About This Journey
Overview
Goa is known for its beaches and nightlife, but its southern shore has quietly become one of India's most agreeable places to do nothing, deliberately. This 05 night / 06 day retreat is built around a genuine Ayurvedic programme rather than a spa menu: on arrival you meet the resident Ayurvedic physician for a consultation covering pulse reading, constitution (dosha) assessment and lifestyle history, and your therapy plan is written for your body, not for a brochure. Each morning opens with yoga and pranayama in an open shala facing the Arabian Sea, followed by your prescribed treatments: full-body Abhyanga with warm herbal oils, the warm-oil stream of Shirodhara for deep rest, herbal steam baths, and where advised, body purification (Shodhana) sequences. Meals are Ayurveda vegetarian full board, cooked to your dosha, and the day closes with guided meditation, occasional cultural evenings and a weekly Ayurvedic cooking demonstration. The retreat sits within easy reach of Palolem and Agonda beaches, so between treatments you can walk the sand, and optional excursions cover Old Goa's UNESCO churches, a spice plantation lunch in Ponda and a sunset river cruise from Panaji. Airport transfers from Goa (Dabolim or Mopa) are included; extend the stay to 7 or 14 nights for deeper therapeutic effect.
Duration
05 Nights / 06 Days · Extendable
Tour Type
Wellness · Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
Region
South Goa · Palolem · Agonda Coast
Board Basis
Ayurveda Vegetarian Full Board
Transfers
Goa Airport (Dabolim / Mopa) Included
Best Season
October to March · Monsoon for Panchakarma
Top Experiences
Highlights
Daily Yoga & Meditation
Sunrise hatha and pranayama in an open beachside shala, with guided evening meditation to close each day
Personal Ayurvedic Consultation
Pulse reading and dosha assessment by the resident physician, who writes a therapy plan unique to your constitution
Abhyanga & Shirodhara
Warm herbal-oil full-body massage and the deeply calming Shirodhara oil stream, the retreat's signature therapies
Dosha-Specified Cuisine
Ayurveda vegetarian full board cooked to your constitution, with a weekly cooking demonstration to take the kitchen home
Palolem & Agonda Beaches
Two of India's most beautiful crescent beaches a short walk from the retreat, perfect between morning and evening sessions
Optional Excursions
Old Goa's UNESCO Baroque churches, a Ponda spice plantation lunch and a Panaji sunset cruise on free afternoons
What's Covered
Includes / Excludes
Included
- 05 nights accommodation at a beachside wellness retreat in South Goa
- Ayurveda vegetarian meals on full board basis, cooked to your dosha
- Ayurvedic treatments as per the doctor's prescribed package
- Personal consultation with the resident Ayurvedic physician
- Daily yoga and meditation sessions
- Airport transfers from Goa (Dabolim or Mopa)
- Weekly Ayurvedic cooking demonstration and lecture class
- Cultural program (visual or music) and dedicated WhatsApp support
Not Included
- Flights or trains to and from Goa (bookable through us)
- Optional excursions: Old Goa churches, spice plantation, sunset cruise
- Extra spa treatments beyond the prescribed therapy plan
- Personal expenses, tips and laundry
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Day by Day
The 6-Day Retreat Rhythm
Day01
Arrive Goa · Ayurvedic Consultation
Airport transfer · first session
Overnight: South Goa Retreat
- Afternoon: Arrival and private transfer to the retreat on the Palolem-Agonda stretch of coast; welcome drink and check-in.
- Evening: First meeting with the Ayurvedic physician: pulse and dosha assessment, lifestyle discussion, and your personal therapy plan for the stay.
- Late evening: Gentle restorative yoga and early dinner of dosha-balanced Ayurveda vegetarian cuisine.
- Overnight: South Goa retreat.
Day02
Abhyanga Therapy · Beach Yoga
The daily rhythm begins
Overnight: South Goa Retreat
- Sunrise: Hatha yoga and pranayama in the open shala, followed by herbal tea.
- Mid-morning: Abhyanga: the full-body warm herbal-oil massage that anchors most Ayurveda plans, improving circulation and easing deep tension.
- Afternoon: Free time on Palolem or Agonda beach; lunch and rest at the retreat.
- Evening: Guided meditation, then dinner; on scheduled nights, a cultural program of music or visual arts.
- Overnight: South Goa retreat.
Day03
Shirodhara · Cooking Demonstration
Deep rest day
Overnight: South Goa Retreat
- Morning: Yoga and pranayama, then the signature Shirodhara: a continuous stream of warm medicated oil over the forehead, renowned for calming the nervous system and improving sleep.
- Afternoon: Doctor review of your progress, herbal steam bath as prescribed, and quiet hours by the sea.
- Evening: Weekly Ayurvedic cooking demonstration with the retreat chef and dietician, then dinner.
- Overnight: South Goa retreat.
Day04
Body Purification · Ayurveda Lecture
Shodhana day, as prescribed
Overnight: South Goa Retreat
- Morning: Yoga, then body purification (Shodhana) therapies as advised by the physician: herbal steam, internal cleansing sequences or Panchakarma-style preparation, always supervised.
- Afternoon: Light dosha-specific meals and complete rest, which is essential to the purification process.
- Evening: Weekly Ayurveda lecture class on daily routine (dinacharya) and seasonal living, then meditation and dinner.
- Overnight: South Goa retreat.
Day05
Final Therapy · Free Afternoon & Optional Excursion
Goa at your own pace
Overnight: South Goa Retreat
- Morning: Sunrise yoga and your final prescribed treatment, with a closing consultation to review results and receive home-practice guidance.
- Afternoon: Free afternoon, with optional excursions: Old Goa's UNESCO churches (Bom Jesus Basilica and Se Cathedral), a Ponda spice plantation lunch, or a sunset cruise on the Mandovi from Panaji.
- Evening: Farewell beach meditation and dinner.
- Overnight: South Goa retreat.
Day06
Departure
Transfer to Goa airport
Tour Ends · Goa
- Morning: Final yoga session and breakfast, with your take-home diet and routine chart from the physician.
- Tour concludes: Private transfer to Goa airport (Dabolim or Mopa), or continue to a North Goa beach stay or our Kerala Ayurveda programmes for a longer cure.
The daily therapy order shown is indicative; the resident physician finalises your personal schedule after consultation, and some therapies are best taken on consecutive days. Extend to 7 or 14 nights for deeper results.
Where You Stay
Your Retreat Base
Comfort · Wellness Stay
Boutique beach resorts
Simple, peaceful stays near Palolem and Agonda with yoga decks and Ayurvedic kitchens
Simple, peaceful stays near Palolem and Agonda with yoga decks and Ayurvedic kitchens
Superior · 4 Star
Wellness resorts with shala
Dedicated treatment rooms, open-air yoga shala, pool and sea-facing cottages in South Goa
Dedicated treatment rooms, open-air yoga shala, pool and sea-facing cottages in South Goa
Premium · 5 Star
Luxury Ayurveda retreats
Flagship wellness resorts with resident doctors, spas, pools and private beach access
Flagship wellness resorts with resident doctors, spas, pools and private beach access
We will arrange and confirm your hotel stay as per the trip and budget, hotel options are not fixed and can be customised to your preference. Contact us for details
Good to Know
FAQs
Do I need yoga experience to join?
- Not at all. Sessions are taught for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners, and the teacher adjusts postures to your body. The Ayurveda therapies are gentle and supervised throughout.
What is the food like during the retreat?
- All meals are Ayurveda vegetarian full board, cooked to your dosha with organic, seasonal ingredients and no alcohol served during the programme. The weekly cooking demonstration shows you how to continue the diet at home, and the dietician shares a take-home chart.
Is 5 nights enough, or should I stay longer?
- Five nights works well for rest, de-stress and a first taste of Ayurveda. For therapeutic goals such as weight management, spine and neck care or psoriasis support, classical Ayurveda recommends 7 to 14 nights; the same retreat structure simply continues with stronger therapy sequences. Tell us your goal and we will size the stay accordingly.
When is the best time for this retreat?
- October to March offers Goa's best beach weather and the fullest activity calendar. The monsoon months are considered ideal for purification therapies in Ayurveda, and the retreat is at its quietest, so both windows have their logic.
Can I combine the retreat with sightseeing?
- Yes. The free afternoons suit Old Goa's UNESCO churches, a Ponda spice plantation or a Panaji sunset cruise, all bookable as add-ons. Many guests also extend with 2 nights in North Goa or fly onward to Kochi for our Somatheeram Ayurveda packages.
Where the Road Runs
The South Goa Retreat Map