8-Day Yoga & Meditation Wellness Escape on Agonda Beach, Goa

The retreat runs for eight days at Agonda Beach, in the south of Goa. Mornings and evenings are the anchor points: guided yoga and meditation sessions run twice daily, with a long break in the middle of the day when it's hottest and the beach is at its best. You don't need to be flexible or experienced. The sessions are taught so that someone who has never sat for meditation before can follow along, and so that someone with years of practice still gets something out of it.

Agonda itself does a lot of the work. It's a long, low-key beach backed by palms, with a handful of shacks and no high-rise development, which is why it's a common pick for people who want quiet rather than nightlife. Outside the two daily sessions, guests swim, walk the beach, read, and generally slow down. The retreat doesn't fill your day with activities — the point is that there's room to do very little.

Food is provided as part of the programme and is health-focused: nutritious, mostly light meals designed to sit well alongside a daily practice rather than weigh you down. Dietary requirements can be raised with the leader. Meals are taken together, which is usually where people get to know each other.

Rooms are confirmed per booking, and there are two listed options at Dr. Keshava's place — a private single room with an attached shower, and a private deluxe room with a double bed. Both are private, which is worth noting if you're travelling solo and don't want to share. Optional upgrades and extras can be added to any booking; you ask about those directly.

The retreat is led by Dr. Keshava, based in Goa, who also runs a longer 15-day, 100-hour meditation and yoga nidra teacher training in India. If you're weighing whether this week or that course is the better fit, that's a useful thing to ask about when you enquire. Cancellation terms are set by the retreat leader and confirmed before you pay anything, and sending a booking request doesn't cost anything upfront.

What's included

- 8-day yoga and meditation retreat on Agonda Beach, Goa - Daily guided yoga sessions (morning and evening) - Daily guided meditation sessions - Nutritious, health-focused meals as part of the programme - Private room accommodation (option confirmed per booking) - Direction and travel guidance for arrival

What's not included

- International and domestic flights - Airport transfers - Travel insurance - Visa costs - Personal expenses and souvenirs - Optional upgrades and extras (priced separately) - Any meals outside the programme