Bali

Beautiful Bali. The name conjures up images in one's mind of sunshine, white sand beaches fringed with coconut palms, volcanoes and flowers. This is true. Bali is exactly like that and more.

Known as 'the Island of the Gods', so rich and deep in ancient Hindu culture, Bali holds magic for any mystic event to unfold. The elegance and grace of its people keep the Spirit of the island alive through daily offerings of flowers, incense and prayers. Witnessing the constant nurturing and appeasing of the Gods by the Balinese, you will understand in a grander sense, the meaning of devotion.

A Balinese smile will always open your heart. And there is never a shortage of smiles in Bali. It is said that the Balinese have a smile for every emotion.

Lush and tropical, full of mystery and celebration, once you arrive in Bali you will feel as if you have landed in Paradise.  A yoga lovers paradise!!

India

 The founder of yoga, Pantanjali  2000 B.C was from India and wrote the yoga bible 'The Yoga Sutras'.

One always comes back from India a somewhat changed person. You will see things that touch your heart forever. The beauty and changing colours of the land. The diversity of people and religions, cultures, smells and  cuisines. The architecture of the buildings and ancient temples. From the hilltop stations to the desert palaces right down to the palm fringed  coastal beaches, one could travel India a lifetime and never see everything it has to offer. One can never completely descibe India or understand India. It is unfathomable and without doubt the most fantastic country one could ever visit. It is perhaps the Spirit of India that one takes home in it's heart.

Kerala is a magnificent state and known for it's beautiful beaches and healthy cuisine. It is in Trivandrum, Kerala where  the 'School of Santhi'   is located with the reknowned yoga master Sw. Santhi Santhiprasad.  Come to the original home of yoga!!

Australia

The land 'down under'. The biggest island on the planet. The home of Crocodile Dundee and  Steve Irwin, the crocodile hunter!  Known for it's surfing beaches, the Great Barrier reef and flora and fauna, Australia is a treat for those that want to really relax and be in the nature. It is the most underpopulated continent in the world and  Australians are known for being  friendly and very down to earth. The geography of the land changes greatly, although in general a very dry continent, rainforests abound as well as sun drenched horizons and white pristine beaches. It is the vastness of Australia that is perhaps the most exotic factor..you feel so much space around you. The cities boast world classs restaurants, clothing and art. 

The Spirit of Shanti sources the most beautiful  yoga locations in Australia where you can experience the freedom that it  offers. 

Columbia

Vibrant cities with soaring skyscrapers, elegant port towns cut by cobbled alleys and bougainvillea-shrouded balconies, spectacular national parks from tropical to heavenly-high-alpine, cruise boats, party buses, late-night salsa dancing and glorious shopping. This is Colombia we're talking about!  Click here for a link to Lonely Planet Colombia

On the surface, Colombia is a seemingly untroubled country. Media reports, however, still speak of coca fields, violent crime and kidnappings. Beyond the headlines is a thriving society with a rising middle class, some of the best health care and universities in South America, and improved security.

Spirit of Shanti holds regular retreats at the beautiful Guajira resort , one hour from the city of Santa Marta. Set on the oceanside, with palm trees and bungalows, the resort is a perfect getaway for anyone seeking to 'get away from it all'.

Almost 500 years ago, Santa Marta was the first Colombian town founded by the Spaniards. Today it's a popular holiday town and jumping-off point for the superb Parque Nacional Tayrona, ancient Ciudad Perdida (Lost City), and the chilled beach hang-out and scuba diving center of Taganga.