“Because healing begins with remembering who you are.”

A Yoga & Ayurveda Journey in Kerala, India
Come home to what matters.

Gunita means remembrance in Tagalog — a return to what has always lived within.

This 5-day retreat is a gentle unfolding of body, mind, and spirit through daily yoga, Ayurvedic healing, and the serene rhythms of Kerala’s sacred land. Held by Filipino guides and the ancient wisdom of India, this journey is both a homecoming and an offering — for those who long to move slower, breathe deeper, and reconnect with themselves.

The Gunita Experience

Food and Accommodations

5 days, 4 nights in a private or shared room, with full access to the pool and yoga shala.
Vegan full-board meals included — breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.

Daily Yoga, Yoga, Breathwork & Meditation

Two yoga classes daily in Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin/Restorative, or beach yoga.
Sunrise or sunset breathwork and meditation to ground and reset.

Ayurveda Experience

1 Ayurvedic doctor consultation (treatment optional)
1 traditional Abhyanga massage for deep rest and renewal

Transformation Sessions

Gather in sacred song with Kirtan, open the heart through a Cacao Ceremony, and move freely in Ecstatic Dance under open skies.
Reiki energy healing is offered as an add-on to restore and realign.

Self- Discovery

Explore your inner landscape through guided journaling, oracle and tarot readings, and a soul-nourishing visit to a sacred temple — moments woven with meaning, magic, and quiet reflection.

Exploration

Optional Add-Ons
From chakra balancing, sound healing, and aerial yoga to mala making, Indian cooking, and henna tattoos — explore deeper healing, creativity, and cultural immersion at your own pace.

Meet your guides

  • Gelie Dela Pena - Bonnevie

    Teacher · Space Holder · Soul Nurturer

    Gelie dela Peña is a yoga and wellness guide based in the Philippines, known for creating safe, soulful spaces for self-inquiry, movement, and healing. As the founder and magic maker of Pranalaya Yoga & Wellness, her work is rooted in compassion, mindfulness, and the quiet power of coming home to the self.

    Through Gunita Retreats, Gelie weaves together yoga, breathwork, meditation, and cultural connection—inviting others to pause, reflect, and remember who they truly are.

  • Elsie "Chaka" Diamante

    Teacher · Traveler · Light Bearer

    Chaka is passionate about travel and all things Yoga.

    She has been sharing the practice of traditional mat and Aerial yoga for over a decade, creating a safe and inclusive space that inspire students to reconnect with themselves through mindful movement, breath and stillness. She has been traveling around India since 2018, visiting sacred temples and exploring the Himalayas through Char Dam Yatra and is now currently in India for TTCs and workshops. Her immersion in Indian culture has inspired her to host yoga retreats and golden triangle tours. She has led retreats both locally and abroad. She brings a wealth of experience, presence and care to every class and retreat.

  • Raja Shanti Bonnevie

    Teacher · Listener · Witness

    Raja Shanti is a yoga and meditation teacher known for his calming presence, grounded energy, and intuitive way of guiding others inward.

    His classes are gentle yet profound — an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with the stillness within. Through breath, silence, and sound, Raja creates space for grounding, healing, and quiet transformation.

    Whether holding a class or a sacred circle, Raja brings warmth, reverence, and a deep trust in the inner journey — reminding us that peace is not something to seek, but something we remember.

Our Sanctuary

Nestled in the heart of nature, Lumuma Yoga Village Resort is a serene hideaway surrounded by palm trees, lush gardens, and the gentle rhythm of Kerala’s backwaters.

Here, time slows down. You’ll wake to birdsong, practice in open-air shalas, and unwind with Ayurvedic meals prepared with love. Every corner of Lumuma invites stillness, simplicity, and soulful connection — the perfect backdrop for deep rest and inner renewal.

 

Select Your Retreat Package.

AIR-CONDITIONED HUTS

EUR 1,200

SOLO ROOM

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EUR 1,000

SHARED ROOM

(2 pax)

To be announced SOON!

FAN ONLY HUTS

EUR 1,100

SOLO ROOM

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EUR 900

SHARED ROOM

(2 pax)

Ready to join us?
Reserve your space and book your room to begin your journey inward.
Spots are limited — secure yours today!

DAY PARTICIPANT

Access to each day’s activities.

Food and accommodations NOT included.

Is this Retreat for you?

If you’ve been longing for space —
to slow down, breathe deeper, and remember what matters —
this is your invitation.

Gunita is more than a retreat.
It’s a journey inward, wrapped in the beauty of something outward.

You’ll explore a new country, soak in the sacred energy of Kerala,
and share the experience with like-hearted souls from near and far.

You’ll move, breathe, eat, rest, laugh, reflect.
You’ll be held in stillness, and inspired by something greater.
And maybe — just maybe — you’ll return home a little lighter.
A little clearer. A little more you.

Come home to what matters.

If your heart feels the pull, it’s for a reason.
This is your invitation to pause, to breathe, to remember.
We’ll meet you in Kerala.

Spaces are limited. Secure your spot today.