Wellness in Varkala: Slow Down, Breathe Deep, Heal

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white printer paper on white surface

Muthalapozhi viewpoint

silhouette photography of trees during golden hour
silhouette photography of trees during golden hour
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white plastic pump bottle beside pink tulips and gray towel
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brown wooden mortar and pestle on white textile

Varkala isn’t just about the waves and cliffs — it’s where you come to reset your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re into sound healing, daily yoga by the sea, traditional Ayurvedic massages, or just want to sit still and breathe, this town holds space for all of it. Tucked between coconut groves and cliffside cafés are little sanctuaries that invite you to slow down and tune back in.

I’ll walk you through the wellness spaces I explored (and the ones still on my list), from sunrise meditations to moonlit sound baths — plus what to expect, how to book, and where to find the calm you didn’t know you needed.

Beyond Varkala: Day Trips & Hidden Gems Nearby

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white printer paper on white surface
white printer paper on white surface
white printer paper on white surface
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white printer paper on white surface

Kappil pozhi estuary

Munroe Island

Golden Island

silhouette photography of trees during golden hour
silhouette photography of trees during golden hour
silhouette photography of trees during golden hour
silhouette photography of trees during golden hour
silhouette photography of trees during golden hour
silhouette photography of trees during golden hour

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