Magical yoga & beach retreat in Goa, India
16th to 23rd February 2025 / Goa, India
Join me once again as I return to the magical Bamboo Yoga Retreat
Located in the stunning area Polem in Southern Goa, it’s the perfect, spiritual place for a deep and powerful journey to reset and upgrade your mind and body. This week retreat is the perfect escape as we enjoy time together to deepen our practice and relax at the beautiful retreat centre and beach.
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Retreat programme
Join Jess for a yoga retreat at this very special place with two fully equipped, shaded yoga shalas overlooking the beach with breathtaking views and a sea breeze to keep you cool. An opportunity to dive deeply into your yoga practice in simple surroundings and restore your elemental balance.
Each day will begin with a morning class of meditation and flowing asana to gently open the body and attune the mind to the breath. The afternoon class will be more restorative and often include yin yoga, pranayama, meditation or yoga nidra.
Between classes there will be time to relax on the beach, swim in the sea or take a massage. There will be two yoga-free half days when you can head out and explore or take a boat trip in search of dolphins at sunrise or sunset, included as part of the retreat.
About Bamboo Yoga Retreat
We cannot wait to return to magical Bamboo Retreat on the peaceful and unspoilt beach of Polem in Southern Goa.
Polem is a beautiful secluded beach with a long sweeping crescent of golden sand sheltered by rocky headlands. From the beach you can see a tiny island out to sea and reach other secluded beaches by boat or on foot.
The tranquil retreat is located on the beach close to a small village for the perfect authentic Goan experience and low key nights of music around the beach fire. The more lively areas for a night out are just a short drive away so you can experience all the vibrancy and colourful energy that Goa has to offer.
Client Reviews
“Wow… the retreat was amazing…. Bamboo Yoga retreat is a great place. Such a great location and the huts are well furnished and spacious. The food is delicious. As always Jess was great…” Elaine
“The retreat was simply blissful! We were located in a little piece of paradise, the food was delicious and nutritious and Jess’s yoga was nourishing in everyway. I have come home recharged, balanced and full or gratitude.” Bec
“Returned refreshed, happy and recentred. The “beach huts” are luxurious, the setting like being stranded on a tropical island and the food of exceptional quality. Our wonderful Yoga teacher Jess Horn introduced us to the power of Indian Goddesses during our Yoga sessions which made the whole experience even more magical.” Sabina
Things to do
Between classes there will be time to relax on the beach, swim in the sea or take a massage. There will be two yoga-free half days when you can head out and explore or take a boat trip in search of dolphins at sunrise or sunset, included as part of the retreat.
Accommodation & food
Bamboo offers beautiful beach huts and cabanas that blend into the natural surroundings.
The elegant glass-fronted cabanas have beautiful natural views overlooking the beach or surrounding countryside and feature large well furnished bedrooms with roomy open-roofed ensuite bathrooms, A/C and ceiling fans, and spacious comfortable balconies with hammocks and seating to relax on.
The charming and comfortable seascape huts are located on the beach front with sea and sunset views, large comfortable bedrooms, modern ensuite bathrooms, A/C and ceiling fans, and balconies with hammocks.
A small number of beachfront huts and cabanas are available with direct ocean views.
Freshly squeezed juices, tropical fruit and teas will be offered from sunrise. Delicious Goan-inspired vegetarian brunch and dinner using locally sourced ingredients will be offered each day. On the last night there will be a special farewell beach dinner.
YOGA
The yoga sessions will be carefully curated to prepare and support you for the breath sessions. We will open the body, the muscles and tissues associated with our diaphragm and through slow, and thoughtful sequences the mind will also open and quieten allowing us fuller participation.
The morning sessions will involve more movement, inviting in space and for mind and body. The evening sessions will be deeply nourishing and grounding, giving time to journey inwards and process the days experiences.
Sessions will be suitable for all levels of experience and modifications will be given for those that need.
MEDITATION
Yogis have know about the benefits of Meditation for thousands of years and recently scientists have been able to back this up and show how meditation can help us re- wire our brains to work better! Instead of our minds ruling us, we can utilise the power of our minds and direct our thoughts to more positive places. We can feel calmer, clearer, more productive and sleep better amongst other benefits.
We will explore easy, yet powerful ancient techniques, to help cope with the trials of the modern world and find greater inner peace and clarity.
INVESTMENT
Shared twin or double bed hut £915
Single occupancy hut £1065
Shared twin or double bed beachfront hut £1015
Single occupancy beachfront hut £1215
Shared twin or double bed cabana £999
Single occupancy cabana £1190
Shared twin or double bed beachfront cabana £1095
Single occupancy beachfront cabana £1405
Prices are per person
Includes:
Two yoga classes daily with two yoga-free afternoons (no yoga on travel days)
Morning super juice, tropical fruits & teas
Delicious and healthy brunch and dinner each day
Afternoon tea & unlimited water
Farewell beach dinner
Sunrise or sunset boat trip in search of dolphins
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required on booking and the balance is due 6 weeks before you travel.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Arrival is on 16 February, your accommodation will be available from 2pm. Departure is on 23 February, you will need to vacate your accommodation by 11am. There will be no yoga classes on travel days.
Goa International airport Dabolim (GOI) and Goa Manohar airport (GOX) can both be reached by direct international charter flights from the UK and other European countries, as well as by international scheduled flights via Delhi and Mumbai.
The journey from Dabolim is about I hour and 25 minutes and from Manohar it is about 2 hours and 25 minutes.
Taxis will be arranged for you at an additional cost and we will group people together where possible.
Please be aware that a tourist visa is required for travel to India. There is an online application process for tourist e-visas that is an easy and more affordable option. You can apply here https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
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