Yoga Retreat
Yoga Retreat
Retreat details
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A limited number of reservations (ten total) are available to join Tess Strand (CYT 500) and Pankaj Kamal (MSc Yoga Therapy, MA Philosophy, CYT 500) for the yoga adventure of a lifetime at a lush, beautiful eco-resort in India’s South Goa beach town, Palolem.
From March 23-31 2025, enjoy 8 nights of private accommodation under the leafy green canopy of this tropical two-acre coconut grove filled with the voices of native birdlife. Fashioned from local materials like rice straw, and bamboo, each of the cabanas is built to include the surrounding natural world by incorporating trees as well as views of the moon and star-filled skies.
Accommodation
The living areas combine a typically Indian-rustic feel with a surprising degree of comfort. During your stay, you’ll enjoy all-inclusive amenities including three vegetarian Indian meals prepared and served fresh daily, one ayurvedic massage, and pick up and transfer from Goa’s Dabolim Airport to the retreat location.
Airport Pickup and Transfer
Within a short time of your arrival at Dabolim Airport, you’ll be greeted by one of our trusted local drivers who will transport you and your belongings directly to the resort in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Upon reaching your private cabana you’ll find a special selection of welcome gifts such as mala, notebook and writing utensil, beach wrap, incense, bottled water, healing crystal, chakra workbook, and more – chosen especially for you. At various times during the retreat, you’ll be invited to utilize them with your goals and personal journey in mind, and you will be able to take them with you at the end of your visit.
Daily Retreat Schedule
Each day you’ll experience a schedule that allows for experimenting with new modalities, growth in your personal yoga and meditation practice, as well as time to socialize and/or recharge as needed.
Aside from the first and last days which will offer slightly shorter programming, we will plan for all of the following each day: pranayam (breathwork) (60 minutes), two 60-minute yoga sessions (AM and PM) touching on various modalities (Hatha, Yin, Nidra, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and more), with anatomy and history lessons throughout to understand why we hold certain poses and the many benefits those poses have for our minds and bodies, philosophical discussion (60 minutes), time for personal reflection and writing (2+ hours), guided meditation (60 minutes), plus optional field trips to the beach and/or mountains for ceremonies, meditative walks, and meals out.
Our days will be punctuated by beautiful sunrises and sunsets, delicious vegetarian meals, restful breaks between sessions, and plenty of time for your own excursions.
Guests are responsible for their own flights to and from Dabolim Airport, in Goa. Please feel free to reach out for help organizing your flights to and/or from India.
Please note: guests may cancel their international yoga adventure reservation up to 45 days before the retreat start date for a full refund. Guests will receive a 50% refund if they cancel between 15-45 days before the retreat start date. Guests with cancellations of less than 15 days notice forfeit their reservation and are not eligible for a refund.