India – Goa Yoga Retreat

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Find your inner peace through yoga and Ayurveda treatments in tropical Goa! Learn about the benefits of Ayurveda treatments for your body and soothe your mind with new meditation techniques. These healthy habits will increase your overall longevity and improve physical and mental health.

Program Highlights:

• Gain insight into your own body and mind
• Take the time to understand and listen to your body
• Explore tropical Goa and its amazing beaches
• Learn about yoga and meditation practices first-hand
• Cope with your physical aches and pains through Ayurveda treatments

Your Schedule at a Glance (One-week commitment):

Arrival Day, Sunday: Arrive at Dabolim International Airport (GOI). You will be picked up form the airport and taken to the accommodations in Goa. Take the rest of the day to settle in and meet fellow participants.

Day 1, Monday: The week will begin with an important orientation day. During this orientation, participants will learn about the local area including local traditions, the house rules, and the nearby sites. This day will also include a visit to a spice plantation, local market, and a few nearby supermarkets that are close to the center. During this time participants can exchange their money for the local currency and buy any essential items they may need. After lunch participants will visit Slum Outreach School and join the education program for migrant slum children of all ages. This will be followed by an Ayurveda consultation and head massage before dinner is served.

Day 2, Tuesday: Tuesday morning will begin with yoga practice followed by a healthy breakfast. During this day you will work on learning new meditation skills and expand your knowledge of yoga moves. After lunch, participants will receive a leg massage and a chance to go in the steam room. The day will end with a western-style dinner.

Day 3, Wednesday: Start your day off with relaxing yoga in the morning followed by breakfast and free time. After free time, lunch will be served. Then participants have the opportunity to get a back massage and steam again. After this, dinner will be served.

Days 4-5, Thursday-Friday: These days will follow a similar schedule as the Tuesday and Wednesday schedules with a morning yoga session. participants will then incorporate meditation and Shirodhara into their day with more opportunities for body massages and steam.

Day 6, Saturday: Depart from Goa this morning or extend your stay with a volunteer program.

Location of the Project: Goa, India

Project length: 1 week

Arrival Airport: Dabolim International Airport (GOI)

Age:  18-60. (This project may accept participants who are younger than 18 years old with a letter of consent from a parent or guardian, and those above 60 with doctor approval.)

Number of Volunteers: Up to 20 international participants

What’s Included

Accommodations: Shared, dorm-style rooms

Food: Three meals during the week, two meals on weekends

Airport Transfers:  Airport pickup is provided upon arrival

Orientation: Project orientation and itinerary overview is included

Support: Comprehensive and professional pre-departure travel guidance, 24/7 GoEco emergency hotline, experienced local field team.

What’s not Included

Flights, visas (if required), travel health insurance, lunches on weekends, personal expenses.