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2 weeks
Yoga Retreat in India
at
YogaGypsys
Asvem beach
North Goa,
5th - 21st January 2008
£475 per week
extra accommodation available from 3rd Jan
(travel not included)
book now
The Yoga platform is set into the red volcanic rock, used to construct the houses, and provides natural shelter. It is shaded with palm leaves, bamboo and silk, and offers a a lovely place to practise with the only sound being the waves of the sea and the rustle of the wind in the trees. For those on a budget that wish to try and find cheaper accommodation, there is room for a small number of non-residential course attendees (3 maximum on each week). If you wish to take this option, you will still be expected to take part in meals, and will need to pay a contribution for the food and use of the Yogagyspys facilities - £10 per day should cover food and chai etc. |
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I would like to point out that all classes are entirely optional as I am more concerned with people getting precisely what they need at the pace that suits them. I feel that forcing ourselves to practise yoga is deeply counterproductive. Whereas practising for the love of learning, for the pleasure of occupying our bodies as well as the present moment, and just for the way it makes us feel, places yoga in its rightful place - a privilege, not a discipline . If I want to impart anything, it is that - the art of joy as well as self-empowerment in yoga practise. |
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Getting there is easy... With the new eco tax, direct flights to Goa currently range from £500 to £1200 .. if you find anything for the old price of £450 then snap it up! Virgin Atlantic (on www.lastminute.com) have had a good deal (£475 last time i looked) travelling to Goa via Bombay. |
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| The other
option is to fly a scheduled flight to Bombay (or anywhere else in India
you might fancy) and then take an internal flight, train or bus to
Goa ... handy if you are wanting to include a bit of exploring India
or wish to stay longer than the 4 week maximum that the charters offer.
If you need help with internal Indian travel arrangements, contact Doreen Ramos at Speedy Travel in Goa (00 91 832 2273 208). Or of course you can book your own internal flights online with one of the trusted internal services (Kingfisher airlines, Indian airlines, Sahara and Jet airways all have a good reputation and can be booked online) If you go for the charter option you can get 1 to 4 week deals - I would recommend at least 2-3 weeks to have time to arrive and really get a feel for the place, and if you can afford the time, take the 4 week option (time absolutely flies out there). If you are arriving at Goa and coming directly to YogaGypsys, we will arrange for a taxi to pick you up at Dabolim airport (it is a one and a half hour taxi ride from the airport)... PLEASE NOTE: YogaGypsys will be available for my students from the 3rd January 2008 onwards. If you arrive before this date, you may need to make alternative accommodation arrangements before the 3rd. |
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| If for any reason you miss
it - don't worry, there are always plenty of taxis on offer (a taxi to YogaGypsys
cost around £15 - tell the driver to take you to Palm Grove
or Yab Yum on Asvem beach.) |
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| YogaGypsys is the entrance
directly before the Palm Grove entrance. It is also immediately
after the Temple on the beach. |
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| . If you are arriving a while before the course starts and wish to stay nearby, there are plenty of beach huts to choose from along the beach, or if you fancy spending a bit of money, you could stay at one of the Guest houses at Asvem on the Morjim-Mandrem Road - might be best to pre-book this on the internet if possible. A far cheaper option is to take the taxi a little further down the road to Arambol, where you can get a reasonable beach hut for around £5 per night (the taxi driver will probably be able to help if you are at all worried). |
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| Additional information... 
There will be some optional excursions for you if there is enough interest - to see the dolphins or to go to one of the markets etc.... Cathy has most of the information about these things. |
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IMPORTANT:
Don't
forget that you need a valid VISA, only available from
your nearest Indian High Commission, or from the internet.
A Tourist Visa costs around £40 - £60 and lasts for 6 months, and must be obtained before departure it can take up to 2 or 3 weeks by post - or it can be done in a few days if you pay more, or even in an afternoon if you go there in person (expect Indian beurocracy!). For purpose of visit just put "tourism", or "holiday". You will be asked to provide 2 names and addresses in India as referees. Feel free to use the same ones as me: 
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