Lotus Yoga Retreat: Patnem, Goa, India
Jan 31 - Feb 9, 2011 | £ 695 pp
Lotus Yoga Retreat is a the beachfront yoga resort built on fine, white sand in South Goa. Stay in a bamboo eco-hut with a view of the Arabian Sea or the sacred mountian. Purify and cleanse with delicious organic food and a variety of holistic treatments. Spot a dolphin while standing on your head during sirsasana. This pristine location lets you sink into the rhythms of nature. Sunset is an epic moment. The surrounding area is breathtaking and easily accessible for short trips and excursions. Do yoga and get to the spiritual heart of the practice.
The Venue
Lotus Yoga Retreat is located at the far south end of Patnem Beach, between the relics of a sacred Hindu site and the ocean. It's the perfect place to relax and swim in the sea. The eco-friendly huts made of bamboo, palm leaves and straw are comfortable and give you the necessary luxury without taxing the environment. Each hut has a balcony with an Asian day-bed and hammocks are suspended from the trees for your relaxation. Thanks to our pristine location at the end of the beach the nights are perfectly silent and you can fall asleep to the sound of the waves. This is the perfect spot to 'retreat' or 'escape by foot' to beachfront shops and restaurants a few minutes away.
Our food concept is healthy, tasty and wherever possible organic - fresh tropical fruit, homemade organic yoghurt, vegetarian dishes (delicious even for those not used to vegetarian food), dhal, rice, salads, herbal teas and chai. Throughout the day you can order small snacks, vitamin and health-booster juices and fresh tropical fruit. In the evening, the restaurant menu changes daily. Our chefs creatively prepare local, seasonal produce giving you a selection of delicious dishes to choose from. Fish is also included as an option in our evening menu because the seafood in Goa is very fresh and tasty.
For detailed information see: www.lotus-yoga-retreat.com/
The Yoga
Two yoga classes a day take place in a yoga shala beside the sea. Each day begins with a led Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Primary Series class, that evolves over the 10 days to Mysore self-practice. An afternoon class focuses on different aspects of Hatha-variations, pranayama and meditation. We'll study the inner and outer techniques of vinyasa that tie the poses together in a ‘moving meditation'; develop the ‘inner limbs' of yoga to develop focus and concentration skills that enhance clarity of mind; use the breath to feel safe enough to move through difficult poses and work honestly at your edge; shift energy in problem areas (hips & shoulders); restorative yoga; learn use yoga as a healing/transformational tool to move through fear and release hardness in the body; experience deep inner peace and insight; learn to be at ease in the present moment. It's a deep practice that moves beyond the physical experience to make the yogic inquiry authentic and relevant to real life. Develop a daily practice so inspiring you'll want to get on your mat as soon as you get home. Be a yogi for life!
This workshop will inspire and challenge all levels of yoga student. Participants have ranged in age from 19 - 60. Beginners are welcome as long as you have some yoga experience, are relatively fit and willing to try.
(There will be time for sightseeing, swimming, relaxation and massage.)
Payment Details
- £695 per person made payable to HEATHER ELTON.
- A non-refundable 50% deposit is required to confirm your place.
- The balance is due no less than 2 months prior to the event.
- You may also pay in full at the time of booking if you prefer.
- Bookings made less than 2 months prior to the event must be paid in full.
- Payment can be made by cheque or bank transfer. Email me for details
People outside the UK can pay on Paypal.
(The price includes 10 nights shared accommodation, 2 meals a day and 2 yoga classes a day. It does not include your flight to Goa or transfers.)
Getting There
International charter flights and national flights arrive at Dabolim airport in Goa, an hour from Patnem Beach. Alternatively, the closest main port of entry for international airlines is Mumbai (Bombay) and from there you can get a connecting flight, train or bus to Goa. We will help you with transfers and information.
For more information: info@eltonyoga.com or call Heather Elton +44 (0) 7714 328 055