15 Day Yoga Retreat at the Beach in South Goa, India
Yoga Retreat in Goa
Palm Trees Yoga Resort is the perfect place to practice yoga and enjoy some quality beach time and the local nightlife. We invite you to take that much-needed break from your work and busy schedule. Maybe you want to travel solo, maybe with your partner or your friends, the resort offers the ideal location to reconnect with yourself but also provides a yoga holiday community for those of you looking to make like-minded friends.
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Highlights
- A yoga community
- 2 yoga classes per day
- A stunning setting on the backwaters of Goa
- Easy access to the beach and nightlife
- 1 ayurvedic Massage each week
- Daily healthy breakfast and lunch
- 14 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Garden
- Restaurant
Palm Trees Ayurvedic Heritage offers a choice of private, semi-private, double, and twin cottages. Each cottage is designed to perfectly complement the natural environment in which it nestles. They are lovingly constructed from coconut wood and hand-woven coconut leaves from Kerala, the home of Ayurveda, to ensure that guests are always connected with nature during their stay. All furnishings have been locally sourced to highlight the local culture.
During your time at Palm Trees Ayurvedic Heritage, it is important that you are as comfortable as can be. Inside each cottage, you will find a high-quality king-size bed, overhead fan, and lockable storage for added security. All the accommodation includes a private bathroom with hot water, a shower, a hand basin, and a modern toilet.
As their guest, you will have access to your own private outdoor area, which is the perfect place to relax after your daily yoga class and take in the tranquil views of the gardens, coconut trees, and estuary.
Program
Daily schedule
The daily schedule runs throughout the day offering yoga and mediation. Classes include Vinyasa Flow, Hatha for beginners, pranayama and meditation, afternoon Restorative yoga or Yin yoga, and more. A typical schedule is as follows:
08:00 Vinyasa flow / Ashtanga yoga
16:00 Restorative/Yin yoga
Palm Trees Ayurvedic Heritage caters for all levels of yogis and private classes are available on request. Some classes, where appropriate, will be scheduled with the YTTC that runs at certain times during the season. Guests can attend as many or as few yoga classes, having time to relax and unwind on the resort or at nearby Patnem Beach. The retreat offers the flexibility for you to create the yoga holiday that you need.
Instructors
Julia Gavin
An E-RYT and 300 hr Lead Trainer, Julia is a dedicated practitioner of Vinyasa Flow. She has grown to appreciate the meditative quality of linking breath with movement. With strong foundations in Ashtanga and Rocket Yoga, Julia has developed a personal practice that combines traditional alignment with dynamic functional movement, a fusion of tradition with a contemporary twist. Julia has been hosting TTCs and retreats since 2013 in Goa, Nicaragua, France, and Spain. She is currently the resident yoga teacher at Palm Trees Ayurvedic Heritage, South Goa, living in Goa for 8 months of the year.
Retreat location
The location is secluded but still has excellent access to local amenities. It is situated in a small village a short 8-minute walk from two beautiful beaches, Patnem Beach and Rajbagh Beach, and just a short walk away from convenience stores, internet cafes, tour offices, and everything else you may need to make your stay as comfortable and convenient as possible. Moreover, you are just a 10-minute rickshaw drive from shopping and nightlife in Palolem
Palm Trees Ayurvedic Heritage also works with the local community to arrange fishing trips and dolphin-watching excursions. Their peaceful location is easy to reach by taxi and is within 1.5 hours away from Goa airport. In addition, there is both a bus and train station in nearby Chaudi and they would be happy to help you arrange transport from Goa airport or Chaudi.
For your convenience while staying with them, Palm Trees Ayurvedic Heritage has a private driver available 24 hours per day or one of their staff would be happy to arrange a taxi for you if you prefer. Your hosts, Julia and George, will be delighted to advise you on what’s happening in the area.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Brunch at Palm Trees Cafe
The real yoga starts at brunch. The kitchen offers the best yogi sustenance to set you up for a day at the beach. The faves include chia and oat pudding in fresh coconut milk; millet pancakes. An abundance of fresh fruit salad and muesli along with coffee/chai is served.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
The following drinks are included:
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
Spa treatments
One Ayurvedic massage each week is included in the package with the opportunity to book in for as many treatments as you want during the week. Palm Trees Ayurvedic Heritage Ayurvedic Spa is open throughout the day.
What's included
- 14 nights accommodation with single, double, or twin occupancy
- 2 yoga Classes per day
- Use of equipment and shala facilities
- An Ayurvedic rejuvenation massage each week
- Breakfast at the riverside restaurant
- Lunch at the riverside restaurant
- Drinking water and a selection of tea
- Wi-Fi
- A yoga community
- 18% GST
What's not included
- Evening meal
- Ayurvedic Doctor Consultation (available at additional cost)
- Private yoga sessions (available at additional cost)
- Additional Ayurvedic treatments at the Ayurvedic Spa
- Airport transfers (available to be booked at additional cost)
- Tourist visa for India
- GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport)
48 km
Transfer not provided
Manohar International Airport
83 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
The peaceful location is easy to reach by taxi, Dabolim (GOI) is approximately a 1.5-hour drive from the airport, depending on traffic. Mopa (GOX) is 3 hours away.
In addition, there is both a bus and train station in nearby Chaudi and Palm Trees Ayurvedic Heritage.
For your convenience, while staying with Palm Trees Ayurvedic Heritage, they have a private driver available 24 hours per day, or one of their staff would be happy to arrange a taxi for you if you prefer.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% 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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