11-Day Ayurvedic Wellness and Yoga Retreat in South Goa, India

Lotus Nature Cure isn't a fancy resort — it's a six-bedroom holiday home in South Goa that Dr. Patil and his team have turned into a structured holistic health retreat. The core of the program is a blend of Ayurveda, naturopathy, and traditional Hatha yoga, and it's run with a doctor's attention to detail rather than a spa's. Each day includes two Hatha yoga sessions, one of which is often on the beach at sunset, plus pranayama and a 90-minute Ayurvedic treatment session. Over the week you'll get a rotating menu of therapies: Abhyanga (the classic warm-oil massage), Patra Pinda Sweda (a herbal poultice massage), foot reflexology, Udvartan (a herbal powder massage), Swedish massage, and steam sessions. The treatments aren't just a treat — Dr. Patil uses them to address whatever is going on with you, and guests repeatedly mention how much they help with stress and focus. The food is a big part of the experience. Everything is vegetarian, Satvik, and home-cooked, following Ayurvedic principles — think lentil soups, steamed vegetables, salads, and Indian breads, all lightly spiced. The retreat also follows an intermittent fasting schedule: lunch at 1 PM, dinner at 8 PM, and just fruit and herbal tea in between, which is meant to support detox. The retreat center itself is set on grounds with fruit trees and useful herbs, some of which end up in your meals and treatments. Rooms are simple but comfortable, with A/C, an ensuite bathroom, a balcony overlooking the jungle, and free wifi. The nearest beach, Varca, is about two kilometers away, and there's a free shuttle every day — the sand is white, the water is clean, and there are a few beach shacks for when you want a break from the routine.

What's included

- 10 nights accommodation in A/C room - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Daily pranayama classes - Daily twice Hatha yoga sessions - 8 sessions of Ayurveda wellness therapies (90 minutes each, 16 treatments total) - Luggage storage - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Flights costs - Excursions - Airport pickup/drop-off (available at extra cost) - Personal expenses