Immersive Yoga & Ayurveda Wellness Retreat in Goa, India

Set in the quiet village of Mandrem, north Goa, this retreat keeps things simple and personal. With a maximum of a handful of guests at a time, you get real attention from the teachers and a schedule that has space in it. The morning practice is the anchor – usually a slow Hatha or Vinyasa flow tailored to whoever's in the group – and most afternoons are free for exploring the beach, getting an Ayurvedic massage, or just resting. The location is one of the big draws: Mandrem is far from the chaos of the main tourist strips, and the beach is a short walk away. The property itself is a cluster of bungalows set in a garden, with an open-air practice space and a pool that actually gets used. The food is vegetarian, mostly local Goan and Indian dishes, and the kitchen happily adapts to vegan, gluten-free or whatever else you need. Chai shows up a few times a day, and people genuinely talk to each other at dinner. This isn't a polished wellness resort – it's more like staying with a family that happens to run yoga classes. The hosts live on site and know everyone's name by day two. The teaching draws on traditional Hatha and Ashtanga, with an emphasis on alignment and breath, and the lead instructors have been practicing for decades, many of them training in Rishikesh before coming to Goa.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in a private cottage or shared room - Daily yoga classes (morning and often afternoon) - Two vegetarian meals per day (breakfast and dinner) - Welcome and orientation session - Evening meditation sessions - Use of pool and yoga shala - Bottled water and chai throughout the day - Local taxes

What's not included

- International flights and airport transfers - Travel insurance - Lunch (not included on most days) - Massages and spa treatments - Excursions and activities outside the schedule - Personal expenses