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Yoga in Goa

2 Week comprehensive Yoga and Meditation Workshop at Goa's beautiful Palolem Beach every year at the last 2 weeks of December of every year. Conducted by Universal Yoga.

Overview

You will be accommodated in cone huts which are simple and clean and blend into the lush jungle on a headland near Palolem's palm-fringed beach in southern Goa. In December every year, Universal Yoga will host 2 week yoga courses with ayurvedic food, treatments, massages and cleansing diets. Set in natural surroundings of a warm tropical climate, locally-grown organic vegetables, exotic fruits and freshly caught fish, make this an ideal place to relax and tune into the spirit of India - the motherland of yoga.

(Alternative accommodation is also available).

The Yoga Courses

The yoga courses are in the tradition of the century old Bihar School of Yoga. A limited number of private yoga classes are available (at extra cost) before, during, and after the course for special needs or further deepening of the practice.

During the two weeks, you will strengthen your body, balance your emotional being, clear your mind, and set your spirit free again. The course aims to improve your quality of life through a safe, thorough and personalized yoga and meditation practice.

Course Schedule

Last two weeks of December every year. Along with the course, you may opt for additional Ayurvedic treatment, which includes special diets and massages.

Course Outline

Depending on your condition, you will start with easy meditative movements to balance your system and align your physical structure. As you increase flexibility and strength, you will gradually move onto more complex postures. As breathing is the key element in this type of yoga, you will be protected from overstraining or hurting yourself (your breath will tell you how far you can go). Therapeutic effects of the asanas are brought about through correct breathing interlinked with movement - the flow of Prana, the healing factor in yoga, is strongly connected to breathing. You will gain improved well being, deep relaxation and the ability to sit quietly in meditation.

The Teachers

The course will be conducted by Sri Sadasiva Rao, who has been a yoga practitioner and teacher since 1992. He was trained in the tradition of Bihar School of Yoga, Munger. Bihar, India; and Sri Jacksan Fernandes, trained in yoga from the Andhra University, who has been teaching yoga in various organizations since 2003.

Classes will be conducted in English

Eligibility

The course is open for beginners as well as for those who have yoga experience.

All participants will have one private yoga assessment at the beginning to determine the individual's constitution which will be taken into consideration throughout the course. Participants in the two week course will receive a certificate after completion. Yoga Cd’s will be provided so that you can practice at home.

Note: In case you have problems, like stress, back pain, blood pressure, under-or-over weight, skin clarity, depressive tendencies or smoking, which you want to solve, please mention and describe before arrival. Serious medical problems will not be treated within this setting. Deeply invasive treatments like panchakarma will not be undertaken. In order to meet your individual needs, a separate questionnaire will be sent to you once you sign up for the Ayurveda option.

Recommended Reading

Swami Satyananda Sarawasti, Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha, Bihar School of Yoga Munger, Bihar, India.

Other Activities

In addition to the two daily yoga classes and optional massage/Ayurvedic treatments, the day’s activities are simple: laze in your hammock!, Wander down to Palolem's beautiful curved stretch of golden sand! Play in the gentle surf! Visit the beach shack cafés! Soothe yourself watching the sunset!. On days off you may want to visit the famous Goan flea market in northern Goa; visit various cultural sites, nature reserves, or the unique Brahmin town Gokarna in the neighboring state of Karnataka.

An added attraction! Christmas in Goa! Have a rocking time at the Special Christmas Eve Dance Ball.

Accomodation

• Accommodation is charming, though more basic than the usual i-escape recommendations - no running hot water and Indian-style squat loos

• Occasional barking dogs during the night

• Rooms are very open so it is best to leave valuables at the front desk or in the lockable metal box in your room

Name Universal Yoga

Location Palolem, Goa

Type Yoga Retreat

Country India

Price Guide 2-week course jacksanfernandes@gmail.com

Open Last two weeks of December

Distances Airport: 60km

Nearest Shops: 0.2km

Nearest restaurant: 0.2km

Beach: 0.2km

ph: +96560443060
alt: +919689983542
jacksanfernandes@gmail.com