At Ashva Ananda, your experience will center around deepening your bond with horses through engaging activities such as walking, feeding, and riding in a picturesque natural setting. These interactions are designed to enhance your connection to these gracious animals, enriching your understanding and appreciation of their nature. Additionally, the retreat offers you the chance to partake in artisanal cheesemaking, enjoy serene sessions of birdwatching, getting ayurvedic treatments and practice yoga and meditation—each activity complementing your primary experience with the horses, against a backdrop of tranquil landscapes.
Participating in the Ashva Ananda retreat allows you to build empathy through direct interactions with horses. As you engage in activities like feeding, walking, and riding, you learn to read and respond to the horses' non-verbal cues and emotions. This enhances your ability to understand and share the feelings of another, a key aspect of empathy. The gentle and responsive nature of horses makes them perfect companions for cultivating this deep emotional connection and sensitivity.
Consider volunteering regularly at a local animal shelter. This ongoing interaction with animals will help maintain the empathy and connection you developed with horses.
Fazlani Nature's Nest, nestled in the serene hill station of Lonavala, spans 68 acres and serves as a sanctuary dedicated to holistic wellbeing. The retreat is enriched with a vibrant ecosystem, hosting a variety of animals including horses, over 200 birds, ducks, rabbits, and turkeys. It features an Ayurvedic center and offers regular yoga and meditation sessions, designed to enhance physical, mental, and emotional health. As the venue for the Ashva Ananda retreat, it provides an ideal environment for reconnecting with nature and rejuvenating the spirit.
Lonavala, a picturesque hill station, offers you a tranquil escape into nature, enhancing your wellbeing with its lush green landscapes and serene environment. Known for its refreshing climate and scenic views, it's a perfect setting for rejuvenation and relaxation. The natural beauty and quiet surroundings support mindfulness and stress relief, making it an ideal location for wellness retreats like Fazlani Nature's Nest. Here, you can immerse yourself in outdoor activities, meditation, and holistic therapies that capitalize on the calming effects of this peaceful locale.
The best time to experience the Ashva Ananda retreat at Fazlani Nature's Nest is during the monsoon and winter seasons (July to February). This period highlights Lonavala's lush greenery and pleasant weather, enhancing the overall sense of tranquility and connection with nature.
Ancient text name: Mahabharata (circa 400 BCE - 400 CE)
Ancient text name: Panchatantra (circa 200 BCE - 300 CE)
Title: The Benefits of Equine-Assisted Activities: An Exploratory Study
Title: Mental health benefits of mounted equine-assisted therapies: A scoping review
The following schedule provides a general outline of the duration and activities aimed at facilitating the integration of the retreat's teachings into your daily life.
Day 1: Arrival and Orientation
Day 2: Integration Day
Day 3: Deepening Connections
Day 4: Artisanal Exploration
Day 5: Ayurvedic Treatments
Day 6: Reflection and Meditation
Day 7: Departure
A wellbeing sanctuary for building connection with animals