5-Day Holistic Wellness and Yoga Escape on Goa's Querim Beach

The retreat is set at Agastya Yoga, a school in Keri (Querim), North Goa, that also runs full 200- and 300-hour teacher trainings. That matters — the teaching standard here is serious, not just a holiday add-on. Yogendra, the lead instructor, has 500+ hours of training and teaches traditional Hatha and Ashtanga, which gives the daily classes a grounded, classical feel rather than a generic vinyasa flow. Each morning starts with internal cleansing, then a yoga practice that's tailored to all levels — beginners are given modifications, advanced students get pushed. The afternoons mix things up: some days it's anatomy or Ayurveda basics, other days it's sound healing or massage.

What really sets this retreat apart from a standard beach yoga holiday is the range of activities packed into five days. There are ice baths and sauna sessions for physical recovery, ecstatic dance nights when availability allows, guided nature walks along the coast, cultural tours to local temples and villages, and a closing circle to wrap things up. The schedule is full but never frantic — there's a two-hour rest block after lunch every day, and evenings often finish with a group outing into Goa's nightlife or a quiet beach walk. It works because the location grounds it: the shala sits among greenery with the beach a two-minute walk away, and there's a sense of space that makes five days feel like much longer.

The accommodation is straightforward and comfortable — female-only AC dorms, shared twin AC rooms, or private rooms, all with ensuite bathrooms and wifi. Meals are served three times a day in the on-site kitchen, all vegetarian and mostly organic. Airport pickup can be arranged from either of Goa's airports (MOPA is about 45 minutes away, Dabolim about two hours). This is a retreat that suits anyone who wants real yoga immersion without the intensity of a teacher training — you get the same teachers, the same setting, but with more time to rest, explore, and actually be on holiday.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in shared or private room - 3 daily pure vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Daily yoga classes (Hatha/Ashtanga, all levels) - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama (breathwork) classes - Internal cleansing practice each morning - Sound healing and massage sessions - Ice bath and sauna therapy - Cooking class - Specialized workshops (anatomy, philosophy, Ayurveda basics) - Free excursions to local sites of interest - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Guided nature walks and beach sessions - Cultural tours to heritage sites - Ecstatic dance session (availability dependent) - Kirtan (devotional music) session - Closing circle - Transportation during the retreat (for scheduled activities) - Pre- and post-retreat support from the team - Free wifi and parking

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Airport pickup (optional upgrade, €25–€35) - Additional spa treatments or activities not listed - Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls) - Alcoholic beverages