SwaSwara is a place for such discoveries. A place of new sunlight, of yoga and meditation, of days lived in simple beauty and natural harmony.
Here, a holiday is not an escape but an introduction. To the song and celebration within each of us.
Swa' is the Sanskrit prefix for the self. And 'Swara' refers to sound. We live unaware of the inner sound of our being, drowned out as it is by the din of daily life.
Only when everything else quiets down and we are at peace, can we hear it.
That's why we've made sure that the shouts of the modern world die down to whispers at SwaSwara.
Imagine a breeze-laden clifftop overlooking the legendary Om beach, not far from the ancient temple town of Gokarna.
, 30 undulating acres of land, dotted with coconut groves and paddy fields.Yet, playing host to a mere 27 secluded villas, tucked away between lawns and flowering shrubs.
There is little at SwaSwara, apart from the rhythm of rolling waves and the meditative hum of birdsong, to disturb your inner explorations.
Accommodation
As we've said, there are just 27 villa style accommodations at SwaSwara. Each Villa, (and for that matter, the rest of the resort as well) is inspired by the traditional family estates that dot the Konkan coast, and if we've added aircon and modern fittings, they do little to disturb the authenticity of your experiences here. Natural materials are used throughout, most of them sourced locally from the artisans of the area.
The centerpiece of SwaSwara is the blue meditation dome, at the head of the swimming pool.Its circular form and blue tiles form a mandala ( or cosmic sphere ) of harmony, echoing the temple architecture of nearby Gokarna.
Cuisine
The food at Swaswara is in keeping with the natural spirit that inspires everything else here. The accent is on the fruits of the land and the sea. And the focus is on freshness, pure and simple.
We avoid meats, concentrating on the fresh catch of local shellfish and seafish.
Fresh produce from the farms surrounding Swaswara provides the accompaniment. Hard liquor is avoided. Instead, we serve up a selection of fine wines, both imported and local (we highly recommend you try a few of the latter, specially the reds).
Yoga & Mediatation
At Swaswara, you can expect personalized attention from Yoga experts belonging to several major schools.
If you're new to Yoga, you can just sample a bit of it all, practising as the mood takes you.
For more serious Yoga lovers, as also for people with specific ailments, SwaSwara offers a whole range of options. If you like, we'll create a therapy program just for you, complete with Yoga postures and Pranayama (breath excercises), meditations, diet and Ayurvedic massage.
Getting There
The nearest airport is Goa's Dabolim Airport (fairly well-connected internationally), which is 2.5 hours away.
Mangalore Airport is 4 hours drive.
The nearest rail station is Kumta, on the Konkan railway, a scenic train ride linking Mumbai (Bombay) to the major cities of Kerala , including Cochin and Trivandrum.
Back
As we've said, there are just 27 villa style accommodations at SwaSwara. Each Villa, (and for that matter, the rest of the resort as well) is inspired by the traditional family estates that dot the Konkan coast, and if we've added aircon and modern fittings, they do little to disturb the authenticity of your experiences here. Natural materials are used throughout, most of them sourced locally from the artisans of the area.
The food at Swaswara is in keeping with the natural spirit that inspires everything else here. The accent is on the fruits of the land and the sea. And the focus is on freshness, pure and simple.
At Swaswara, you can expect personalized attention from Yoga experts belonging to several major schools.