{"product_id":"16-day-shakti-yatra-a-boutique-group-journey-through-south-india-and-self","title":"16 Day SHAKTI YATRA – A Boutique Group Journey through South India and Self","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIf you feel drawn to India, but want more than ordinary sightseeing — this is for you.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHAKTI YATRA is a carefully curated boutique group journey through South India, infused with Dharma Talks, reflection, community, and experiences you won't find on a typical tour. This is a premium, small-group experience designed for those who want to travel deeply, beautifully, and with support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis journey is not simply about sightseeing. It is not a standard group tour, and it is not Yoga in the limited sense of something practiced only on a mat. SHAKTI YATRA is deeply informed by Yoga as a living path of awareness — helping you see yourself more clearly through the mirror that India naturally holds up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout these 15 days, Dharma Talks, group reflection, and community sharing are woven into the experience so that the journey becomes more than travel. You will grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMany journeys to India can show you beautiful places. SHAKTI YATRA is designed not only to help you see India, but to help you see yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eOver 16 days, we will move through breathtaking landscapes, tea hills, temples, music, cultural experiences, and moments of real connection — while also engaging with the inner journey that naturally unfolds along the way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eI have also thoughtfully chosen and curated experiences that go beyond what ordinary tour companies tend to offer. This journey is not just a collection of destinations. It is a living, intentional arc — one designed to awaken, challenge, nourish, and connect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMy intention is that once you arrive in India, much of the journey has already been carefully held, so that you can relax into the experience and be present for it, rather than carrying the burden of planning every detail yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThis journey may be especially meaningful for those who:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003efeel deeply curious about India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ewant more than a conventional sightseeing experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eare open to reflection, growth, and meaningful conversation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ewant a guided and supported group experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ewould prefer not to navigate India alone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eYou do not need to have been to India before. You do not need any experience with Yoga.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eIf something in you feels the call, trust it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eCome. Let us walk this path together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eWith love and gratitude,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eVJ Bala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✨ Journey Dates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 16–31, 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChennai → Pondicherry → Madurai → Munnar → Kerala Backwaters → Cochin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🗺️ Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeenakshi Temple, Madurai — one of India's most magnificent temples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuroville, Pondicherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwaram sound experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea plantations in the misty hills of Munnar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKerala backwaters on a traditional houseboat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKathakali classical dance performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanting, barefoot temple walks, live Indian Classical Music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily yoga, meditation, and Dharma Talks with VJ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✅ What's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-star hotel accommodation (twin sharing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirport pickup and all ground transportation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalf-board meals (breakfast + dinner daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll activities, entrance fees, and curated experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead guide VJ Bala + experienced local guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoga, meditation, Indian Classical Music, and Dharma Talks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e❌ Not Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational flights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisa fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal expenses and optional extras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e💰 Pricing (USD)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Bird – Twin Sharing:\u003c\/strong\u003e $3,750 USD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegular – Twin Sharing:\u003c\/strong\u003e $4,250 USD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Room Supplement:\u003c\/strong\u003e +$1,0075 USD (limited to 3 spots)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeposit to Reserve Your Spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e $500 USD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e💬 What Past Travellers Say\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Meals in homes, singing, dancing, chai on train platforms and bus rides full of laughter – strangers became friends and then family. The offering was so abundant that transformation didn't require effort; I just had to be willing to receive. By the end of the journey I could feel spaciousness inside me – not because my life circumstances changed, but because I changed. My peace followed me home.'\u003c\/em\u003e – Aliya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'ShaktiYatra wasn't a vacation but a pilgrimage that quietly rearranged me from the inside. India is intensity and beauty, colour and contradiction, devotion and chaos – and somehow within it all I found peace. India became the mirror.'\u003c\/em\u003e – Joy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'VJ created something truly special – a pilgrimage through South India that felt like a living prayer, rich with colour, devotion and soul. Transformation can come through presence and remembering how sacred everyday life can be.'\u003c\/em\u003e – Elizabeth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'VJ was an exceptional guide, sharing classical dance, martial arts, chanting, yoga philosophy and so many cultural traditions. This journey let me surrender to the experience – it was deep, informative, beautiful and comfortable all at once. It truly feels like a once-in-a-lifetime experience.'\u003c\/em\u003e – Yelena\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Journey with VJ","offers":[{"title":"Twin Sharing","offer_id":47770291699877,"sku":null,"price":5109.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Room","offer_id":47770291732645,"sku":null,"price":6574.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/9659\/3317\/files\/SY_2027_-_Handbook_Shopify_3.jpg?v=1777451155","url":"https:\/\/journeywithvj.com\/products\/16-day-shakti-yatra-a-boutique-group-journey-through-south-india-and-self","provider":"Journey with VJ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}