8 Day Flexible Beachfront Yoga & Meditation Wellness Escape in Goa, India

This retreat is built around the idea that quieting the mind helps the soul speak. Each day includes pranayama and yoga classes, plus a daily meditation session, with optional afternoon yoga for a slower, gentler practice. The program also features yoga nidra, a deeply relaxing guided rest, and Shirodhara, an Ayurvedic therapy where warm oil is poured over the forehead to calm the nervous system — both are included as part of the experience.

The retreat is flexible by design: you can stay for a week, two weeks, or three, and you're encouraged to shape your schedule around the yoga classes. There are private classes available, as well as two 30-minute and two 1.5-hour Ayurvedic treatments, giving you plenty of time to unwind. Evenings bring a rotating lineup of activities — Indian kirtan, OSHO meditations, classical Indian music, movie nights, and chanting — all open to everyone.

Set on the banks of the Mandrem River, just 200 meters from the beach, the property is part of Devarya Wellness, a yoga center established in 2008. The rooms are themed around the chakras, painted in vibrant Indian colours with Rajasthani-inspired decor, and the beachfront restaurant serves healthy, organic meals. The lead teacher, Shri Akhilesh Bodhi, blends Ashtanga Vinyasa, Hatha, and Raja Yoga into his own method, and the teaching team is Yoga Alliance certified.

The retreat is smoke-free, meat-free, and alcohol-free, which keeps the atmosphere calm and focused. With two pools, a library, gardens, and private beach access with sun loungers, there's everything you need for a complete break. The nearest airport is Dabolim (GOI), about an hour away, and transfers can be arranged for around $25–30.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation - 14 buffet meals (brunch and dinner) - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - 3 private yoga classes - 2 x 30-minute Ayurvedic treatments - 2 x 1.5-hour Ayurvedic treatments - Filtered drinking water and hot drinks (lemon ginger tea, chai) all day - Evening activities: kirtan, OSHO meditations, Indian music, movie nights, chanting - Full use of resort amenities: two pools, relaxation areas, gardens, private beach access with sun loungers - Free WiFi in public areas - Housekeeping, bed linen, bath towels, and hand soap

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments