Self-Love Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Goa, India

The Self-Love retreat runs for four days and three nights in Mandrem, North Goa. Mornings typically involve meditation or a gentle yoga session, afternoons hold the self-awareness workshops and bodywork, and evenings close with dinner and either a night meditation or ecstatic dance. The schedule isn't packed wall-to-wall; there's deliberately unstructured time for journaling, walks, or just sitting by the water.

What makes this different from a standard yoga retreat is the emotional work. The program includes three sessions of therapeutic or flow yoga (aimed at things like back pain and anxiety), three sessions of pranayama, and three of meditation. Then there are two 'Intensive Learning' sessions focused directly on self-love, plus one session each of EBRR (Emotional Body Release & Refresh), BPSC (a Hara massage for 'body power source cleansing'), and OIAC (a one-on-one intensive counselling session). Those aren't holiday add-ons; they're the core of what Ananta does.

Ananta, who guests call Swamiji Ananta or Yogi AnantaGuru, is a certified yoga therapist with over 23 years of practice. He started in 2002 after struggling with recurring health issues. His approach draws on yoga therapy, meditation, and coaching, and much of his work involves the link between emotions and physical symptoms. Several reviews describe him as intuitive and deeply present, creating a safe space for people to uncover things they've been carrying for a long time.

The retreat is based in a small eco-friendly property with just a few guest rooms, so you won't be part of a huge group. It's a personal, almost intimate setting. Guests eat together, practice together, and those who want it get significant one-on-one time with Ananta. This suits people who come alone and are ready to do the inner work.

It's also close to Mandrem Beach, one of the cleaner and quieter beaches in the north, with a river nearby. There's plenty of space to walk or sit and process whatever comes up during the sessions.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation in eco-luxury private room with ensuite bathroom - 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners (fresh vegetarian, locally sourced) - 3 sessions of Therapeutic Yoga or Flow Yoga - 4 sessions of Meditation - 3 sessions of Pranayama (Breathwork) - 2 Intensive Learning sessions on self-love - 1 EBRR (Emotional Body Release & Refresh) session - 1 BPSC (Body power source cleansing - Hara Massage) - 1 OIAC (One-on-One Intensive Aware Counselling) - Specialized workshops on self-love and awareness - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Use of yoga shala and retreat facilities - Nature walks and beach access (self-guided)

What's not included

- Flights - Airport transfers (available on request) - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Extra treatments or personal purchases