Prema Shanti Yoga & Meditation Retreat

I just spent a wonderful week at Prema Shanti in the Daintree Rainforest. What I loved was the flexibility and the location. You choose how long you want to stay (pending availability). It was just what I needed with meditation at 7am, then breakfast, and yoga at 6pm followed by a great vegetarian dinner; leaving the day free to explore the wonderful region making it feel like a retreat and holiday in one. You’ll need to hire a car at the airport if you’re not already driving there. Lunch isn’t included so you will need to get out during the day. Don’t skip the trip to the reef as it was magical. Janardhan and Mara each meet with you separately to help you make the most out of your stay and support you with whatever you want to get out of the retreat. The accommodation is rustic and basic but clean and a great environment for relaxing with lots of opportunities to lay in a hammock and read a book.

Surrounded by the beautiful Daintree rainforest, Prema Shanti was the perfect place to escape, I walked away relaxed and grounded. Daily meditation and yoga was so calming and restorative. The vegetarian/vegan food was amazing! Prema Shanti was centrally located and easily accessible to all the sightseeing around the Daintree and Cape Tribulation. The rooms were basic but super comfortable, clean and quiet. The hosts Mara and Janardhan were so helpful and were always available to answer questions, provide tourism advice, or give guidance about meditation and yoga practices. I would absolutely go back!

We have just spent 4 amazing nights and could not be happier, if your looking to un plug, reconnect with life and reinvigorate, I highly recommend. With the middle of each day left to explore paradise, and with local knowledge and advise, we seen some glorious and secluded sights, thank you so much

Amazing place in the Daintree rainforest to stay and practice yoga and mindfulness. Beautiful comfy accomodation, quality food and a memorable 4- night stay. Strongly recommended for those who wish to disconnect for a few days and dive into the nature and self awareness.

This was my third trip to Prema Shanti and I look forward to the fourth. Hard to go wrong with yoga and meditation in the Daintree, but Mara and Janardan take it next level. First, the program is simple - yoga at 6pm, dinner then noble silence from 9.30pm. Up for silent meditation from 7am followed by breakfast. Pretty much the entire day to yourself to rest or explore. Second, the food is excellent. Vegan dinners and muesli, yogurt and fruit for breakfast. I bought some nuts and a couple of muesli bars on the way up for lunch, although others ate at local cafes. Importantly for me, they understand the need for coffee. Third, the yoga instruction is really good. Mara and Janardan alternate, and both are great teachers. They will take the time to work through any issues, and with eight or fewer participants, they can offer individual tips. The accomodation is simple, with drop toilets in use during the day and shared facilities, so don’t expect everything you are used to at home. Do expect a great sleep which may be interrupted by the odd critter outside, and being woken to the sound of birds just outside. The porch and yoga/meditation room upstairs are brilliant. Prema Shanti is great, but the star of the show is the remarkable Daintree rainforest. It is truly a wonder.

This was a perfect place for yoga, meditation, reflection, good company, and fantastic adventures. I recommend 100%! By the time I arrived, I had reservations for a message and a reef trip, just in case! The reef is a must-see and the trip was amazing. I’d go back in a heartbeat.

I just returned from 4 days at the amazing retreat, not long enough but all I could do. I feel energised and centred for the first time in forever! The beautiful surroundings of the ancient forests, beaches of Cape Tribulation and the mild weather are truly restorative. Add in the meditation and yoga gently guided by Janardhan and you have the perfect recipe for a retreat like no other. Accomodation is basic but stylish and clean. The food is vegetarian and delicious, breakfast including beautiful fresh fruit and locally made yoghurt. I highly recommend getting in some wonderful massage and other treatments from the beautiful Suzanne to elevate your relaxation. Highly recommend, I will be back!