Cola Beach Integral Yoga Retreat -South Goa

Overview
Join Govindanath in Mystical Morocco on a transformative yoga and meditation retreat in Essaouira Lodge, a luxury lodge beautifully set in the countryside near Essaouira, in the region of Ounagha.

Enjoy 3 or 6 days of yoga, meditation, delicious and healthy meals, including tajines, relaxation, exquisite spa and Hamman treatments, visits to nearby long and sandy beaches, and of course to the town of Essaouira.

I promise you that you will return home feeling recharged and ready to take whatever life has in store for you back home.

This will be Govindanath’s 5th visit to this area; where nature is truly soothing and uplifting.

The Practice
Morning Yoga Flow sessions will be somewhat gentle, somewhat dynamic, creative, playful and explorative slowly paced flow asana practice and will all include meditation and pranayama. By cultivating equanimity, steadiness of breath, mindfulness, conscious action all participants will attain levels of organic presence in which everything will delightfully and skillfully be done just as it should. Subjects related to kundalini, the chakras and prana will also be explored during this session.

Evening Yoga Flow sessions will start dynamically to gradually move towards a slower, gentler, more soothing and nurturing practice. Consciously and skillfully riding the breath, we will progress from this deliciously restorative/yin inspired segment of the practice to to subtler states of being, via either Yoga Nidra or meditation. 
We will always finish with enough time to watch the sun go down and maybe even indulge in a sunset swim.

About Govindanath
Govindanath has been teaching yoga and meditation for 24 years; across the globe, and in 3 languages.

His experience as a yoga enthusiast and as bodyworker/physical therapist, specialized in sports’ rehabilitation allows him to share his passion for yoga with all types of people, regardless of their physical abilities or limitations.  

This same experience, combined with his playful nature, grant him a depth of insight that allows him to make the practice organically attainable, and yet challengingly fun for everyone involved.

Also, it has been noted that his own addiction to meditation is usually highly contagious.

Extra Curricular Activites
There is plenty of time between yoga sessions to relax in the resort’s grounds, immerse yourself in a book, hang out with new friends, indulge in a hammam, or other spa treatment.

We will have one afternoon off yoga to allow for a longer excursion and sightseeing of the surrounding area, with a visit to Essaouira and Sidi Kaouki beach.

Soulful Meals
Light fruit and teas are available before morning yoga and fruit and cookies mid-afternoon. 

Delicious, healthy, freshly cooked vegetarian meals are served in buffet style for brunch and dinner. Moroccan dishes are yummy!

There will be plenty of choice and variety and our hosts are great at accommodating specific dietary needs. 

Basically, get ready to feast!

Accommodation
Essaouira-Lodge offers us a selection of charming and luxuriously comfortable villas, suites, and apartments, all with AC and Ensuite bathrooms.

You can choose between sharing a villa, a suite or apartment with others, or booking a Single suite just for yourself; the first option is more affordable and more available.

If you are coming on your own, we can pair you with someone of the same sex. You could also bring a friend.

Schedule*
7.30am Tea & fruit for those who need a little something before yoga
8am       Morning Yoga Practice (Gentle Energizing Flow + Grounding Practice) & meditation
11am     Delicious brunch with plentiful breakfast and lunch options
3.30pm  Tea, fruit & other light treats
5pm        Evening Yoga Practice (Gentle Flow + Restorative/Yin Winding down) & Meditation
7pm        Exploration of the spiritual activities taking place along the river around sunset
8pm       Enjoy a yummy and wholesomely delicious dinner

*Afternoons are free to relax or indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment.

There will be one evening off yoga to allow for exploring Essaouira.

Plan to arrive one day in advance.

The retreat will begin on Saturday May 9th, 2020 and finish Friday 15th, 2020. 

Non-yoga partners are welcome.

Cost
The cost of this retreat is in 2 parts – the deposit payable on booking to Prem Flow Yoga via Paypal.  

The balance payable to Essaouira-Lodge in euros by January 11, 2019 2019.

Details of how to pay Essaouira-Lodge will be provided on booking.

3 Days Retreat - Deposit to Prem Flow Yoga:
150 euros for shared accommodation
200 euros for private/single accommodation

3 Days Retreat - 2nd payment to Essaouira-Lodge:
200 euros for shared accommodation
300 euros for private/single accommodation

3 Days Retreat - Deposit to Prem Flow Yoga:
300 euros for shared accommodation
350 euros for private/single accommodation

6 Days Retreat - 2nd payment to Essaouira-Lodge:
350 euros for shared accommodation
600 euros for private/single accommodation

Contact
To book additional nights on either side of our retreat’s week please contact Essaouira-Lodge directly to do this at contact@essaouira-lodge.com .

More Info
Included in price:

• 6 nights accommodation
• Daily: 2  delicious buffet meals,  water, teas, morning fruit, and afternoon snack
• Daily: 2 yoga and meditation sessions a day (2.5 – 3 hours in morning and 2 hours in afternoon)
• 1 60-minute Bodywork treatment from Govindanath (only during theafternoons)
• 1 group excursion

Not included:

• Flights
• Transfers
• Spa Treatments
• Insurance

For more details and booking contact Govindanath directly at kfadali @ gmail . com.

Testimonials from other retreats
“Thank you for a wonderful week at Little Alcove Yoga Retreat. You made it so fun, interesting and attainable, yet challenging that I surprised myself by showing up for every practice and wishing the retreat kept on going another week.  Thank you so much for your support!”  Jenn

“The Little Alcove Yoga Retreat yoga retreat in Goa was amazing. It’s exquisitely simple and comfortable.  The surroundings are breathtaking, and the proximity to the sea is just priceless. The resort was clean. The food was exceptional. The staff stayed on top of everything, and they are genuinely friendly – I really felt at home.” Lucy

“This was a beautiful and meaningful experience. The retreat facility was just perfect. The food was good, and varied. Our room was clean and the bed comfortable. The staff was very professional. We got to visit and spend time in a spiritually vibrant area of India with Govindanath, who is a very attentive and care guide and yoga teacher. There is truly something magical about Maheshwar and the Narmada river, especially during the sunsets.” Dave

 “I had a wonderful time in Maheshwar. It was exactly what I needed. Quiet and peaceful, and yet not too far from the spiritual vibrancy of India. The yoga and meditation were amazingly good. I really enjoyed Govindanath’s simplicity and attention to all the participants. The room was good, and the food was always abundant and delicious.” Sandra