*The retreat* On retreats, her morning sessions start with gentle stretching and pranayama (breathing exercises) building gradually into a strong dynamic flow practice presented in a step-by-step format, suitable for all levels of ability. The more gentle evening sessions focus on relaxation and release, promoting harmony, healthy immune functioning and improving overall vitality. She likes yoga because it works!

The retreat experience at Lotus Yoga Retreat will purify your senses and help you relax and rejuvenate. You will appreciate the expertise and dedication of the teacher, the natural beauty and lush abundance of Goa, the tasty and healthy nutrition, the friendly and helpful staff.

Also:

•Yoga practice daily •Early mornings pranayama and meditation •Healthy vegetarian food •Plenty of time to rest: do nothing by the sea or explore Goa’s stunning nature •Excursion with local fisherman boat to see wild dolphins •Enjoy the holistic and therapeutic treatments (optional, but highly recommended). •Choose to explore Goa's beaches, its most sacred temples, colourful markets- and many more optional activities and tours. The holiday retreat is suitable for any level of experience. Whether you have a regular well established practice, or have just recently begun to experience the benefits of yoga these 7 days will give you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself into the deepening of your practice and touch upon an authentic experience of yoga.

The retreat setting also allows for plenty of individual guidance so that we’ll be able to work with your specific level and requirements.

Typical Daily Schedule

This yoga holiday retreat is 8 days long; we will start in the afternoon of the 06th and finish around lunchtime on the 14th January. The following is the basic schedule we will follow daily, with the exceptions of the first and last day and a rest-day we will take in the middle. This schedule is flexible and may be adjusted to any special needs or wishes of the group.

•8:00am – 10:30am Morning practice including Pranayama, Dynamic Flow Yoga and Meditation

•10:30am – 12:00pm Free time •12:00pm – 1:30pm Lunch and rest •1:30pm – 5:00pm Free to enjoy the beach, have a relaxing massage or simply be.

•5:00pm – 7:00pm Practice including Pranayama, Resorative/Yin Yoga and Meditation/Relaxation •from 7:00pm Free time