FIRE AND NECTAR YOGA RETREAT, GOA INDIA

Margherita will lead you through every step of this retreat with her unique combination of experience and care. All sessions will be adapted to the group and modifications of the poses will be offered to cater for all participants and to ensure that everyone is receiving the benefits of the practice and individual attention.
There will be a morning and an evening practice each day. The morning sessions are invigorating and cleansing for the mind and body, and the evening practice more cooling slow flowey, restorative or playful and incorporates meditation, yoga nidra and relaxation. Two half days or one full day off mid week for excursions at the beautiful markets, spice fields and Old Goa, boating to dolphins watch, waterfall trips or just simply have some time off to rest and digest, sunbathing by the beach or have as many massage as you deserve!

Evenings: Nectar and restorative yoga, with bolsters and blankets provided, to soothe our bodies and bring us to stillness followed by long savasana .

TIME FOR ADVENTURES

Each week either a half-day or full day excursion is organised for guests. Transport is included but not extra costs.

Ashiyana mostly vegetarian, buffet menu includes an abundance of fresh fruit and seasonal vegetables, with seafood dishes offered twice a week.  Wonderfully balanced, nutritious meals for all tastes and dietary needs; dining with here is unquestionably the highlight of any visit.

Guests, staff, teachers and therapists all join together at mealtimes as one big family.  Our large dining table provides the perfect opportunity to join in the group conversations and make new friends.  Alternatively, seek out the gazebo and other more private, dining areas for more intimacy.

Fresh, triple-filtered drinking water, masala chai, hot ginger lemon and a selection of herbal teas are available by self-service throughout the day

BRUNCH: 10:00 – 11:00AM

Feast  on a large selection of fresh fruits; muesli; porridge; curd (yoghurt); fresh coconut milk; freshly baked breads; raw seed crackers; fruit jams and nut butters; guacamole; sprouted lentils; traditional south Indian idli and sambar; egg dishes; fresh juice or smoothie and other daily specials. All dishes are lovingly homemade and baked in-house.

Ashiyana philosophy of journeying towards optimal wellness underlies everything that we offer at Ashiyana. Through ancient Ayurvedic therapies, uber-relaxing spa treatments, mindful Yoga, cleansing detoxes, nutritious cuisine, and restful sleep, you’ll feel the layers of stress drop away as you settle into our tranquil, natural surroundings.