Background and Overview
Yoga is a vast science. The practice of asanas, or postures, is the most commonly understood, but only one aspect of yoga.
Yoga is meant to give your life a boost, develop positive thinking, radiant health and inner peace through the practice of ancient techniques for balanced living. The yoga vacation is designed to help you develop a strong practice which can be incorporated back into your daily life at home.
Living in the ashram, following a simple, structured daily schedule, allows you to focus on yourself for one week. The term vacation usually implies doing nothing, perhaps lying on a beach. The term 'Yoga Vacation' is adopted because the structured schedule allows you to relax completely in a way a beach or travel holiday doesn't. All you have to do is be here, relax and participate.
The Yoga Vacations are designed to give ordinary people a deeper experience of this ancient science.
You can view the full daily schedule of the programme below.
No prior experience of yoga is necessary.
We will teach everything step-by-step.
Suitable for beginners, as well as seasoned practitioners of yoga.
More Details
23 - 30 December 2026
Arrival - 23 December, Wednesday
Departure - 30 December, Wednesday
Sarsoli Dham, Kudal (near Goa), Maharashtra, India
(+91) 9818990014, 9810645850
Rs 28,000 plus 5% GST for twin sharing
(Indian citizens living in India)
$ 465 plus 5% GST for twin sharing
(Foreign citizens living abroad/India)
Location
Sarsoli Dham, Kudal, Maharashtra
Sarsoli Dham is in pristine surroundings, as close to nature, and as far away from the city life as can be imagined.
The sea is just a few kilometres away, and the western ghats, untouched in this area, loom happily in the background. sarsoli dham is ideal for those seeking solitude and spiritual solace.
The overall feeling is of an ashram, not a spa, or a resort. The Ashram has comfortable rooms, fairly modern and clean bathrooms.
Curriculum
Yoga Asanas
- The sun salutation and the twelve basic yoga postures
- Advanced variations
- Effects of asanas on the physical and astral body
- Proper posture alignment, deep relaxation, release of blocked energy
- Benefits of Yoga Asanas
Pranayama
- The basic practices: kapalabhati, anuloma viloma (alternate nostril breathing)
- Advanced pranayama exercises
Kriyas
- The six classical exercises for purifying the body (theory) and the practice of two - kapalabhati and neti
Yoga Philosophy
- The four paths of Yoga: KarmaYoga (selfless service); Bhakti Yoga (the path of devotion, including attendance at devotional rituals); Raja Yoga (mind control), and Jnana Yoga (the path of wisdom and realization)
Yogic Dietand Nutrition
- Influence o fdiet on the mind
- Proper diet
- Ethical, health and spiritual reasons for vegetarianism
Meditation
- Twelve-step guideline to meditation
- Different techniques for mediation
- The benefits of meditation
- Mantras
Kirtan (Chanting)
- Positive effects of chanting on the emotions
- Correct pronunciation and mental attitude
- Learning classical Sanskrit chants
Why Should You Attend a Yoga Retreat?
A yoga retreat is a welcome break from the routine. It is a unique holiday, filled with boundless energy, good humour, peaceful activities, asana classes, meditation, amazing, simple, yogic food, bonding and sharing, great teachers and wonderful participants.
- 1Be in a Gurukula environment
- 2De-stress and be blissful
- 3Learn how to have a happier & more fulfilling life
- 4Learn the ancient techniques of staying healthy
- 5Take care of your family & friends
- 6Higher levels of energy
- 7Fitness, strength, stamina, flexibility
- 8A community of like-minded participants & teachers to learn from
- 9Begin a journey of peace & harmony
- 10Learn the yoga philosophy of life
Meet the Teachers
Sivananda Yoga Centre, Gurgaon has a teacher body of over 100 active teachers. Each of them has completed his or her International Yoga Teachers’ Training course certified by Yoga Alliance to teach yoga anywhere in the world. This teacher body, growing and maturing as each day goes by, is one of the largest pools of qualified yoga teachers of the Sivananda system in the world, practicing and teaching together at one centre, online and onsite.
Our greatest assets are the faculty who teach the retreat. They are some of the very best in the world, vastly experienced, senior, wise, charismatic, articulate, passionate, and highly motivated in sharing knowledge.
Arun Pandala
Naveen Kataria
Dyutima Goel
“Thanks to each one of you for a memorable long weekend - the energy and open heartedness of the group was just awesome. Many learnings to absorb and many questions to answer for self, before we get a chance to huddle again at some future retreats. Special thanks to Priti, Naveen, Dyutima and Arun for putting this all together - hope to see you soon at South City Center in coming weeks.”
— Subodh
Daily Schedule
Daily schedule
Prerequisites
This retreat is open to all students who wish to deepen their knowledge and application of some of the highest teachings of yoga. Participants do not need to be yoga teachers. Mastery of any yoga practice is not necessary… only your sincere desire for knowledge and your commitment to personal growth.
How to Apply
Please fill in our online application form. Kindly also submit a minimum, non-refundable deposit of 25% of the course fee, to reserve your place in the course. The whole fee can either be paid immediately, or by latest 5 December 2026. Click below for application form and payment details.
Questions about the retreat?
Call or WhatsApp 9818990014, 9810645850 — or write to yogashowstheway@yahoo.com