7-Day Yoga & Ayurveda Reset on Palolem Beach, Goa

The retreat runs for seven days at Palolem Beach in South Goa, on one of the more relaxed stretches of Goan coastline. Accommodation is in eco wooden huts, and the sea is close enough that you hear it from the property. The pace is intentionally slow: one structured block in the morning, then free time until the evening session.

Mornings typically open with yoga and breathwork. The yoga is accessible to beginners, and the teacher adjusts for people who already practise. Breathwork sessions are where a lot of the week's work on old mental patterns happens. Afternoons are unscheduled, which is the point. Most people swim, walk the length of Palolem, hire a scooter, or sleep.

Evenings return to group work: guided reflection, discussion, and practical exercises around recognising limiting beliefs and swapping them for more constructive habits. This is not silent meditation bootcamp. There is talking, and you are expected to take part.

Food follows Ayurvedic principles, cooked fresh, with herbal teas and fruit juices served daily. Meals are tailored to the group and dietary needs are handled if you say so in advance. Nothing here is a detox in the punishing sense; it is clean, simple cooking that supports the rest of the programme.

The retreat is led by Ruban Yoga, based in Goa. The facilitator team is confirmed before your stay. Group sizes stay small, which is what makes the discussion sessions work. Rooms are allocated per booking, with private rooms and shared spaces both available depending on what you ask for.

What's included

- 7 days of guided yoga, breathwork and self-work sessions - Accommodation in an eco wooden hut at Ruban Yoga - Ayurvedic meals throughout the stay - Freshly prepared herbal teas and fruit juices daily - Guided group discussion and reflection sessions - Welcome meeting and closing wrap-up

What's not included

- Flights to and from Goa - Airport transfers - Travel insurance - Personal expenses and extra drinks - Optional local excursions - Spa and massage treatments