Shivalee Chatarji’s 3-Day Immersion in Heart Rest & Shanti

Yoga Teacher & Pranayama Coach

The Practice

A beautiful morning yoga practice followed by a hearty breakfast, nourishing the body before the day begins.

The Connection

Finding resonance in lovely conversations with fellow traveler Ionna, the unexpected joy of shared stillness.

The Harvest

A grounding afternoon in the gardens, plucking fresh vegetables for a lunch that truly tastes of the land.

The Stillness

Quiet afternoons by the pool and the rhythmic, deep relaxation of a first Abhyanga massage.

A weekend at Raga Svara in Rajkot where the teacher finally found the space to be the student of her own healing.

Every year in March, the world of international tourism gathers at the world's largest travel trade show. The ITB Berlin Convention 2026 recently concluded, leaving the global travel industry with a clear mission of Leading Tourism into Balance. As visionary leaders gathered to discuss the future of travel, Raga Svara was there to contribute to the conversation on what true balance looks like in a modern world.

During the convention, our co-founders, Mohit Patel and Nirav Talaviya, engaged with stakeholders of the travel and tourism industry about how Raga Svara is bringing ancient wisdom into the present day.

At Raga Svara, our focus has always been on making wellness accessible. As our co-founder Mohit Patel shared during his interview, we take the ancient Indian pillars of Ayurveda and Yoga and translate them into a modern context.

This philosophy is woven into everything we do from our architecture to our daily programming. Raga Svara is also for the modern traveller, people who may not be sick in a clinical sense, but who are seeking a way to get away from the frantic pace of busy life and find their Centre again.

One of the key themes at ITB this year was environmental responsibility, a principle that is also part of how our retreat was developed. Mohit Patel explained that the campus was designed to work with the natural landscape. The buildings were planned around existing trees, and none were cut down during construction. We also focus on seasonal food and grow part of our produce on campus to stay aligned with nature.

The core message our co-founder shared at ITB Berlin was a simple yet vital reminder, ‘Don’t wait until you fall sick.’ In today’s fast-moving world, taking time for a retreat is a proactive way to restore balance. It allows people to pause, listen to their bodies, and focus on their well-being before health concerns arise.

Reflecting on our time at ITB Berlin 2026, we remain committed to supporting a more balanced and responsible future for travel.

It is a rare joy to see guests like Rares Cristea from Switzerland connect so deeply with the natural landscape at Raga Svara. From the way our architecture curves around years old existing trees to the daily sightings of local birdlife, we aim to make nature the soul of every stay.

Rares spent 10 days immersed in the Raga way of life, finding balance through our Ayurvedic treatments, bird watching in our gardens, and enjoying an Ayurveda focused menu that nourishes both body and soul. Thank you, Rares, for letting us fulfill those little desires that make a stay memorable. We look forward to your return.

"I had the opportunity to learn about the trees and see how the vegetables and fruits that we eat are produced here on site." — Zoe

We were happy to host Zoe from Belgium. Her time with us shows how we put our guests first. We believe the best experience comes from being part of the environment, not just visiting it. From the focus of a yoga session to the quiet of a guided tree walk, we help our guests bridge the gap between themselves and the natural world.

Zoe enjoyed our morning yoga, the tree walk with our co-founder, and our farm-to-table cuisine.

At Raga Svara, we don't just provide a stay, we share Raga way of life. Thank you for sharing kind words, Zoe.

Raga Svara is honoured by the presence of retired diplomat Ambassador Manju Seth, a guest of immense wisdom and experience. We hope that our natural peaceful surroundings offered her a soulful stay from the complexities of the world. We wish her a life of continued wellness and profound bliss.

It was a pleasure to host Nishtha Bijlani, a Yoga educator and a Nike Trainer who spends her life guiding others toward wellness. After a year of curating retreats for others, Nishtha chose Raga Svara for her own intentional retreat, finding the space to finally slow down, rest, and connect within.

During her stay, Nishtha experienced our Healthy Ageing retreat, immersing herself in a rhythm of holistic vitality, Ayurvedic treatments, and mindful leisure. She found the cuisine to be both healthy and delicious, a perfect complement to a journey where food becomes medicine. It was wonderful to see her find a ‘gem of a find’ in our campus, where the transition from teacher to student felt effortless. We are so glad Raga Svara could be the space where she recalibrated for the year ahead.

We were delighted to recently host the well-known Yogini and lifestyle guide, Sunaina Rekhi. At Raga Svara, we believe that for a teacher to keep giving, they first need a space to receive. Sunaina spent her days practising yoga in our green gardens and finding a deep, grounded silence in our meditation hall. It was wonderful to see someone so dedicated to wellness find a true sense of ease within our architecture.

Beyond the practice, Sunaina embraced the full Raga experience, from the healing ritual of Ayurvedic treatments like Abhyanga to the simple joy of slowing down with her mother. She reminded us that true wellness isn't just a routine, it’s about finding a space where you can finally let go. We are so glad Raga Svara could be that space for her.

We were happy to host the talented musical composer and YouTube icon, Yashraj Mukhate at Raga Svara. We believe the natural harmony of our spaces at Raga Svara must have served as a perfect setting for him to find inspiration and renewed energy. We wish him endless joy and creativity as he continues his journey of musical innovation.

When I connect it to real life, I see it as a way of moving that does not push, and a way of being that does not demand urgency from the body or the mind. The word itself says everything, if you pause long enough to listen to it and truly understand it.

And more than anything, it is a feeling. A feeling that arrives to me sometimes  in the afternoon or the moment I step inside Raga Svara. Life shifts instantly. Just outside, there is the noise of the road, vehicles passing, engines humming. And then as soon as you enter, there is a soft pause. The sound changes. Birds replace engines. Leaves rustle instead of horns. You can still hear the noise of the outer world, the highway, but it no longer bothers you. It dissolves and merges with the sounds of nature, becoming unintrusive. It’s like crossing an invisible line where life gently agrees to slow down.

The shift happens on its own. No one asks you to walk slowly but your steps soften. No one instructs to be silent, still your voice lowers. The body naturally becomes quieter, slower, more aware. And it feels as if everything around you is breathing together, the trees, the air, the people, even the spaces in between.

The feeling of “Mand” lives in the spaces here. As I spent most of my time in the yoga hall, which offers room not just physically, but also internally. The space offers the feeling that “there is no rush to begin, no pressure to perform” and the nervous system is given permission to settle. My habit of wandering from places to gardens, to walking barefoot on the paths, or sitting on the benches, have often made me admit that every corner carries the same effect, like time does not chase you, and sitting feels complete in itself. These spaces do not demand efficiency, they offer presence.

What stays with me is how safe slowness feels here. There is no urgency to become anything else. No pressure to move faster, do more, or arrive somewhere. Just allowing the body and mind to simply be, without explanation, that’s Mand. 

At Raga Svara Mand is not taught or explained. It is lived, or I must say realised, quietly, gently, and naturally. And once experienced, it becomes a way the body remembers how life can feel when it is allowed to move softly.

Written by Khushi S.

It was a privilege to welcome Vidyut Jammwal, a renowned actor and an amazing martial artist to Raga Svara. We trust that the biophilic beauty of Raga Svara offered him a restorative stay and a deep connection to inner awareness. We wish him immense bliss as he continues to inspire millions with his dedication to fitness.

We were honoured to host Ridhima Batra, the clinical dietitian and founder of Nutrition Defined. At Raga Svara, we believe that food is the medicine when it respects the individual. Ridhima’s stay was a beautiful exploration of this ‘blueprint’, aligning her Vata constitution with gluten-free millet meals, seasonal produce through our farm-to-fork approach, and meal timings. It was a reminder for her that true nourishment happens when we sync our rhythm with nature’s clock rather than our phone’s notifications.

Even in the fast-paced flow of a new marriage and a busy career, Ridhima chose the ‘intentional pause.’ From expert Ayurvedic consultations to soul-soothing rituals and grounding yoga, she embraced the whole experience of our campus to reset her body and mind with her husband. She reminds us that living simply and moving gently isn't a luxury, it is how we come back to ourselves. We are so glad Raga Svara could be her haven for this transformation.

We are happy to share that Raga Svara’s perspective on the future of wellness has been featured by Business Today. An interview with Raga Svara's Co-founder, Mohit Patel, explores how the world is learning to travel with intention in 2026.

Raga Svara is a family-run boutique luxury retreat in Rajkot, Gujarat, dedicated to holistic learning and healing. By blending ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern wellness, the retreat provides a sanctuary for those seeking to move beyond typical vacations toward journeys of deep personal growth and physical restoration.

"As we move toward 2026, travel is undergoing a fundamental shift, from indulgence-driven experiences to deeply intentional journeys. People are consciously stepping away from rushed itineraries and constant stimulation, choosing instead to slow down, reconnect with nature, and travel in ways that support inner well-being. I believe today’s travellers are seeking depth and meaning: a deeper understanding of their physical, mental, and emotional needs; access to authentic wellness practices; and environments that create space for reflection, healing, and personal growth." — Mohit Patel, Co-founder, Raga Svara

Read the full article on Business Today.

We are happy to share that Raga Svara has been featured by News18 in their curated list of India’s top year-end getaways for a relaxing New Year’s Eve.

Raga Svara is a family-run boutique luxury retreat in Rajkot, Gujarat, dedicated to holistic learning and healing. Inspired by the Ayurvedic expertise of its affiliated college, this luxury retreat blends ancient Ayurveda and Yoga with modern healing practices. Every program is guided by a distinguished team of Ayurvedic doctors and experienced therapists, delivering deeply personalised journeys that restore mental clarity, build emotional resilience, and rejuvenate physical vitality.

Read the full article on News18

We are happy to share that Raga Svara's 14-day Healthy Ageing Retreat has been featured by The Times of India. An interview with Raga Svara's Co-founder, Mohit Patel has been captured by The Times of India.

Raga Svara, a family-run boutique luxury retreat, unveils its first-of-its-kind 14-day Holistic Healthy Ageing Retreat. Designed to empower guests to embrace ageing with vitality, balance, and inner resilience, the retreat goes far beyond conventional “anti-ageing” approaches, offering an integrative, science-backed, and comprehensive wellness experience.

"A lot of times I've seen that ageing related issues come down to looking younger or very superficial is very cosmetic. At Raga Svara that is not the goal. As we age, our Vaata dosha continues to increase and leads to sedentary lifestyle diseases, arthritis and the likes. Our goal is to try and balance that and then everything else starts to get in control. It also needs a certain amount of commitment from the guest themselves and this retreat requires 14 days of stay for some visible kind of changes." — Mohit Patel, Co-founder, Raga Svara

Read the full article on The Times of India.

It was a beautiful experience to host Anahita Pangtey, a traveller and mover dedicated to the art of ‘Intentional Practice.’ Anahita arrived during the monsoon mist, finding a natural harmony between her own movement and the quiet energy of our campus. She deeply resonated with our symbol, the two vertical lines which served as a constant invitation for her ‘to pause, to simply be.’ For Anahita, Raga Svara became a place where stillness finds its rhythm, allowing her to find moments of pause not just in her poses, but in her very being.

Her journey was a visual glimpse into the power of slowing down: from dancing through the rain to the grounding warmth of Ayurvedic therapies and wholesome cuisine. She reminded us that there is something uniquely transformative about the monsoon, the way the cool breeze and the sound of rain help one to reset, breathe deeply, and reconnect. We are grateful that our serene surroundings could serve as the backdrop for her unlearning and rejuvenation, and that she found a moment of pause that was truly her own.