Details about Goa:

What to expect
When and Where
The Prices and Lodging
Pay for the Retreat and Registration
How to get there
What to Bring

On the first day of the retreat you will be welcomed with an opening pooja ceremony and special dinner.

Each day will start with fresh coffee delivered to your verandah; there will be two yoga sessions per day. After morning practice in the peaceful thatched yoga space, you will feast on breakfast of fresh tropical fruit chunks, grated coconut, home made muesli, buffalo curd and local honey.

There will also be plenty of time during the day for rest and relaxation, when you can chill out on your verandah, by the pool, or in one of the meditation spaces.

For those who want to venture out and explore, you may sign-up for a variety of activities at a minimal additional fee including:

• guided tours of temples and churches
• backwater cruises
• dolphin watching tours
• classical Indian dance
• Indian cooking lessons
• auyervedic massage, consultations and lectures
• chakra healing
• shopping at local flea market

If you prefer some solitude you can take long walks on any of the many beautiful local beaches.

Each evening there will be a large vegetarian gourmet spread of home cooked south Indian dishes, chutneys, salads and breads served in the restaurant, by the pool or on the lawns.

Please note that it would not be culturally sensitive in India to be naked outside the yoga space on the retreat at yogamagic or on local beaches.

Where?

The retreat will be held at Yogamagic a purpose built, luxury eco yoga centre. It is based in Anjuna, North Goa about one hour from Goa's Diabolim airport. Each guest will be picked up from the airport or train station, just send us your arrival details to Mark at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Getting around Goa.

Bicycle, scooter, motorbike, car, jeep, taxi or rickshaw hire can all be arranged at Yogamagic.
Scooter or Motorbike is the most fun way of getting around but it is not without risk. Crash helmets are not compulsory in Goa, however due to the large number of accidents we strongly recommend it (helmets available).

Getting to the Retreat

Once you have booked your tickets, and made your travel plans, please forward a copy of your itinerary to Mark at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it It is also highly recommended that you confirm your flights with the airlines before you leave.

How to get there

Charter flights
Diabolim is Goa's airport, to fly direct from Europe you will need to book a charter flight.

There are direct charter flights from Europe from the following cities.

Belgium Brussels
Denmark Copenhagen
Finland Helsinki
Germany Dusseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich
Holland Amsterdam
United kingdom London, Manchester
Russia Moscow
Sweden Arlenda
Switzerland Zurich

Scheduled flights
Mumbai (Bombay) is the nearest international airport to Goa. There are several daily one hour flights daily from Mumbai's domestic terminal to Goa.
In addition Delhi, Kochi, Bangalore, Pune and Chennai all have daily domestic flights to Goa
Indian domestic airlines
Indian airlines Jet airways
Air Sahara Air Deccan
Rail

A wonderful experience if you have the time is to take the train. There are two trains a day from Mumbai to Thivim (Goa). Take the early morning train for stunning views or the late evening for the sleeper. The journey takes about twelve hours and there food is plentiful onboard.
Mumbai and Trivandrum trains alight at Thivim thirty minutes drive from yogamagic
Bangalore and Delhi trains alight at Margao ninety minutes drive from yogamagic
Booking is essential at least two weeks before journey

What to Bring to India?

Flashlight
Yoga Mat (yoga retreat)- don't leave home with out, or you will be out of luck.
Extra Batteries
Beach Towel and your sarong(s)
Sunscreen
Insect Repellant Insect
A few pairs of shorts
A few vest tops/T-shirts
Light weight long trousers

Money

Currency: You do not need much money to survive in Goa, if you plan to buy some small souvenirs budget on £10 a day which would easily cover, transport, lunch and some small shopping.

That's it!!!!!

To reserve your place, contact Mark at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it. Looking forward to enjoying Goa with you.