Journey to India

INDIA YOGA RETREAT

March 3rd - 10th 2019

Devarya Wellness, Goa, India

From $1300 (€1060)

Teachers - Chloé Porter & Christian Gentile

Come join us for beautiful Goan Sunsets, revitalizing yoga by the sea, incredible natural scenery, delicious healthy food and a wellness schedule to get you back into shape both physically and mentally.

We are no strangers to India having met and worked there for two years. It is a magical place and trip that should be taken by anyone who has had the urge to go. As the birthplace of yoga there is something truly special about being able to practice here. With us you will be well looked after and taken on a fantstic journey of self discovery.

India is the perfect environment to work on your wellbeing. The natural surroundings encourage you to strip away all complications and allow your body and mind to adopt a simpler lifestyle bringing you back to yourself.

Goa has been called "India's little sunshine state" with beautiful sandy beaches, vibrant markets and coconut grows. The general hustle and bustle of Indian life slows down here to make way for long walks along the ocean, peaceful meditation sessions and plenty of sun time.

We will be staying in North Goa in a beautiful little spot called Morjim Beach. Our home for the week will be Devarya Wellness a lovely retreat centre set up by our friend Chandra. From Morjim you can walk up the beach towards the beautiful little towns of Ashvem and Mandrem (where we used to live =). Or South down to Anjuna to check out the market.

Itinerary

In our modern society it has become normal to live a very fast paced lifestyle and wellness breaks are becoming more and more essential. To make the most out of your retreat the schedule and yoga practice has been purposely thought out to leave you feeling healthier and happier giving you essential tools to integrate a more balanced lifestyle upon your return.

Your yoga holiday will include:

Puja (ritual opening ceremony)
Daily Yoga Classes
Daily Meditation
Daily Brunch and Dinner
Filtered Drinking Water & Tea available all day
Sunrise Dolphin Watching Trip
Trip to the Night Market (souvenir time!)
Day trip to Arambol and a visit to Sweet Lake
7 Nights Accommodation at Devarya
Gift Bag
Transfer to and from airport (terms apply)

Not Included:

Airfare
Spa Treatments
Visa

The Practice:

We will be delving deep into our practice in India starting every morning with Meditation & Pranayama followed by Yoga Asana practice. The morning practice will be orientated towards cleansing, strengthening and toning the body and the evening will be geared towards restoring and deeply stretching the body. Check out our sample daily schedule below:

7.30 am Pranyama & Meditation

8 - 9.30/10 am Yoga Asana Practice

10 - 11 am Brunch Buffet

11 - 5 Free time and/or Excursions

5 - 6.30/7 pm Evening Practice

7 - 8 pm Dinner Buffet

8 pm Evening Activities

Around Yoga

All levels are welcome on this retreat. We will be delving deep into our practice both physically and mentally and there will be levels available for all. You will return feeling freer in your body and in your mind.

Part of the magic of Goa is the element of slowing down, taking long beach walks, enjoying your practice, eating good food, resting and meditating. That being said there is a lot of fun to be had around Goa as well...

The Nature: Goa has a unique and mystical kind of nature. It is full of long beaches, stunning trees and the ocean is home to many dolphins. We love to paddle board, surf (easy beginner waves), hike and swim. Included in your retreat is a beautiful sunrise dolphin trip. This has always been a highlight of our time in Goa. Morjim (where we will be staying) is a famous nesting beach for Oliver Ridley Turtles. We may get lucky and expereience a hatching!

The Markets: India is home to some of the most beautiful markets in the world. You can find incredible spices, beautiful fabrics, jewelry, incense, semi precious stones, instruments, fruits, vegetables, hammocks, clothes... the list goes on! We will be visiting a couple beautiful beach towns will lovely markets to discover. =)

Spa Time: Treat yourself to a wonderful massage while you are away to come back even more relaxed.

One minute walk from Devarya, across the road, is Chia Cafe, Devarya's restaurant. Here in front of the beach we will be eating all of our meals and hanging out on the sun loungers to soak up the sun.

All the meals are served buffet style and are vegetarian with many vegan options. There is fresh drinking water as well as tea available all the day. Tea options are delicious chai masala tea which is drunk daily in India as well as fresh lemon and ginger tea.

BOOK NOW

Once you have decided join us in India a non-refundable deposit of $600 (€500) will hold your space. There is a variety of beautiful accommodation at Devarya from which you can choose. You can always change or upgrade your room closer to the retreat date (as long as it it available). Feel free to email us for any other questions you may have. =)

CHAKRA STANDARD ROOM

Double Accommodation $1300 (€1060) all inclusive

Single Accommodation $1575 (€1280) all inclusive

CHAKRA ROOM

Double Accommodation $1485 (€1210) all inclusive

Single Accommodation $1800 (€1465) all inclusive

Chakra Cottage Junior:

Double Accommodation $1395 (€1135) all inclusive

Single Accommodation $1665 (€1355)

Chakra Cottage: - SOLD OUT

Double Accommodation $1575 (€1280) all inclusive

Single Accommodation $1890 (€1540)

For a luxurious yoga holiday our Royal Villa at Devarya Wellness is the pinnacle of opulence, situated opposite our natural salt water swimming pool. With a built-in, plush, king-size bed and sunken bathtub, your stay here will leave you feeling like Rajasthani Royalty.

Double Accommodation $1710 (€1390) all inclusive

Single Accommodation $2025 (€1650) all inclusive

You to Goa:

Goa is easily accessible by flight from most major Indian cities such as Delhi and Mumbai. In turn Mumbai and Delhi fly to many major cities throughout the world.
There are direct flights to Goa with Thomas Cook Airlines flying from major cities such as London, Manchester, Munich, Berlin, Paris...
Direct Flights to Goa can be found also from Doha and Dubai.
Airline companies to look at are Thomas Cook Airlines, Qatar Airlines and Air India.

Airport to Devarya:

We will arrange the taxi ride from the Airport to Devarya and back. The taxi ride is around 2-2.5 hours and quite scenic.

Visa:

A visa is required to enter the country of India. We suggest you look into the visa application process along with your flights when you make the decision to come. Please let us know if you have any questions.