiritual, beautiful, soulful place 🧘‍♀️. I’ve been to many yoga retreats and have never experienced somewhere like here before. Janardhan and Mara have created somewhere truely magic. The food, stunning location and atmosphere was incredible. Great value for money. Yoga was fab, especially loved Janardhans first yoga class which had me sweating 😅. A place to switch off, relax, detox and learn. The learning part was the most unexpected one for me! Janardhan is so very generous with his time and wisdom, it was exactly what we needed 🙏. We can’t wait to come back again soon.

Surrounded by the beautiful Daintree rainforest, Prema Shanti was the perfect place to escape, I walked away relaxed and grounded. Daily meditation and yoga was so calming and restorative. The vegetarian/vegan food was amazing! Prema Shanti was centrally located and easily accessible to all the sightseeing around the Daintree and Cape Tribulation. The rooms were basic but super comfortable, clean and quiet. The hosts Mara and Janardhan were so helpful and were always available to answer questions, provide tourism advice, or give guidance about meditation and yoga practices. I would absolutely go 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.