The Joy of Giving Retreat celebrates the gift of life and allows guests' to feel the immense joy that arises from the simple acts of giving and sharing. Away from the frenetic pace of the city, Shreyas offers an opportunity for guests to interact with the local villagers and get a glimpse into their simple lives. Exercises in Community Service and ‘Voluntourism initiatives’ are also arranged at local schools and orphanages. The retreat also includes opportunities to learn the local traditions and customs and soak in the rich cultural diversity of India. Guest's will also have access to the activities that quintessentially define Shreyas - the Yoga classes in our open air Yoga pavilion, meditation exercises, sound meditation sessions, rejuvenating massages and refreshing scrubs, gourmet organic vegetarian meals and time and space to discover yourself. Activities Included are: - Community Exercises that involve cooking, serving & teaching or interaction with a group of Children at nearby Village Schools / Orphanage - A Walking tour of the villages with an introduction to village culture, living and traditions. Followed by a visit to the nearby temples - Cooking classes on traditional Vegetarian Cuisine or requested Shreyas favorites - Rejuvenation Massages per person (Balinese / Swedish / Thai / Aromatherapy / Abhyanga) - Sessions on learning local traditions and customs, such as sari draping, making of garlands, coconut palm leaf mats, rangoli drawing, making and applying henna etc * - Daily nature-based activities in organic vegetable garden and nursery Package Inclusions: - Airport transfers - Accommodation in a Garden Tented cottage / Poolside cottage - Wellness consultation on arrival - Gourmet vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) served in the dining area - Twice daily group Yoga sessions - Daily once group Chanting / Sound Meditation session - Use of all recreational facilities - Swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Steam, Sauna, Gym, Cricket nets, Library and opportunity to watch one movie per day in home-theatre along with other guests