8 Day Yoga and Transformational Healing Arts Retreat in Polem, Goa, in India
Transformative Yoga Retreat in India
Craig wishes to take you on this yoga holiday and share the practices from yoga, Buddhism, and shamanism, and the setting that he has found so life-enriching and healing. This is an ideal opportunity to deepen your existing yoga practice or begin a new one. Practices with be able to cater for beginners and more experienced students.
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Highlights
- Restorative, Yin, and yoga Nidra sessions
- 8 days of yoga practice in covered open-air shalas next to the beach
- Forrest yoga and ceremony for the healing of body, emotions, and mind
- Beautiful sunsets and the sound of gentle waves lull you to sleep
- Delicious vegetarian food throughout your stay
- 7 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Yoga styles
8 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Environmentally friendly
- Yoga shala
- Free Wi-Fi
Accommodation is in beach huts that you can either share with a friend or a new friend that you meet at the retreat or take as single occupancy.
The yoga shala has a full view of the beach in the southernmost corner of Polem. Polem is the last beach in the state of South Goa and with so little there it's like being on a desert island. But not too far to get to the relative civilization of Patnem and Palolem.
Program
Sample schedule
- 07:30 Tea, juices and fruits
- 08:30 Morning practice of a Forrest yoga ceremony including chanting, meditation, and an intelligently sequenced and themed Forrest yoga practice
- 11:30 Vegetarian brunch. Free time at the beach, local shops, or excursions
- 15:00 Tea, fruit and cookies
- 16:30 Afternoon yoga. This session will either have more of a restorative/Yin feel with Yoga Nidra or practices such as transformational breathing and shamanic journeying, taking you into the beautiful Goan sunsets
- 18:30 Vegetarian buffet. Free time to rest in the retreat lounge and bar, or stare at the stars until bed, allowing the sounds of the waves to send you to sleep
Instructors
Craig Norris
Craig’s joyous and playful character will allow you to deepen your practice by approaching it with humour and open-mindedness. His classes challenge, uplift and heal by enabling you to explore the playing field of your body and mind. Flirting with your limits will allow you to grow in your relationship with yourself. Craig teaches so that people can experience the healing effects of yoga, create change in themselves and live with empowerment and confidence. He has studied numerous styles of meditation, yoga, chanting and other spiritual practices.
Retreat location
This retreat takes place at the Bamboo Yoga Retreat, Polem, Goa. Polem being the last beach in South Goa and being so quiet has proper desert island feels to it.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
The price includes morning juices, fruit and tea, vegetarian brunch, and an evening buffet.
The following meals are included:
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
Spa treatments
There is a full range of Ayurvedic and regular spa treatments available for extra through Bamboo!
What's included
- All yoga and meditation practices
- 7 nights accommodation in simple but beautiful ensuite beach huts
- Morning juices
- Fruit and tea
- Vegetarian brunch and evening buffet
What's not included
- Flights
- Transfers
- Indian tourist visa
- Travel insurance
- Spa treatments and therapies
- Excursions
- Beach towels
- Seafood dishes
- Alcoholic beverages
- Late checkout
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport)
59 km away from your destination
Transfer not provided
Manohar International Airport
94 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport) (GOI). Airport transfer is not included in the price. Direct flights or flights with stopovers in the Middle East, Delhi or Mumbai are available to Goa Airport. Transfers can be sorted directly with Bamboo Yoga Retreat.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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