YOGA for the SOUL Retreats

21/09/2026

I think spring has finally arrived here in Australia. I'm definitely noticing the difference.

I’m sure, like me, you’re loving having those extra hours of daylight again.
Although I have to admit, I haven't quite been brave enough to get back into the ocean yet!

But I can feel myself naturally wanting to spend more time outdoors, move a little more and shake off some of the heavy energy that comes with winter.
It turns out, Ayurveda agrees.

Spring is the Kapha season, and it’s completely normal at this time of year if you are feeling a little heavier, slower, or a bit stuck. Which makes sense when you think about it. After months of cooler weather and shorter days, where we tend to eat heavier, comforting meals, and spending more time indoors.

This is why Ayurveda encourages us to make a few simple changes as we transition into this new season.

Not a complete overhaul. Just tiny tweaks that can help us bring more lightness and movement into our days.

I've put together 5 simple Ayurvedic ways to get an Ayurvedic spring in your step, and they're all things you can easily incorporate into your day. Read the blog through the link below.

Perhaps you'll find one little change you'd like to try.

And if nothing else, I hope you get to enjoy those longer days.

Warmly,
Chetana

PS. If you're curious to explore Ayurveda more deeply, or perhaps India has been quietly calling you, this is your moment. ONE SPOT has become available for our November India retreat, so there is an opportunity for one more lucky lady to join us. Click the retreat link from the blog to book. Doors close 24 September.

Ayurveda is the oldest accepted medicine system in the world. And yet, despite its age, around 70% of the population of India still use Ayurvedic medicine. About 240,000 American adults use it. I couldn’t find any stats for Australia, but here Ayurveda comes under the umbrella of ‘complementary

18/09/2026

What if feeling better wasn’t about pushing your body harder, but learning how to listen to it?

Earlier this year, I returned to India and immersed myself in Ayurveda.

By Day 4 or 5 of my Panchakarma, something had noticeably shifted.

My mind felt clearer than it had in a very long time.

My energy was returning.

I was sleeping deeply.

And I felt lighter and calmer.

What I love about Ayurveda is that it doesn’t take a one-size-fits-all approach.

This ancient system of medicine looks at you as an individual, your constitution, your digestion, your lifestyle, your stage of life and what is happening within your body right now.

And perhaps that’s particularly important as we get older.

Our bodies change. Our energy changes. What worked for us at 30 may not necessarily be what we need at 50 or 60.

Wednesday next week is Ayurveda Day, and this year it feels especially meaningful because in November I’m taking a small group back to India to experience Ayurveda where these traditions have been practised for thousands of years.

We’ll spend seven nights at the Ayurvedic centre where I experienced my own Panchakarma, with individual doctor consultations, personalised treatments, Ayurvedic food, yoga, breathwork and so much more... And time to simply allow the body and mind to slow down.

It’s at the heart of our 14-day Ancient Medicine, Authentic You retreat through Kerala.

ONE SPOT has become available, so there is an opportunity for one more lucky lady to join us. 🌿

If India has been quietly calling you, perhaps this is your moment. Reach out to me now on 0435 549 108! Or click the link below.

👉 https://chetanameehan.krtra.com/t/PDF3ku89TUa4

Warmly,
Chetana 🙏🏻

13/09/2026

Happy Ganesha Chaturthi 🙏🏻

Today celebrates the birth of Ganesha, one of the most loved deities in the yogic tradition.

You may recognise him by his elephant head, but Ganesha represents something much deeper.

He is known as the remover of obstacles and the lord of new beginnings, and is traditionally invoked when we are beginning something new or moving through change.

But I love that the teaching isn’t simply about asking for every obstacle in our path to disappear.

Sometimes an obstacle asks us to slow down.

Sometimes it asks us to change direction.

And sometimes it asks us to find a strength, patience or wisdom within ourselves that we didn’t realise was there.

Perhaps there’s something in your own life right now that feels like an obstacle.

Instead of asking only, “How do I get rid of this?”

You might gently ask:

“What is this asking me to learn, change or see differently?”

Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha 🙏🏻

Warmly,
Chetana

10/09/2026

“I’m fine.”

Two little words many of us have become very good at saying.

Even when we’re tired. Overwhelmed. Worried. Grieving. Or simply carrying far more than anyone around us realises.

And often, the people who seem to be coping the best are the ones we forget to check in on.

Today is R U OK? Day, a beautiful reminder to look beyond the automatic “I’m fine" and really check in with the people in our lives.

It doesn’t need to be a grand gesture.

A cuppa.
A walk.
A phone call.
Sitting beside someone and genuinely listening.

And perhaps most importantly, checking in again tomorrow, next week, or whenever you sense they might need you.

Sometimes knowing someone truly sees us can make more of a difference than we realise. 💛

Who could you genuinely check in with today?

Chetana 🙏🏻

05/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful dads and father figures in our lives. 💛

Today is a beautiful opportunity to celebrate our fathers, but also to pause and remember the many men who may have helped shape who we are.

A grandfather, uncle, teacher, mentor, friend, or someone who simply appeared at the right time with a little wisdom, encouragement or belief in us.

As we get older, I think we begin to appreciate even more the people who have quietly influenced the path we’ve taken.

Some are still walking beside us. Others live on through the lessons they taught us, the stories we remember and the little pieces of them we carry forward.

Who is a father or father figure who has had a lasting influence on your life? 💛

Warmly,
Chetana 🙏🏻

26/08/2026

✨ LAST 2 SPOTS + A LITTLE SPECIAL OFFER ✨

If you’re feeling like you really need a break before the end of the year, this might be just the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. 💛

It’s quite rare that I’m able to offer a discount on my retreats, but with just two spots remaining on each of these upcoming retreats and bookings needing to close soon, I’m offering a special price on the final places.

🌿 SYDNEY | 6–9 September
Kenthurst, just one hour from Sydney

🌺 BALI | 25 September–1 October
A beautiful week in peaceful North Bali

🇮🇳 INDIA | 21 November–6 December
16 unforgettable days exploring Kerala, including Ayurveda, yoga & meditation

If you’ve been having a little peek and thinking, maybe it’s time I did something for me, this could be the gentle nudge you needed. 😊

👇 Comment SYDNEY, BALI or INDIA below and I’ll send you all the retreat details and the special offer.

Warmly,
Chetana 💛

10/08/2026

I could happily spend days wandering the streets of Fort Kochi.

In fact, I nearly did. 😉

One morning, our wonderful guide Freddie whisked us away in his colourful tuk tuk, weaving through streets so full of character that I kept saying, “Can we stop here?” every few minutes. I’m sure I drove him mad.

Every corner seemed to reveal something different.

Centuries-old churches, Hindu temples, mosques and a tiny Jain temple, all part of communities that have lived peacefully alongside one another for generations.

Then there are the colourful colonial buildings, artists’ studios, spice shops, the famous Chinese fishing nets and smiling locals who make you feel genuinely welcome.

Fort Kochi has a charm that’s difficult to put into words.

It feels like a little pocket of Europe, gently blended with the heart and soul of India.

Preparing for this retreat has given me the perfect excuse to explore. Tough job, I know. 😉

I’ve wandered from café to café and restaurant to restaurant, making the very difficult sacrifice of tasting the food, all in the name of research, of course.

And the hidden gems we’ve chosen are places I know you’re going to love.

Fort Kochi is where our journey begins.

It’s where we slow down, settle into India and let the pace of life soften before travelling into the tea plantations of Munnar and then our week of authentic Ayurvedic healing.

✨ INDIA AYURVEDA, YOGA & MEDITATION RETREAT
🌿 Women 50+
📅 21 November to 6 December 2026
✨ ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT
💛 Book now & save $200 with Early Bird pricing
👭 Book with a friend & you’ll each save an additional $100

If India has been quietly calling you, perhaps this is your sign to explore what’s possible.

Comment “INDIA”below to receive the full retreat itinerary.

Or, click the link below to learn more.

https://chetanameehan.krtra.com/t/PDF3ku89TUa4

And if you’d prefer to have a chat, simply send me a message. I’d love to hear from you. 🙏

Warmly,
Chetana

31/07/2026

Seven years.

That's how long it had been since I last stood on the streets of Kerala.

I wondered if it would feel the same.

If the colours would still be as vibrant.
If the scent of spices would still drift through the air.
If the slower pace of life would still have the same quiet effect on my nervous system.

Within hours of arriving, I had my answer.

Nothing had changed.
And yet... everything had.

Walking through the colourful streets of Fort Kochi, I found myself smiling for no reason at all.

Standing amongst the endless tea plantations of Munnar, I remembered how healing it is to simply be surrounded by nature.

Then came seven days at the Ayurveda centre.

Life found a different rhythm.
The days became beautifully simple.

Yoga.
Meditation.
Healing treatments.
Wholesome food.
Conversations.
Laughter.
Rest.

By the time I stepped off our traditional houseboat after drifting through Kerala's peaceful backwaters, I remembered exactly why this place had stayed in my heart for so many years.

Not because it's beautiful, although it certainly is.
But because of how it makes me feel.

Calmer.
Lighter.
More connected to myself.

Returning after seven years reminded me that healing doesn't always come from doing more.

Sometimes it comes from giving yourself the space to slow down, to listen, and to allow ancient traditions to gently bring you back into balance.

It's why I couldn't wait to bring this retreat back.

Not so you can see Kerala through my eyes.
But so you can experience what it awakens in your own.

If this journey speaks to something within you, take a swipe through the itinerary.

Perhaps it's exactly what you've been searching for.

Click the link below to join us.

https://chetanameehan.krtra.com/t/PDF3ku89TUa4

Warmly,
Chetana

PS. The $300 savings end at midnight Monday, 3 August, and only 2 places remain. Send me a message or click the link above to join us.