7 Day Ayurveda Retreat in Goa, India
Ayurveda Retreat in India
An introduction to yoga and Ayurveda. Ayurveda retreat at Goa Yogashala is dedicated to the ‘Science of Life’ – Ayurveda, the oldest health care system in the world. The combination of yoga in this Ayurveda retreat can make it a complete package for treatment and rejuvenation of mind, body, and soul. Located near the best beach of Goa, the retreat is conducted by Ayurveda doctors and certified experts of the traditional form of Ayurveda.
Highlights
- Morning asana practice
- Twice daily Ayurveda classes
- 6 nights accommodation
- 3 nutritious and healthy sattvic meals per day
- 2 herbal tea and unlimited filtered drinking water
- Study material and yoga kit
Skill level
- Beginner
Yoga styles
6 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Hot spring
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Smoke-free property
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- ATM / banking
- Bicycle rental
- Car rental
- Conference room
- Convenience / grocery store
- Currency exchange
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Library
- Medical assistance
- Meeting room
- Newspapers
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
While at Goa Yogashala, students would be provided with spacious accommodations with comfortable bedding and modern amenities. You have AC as well as non-AC rooms to opt for wherein you can avail 24/7 water facilities. You also have open areas to practice asanas, libraries to explore your wisdom and expand your knowledge, and green lawns to connect with nature.
Spread across 1,500 square foot, their open-air yoga hall is built in a traditional style with ample space to host 20 students at a single time. When here, you don’t only get to learn and practice yoga under some of the best yoga teachers in India, but also amidst pure nature and fresh ocean air.
The natural ambience of the school would help you deepen your yoga practice in the best ways possible.
Program
This specialized wellness retreat has everything ranging from the principles of Ayurveda, understanding the body constitutions, Ayurveda diet, quality herbs and oils, personal massages, yoga asanas, meditative sessions, delicious healthy meals, accommodation near beach and excursions to local attractions.
Yoga and Ayurveda are two ancient practices that originated in India thousands of years ago, though they have gained immense popularity beyond boundaries. Today, these ancient disciplines serve as inspiration for people seeking a serene and holistic haven.
Yoga and Ayurveda create a tranquil environment to soak in for wellness seekers. So, while in Goa breathing in the serenity of its charm, you can immerse yourself in the transformative power of yoga and restore balance and vitality in life with the help of Ayurveda.
What makes this retreat the best in Goa
Here are the top reasons why you must undergo the yoga and Ayurveda retreat.
- 1) Understand the basic principles of Ayurveda
- 2) Understand the concepts of Dosha, Dhatu, Mala, and body constitution
- 3) Understand the concept of Agni
- 4) Understand the concept of biological toxins called Ama
- 5) Understand the basic principles of Ayurvedic dietetics and nutrition
- 6) Diet and nutrition according to your body constitution and Dosha imbalance
Ayurveda healing herbs and superfoods
Ayurveda has a wealth of healing herbs and superfoods that can treat your diseases, disorders, and other mental and physical problems. While some of them are quite useful for healthy living, numerous herbs and superfoods can restore your skin and hair.
There are also several Ayurveda plants and herbs that can help you anti-age and are useful in rejuvenation. All of these, consequently, play an important role in keeping you healthy and sane physically as well as mentally.
The yoga and Ayurveda retreat would help you create a strategic approach to incorporate herbs and superfoods in your daily life. You would be guided by an Ayurveda professional so that you know what to consider for your body and how to maximize the benefits of these herbs.
Importance of yoga
Learn the importance of yoga and how to understand various yoga styles, yoga asanas, yoga anatomy, meditation, and breathing techniques can help you deal with stress, anxiety, depression, physical weakness, and other diseases and disorders.
Like Ayurveda, yoga is also a holistic approach to health that encompasses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. However, unlike Ayurveda, it focuses on meditation, pranayama techniques, and asanas to manage major health issues.
Asanas, which are physical poses, can help you with cardiovascular conditions and improve blood circulation. Regular practice of yoga asanas can also reduce blood pressure and strengthen your flexibility. It also enhances your heart and lung health with the help of several poses.
Asanas also aid in improving muscle strength and joint mobility, thereby, making them beneficial for conditions like arthritis and back pain. On the other hand, breathing exercises, also called pranayama, can help you fight respiratory problems such as asthma.
During the program, you would also learn how yoga helps in maintaining a healthy weight. You would learn how to integrate yoga into your daily routine so that you can foster a balanced approach to health and gain overall vitality and longevity.
Daily schedule
- 08:00 - 10:00 Morning yoga asana practice
- 10:00 - 11:00 Breakfast
- 11:00 - 13:00 Rest / self study
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch break
- 15:30 - 16:30 Ayurveda class
- 16:35 - 17:00 Tea break
- 17:00 - 18:00 Ayurveda class
Retreat location
Located near the best beach of Goa, Goa Yogashala is nestled peacefully on the serene shores of Agonda Beach, and hence, also offers you beautiful vistas to behold. Surrounded by swaying palm and cashew trees as well as the enthralling coastline of the Arabian Sea, Agonda is one of the most popular beach fronts not only in the Indian sub-continent but also all of Asia.
A short distance from the main road and not too far from the untouched, swimmable waters of the Agonda beach, Goa Yogashala invites you to spend a life-transforming few days within the lap of nature, engulfed in a variety of flora and unspoiled landscape.
Unique features
Activities
- Hot spring
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Picnic area
- Smoke-free property
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
Services
- ATM / banking
- Bicycle rental
- Car rental
- Conference room
- Convenience / grocery store
- Currency exchange
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Library
- Medical assistance
- Meeting room
- Newspapers
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
The food served here is a delightful blend of wellness and nourishment. You have fully vegetarian meals high in nutrition to savor. The menu has been designed in accordance with the sattvic diet to support your yogic lifestyle. And hence, it includes locally-sourced vegetables and fruits. These organic ingredients not only cater to diverse tastes, but also help in nurturing a pure connection with nature.
To keep up with yoga’s ‘non-violence’ and ‘sattvic’ principles, they only offer vegetarian food items for all meals. Though there are several cafes and restaurants around the school, they recommend that you abstain from indulging into any non-vegetarian dishes, at least during the course of the retreat.
Kindly note that all meals are available from Monday breakfast to Saturday Lunch. Due to weekend holidays, their kitchen staff isn’t available to cook Saturday dinner and Sunday all day. For special dietary requirements, please notify in advance so special arrangements can be made to cater to your request.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Ayurvedic
Things to do (optional)
Goa is a lot more than just yoga and Ayurveda retreats for this cute little state of India harbors an ocean of attractions awaiting your exploration. You have natural wonders, ancient marvels, and modern magnificence to look forward to. Here are the major things to do in Goa other than your retreat.
- Goa is famous for its stunning beaches and hence, you must spare some time to explore its serene beaches like Baga, Calangute, Anjuna, Vagator, Palolem, and more
- Try your hand at water sports like parasailing, jet skiing, windsurfing, banana boat rides, and scuba diving
- Explore the rich history and colonial architecture in Old Goa while visiting iconic churches like the Basilica of Bom Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Take a day outing to Dudhsagar Waterfalls and explore its magnificence of being one of the tallest waterfalls in India
- Enjoy a relaxing river cruise on the Mandovi River
- Visit historic forts like Aguada Fort and Chapora Fort and take a tour back in time
- Experience Goa’s vibrant nightlife by visiting popular clubs, bars, and beach shacks that host a variety of parties and live music events
- Shop for souvenirs, clothes, jewelry, and handicrafts at the Anjuna Flea Market
- Indulge in Goan cuisine known for its spicy and flavorful seafood delicacies
- Try your luck at the popular casinos of Goa
What's included
- Whole program
- Daily yoga practice
- Twice daily Ayurveda class
- 6 nights accommodation in a clean and spacious room
- 3 nutritious and healthy sattvic meals per day from Monday until Saturday lunch
- 2 herbal tea daily and unlimited filtered drinking water
- Study material
- Yoga kit with complimentary T-shirt and stainless-steel water bottle
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
What's not included
- Airport transfer
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport)
40 km away from your destination
Arrival by car
If convenience and comfort are what you are looking for, then you can also drive on your own or book an outstation cab to reach Goa.
Arrival by airplane
Please arrange your flight to arrive at Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport) (GOI). Goa is an international destination and hence, is well-connected to other parts of the world via flights. For domestic travelers, people also have the option of taking buses and trains.
Dabolim International Airport in Goa has flights coming from all around the world. You can book your flight from domestic destinations like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore, and international destinations like UK, UAE, Russia, and Qatar, to reach Goa.
Dabolim airport is only 60 kilometers from the school.
Arrival by bus
Travelers can also book sleeper AC and non-buses from nearby cities like Bangalore Mumbai, Pune, Mangalore, Hyderabad, etc. to reach Goa.
Arrival by train
Goa also has a significant railway station that has great connectivity to other cities and towns of India. You can catch direct or connecting trains to Madgaon and Thivim Railway stations to reach Goa by train.
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 on arrival.
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