Goa Retreat – 10 days Yoga & Meditation at the Ocean
October 16 - October 26
… a Retreat with Paola & Adrian. Yoga in all its facets and depth & Sun & Ocean & Jungle at the wonderful Cabo Serai Nature Eco-Resort.
To start, you see here a short video over the property of Cabo Serai Eco Resort… Property Cabo Serai
Join us for a deep and relaxed 10-night retreat. The length of this retreat will allow us to gain depth through practicing together long enough, while allowing plenty of free time to relax at the beach or at the pool, go for excursions or do your own practice.
We will have two formal practice sessions a day, combining Chi Gong, mindful Vinyasa practice (Asana), Yoga Nidra, Meditation and Mantra chanting, plus relaxed evenings together with some chanting, watching the stars or sitting around a fire. For those interested, we will also offer sessions of Breathwork and Harmel to explore the inner landscape of our being on a deeper level, open our hearts and bring connection to Nature. If possible in that location we will build and celebrate a Temazcal (Sweat Lodge ritual).
There is two Yoga Shalas, one down at the beach and the other one overlooking the bay. We will have the whole Eco Resort (ca 7 ha of lush native forest) for ourselves!
The practice sessions are taught in English.
We will be able to experience a guided Forest Bathing morning, and there will be the option to take together once a boat trip or a bird watching excursion.
October is a perfect time to visit Goa if you want to enjoy really nice weather, and a calm and peaceful atmosphere. The long hot Indian summer and the wet rainy season are gone, with occasional rains left in the night, and with pleasant temperatures of 29°-33° maxima and 23°-25° minima. The busy tourist season has not started yet but it’s approaching, so restaurants and beach shacks are starting to appear, without affecting peace yet!
Approximate Program (not definitive yet):
Wednesday 16th of October
Check-in starts at 15 hrs.
We will have an Opening Circle and Dinner (exact times to be defined)
From Thursday 17th to Friday 25th of October
7:00 to 9:00 Morning Practice
Here you can have a swim in the Ocean!
9:30 to 11:00 Brunch
11:00 to 17:30 Free time (most of the retreat days)
17:30 to 19:00 Afternoon Practice
19:30 to 21:00 Dinner
21:00 Sometimes we will chant Mantra/ Kirtan together, or sit around a fire and watch the stars while listening to the waves and the sounds of the Jungle…
Most likely on Saturday we will have a free evening, to go explore beyond Cabo de Rama, although you can always stay at Cabo Serai!
One Morning Practice will consist of a guided Forest Bathing walk, and once we may skip it to take a boat trip or a bird watching tour…
One afternoon may be dedicated to one of the deeper practices (Harmel- and/or Breathing Session, maybe Temazcal).
Saturday 26th of October
8:00 Breakfast
11:00 Checkout
Prices:
There are two kinds of accommodation, Cottages and Tents. Each can be used in Single, Double or Triple occupancy. For people that are alone and would like to book a double cottage or tent, we cannot guarantee that we will find somebody to match you. Ideally try to find a friend to come with you beforehand. Feel free to contact Paola if you would like to see more pictures of the rooms.
You can download a brochure here with pictures and more details:
Prices for the whole retreat in Cottages (7 available) (prices per person):
In Triple occupancy: 2530 CHF
In Double occupancy: 2740 CHF (twin or double)
In Single occupancy: 4020 CHF
Prices for the whole retreat in Tents (3 available) (prices per person):
In Triple occupancy: 2360 CHF
In Double occupancy: 2500 CHF (twin or double)
In Single occupancy: 3610 CHF
If you book until the 8th of April, you can get a 110 CHF Early Bird discount.
Included in the Price:
– All practice sessions
– One guided Forest Bathing walk
– 10 nights of accommodation
– Brunch every day and Breakfast on the last day
– Dinner every night, except 1 free evening that can on request be at the Resort and be paid for separately
– Water & Tea available throughout the day, as tea, coffee and water on your rooms
– Seasonal fruits & juices as afternoon snack
– Materials for Asana practice: Yoga mats, blankets, cushions, belts, chairs & bolsters
Not Included in the Price:
– Transport (taxis from the Airport or Train Station can be organised by us)
– Visa
– Extra drinks & snacks
– Massages & treatments (available on site)
– Excursions
Booking and Cancellation Policy:
- to save the spot: 30% of the total price.
- by 16th July 2024: 30% more of the total price (90 days before the retreat).
- by 1st of September 2024: The remaining 40% (45 days before the retreat).
All these payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
The dates mentioned depends on the dates we have to pay for the reservation of Cabo Serai Eco-Resort, and are for us also non-refundable. We strongly recommend that you get a travel insurance that includes a retreat-cancellation insurance if you need to cancel the retreat.
The deadline for registration for this retreat is the 1st of September 2024. Ideally we are fully booked by then. If there are cottages or tents not booked by us at that time, the hotel will open them for reservation from external guests, which we would like to avoid, of course. If you want to book after that date and there is accommodation available it will be possible, but ideally we can make sure that we will be the only guests at the Resort by then. So, if you think of joining, please commit enough in advance.
We are really looking forward to sharing a wonderful time together in this special and beautiful place!
For more information or reservation send an email to
More information about Cabo Serai Eco-Resort can be found on their website.
