Beachside Yoga & Wellness Week in North Goa

Saransh Sharma, the lead instructor and founder of YogKalaa, runs this retreat with a focus on Vinyasa yoga and breathwork. He trained at Vinyasa Yoga School in Rishikesh and holds an RYT 200 certification. His classes link breath with movement, and he teaches both beginners and more experienced practitioners in the same session.

The retreat location is Goym Resort, positioned at the junction of Arambol and Mandrem beaches in North Goa. Arambol has a reputation as the quieter, more bohemian end of Goa — backpackers, yoga types, and people avoiding the party beaches further south. The resort itself has a pool, a restaurant, free wifi, and a dedicated yoga shala. Accommodation is either a shared twin cottage or a private room, both with garden or nature views.

What sets this week apart from a generic yoga holiday is the evening programming. Instead of just morning classes and then free time, each evening brings something different: body isolation exercises, rhythm and flow sessions, movement analysis, playfulness and creativity workshops, chakra meditation, Yog Nidra (guided conscious sleep), or sound healing. These rotate based on group preferences and weather.

The retreat also includes group excursions — visits to Arambol Beach, Sweet Water Lake, local temples, and the Arambol Night Market. There's a 30-minute massage included, and all three daily meals are provided. The food is vegetarian, Ayurvedic-inspired, and made with local ingredients.

You don't need prior yoga experience. Saransh teaches to all levels and adjusts for injuries or limitations. The reviews consistently mention his patience and ability to make things clear through demonstration. One guest recovering from injuries said he helped her rebuild confidence; another noted the blend of traditional yoga and breathwork felt both soft and strong at the same time.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in shared or private rooms - 3 daily vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Daily yoga classes - Daily pranayama classes - Daily meditation classes - Sound movement therapy sessions - Evening activities (chakra meditation, Yog Nidra, sound healing, movement workshops) - Group excursions to Arambol Beach, Sweet Water Lake, temples, and night market - 30-minute massage - Professional event photos - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Wifi connection - Sunset yoga on the beach

What's not included

- Airport transfers - International flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional activities not listed in the itinerary - Additional spa treatments or massages beyond the included 30-minute session - Personal expenses