3-Day Coastal Wellness Escape with Yoga, Meditation, and Beach Sessions in Goa, India

The Agastya Mini Escape runs over three days and two nights. Day one is about landing and settling in: you arrive, get introduced to the group, and ease into things with a restorative yoga class and guided meditation. That evening there's a sound healing session and a community circle. Day two is the busiest full day. It starts with sunrise yoga on Querim Beach and a pranayama (breathwork) practice, then after breakfast there's a workshop on holistic nutrition. The afternoon offers a choice between ice bath therapy or a nature walk, with some free time built in. The evening is either sunset yoga or an ecstatic dance session, followed by dinner. Day three winds down with morning yoga, mindfulness, a final workshop, and a closing ceremony where you set intentions for taking what you've learned home.

What makes this different from other Goa retreats is the range of experiences packed into a short time. You're not just doing yoga—there's ice bath and sauna therapy, ecstatic dance, sound healing, a cooking class, cultural tours, and guided nature walks. The retreat also includes a workshop on holistic living and nutrition, so you get practical take-home tools, not just a nice holiday. Small group sizes (usually 6-15 people) mean the instructors can actually adapt to where you are, and the beach is close enough to walk to for every break.

Agastya Yoga is run by Yogendra Nawale, who has over 500 hours of teaching training. He's a master teacher with a deep background in various styles, including Ashtanga and Vinyasa. The school in Keri (Querim) is known for its teacher training programs, but this short retreat is open to everyone, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners. The facilities are simple but comfortable—air-conditioned rooms, a yoga shala, a sauna, and a kitchen that turns out fresh vegetarian meals. The location, two minutes from Querim Beach and a short drive from the livelier Arambol Beach, gives you both quiet and options.

What's included

- 2 nights accommodation - 3 daily vegetarian meals - Daily yoga classes (all levels) - Daily meditation and pranayama classes - Cooking class - Ice baths and sauna therapy - Ecstatic dance sessions - Sound healing session - Nature hikes and guided beach walks - Cultural tours - Workshops (holistic nutrition, etc.) - Free excursions to sites of interest - Transportation during the retreat - Pre and post retreat support - Parking - Wifi - Personalized attention in small groups

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Airport transfers (available for a fee) - Additional treatments (e.g., massage, extra private classes) - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Personal expenses