7 Day Ayurveda Yoga Retreat and Kalaripayattu Training for Beginners in Goa, India
Kalaripayattu and Yoga Retreat in Goa
Looking for a new experience to improve your overall wellbeing? This course might be suitable for you! In this beginner-level course, you will receive a firm foundation in both Kalarippayattu and yoga to a level at which you will feel both competent and confident to practice independently. You will gain a solid understanding of the theoretical background and scientific explanation as to why Kalari is an effective system of training and treatment.
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Highlights
- Have daily meditation and yoga classes
- Daily Kalaripayattu lessons / practices
- Ayurveda treatment and therapeutic Varma treatment included
- Twice daily South Indian vegetarian or vegan meals
- Explore the city, enjoy the beach, or just relax and be
- 6 nights accommodation
- Free airport pick-up from (GOI) and (GOX) airport
Skill level
- Beginner
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Shopping
- Spa
- Bar
- Café
- Lobby
- Restaurant
- ATM / banking
- Convenience / grocery store
- Currency exchange
- Free bicycle
- Wireless internet
Thavathiru Yoga Goa, Beach Hut Arambol is a place of learning where you can focus your mind and learn from experienced and knowledgeable teachers. The ashram is set up to mimic India’s traditional and ancient gurukul system, where you will be guided and supported by the teachers throughout your stay.
Single or shared accommodation is available and all rooms have attached bathrooms. The bathrooms are equipped with western toilets and western showers with hot showers are available during the winter season.
There is a simple and clean dining hall (tables, chairs, cutlery, and plates), filtered drinking water, 24-hour electricity, a washing machine (charged per load), yoga mats, meditation cushions, shawls, toiletries, etc. can be purchased at extra costs.
Program
Kalarippayattu, often referred to as "Kalari," is an ancient south Indian martial art. It combines strikes, kicks, grappling, and weaponry, along with healing techniques. Learn about the different stages of training: Meipayattu (body exercises), Kolthari (wooden weapon techniques), Angathari (metal weapon techniques), and Verumkai (bare-hand techniques).
Every day, you will have two hours daily morning yoga, private for the retreat guests where you will be able to follow the yoga retreat program with a dedicated teacher for you. In the evenings, you will also enjoy the daily sunset class on the rooftop terrace, overlooking the city. Classes will be taught in English. Daily classes will be followed by a vegetarian brunch cooked and ready after the practice then free time.
There are options to explore the city, enjoy the beach, or just relax and be. The team also offers extra optional activities such as massages, tours, away days, paddle boarding, cycling, massages, alternative therapies, and much more within the city and surroundings.
Sample daily schedule
- 06:30 Meditation
- 07:00 Yoga class
- 08:00 Kalari class
- 10:00 Vegetarian brunch/breakfast
- 11:00 Activities, treatments, or free time
- 13:00 Lunch
- 13:00 to 16:30 Free time
- 16:30 Yoga class or Kalari
- 18:30 Dinner followed by additional activities, treatments, or free time
- 21:30 Meditation
Instructors
Thirunavukkarasu Jayaraman
Thirunavukkarasu is one of Thavathiru Yoga's most valued instructors with many years of experience in teaching Hatha yoga. Thiru's calm voice takes you on a journey of inner peace, connection to your true self, and awareness of your breath. His teaching is from the heart and brings you to your sacred place, an inner calm so that you don’t have to look anywhere else. He is a certified yoga teacher from Sivananda Yoga. His yogic art forms come out as a combination of Ashtanga, Shivananda, and Hatha yoga. He is a strong yoga phosphor and experienced in Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin, and Aerial yoga.
Retreat location
Goa
Goa is India's smallest, and some would say, most friendly state, boasting some of the best beaches in Asia. However, it's not just sand, sea, and sunsets. Goa's mix of Indian and Portuguese heritage means you will find white churches poking out from the coconut palms alongside Hindu temples.
Whilst some of north Goa has suffered from over-development, the far south is still unspoiled, with its lush mountain range, beautiful backwaters, and long golden beaches. Goa is a very safe place for guests to arrive alone and go out at night.
Thavathiru Yoga is located at the far north end of beautiful Arambol beach in North Goa.
Distances
- Pernem station, 20 kilometers
- Goa International Airport (GOI), 50 kilometers
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Daily delicious vegetarian or vegan brunch and dinner are included in this retreat.
The following meals are included:
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Spa treatments
An Ayurveda treatment and therapeutic Varma treatment are included in the price of this retreat. Additional treatments are available at extra costs:
- Kerala Ayurvedha Marmma massage
- Head massage
- Head and back
- Leg massage
- Full body massage
- Marma Sarvanga Adangal massage
What's included
- Daily meditation and yoga classes
- Daily Kalaripayattu lessons / practices
- Ayurveda treatment and therapeutic Varma treatment
- Vegetarian or vegan brunch and dinner
- 6 nights accommodation
- Airport pick-up only
- Welcome gift
What's not included
- Lunch
- Additional treatments and activities
- Airfare
- Airport drop-off
- Additional activities
- Personal expenses
- Medical expenses
- GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport)
36 km
Transfer included
Manohar International Airport
17 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Airport pick-up from Goa Airport and Manohar International Airport (GOX)is free of charge. Airport drop-off on the last day of retreat can be arranged at an extra cost.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% 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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