India Yoga Retreat
Locations
7 Days | Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla
4 Days | Goa
Dates
Check in | Sunday 1st February 2026 at Lonavla, Maharashtra
Check Out | Thursday 12th February 2026 – Morjim, Goa
Price
1400 Euros + International Flight, Insurance & Visa Cost
Price Breakup
1. Food and Accomodation – on twin sharing basis & vegetarian – 700 Euros
2. Local Travel – 200 Euros
3. Instructor fees – 500 Euros
This 12 day Yoga immersion is for those interested in authentic teachings of Yoga in the tradition of the Yogasutras of Maharshi Patanjali. Join us for a spiritual journey in the birthplace of Yoga and experience an inner transformation through the essence of Yogic teaching.
Who is this immersion for …
This retreat is designed for a diverse group of individuals, catering to specific needs:
- If you are experiencing workplace stress and burnout**, the retreat offers a sanctuary to reset and recharge amidst tranquil surroundings.
- If you are facing academic pressure and concentration issues**, the retreat provides tools to manage stress and improve focus through yoga.
- If you are suffering from anxiety, depression, or emotional fatigue**, the retreat offers holistic practices that promote healing and balance.
- If you are struggling with sleep disorders or chronic fatigue**, the retreat offers therapeutic sessions to restore restful sleep and vitality.
- If you are looking to deepen your spiritual practice**, the retreat offers advanced sessions to expand your inner journey.
- If you are seeking a natural, holistic way to relax and rejuvenate**, the retreat ensures a transformative experience in serene settings.
Whether you're seeking to address specific challenges or simply desiring a break from the fast-paced routine, this retreat offers a tailored experience to nurture your mind, body and soul.
The Journey
If you are willing to create and live a life you love, come and join me on journey to your inner Self. A journey that will connect you with your true Self, a place of serenity and silence, of contentment and creativity, of power and peace.
The journey will start with a visit to Kaivalyadhama, a Yoga and Scientific Research Institute established 100 years ago with a purpose of merging Yoga tradition and Science. Located in the serene and spectacular Sahyadri Mountain Ranges of Lonavla, in Western India, you will experience the tranquility and beauty of nature.
During the 7-days at Kaivalyadhama, we will immerse ourselves in the Yoga practices, Ayurveda and Naturopathy treatments. We will nourish ourselves with special Ayurvedic, Holistic and Vegeterian diet essential to initiate the transformative process.
The next 4 days will be on the beaches of Morjim, Goa where will take our learnings from the Ashram and integrate them in our daily lives. We will stay at De Soul Santé, Morjim, a beachfront boutique resort offering a seamless blend of well-being, and leisure. We will learn to balance both worlds, that of inner tranquillity and external excitement.
By the end of the retreat, not only will you have experienced a real inner transformation but have also gained the knowledge and skills to carry it back to your everyday life. We would have enough insight and skill to not let the external variables sway the constant within.
The Yoga immersion begins after a personal medical consultation by an Ayurvedic doctor who gauge your physical and emotional condition and suggest the correct modalities.
Yoga
We help you make Yoga a 'Way of Life'
An established Yoga Asana practice done with awareness and dedication further combined with Meditation is a compete package which impacts every aspect of life. At the mental level it improves attention, speed of response and enhances concentration. The brain and memory functions are improved decreasing the likelihood of dementia.
A wholistic Yoga practice creates awareness about our diet. It boosts metabolism, which enables one to maintain a healthy weight in a sustainable way. An established Yoga routine improves the function of the digestive system, stimulates movement, and contributes to fat burning, for lean muscles. By managing a healthy weight, various health problems and issues of obesity can be effectively addressed.
A wholistic Yoga practice will empower you to manage your emotions in a responsive manner. It will help you to get out of the reactionary mental habit. Your body has a unique responsive mechanism which is triggered through the practice. As emotions are handled in a better manner, your mood is enhanced and levels of stress and anxiety are reduced. Yoga is known to have natural antidepressant effects. Incorporating the right yoga practices in your daily life can help decrease the production of cortisol, a stress hormone that is linked with depression.
Lack of sleep or poor quality of sleep is linked to various psychophysiological disorders including hypertension and high blood pressure. Busy schedules, multitasking, excessive behaviour etc. can disrupt sleep patterns. Yoga directly goes to the root of the problem which helps to improve sleep quality and enhance rest.
Yoga increases flexibility, balance, and supports healthy breathing for lung and heart wellness. It also benefits mental health by promoting healthier eating habits and reducing eating disorders.
Ayurveda
Ayurveda is a traditional system based on the principles of the five elements of nature. It addresses lifestyle factors, diet, medications, and environmental changes through its distinct framework of Dosha (body energy), Dhatu (tissue), and Mala (excretion).
Programs are designed for purposes such as healing, detoxification, and rejuvenation, often starting with internal medicinal lubrication followed by one or more procedures. Common therapies include Abhyanga, Potali, Swedan, Shirodhara, Padyabahyanga, Nasya Basti, Karnapuran, Netrabasti, Lepa, Facial, Hrudbasti, Katibasti, Manyabasti, Sandhibandha, among others.
Naturopathy
At the Holistic Health Care Centre at Kaivalyadhama, naturopathy and Yoga wellness solutions are provided in the purest and most feasible form. Various therapies are offered with the aim of supporting health and reducing recurrence of conditions.
Available treatments include naturopathy modalities, hydrotherapy, mud therapy, diet therapy, and acupuncture. Programs are developed by doctors following a detailed assessment of each patient’s medical condition.
Treatment protocol includes individually planned nutrition, stress reduction, Yoga therapy, and lifestyle advice for daily life.
Everyday schedule includes set times for meals, practices, and discussions to help reset your body clock for optimal performance, while allowing flexibility for therapies and personal time.
Treatments based on individual health conditions after medical consultation are on Ala carte basis. They are not included in the retreat costs. Any treatments, massages, therapies or procedures are to be paid for separately at the Kaivalyadhama. Booking is taken on arrival, and therapies are allotted as per availability
Diet
We will follow a Sattvic diet, which is a vegetarian diet based on the principles of Ayurveda, emphasizing foods that are pure, simple, and natural, with the aim of promoting physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual growth. It focuses on fresh, whole, and easily digestible foods that are believed to be high in prana (life force).
- Emphasis on fresh, whole foods: The diet prioritizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
- Minimally processed foods: It avoids processed, canned, or frozen foods, refined sugar, caffeine, and alcohol.
- Vegetarian: The diet is strictly vegetarian, excluding meat, eggs, and fish.
- Light and easily digestible: Sattvic foods are chosen for their lightness and ease of digestion, which is believed to promote a calm and clear mind.
- Avoidance of Tamasic foods: Foods like onions, garlic, mushrooms, and fermented foods, which are considered to be Tamasic (heavy and dull), are avoided.
Key characteristics of a Sattvic diet
FAQ
> How do I get to India?
You can travel from multiple German airports to Mumbai, India. Convenient single stop flights are available from Dusseldorf airport. Direct flights take off from Frankfurt and Munich airport. There will be a pickup service from Mumbai to Kaivalyadhama upon arrival.
> Do I need a travel visa?
German Nationals need a E-visa and Passport for travel to India. An Indian e-Visa is the most convenient option, allowing for online application and digital approval.
Applying for an e-Visa:
- Online Application: Visit the official Indian e-Visa website and fill out the application form. https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/
- Upload Documents: You’ll need to upload a scanned copy of your passport, a recent photograph, and other supporting documents as required.
- Pay Fees: Pay the applicable e-Visa fee online. (Generally, the fee ranges from $25 to $80 USD for e-Tourist visas)
- Receive e-Visa: Upon approval, you’ll receive an electronic visa (ETA) via email. Print a copy to carry with you.
- Entry: Use the e-Visa to enter India through designated ports of entry (airports and seaports).
> What is the daily schedule?
Our Dinacharya (Daily Schedule) is a very important aspect of your stay at Kaivalyadhama. We have designed the same based on the principles of Yoga, Naturopathy, and Ayurveda to ensure a holistic experience during your stay. From nourishment breaks at fixed time slots to practices at assigned hours and from wake up time to evening discussions, everything is carefully planned to reset your body clock for optimum performance and yet give you the flexibility to enjoy your therapies and self-time at Kaivalyadhama.
Location
Lonavla | India
Dates
Check-in | 1st Feb 2026
Check-out | 8th Feb 2026
Time | Monday To Saturday |
05:30 am to 06:00 am | Herbal Tea Wake up along with sunrise to have Herbal tea and listen to the melody of birds. As you take a walk through the avenues of flowering shrubs and trees, you can breathe in the cool fresh air. |
06:00 am to 06:30 am | Shuddhi Kriyas |
06:30 am to 07:45 am | Yoga Abhyas Join Yoga Session and learn various Yogasanas and loosening sukhsma vyam in the serene Meditation Halls (mandatory session). |
08:00 am to 08:30 am | Breakfast Every day you have a different variety of freshly prepared breakfast as per Doctor’s suggestion. Our food is vegetarian and Saatvik, prepared in low salt, low fat, and low spice, without onion & garlic. |
08:30 am to 12:00 pm | Self-Time – For Ayurveda / Naturopathy Therapies Time for recommended treatments at respective sections as scheduled. |
10:30 am to 11:15 am | Dehdharna & Prandharna Abhyas (For Yoga & Relaxation Participants) |
12:00 pm to 01:00 pm | Lunch A wholesome, nutritionally balanced lunch is served, according to the diet prescribed for you. |
01:30 pm to 05:00 pm | Self-Time – For Ayurveda / Naturopathy Therapies Time for recommended treatments or you can use this time to borrow books from the library or just relax in your comfortable rooms. |
02:30 pm to 03:30 pm | Herbal Tea |
03:30 pm to 04:15 pm | Dehdharna & Prandharna Abhyas (For Yoga & Relaxation Participants) |
05:00 pm to 06:00 pm | Yoga Abhyas Join Yoga Session and learn various Yogasanas and loosening sukhsma vyam in the serene Meditation Halls (mandatory session). |
06:15 pm to 07:00 pm | Pranayama / Tratak / Chanting Session Join the experiential sessions in the Yoga Hall to learn different kinds of pranayama, relaxation techniques, tratak, and mantra chanting. |
07:00 pm to 08:00 pm | Dinner An early Dinner helps you end the day well and light. This also assures you get a good dose of sleep that you may not have had in a long time! |
08:00 pm to 08:30 pm | Health Talks / Discussions / Documentary Talks from Kaivalyadhama Experts about good health. This interactive session helps individuals understand “How to make your Life Happy and Healthy” |
Location
Goa | India
Dates
Check-in | 6st Feb 2026
Check-out | 12th Feb 2026
Time | Monday To Saturday |
05:30 am to 06:00 am | Herbal Tea Wake up along with sunrise to have Herbal tea and listen to the melody of birds. As you take a walk through the avenues of flowering shrubs and trees, you can breathe in the cool fresh air. |
06:00 am to 06:30 am | Shuddhi Kriyas |
06:30 am to 07:45 am | Yoga Abhyas on the Beach / Yoga Shala Join Yoga Session and learn various Yogasanas and loosening sukhsma vyam in the serene Meditation Halls (mandatory session). |
08:00 am to 09:30 am | Breakfast Every day you have a different variety of freshly prepared breakfast Our food is vegetarian and Saatvik, prepared in low salt, low fat, and low spice. |
9:30 am to 10:30 pm | Self-Time |
10:30 am to 5.00 pm | Site Seeing with a wholesome, nutritionally balanced lunch included. |
6.00pm to 6.15 pm | Herbal Tea |
06:15 pm to 07:00 pm | Sunset on the Beach Time |
07:30 pm to 08:30 pm | Dinner An early Dinner helps you end the day well and light. This also assures you get a good dose of sleep that you may not have had in a long time! |
08:30 pm to 09:30 pm | Discussions / Reflections This interactive session to bring the learnings into everyday life “How to create and live a Happy and Healthy life you love. ” |
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Accommodation and meals
If you find it necessary to cancel your reservation, here’s what you can expect:
- Cancellations made more than 1 month prior to your arrival date are eligible for a full refund, excluding any applicable transaction fees.
- Cancellations made before 7 days of the scheduled arrival date will qualify for a 75% refund of the total amount paid.
- Cancellations made within 7 days of the scheduled arrival date, no refund will be provided.