Yogi on the Coast: Exploring Yoga Retreats across Goa

When the wave crashed on the shore, I asked her a question. “What calms the turmoil within you on a high tide night? “When you learn that you’re an extension of the ocean itself, you know there will be calmer days.” She replied. While we’re not enrolling you into a philosophy class, our writers more often than not have a habit of rolling out life lessons whenever possible. Now here, we’re talking about yoga. Our worldly engagements sometimes bring forth a side of ours that might not necessarily be pleasant, for us and those around us. Like a high tide on a full moon night, and when the weather is stormy, our temperaments too are an extension of us. It is only helpful to understand the chaos to turn into a calm. Yoga is essentially a wonderful practice to not only help our body but align ourselves emotionally. Yoga is an art of balance of postures, what starts outwards moves inwards. While you focus on your breathwork, there is something within you that is learning to sit better irrespective what the outside world is stewing in. As we move along this blog post we will help you with the most surreal Yoga retreats across the beautiful coasts of Goa. While this plan might be way different than your regular “Goa Chalein?” Whatsapp group, we know it's going to be worth it. So whether you are planning a detox from the usual or maybe you want to dive right in and take up a professional certification, check out these Yoga Retreat Centres:

1. SWAN Yoga Retreat:

Address: 101/4 Bairo Alto, Assagao Bardez, Assagao, Goa

With a vision of ‘Sarve Bhavantu Suklhinah’ ;May all living beings live in complete harmony and peace, SWAN Yoga Retreat aims to bring you one step closer to the calm you're looking for. They offer a variety of options for Yoga retreats. You can be a beginner or if you’re looking for an intensive course, they have got you covered. Not only Yoga, but they have a number of activities to help you unwind amidst the natural beauty of Goa. These activities range from courses on Ayurveda, cooking classes, Vedic astrology, and many more. For an in depth detail on the courses offered and all things yoga, you can check out their website.

2. Ashiyana Goa - Yoga Retreat Centre:

Address: Junas Waddo, Mandrem, Goa

With an aspiration of bringing you closer to a feeling of being home, Ashiyana Goa is as surreal as it gets. Located on the Mandrem Beach in the north of Goa, it is a haven for relaxing and unwinding. Tapping on the rhythm within, Ashiyana offers Yoga and Spa Holidays, Yoga Retreats and Yoga Training as well for Yoga teachers. Set in natural surroundings, the 5 yoga shalas provide an ambient space for yoga practices and some self-reflection minus the chaos. The in-house restaurant offers delectable meals in a rather intimate setting with the lush greens all around.

3. Purple Valley

Location: House No. 142, Bairo Alto, Assagao, Goa

Purple Valley offers 2 week and 4 week yoga retreats which are led by senior and experienced Ashtanga Yoga teachers. This centre prides itself in being one of the few centres across the globe that focus only on teaching Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. Yoga and meditation retreats are held regularly. For an updated schedule by the weeks, you can check out their website and make the bookings for the sessions. Purple Valley provides yogic experiences for practitioners at every level. So whether you’re a beginner or looking to advance from the intermediate level, Purple Valley will elevate your Yoga experiences.

4. Bamboo Yoga Retreat:

Address: Polem Beach, Loliem, Canacona, Goa

This luxury beach resort with beach facing bungalows and residential yoga teachers is your perfect getaway from all the noise and hustle that keeps you on your toes in your big city life. Bamboo Yoga Retreat allows you to customise your own retreat as per your preferences and convenience. They also offer yoga teacher training programs. Guided by Ayurvedic ethos, there are spa treatments that promise to transport to a realm of comfort and bliss. Deep Tissue Massage, 7-Day Panjakarma Relaxation Program are amongst the many spa packages offered at Bamboo Yoga Retreat. Fresh juices, balanced brunches and delicious dinners are all a part of a surreal experience here at Bamboo Yoga Retreat.

Our lives often are so fast paced, with multi tasking being the core of all of it. We’re playing multiple roles and donning innumerable hats through the course of every day. This hustle often results in burnouts. Therefore it is very essential to hit pause a little, every now and then. A little time out allows for self reflection and helps you to categorise and prioritise your schedules. It helps you to align your focus. Yoga is a wonderful way to introduce that alignment into your lives(pun intended). So, it's time to get your trips out of the whatsapp groups and put those work emails on snooze.