Retreat yourself.
Paradise Found Retreat in Goa, India
4th-11th January 2023
The perfect New Year reset, complete with swaying palms, dreamy sunsets and beach cows! This retreat is set in the magical village of Agonda in Goa, which was voted one of the top five best beaches in Asia consistently for 8 years, according to Trip Advisor. Discover paradise with us in India - the home of yoga!
Included:
7 nights accommodation in a beautiful retreat centre close to the ocean (private or shared room options available)
Dynamic Vinyasa Flow yoga classes every morning
Relaxing Yin/Restorative yoga classes every evening
Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day
Twice daily tea breaks with snacks
Unlimited tea, coffee and drinking water
Join us for a dreamy, eight-day yoga retreat in the magical beachside village of Agonda, Goa.
Sampoorna Yoga Centre started as a yoga school in 2009 and has since become one of the best in India and the world.
Start your day with an uplifting vinyasa yoga class in one of our several outdoor yoga shalas, three of which have a stunning sea view to gaze upon while you practise. What a perfect way to boost your morning mood and fill you with endorphins for your day!
After this, nourish your body with a delicious, healthy buffet breakfast such as oats, fruits, nuts, cereals, bread and Indian dishes.
During the day, you will have plenty of free time to do whatever you feel like doing - relaxing in a hammock around the retreat grounds, sunbathing on the amazing beach (just a few minutes’ walk away), shopping in some of Agonda’s amazing boutiques or pampering yourself with an Indian massage.
A hearty lunch will be served in the middle of the day, offering salads, soups, nuts, different types of houmous and Indian dishes.
At the end of the day, we will unwind with a relaxing yin or restorative yoga class while the sun sets over the horizon - this is truly a magical experience!
The evening yoga will be followed by a traditional, healthy Indian dinner (and dessert, of course!).
After dinner, we will sometimes have additional activities such as sound baths or bedtime meditation sessions to send you off into a peaceful slumber.
The surrounding area of Agonda is not to be missed - long sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, beach cows and rainbow colours everywhere.
Most importantly on this retreat, we want you to do whatever makes your soul happy! All activities are optional and if you want to skip yoga to drink cocktails on the beach - no problem! We have a zero judgement policy and we encourage you to follow your bliss at all times.
The Accommodation
Sampoorna Yoga Centre is spread over 5 acres (22,000 square meters) of land so there is plenty of space for everyone to enjoy and relax, with a total of five yoga studios (three of which have a sea view). There is also a gym if you wish to use it. The centre is less than one minute’s walk from the stunning beach!
You will be staying in a beautiful Zen Cottage - you can choose from either a private solo cottage or a twin/double for two people.
All cottages are spacious and well-ventilated, featuring a private bathroom, comfortable beds with mosquito nets, wifi, air conditioning, towels, big wardrobes and electronic lockers.
The Schedule
7:30am - Vinyasa Flow yoga class
9:00am - Breakfast
11:00am - FREE TIME TO RELAX OR EXPLORE
1:00pm - Lunch
5:00pm - Relaxing yin or restorative yoga class
7:00pm - Dinner
9:00pm - Group sound bath session or bedtime meditation (on certain nights only)
PLEASE NOTE: The schedule shown here is an example, and is subject to change.
The Yoga
Yoga classes will be led by Sanya, who has been practising yoga for over 10 years and teaching for five. She initially trained in Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow at Sampoorna Yoga in Goa, India, and went on to complete further trainings with The Yoga People in Yin and Mandala Flow, as well as a Buti Yoga certification. She has taught clients all over the world (Mexico, Costa Rica, Portugal, London, Nicaragua, India etc!), from high end hotels to festivals and has been featured in The Sun.
The morning yoga classes will be Vinyasa Flow style - a dynamic sequence of postures linked with the breath, to get the blood pumping and the muscles working! Expect to sweat, but there will be options for all levels of experience and you are encouraged to be kind to your body, taking things at your own pace. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned yogi, these classes will leave you feeling strong and rejuvenated. Savasana never felt so good!
The evening classes will be a much more relaxed affair to wind down your day, either in Yin or Restorative style. We’ll hold the postures for much longer and allow our bodies to sink into a deep state of bliss as we focus on the breath and cultivate divine awareness of the present moment.
All classes will have a backing of euphoric music and will incorporate breathwork, meditation and mindfulness.
No matter your level of yoga experience, you are welcome in Sanya’s classes! From beginners to advanced, there will be options for all - even if you can’t touch your toes!
Namaste.
The Food
Breakfast: Oats, cereals, muesli, one Indian dish, gluten-free breads, seasonal fruits (watermelon, papaya, pineapple, banana, apple, grapes, orange, pomegranate, etc.), dairy, soy and almond milk, curd, peanut butter, honey, black tea, Indian masala chai, coffee, organic sugar or jaggery, etc.
Lunch: Salads (with spinach, lettuce, basil, rocket, and a few other leaves, nuts, fruits, dressings), soups, different types of hummus, Indian dishes, momos, etc.
Dinner: We serve traditional healthy Indian vegetarian dishes.
Dessert: We are big fans of desserts. We serve you home-made desserts for every single dinner.
Drinking water: We offer unlimited free filtered water. Students can find water filters installed in all our shalas, and the restaurant. We also offer packaged water bottles if you want to buy, although we discourage it due to the plastic waste it produces.
Tea/coffee: Always available for free.
Snacks: We offer two tea breaks during the day, and we serve herbal tea/Indian chai, bananas, and/or some snacks.
We offer a varied menu based on local produce and what is available in the market according to the season. For this reason, our menu is set and it’s difficult for us to change it or to cater any other specific diets. However, and whenever it is easily doable for us, we can try to help a few students with dietary restrictions offering a few other options, if needed.
The Location
Sampoorna Yoga Centre is located in the magical little village of Agonda Beach in South Goa, India.
Although Agonda has been ranked as one of the top five best beaches in Asia consistently for more than 8 years, according to Trip Advisor, it still is a very quiet, clean and non-touristy beach with a 3.5 km-long stretch of white sand.
It’s the perfect place to unwind, sunbathe, swim and meditate, plus its west-facing shores mean that you can also experience some of the most extraordinarily beautiful tropical sunsets the sub-continent has to offer!
Sampoorna Yoga Centre is just 100m from the beach - less than one minute to walk!
Half of the property is on an elevated hill which provides the most stunning sea views
Dabolim International Airport (GOI) is the closest airport and is approximately 90 minutes away by taxi. The taxi fare is the equivalent of around 30 EUR each way.
Rooms and Prices
PLEASE NOTE ALL PRICES ARE IN EUROS.
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
7 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION, 2 YOGA CLASSES PER DAY (MORNING AND EVENING), 3 MEALS PER DAY, 2 SNACK BREAKS PER DAY AND UNLIMITED TEA, COFFEE AND DRINKING WATER.
Private Zen Cottage for One Person - SOLD OUT! (Please feel free to still get in touch to be added to the waiting list in case of cancellations.)
If you prefer your own space, treat yourself to a private cottage just for you alone!
This is a beautiful cottage made from wood, with its own private balcany. All cottages are spacious and well-ventilated, featuring a private bathroom, a comfortable bed with mosquito nets, wifi, air conditioning, towels, big wardrobes and electronic lockers.
Price for 1 person in a private cottage: €1099 per person
Private Zen Cottage for Two People - SOLD OUT! (Please feel free to still get in touch to be added to the waiting list in case of cancellations.)
If you are travelling with another person, you can share a private cottage for the two of you, with either two twin beds or one double.
If you are travelling solo but would like to share a cottage with another guest to save costs, just let us know and we may be able to pair you up with someone.
This is a beautiful cottage made from wood, with its own private balcany. All cottages are spacious and well-ventilated, featuring a private bathroom, comfortable beds with mosquito nets, wifi, air conditioning, towels, big wardrobes and electronic lockers.
Price for 2 people in a shared twin or double cottage: €899 per person
The Boring Bit
We require an initial 50% deposit to secure your booking. This is fully refundable if you cancel before 4th September 2022.
We require 100% of your booking package to be paid by 4th December 2022.
If payments are not received by the dates stated on your booking form, we reserve the right to cancel your booking without offering any refunds (unless this occurs before the 4th September).
Any payments made are fully refundable for cancellations before 4th September 2022. After this, they are non-refundable. We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance that covers you for the amount of your payments if you are unable to attend due to any reason including any impact of COVID-19.
If we are able to fill your spot, we may be able to refund you in other circumstances, or allow you to transfer the amount of your payments to a future retreat, but this is subject to our discretion.
It is your own responsibility to check the travel restrictions and requirements (including visas) for travel from your country to India.
During our retreat, we will be complying with all safety and protection from COVID-19 guidelines as they are set in India at that time.
All guests are required to have their own travel insurance and we highly recommend that you purchase cover for COVID-19 related cancellations and/or infection.
If the retreat has to be cancelled by us for any reason, any deposits will of course be refunded in full. We are very optimistic that all COVID-19 related restrictions will have been lifted by the retreat start date, but we recommend that you book flexible flights just in case of unexpected circumstances.
Reviews From Past Guests
”The retreat with Sanya (at Villa Love in Ibiza) was my first retreat and it will be almost impossible to top this experience in the future! This retreat is for everyone who is looking for an amazing time - away from their everyday life, living in a beautiful ibizian villa, surrounded by lovely and inspiring people (and if you're lucky an incredible group), the by far best yoga classes teached by Sanya (for every skill level!), with enchanting music and dance, calming scents and the most incredible healthy and delicious food (by Abi & Josh). There are no strict policies or judgement in this retreat. Every day and night can be spent however you like, aligned to your understanding of a fulfilling, relaxing and dreamy retreat. You do you! Ibiza itself offers a lot of magic: the beautiful beaches, Es Vedra, the pretty old town and the vibrant night life serve every need. The villa - surrounded by nature, providing a yoga dome - is a truly grounding place to live during the retreat. It was a super special, inspiring and formative experience! I loved every minute and I can highly recommend it to everyone who is open-minded, open-hearted and seeks for new impulses in life! <3 (Side note: advanced english speaking skills recommended)”
“I’m just back from this amazing holiday/retreat. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough. From the moment we arrived. Sanya made us feel very at ease & welcome in a spacious & comfortable house. We were nurtured, cared for & fed the most amazing food. Sanya always went above & beyond with the meals all freshly made & with any amount of choice & delicious foods being served daily. The yoga was fantastic & Sanya is a brilliant teacher who spiritually and technically guided us in the beautiful garden & beach settings twice a day. Sanya catered for everyone’s different yoga abilities with ease & we all felt very relaxed & under no pressure. I learned a lot & love yoga even more now. The surfing, paddle boarding and beach trips were amazing too. We had such fun, the whole group were delighted with the retreat. Sanya & Tiago are super hosts & so easy going making us feel right at home. Fantastic trip, thank you.”
“So enjoyable and relaxing! I went into it with slight trepidation - having done no yoga before; but my partner twisted my arm. I am so glad she did, it surpassed all my expectations. The food was excellent and setting/location was ideal. To my surprise I loved the yoga and have kept it up after the retreat - you can take the credit for that Sanya!”
“I had an amazing time at Sanya's yoga retreat in Ibiza earlier this month. Everything from the villa, food, people and yoga was perfect! The villa, set in the Ibiza countryside, was idyllic and peaceful and was the perfect place to restore. Sanya is an excellent yoga tutor, catering for all abilities. She was able to make modifications for an on-going wrist injury and I made significant progress improving my headstand. I can’t wait to do her next retreat!”
“Spent a week on Sanya Ormiston's retreat in Portugal in Aug 2019 run with Duck Dive Surf. I cannot recommend this lady and this retreat-holiday enough. Our every need was catered for and so much effort was put in to ensure we ate amazing home cooked vegan food by Sanya and had an amazing time each day. Sanya's style of yoga teaching is brilliant for all abilities, I felt so welcome at and home straight away and the energy was so positive. Accommodation and hospitality was spot on and a fantastic time was had by all.”