Cola Beach Integral Yoga Retreat -South Goa

Overview
Escape winter and join Govindanath for an amazingly transformative yoga and meditation retreat in south Goa, on the chilled-out gem of a beach beautiful Cola Beach.

Enjoy 3 or 6 days of sun, sea, clear starlit night skies, yoga, meditation, delicious and healthy meals, a plethora of opportunities to relax, and possibly a few massages to top it all nicely.

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 our 3rd stay at the Little Alcove Yoga Retreat, and we’re really thrilled about being there.

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 on the beach, immerse yourself in a book, hang out with new friends, indulge in a massage, explore the local shops, walk to a nearby beach or even have a siesta! 

We will have one afternoon off yoga to allow for a longer excursion or dolphin watching boat trip which is included in the cost of the holiday.

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. There will be plenty of choice and variety and our hosts are great at accommodating specific dietary needs.  Basically, get ready to feast!

Accommodation
Accommodation is in charming and comfortable beach cabins with ceiling fans and Ensuite bathrooms.

All cabins are set with direct sea views, and are only a few steps away from the sea.

You can choose between sharing a cabin with someone, or booking one just for yourself; the first option is more affordable. 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 treats
5pm        Evening Yoga Practice (Gentle Flow + Restorative/Yin Winding down) & Meditation
7pm        Sunset swim – it’s always real treat in these parts!
7pm       Enjoy a yummy and wholesomely delicious dinner

*Afternoons are free to enjoy the beach, explore the local area or indulge in a rejuvenating massage treatment.

There will be one evening off yoga to allow for exploring the nearby villages/town, or for a longer boat trip.

Plan to arrive one day in advance. The retreat will begin on Saturday January 11th, 2020 and finish Friday 17th, 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 Little Alcove Yoga Retreat in euros by December 11, 2019 2019. 

Details of how to pay Little Alcove Yoga Retreat 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 Little Alcove Yoga Retreat:
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 Little Alcove Yoga Retreat:
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 Little Alcove Yoga Retreat directly to do this info@yogaschoolgoa.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)
• Sunset boat trip

Not included in price:

• Flights
• Transfers
• Massage Treatments
• Insurance

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

Testimonials
“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