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8 Day Re-Energizing Holistic Yoga Retreat in Goa, India
Earth Yoga Village, Patnem, Goa 403702, India
Patnem Beach Yoga Retreat in India
This yoga and meditation retreat will allow you to reconnect with self-learning. It will let you experience the art of healing from the start and rediscovering the spark within you to re-energize your body, mind, and spirit. The whole program is designed in such a way that it provides you with enough knowledge and practices to be able to establish a healthier lifestyle with solid daily practices and the right understanding.
Meet the instructors
Anand, Astrid, & Durgesh
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Highlights
- Daily classes of yoga, pranayama, and meditation
- Daily practices of mantra, kirtan, ceremonies, and more
- Community living and exploring holistic aspects of life
- Designed to deepen your practice
- Venue located between two beautiful beaches
- 7 nights accommodation
- 3 daily nutritious wholesome meals to nourish your body
- Unlimited filtered drinking water
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
7 days with instruction
Airport transfer available:
Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport) (US$ 26 per person)
Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport) (US$ 26 per person)
Airport transfer available:
Manohar International Airport (US$ 52 per person)
Manohar International Airport (US$ 52 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
Facilities
- Environmentally friendly
- Kitchen
- Smoke-free property
- Yoga shala
- Free Wi-Fi
- Library
- Tour assistance
Earth Yoga Village's community has kept the village as natural as possible to make you feel connected, always keeping your comfort in mind. it has a very modern yet natural and minimalistic feel. It offers a cozy and comfortable stay in a blissful setting.
All together, they can accommodate up to 35 people. There are four-bed rooms and private single / double huts.
All of the huts come with an attached bathroom, as well as with your daily essentials such as towels, toilet paper, mosquito net, bed linen, bed cover, pillows, blanket, and a fan. Change of linen is done once a week.
There is also an onsite kitchen where all the meals are lovingly prepared, two yoga shalas, two healing and rejuvenation spaces, a small library, and a chill-out area. The whole village is very green and surrounded with many native trees and plants.
The set-up
The humble and basic yet beautiful and comfortable property includes a health kitchen, yoga Shalas, a healing wellness space, silent area, chill-out areas, hammocks, and lots of love, smiles, and peace every day, all day.
There is also a small library, which Earth Yoga Village has been slowly growing based on their founder's readings so far. Still, they look forward to your adding a life-changing or inspiring book you may want to donate or recommend.
Yoga space
Earth Yoga Village has stunning open yoga Shalas made of mostly organic and natural materials that will offer a blissful practice in a gentle breeze. In addition to the beautiful Shala space, participants can also practice in different settings such as the beach, to further connect with nature.
Mats, cushions, bolsters, blocks, belts, and all the needed props will be provided, as well as mat spray to clean the mats and keep the space hygienic.
Healing and wellness space
Earth Yoga Village offers a peaceful healing room in a private setting in nature. All their therapies are available at this space to help you heal and rejuvenate.
Program
The yoga sessions were designed with fluid sequencing of postures linked with breath that revitalizes and rejuvenates the body, mind, and spirit.
Each morning flow will leave you energized for the day while the evening classes are more gentle, allowing you to wind down. Both sessions were designed to help you develop your own personal practice in order for you to continue on your yoga journey after the retreat.
During the retreat, you will also engage in powerful and safe pranayama and meditation techniques. These promote a calm state of mind and vitality. Incorporating pranayama and meditation into your daily routine is also truly transformational and Earth Yoga Village's inspiring retreat will leave you with the right mindset to continue on this journey.
This program is suitable for people who want to embark on a journey within and explore living in a community. It is for anyone and everyone wanting to take a step towards a life in harmony and develop an understanding of what a balanced life means and makes you feel.
Earth Yoga Village's retreat is setting the foundation for you to live in a state of bliss and contentment by balancing all aspects of the physical, causal, and astral body.
Level
Daily classes will be suitable for all levels. The flexibility of the program allows for guests of all backgrounds and experiences. However, complete beginners may consider booking Earth Yoga Village's easier retreats instead.
Objectives
- Enable and empower you to cultivate healthy living habits
- Enable you to activate inner wealth (joy / love / compassion / kindness / peace)
- Enable you to develop a solid foundation for healing and growth
- Enable and empower you to be able to take control of your well-being
The style of yoga
- Vinyasa / Hatha / Yin
- Pranayama and meditation
- Kirtan and ceremonies
Sample daily schedule
- 06:00 Wake up call
- 06:30 - 07:30 Kriya, pranayama, meditation
- 07:30 - 08:00 Tea break or journaling
- 08:00 - 09:30 Asana (yoga)
- 09:30 - 11:00 Breakfast
- 11.00 - 13.00 Philosophy class
- 13:00 - 18.00 - Lunch/Community circle/Beach break
- 18:00 - 19:00 Asana
- 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner
- 20:00 - 22:00 Day reflection and self-study
- 22:00 Lights off and silence
The evening program consists of various heart-opening activities such as kirtan and cacao ceremonies / ecstatic dance, contact improvisation / sound healing, angel walk / Yin yoga and yoga Nidra / mantra chanting, and Tratka. You may be able to experience some of these during your stay.
Notes
- The above is a daily suggested schedule at the village.
- Saturday is the community day off in the village, when guests are encouraged to explore the many beaches, restaurants, and markets in and around Palolem. No activities or food.
- On your day of arrival (Sunday), please arrive at 12:00, and check-in is from 14:00.
- On your day of departure (Sunday), checkout is at 12:00, after morning activities and breakfast.
Instructors
Anand Garg
Anand is an ex-banker who said goodbye to his office job in 2012 to start his journey back to his inner self through yoga, meditation, and other spiritual practices. Anand trained and graduated from Sivananda Ashram in Kerala in 2012 and finished his master of yoga in 2016. He lives by the motto of love the life you live and lives the life you love.
Astrid van Zon
Astrid embarked on a self-healing journey when she first encountered yoga to address a chronic illness and unhealthy lifestyle. Since then, yoga has become her primary tool for maintaining health, compassion, and presence.Having travelled through spiritual communities in Asia since 2007, each encounter has taught her something meaningful, and her dedicated yoga practice has improved her health. After completing her first TTC in an Indian Ashram, Astrid began teaching and developed a keen interest in holistic medicine and psycho-somatic work.
Durgesh Neel
Ms Durgesh has been practicing yoga for more than 15 years. Her teachings are rooted in traditional yogic science and philosophy with modern perspective. She has been teaching all forms of yoga for more than nine years now. Her deep understanding of the human body and mind enables her to teach yoga holistically. Her education is in mainly in literature and yoga science, completing various certificates and diplomas. She has a deep understanding of asana, anatomy, therapy, kriya, philosophy, and Ayurveda. She will teach pranayama, philosophy, anatomy, kriyas, Nidra, Hatha, Yin, and meditation.
Retreat location
Set in the cooling shades of lush greenery, Earth Yoga Village is within a five- to seven-minute walk to South Goa's most beautiful beaches of Patnem and Palolem. You will find the village to be extremely central and conveniently located by the road in the area of Colomb and in between the mentioned beaches.
Both beaches are largely unspoiled and is inhabited by both local fishermen and by foreign tourists who live in shacks along the shore or in the main village itself. The two also have the Arabian Sea stretched within their magnificent headlands, and the beaches are lined with towering coconut palms.
Palolem's white sandy beach gently curves to form a crescent shape and is about one mile (approximately 1.61 km) long. One can view the entire beach from either end. Both ends of the beach consist of rocks jutting out into the sea.
On the other hand, Patnem is little smaller than Palolem but it is a very calm and peaceful yogic beach that exudes magical charm.
South Goa
South Goa is known for its blissful vibes, laidback people, and beautiful nature. Most of the beaches are largely unspoiled and are inhabited by both local fishermen and foreign tourists who live in shacks along the shore or in the main village itself.
The location offers an ideal place to explore the stunning beaches, beautiful local villages, and surrounding nature outside of your retreat schedule.
The village
Earth Yoga Village is your home away from home. As the name gives it away, they stay connected with Mother Earth in every thought and action. This is also reflected in the experience they provide when you stay with them, as they offer time and the ideal setting to connect with yourself and nature.
The community is trying its best to make the village more eco-friendly and its people are working hard on adding further eco-friendly measures. Connection with nature is vital and they strive towards that connection in their everyday life and with every action.
They welcome you to join the movement by bringing your own refillable bottle, keeping plastic to a necessary minimum, and being mindful of the resources you use from Mother Nature.
Please bear in mind that you will live in close proximity to the surrounding nature, which means you might come across odd visitors like a frog, insects, and monkeys, that are all very friendly.
Distances
- Patnem beach, 700 meters
- Palolem beach, 700 meters
- Chaudi, 2.5 kilometers
- Dudhsagar Waterfall, 35 kilometers
- Margao, 35 kilometers
- Spice farm, 35 kilometers
- Arpora night market, 65 kilometers
- Goa International Airport (GOI), 67 kilometers
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
At their village, Earth Yoga knows of the incredible benefits of nutritious food. Like what Hippocrates said, they consider food to be medicine. Their founder, Anand Garg, also believes as much in this, since he himself has cured some of his own persistent ailment with food.
Most of the meals you'll see in their menu are his own creations, and he has also personally trained the kitchen staff. In his free time, you may still find him spending time in the kitchen.
All their food is vegan and gluten-, additive-, preservative-, and emulsifier-free. They use only fresh, seasonal herbs and vegetables from regional farmers. The daily menu of wonderfully nourishing vegan food supports self-healing of the body, enhances detoxification, and leaves you feeling strong and rejuvenated.
Retreat meals
Earth Yoga Village offers three healthy and wholesome meals per day (Indian, oriental, and continental) along with tea, fruit, and filtered drinking water throughout the day. Everything is made with a lot of love and they source locally. Their breakfast and dinner are the big meals, while lunch is lighter.
Each Saturday is the community day off (no food is served) in their village and is a great opportunity to explore the many other restaurants, shops, and beaches in and around South Goa.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Raw food
- Whole food
- Yogic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Apart from your daily schedule, including yoga and meditation classes, open discussions about life, and evening activities such as open-mic night, kirtan, or yoga Nidra, you are always welcome to explore the beautiful surroundings of Palolem Beach. You can learn how to surf, spend some time sunbathing, go for a swim, or explore the local village nearby.
You may also choose to do other therapies while you are on this program. Their offerings include mindwork and bodywork sessions.
What's included
- Daily scheduled yoga and meditation classes
- 7 nights accommodation
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea, and fruit as per daily schedule
- Unlimited filtered drinking water
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
What's not included
- Flight
- Airport transfer
How to get there
Recommended Airports
GOI
Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport)
47 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 26 per person
GOX
Manohar International Airport
82 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 52 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Manohar International Airport (GOX) or Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport) (GOI). Airport pick-up from GOI can be organized on request at an extra charge of 2,000 INR from 08:00 to 20:00 and INR 2,2000 from 20:00 to 08:00.
The driver will assist you all the way to the village with your luggage without any extra charge or tips. In case of a flight delay, you will have to pay an extra INR 200 per hour after the first hour, payable to the driver directly.
Arrival by bus
There are bus services with regular intervals of 30 minutes from the Canacona Bus Station to the Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) Bus Depot in Margao.
Arrival by train
The nearest railway station is Canacona railway and bus station, about two kilometers from Earth Yoga Village. It can be reached from Madgaon Junction railway station in just 30 minutes and Madgoan bus station in about 90 minutes.
Arrival by taxi
Earth Yoga Village can organize taxi services and pick-ups on request. If you request them to organize your taxi, transfers are valid between the mentioned locations only. They are not transferrable to another location nor refundable. Also, taxis can take no more than three guests per car with luggage.
Please only take the taxi that has been booked for you, as you will be liable to pay for the cost of the pre-booked taxi. Additional charges will have to be paid for delays over one hour.
The village is located in Colomb, between the beaches of Patnem and Palolem, both of which are five to seven minutes' walking distance.
The easiest way to find it is to follow the Patnem - Palolem road and take the next right from the mosque, and then follow the road for about 100 meters. You will find Earth Yoga Village on the left.
Airport: Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport)
Airport transfer available:
Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport) (US$ 26 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Manohar International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Manohar International Airport
(US$ 52 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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