Goa, INDIA Yoga Retreat
Give yourself the break you deserve.
With Kashish yoga
10 Nights/ 11 Days yoga RetreaT
YOGA RETREAT GOA - INDIA
Elevate your life
Give yourself the gift of renewal, inspiration, growth & well-being with our retreat at Kashish yoga in Goa India.
Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of south goa, with it’s beach sunsets and colours, as you embark on a transformative journey to a more vibrant self.
This retreat is your opportunity to delve deeper sense of your intentions for the future, to restore your balance, bringing back a sense of cam and peace to your mind and body and equip yourself with tools to enhance your health and well-being.
Backed up by yogic science, fusion methods and Ayurvedic research,join enlightening workshops, designed to empower you with practical skills for personal growth and expansion.
Create meaningful connections within our supportive community of like-minded individuals. Share experiences, exchange insights, and embark on a journey of self-discovery. Let the journey begin to a better you.
What’s Included?
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ACCOMMODATION
10 nights, 11 days accommodation at Kashish Yoga located outside of Palolem just a 10 minute bike ride away from the beach, it is the perfect place to unwind, relax and reset.
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Daily Yoga Classes
Daily Yoga Classes lead by your host Joy Schmidmeier and other local indian teachers. These classes are customized to suit all levels of experience.
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Meditation & Pranayama Classe
You will be learning different Meditation & Pranayama techniques. Meditations is designed to bring you into your parasympathetic nervous system and create a safe inner space.
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List of different activities
There will be a list of different activities throughout your stay. You will be exploring the local area and you can participate in different and new experiences such as a Indian cooking class perhaps or learn about Ayurveda.
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Local Healthy & Nourishing Meals
An in-house catering will be nourishing us on with very yummy Vegetarian or vegan meals 3x a day . Expect a whole food inspired, ayurvedic menu. If you have allergies or intolerance to certain food, your meal will be adjusted for your specific needs accordingly.
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Detox
Throughout your stay you will be receiving different detox juices and you will be learning different body detox and cleansing techniques.
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Wifi
We know that you might be far away from home, don't worry wifi is provided at all times so you can keep in touch and share your experience with your love ones.
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Transportation
You want to explore your surroundings and leave the retreat for a while? No problem, we provide Bikes at the retreat for free at any time. We can also organise you a Tuc Tuc that comes and picks you up however at you cost or if you like you can also go and rent a scooter in Paloelm.
A Draft Schedule of what your days will look like
Day 1
- 05:00: Arrival + Check In to Accommodation
- 09:00: to 10:00: Breakfast
- 11:00 to 13:00: Relax unwind, unpack. - 13:30 to 14:30: Lunch
-16:30 to 17:30: Opening Ceremony, welcoming you to the retreat.
- 18:00 to 19:00: Yin yoga class - 20:00 to 21:00: Dinner - 21:00: Free time - 22:00 Silence
Day 2
-07:00 to 7:30 Pranayama
- 7:30 to 08:30: Arial Yoga in the Shala
- 08:30 to 09:30: Breakfast
- 11:00 to 12:00: Activity
- 13:30 to 14:30: Lunch
- 14:30 to 17:00: Relax, free time
- 17:00 to 18:30: Hatha yoga
- 19:00 to 20:00: Meditation
- 20:00 to 21:00: Dinner
- 21:00: Free time
- 22:00: Silence
Day 3
-06:30 to 07:00: Jala Neti & Eye Detox - 07:00 to 7:30 Pranayama
- 7:30 to 08:30: Ashtanga Yoga in the Shala
- 08:30 to 09:30: Breakfast
- 11:00 to 13:00: Activity
- 13:30 to 14:30: Lunch
- 14:30 to 17:00: Relax, free time. - 17:00 to 17:30: A walk through Infinity
- 17:45 to 18:45: Acro yoga
- 19:00 to 20:00: Meditation
- 20:00 to 21:00: Dinner
- 21:00: Free time
- 22:00: Silence
* Note; that this is last years schedule (2023), there will be some changes in this years schedule. This serves you to get a rough idea how your days will look like.
Every day we…
Move our Bodies. Be Mindful Nourish Deeply Learn Something New Connect (to ourselves and others)
Meet your host.
Joy is an international yoga instructor, that doesn’t quite know where she really is from, it has always been a multiculti lifestyle for her throughout the years. For the past years she has been based in beautiful Mallorca where she teaches yoga. She believes that we all deserve to feel good in our own being. Through her own experience, she has learned that yoga is an incredible tool for the enrichment of life and is a catalyst for personal transformation and growth.
Joy’s teaching style is kind of just like her multi culti being. Some clases challenging and dynamic others soft and heartwarming. Joy teaches a variety of styles such as: Vinyasa flow, Hatha, Yin yoga and of course her favourite and more personal practice; Ashtanga yoga. She is certified by Yoga Alliance, started with my 200H in multistyle, then also completed 250H CYT in Ashtanga yoga, 100H CYT in Yin yoga & meditation and currently is undertaking her prenatal 75H CYT. She completed her advanced 300H multistyle yoga teacher training in India making her a 500H RYT. Other then yoga she is also recently has done her level 1 sound healing certification in Rishikesh.
She is passionate about helping others explore the path of yoga and spreading this beautiful way of living.
Throughout this whole Retreat she will be by your side every step of the way making sure you receive the best experience you can get.
Location & frequent asked questions
Location
FAQ
Is accommodation shared or private?
Both private or shared rooms will be available. However Prices vary for each option. Shared rooms go by 1000 euros per person and private rooms a very limited, for pricing for a private room please consult by email. First in first served.
What if I’m not familiar with yoga?
Yoga and movement sessions will cater to ALL ranges and experience levels, so be sure to give it a try! Yoga sessions are held daily, so there will be plenty of time to become familiar with the practices. And it’s also the perfect opportunity to elevate your yoga practice to the next level, so any questions / queries you have feel free to ask!
Is my plane ticket included?
Unfortunately your airfare cannot be included as everyone would have different flights and airfares.
Which airport should I fly into?
The closest airport is Dabolim Goa international airport. This will the best choice to fly to if you want to attend the retreat.
How do I get to the the Retreat location?
Our Retreat will be at Kashish Yoga in Palolem. We can arrange a shuttle or taxi to pick you up. Kashish yoga is about 1 hour 15 minutes car ride. And the cost is around 30 euros for one taxi.
You can google the address or website if you’d like more information. And/or closer to the retreat start date the address will be sent in the What’s app /group chat.
What should I bring?
There will be daily yoga classes, comfortable activewear is a must! You will be staying in hot tropical weather so pack light! Also pack a bikini or swimming trunks for the pool and the beach, a towel, a light sweater because it is sometimes a little chilli in the morings. Again closer to the retreat start date there will be sent a list in the What’s app /group chat of specific things you should bring. Yoga mats and props will be provided for you.
Will there be downtime?
Yes, there will be plenty of time to enjoy the retreat space, relax, unwind, explore around the property or connect with your new friends and teachers around you!
Do I need a VISA?
Depending on where you are from, you will need to check what your requirements are to enter India. You can apply for the e-visa at: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
Can specific dietary requirements be accommodated to?
Yes absolutely! Our chefs are exemplary at what they do and are very used to catering to allergies + intolerances. Please let us know if there are any medical allergies you have. All other requirements and preferences can be added to the health-form you will be asked to fill out that we will send you via email before the retreat starts. All food will already be locally sourced, ayurvedic and plant-based.
Do I need to be vaccinated to enter India?
No, this is not currently a requirement for travellers either domestic or international. However for your own safy you might want to check with your doctor what kind of vaccinations would be safe to get.
Do I need to provide a negative covid test to enter India?
No, this is not currently a requirement for travellers either domestic or international.
Is there internet/WiFi?
Yes, there will be free WIFI provided. And you’re more than welcome to use any down-time we have to get on top of work emails, facetime with friends and family etc. FYI in Goa there they suffer sometimes from power cuts and that can sometimes be a slight issue. however they never last long.
Sign me up for the 2024 Goa - India yoga retreat
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