Goa Beach Retreat
Ashiyana Centre
25 March - 1 April 2012
(BOOK BY 10th Jan to receive £95 discount!!)
This week-long retreat offers you daily yoga practice in the tropical surroundings of one of Goa's most beautiful and pristine beaches.
The retreat centre, Ashiyana, is a peaceful haven for yoga and health. Your senses will delight in the delicious fresh food served at Ashiyana, the white sand of Mandrem beach, and the abundance of Goa's lush landscape, while your body and soul enjoy the daily energy boost of a dynamic morning yoga practice, followed by a soothing sunset practice in the late afternoon.
Ayurvedic treatments are available at Ashiyana. This retreat is
designed to replenish and nourish every aspect of your being.
The location is just a 90-minute drive from Dabolim, Goa's international
airport. In Goa you will have the opportunity to visit the famous Anjuna
markets and shop to your heart's content. We encourage you to make time
before or after the retreat to explore some of the wonderful places that
are so easily accessible from north Goa, for instance: Hampi, Gokarna,
Agonda, Palolem – or venture further afield to witness the magic of the
Taj Mahal, which is a short trip from Delhi. India is one of the most
fascinating places on this earth – if it is your first trip to India,
Goa is the perfect way to start your journey of discovery in this
incredible land of diversity and extremes.
The retreat package includes airport transfer 7 nights' accommodation, breakfast & dinner, up to four hours of yoga practice each day, plus free time to play and explore.
Single room: £995 , Double room: £795 (You are welcome to bring a friend)
Early Bird
Special:
(full payment by 10th January) single room £895, double room £695
Book your flight as soon as possible to get good deals and get the visa sorted too !
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Retreat Schedule:
Margherita will be teaching in English.
Sunday 25 March
Arrival: Check in time 12:00 noon. No yoga class.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
2 hrs morning practice (dynamic)
Breakfast
Free time
2 hrs evening practice (calming)
Dinner
Wednesday (Anjuna Market day) and Friday
2 ½ hours morning yoga and pranayama
Breakfast
Free time
Dinner
Sunday 1 April
Departure: Check out time 10:00 am. No yoga class.
Quiet time at the retreat centre begins every evening at 9:30 pm.
You can use your free time to go to the beach, explore the surroundings visiting some of the many churches, markets, spice farms, or the Dudsagar waterfalls, or enjoy one of the Ayurvedic treatments or massages offered at Ashiyana.
Your yoga days in Goa... days will begin with a sunrise meditation session to celebrate each beautiful dawn in this tropical paradise. After a small break for chai and fruit, we will enjoy a lively energetic asana practice before a delicious breakfast of fresh fruits, cereals, breads and more.
The major part of the day is free for you to explore the white sands of Mandrems beautiful beaches, relaxing in the shade, swimming in the turquoise sea, enjoying rejuvenating Ayurvedic treatments and massages at the retreat centre, or exploring thensurrounding villages with their colorful markets and many spices and materials.
You can use your free time to go to the beach, explore the surroundings visiting some of the many churches, markets, spice farms, or the Dudsagar waterfalls, or enjoy one of the Ayurvedic treatments or massages offered at Ashiyana.
There will be time to explore further and make a trip to Paradise Beach or the famous Anjuna flea Market and the ancient temples of Old Goa.
Late afternoons will include yoga practice and pranayama with a sunset meditation on the beach, before closing each amazing day with a magnificent dinner and drinks on the beach watching the world go by in the inspiring spiritual splendor of India itself.
the Centre is smoke drugs and alcohol free we ask you respect that.