Wake with the birds. Move with the breath. Rest with the trees.
A gentle four-day retreat in the forests of inland Goa. Morning Hatha Yoga, forest walks, and a natural spring pool. The rest of the day is open, on purpose.
From ₹33,900 per package · 3 nights, 4 days · all-inclusive
A retreat for people who want the steadying effect of a daily practice, held inside an unhurried few days. The shape of it
Yoga, at a softer pace.
Each morning begins with one ninety-minute Hatha session, taken slowly. The focus is breath, mobility, and releasing the tension most of us carry without noticing.
After breakfast, the day opens up. A nature walk if you want one. The spring pool. A long lunch. A real afternoon nap. We do not fill the hours on purpose. That is the practice too.
Beginners are welcome. So are people who have been on the mat for twenty years. The pace and the focus serve both, which is the harder thing to design and the thing we have spent a long time getting right.
A few honest words before you book.
Worth reading first. The retreat does a few things well, and a few on purpose not at all.
It works if you
- Want a meaningful break from the pace of everyday life
- Are interested in exploring yoga beyond physical exercise, curious about its deeper dimensions
- Enjoy forests, natural springs, simplicity, and slower living
- Wish to return home feeling refreshed, grounded, and recharged
- Enjoy unstructured time for reflection, walks, reading, or simply being
It will not suit you if
- You want a high-intensity yoga teacher training
- You expect a city resort with a spa menu and late-night service
- You want every hour scheduled and a curated activity at every turn
- You need fast wifi and stable connectivity for full working days
- You are looking for a beach holiday or a party scene
A grounded approach to an ancient practice.
Yoga is a technology. If used correctly, it works. Our role is to help you set the right conditions so the practice can do its job. Astha & Kaulina
Astha and Kaulina are certified Hatha Yoga teachers trained at Sadhguru Gurukulam. They teach the practice in its classical form, with a focus on breath, mobility, and releasing the tension most of us carry without noticing.
Their teaching is practical rather than abstract. The sessions are built so that beginners and experienced practitioners can both work at their own pace, and so that you leave with a clear, stable practice you can keep on your own once you are home.
-
Background
- Certified Hatha Yoga teachers, trained at Sadhguru Gurukulam
- Experience teaching prenatal, older adults, children, and general wellness groups
- Integrate traditional yogic practices with holistic wellbeing
- Focus on accessible practices, suitable for all levels and easy to continue independently once learned
Slow at first. Slower by the end.
Each day adds a little less on purpose. By the last morning the schedule is almost invisible.
Settling in. Nothing more.
The first afternoon is built around landing. No yoga session yet. The schedule starts gently because you do.
- 12:30Arrival and check-in. Cold towel, fresh lime water, room key, no rush.
- 13:30Lunch from the kitchen. Goan thali, often from what was picked that morning.
- 16:00Optional walk with the on-site naturalist around the grounds.
- 18:30Guided sunset meditation at the ridge. Twenty minutes, seated, simple.
- 20:00Dinner outdoors when weather allows. Early to bed for tomorrow's first session.
The body begins to soften.
The first session of the retreat is intentionally the slowest. The point is to introduce the body to the room.
- 07:00Ninety-minute morning session. Spine, hips, breath. Long holds.
- 09:00Breakfast in the open dining area. Eggs, fruit, parathas, coffee, time.
- 11:00Optional nature activity, or the morning free at the property.
- 13:30Lunch followed by rest, the pool, or a book on the verandah.
- 17:30Short walk if the light is good. Otherwise, more rest.
- 20:00Dinner and overnight stay.
Most guests stop checking the time.
The day looks similar on paper. It feels very different in the body. This is when the retreat actually starts to work.
- 06:15Tea on the deck. Birds, light, very little conversation.
- 07:00Second morning session. Building on balance and breath capacity.
- 09:00Breakfast at the property.
- 11:00A curated nature experience with the resident guide.
- 13:30Lunch followed by long, unstructured rest.
- 17:00Spring pool, forest, or a chair on the verandah. No schedule.
- 20:00Dinner. Early sleep, by habit now.
A slower kind of departure.
The last morning is paced like the rest of the stay. No rushed exit. Most guests are quieter on the drive out than they were on the drive in.
- 06:15Tea on the deck for the last time. Watch the light come up.
- 07:00Final session. Longer holds, more breath, less movement.
- 09:00Breakfast, with no schedule pressure behind it.
- 11:00Checkout. Slower walk to the car than the one you arrived with.
yogaś-citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ
Yoga is the stilling
of the fluctuations
of the mind.
"If you do not divide the world, as you breathe, as you pulsate with life, you will know you are a part of everything."
From first breath to last light.
The retreat is shaped by three small anchors, plus a lot of open time on either side of them.
First light, first practice
Ninety minutes on the mat before the day asks anything of you. Slow openings, long breaths, in a room that smells faintly of damp earth.
- Morning Hatha Yoga practice
- Quiet time to read
- Breakfast
Open hours
A guided walk if you want one. The spring pool. A long lunch. An afternoon nap on the verandah. The schedule deliberately lets go for most of the day.
- Forest exploration
- Time at the natural spring pool
- Rest
A slow close to the day
A walk as the light goes, then a little stillness before dinner. More stars than most guests have seen in years. Sleep early, by habit, by the second night.
- Sunset walk
- Evening meditation or pranayama
- Dinner
Where you will actually be.
Inland Goa, in the Western Ghats. A working plantation, a forest, a spring-fed pool, and a small cluster of cottages.
You sleep in a private, forest-facing AC cottage. Quiet, simple, with the trees right outside the door.
The basics, handled.
- Three nights in an AC forest cottage
- Goan buffet meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Tea and coffee through the day
- All yoga sessions and the guided sunset meditation
- All scheduled Nature's Nest activities listed in the itinerary
- Access to the natural, chlorine-free spring pool
- All applicable taxes
- Pick-up and drop from airport or railway station (additional cost)
- Any food or beverages outside the included meals
- Personal expenses, laundry, off-property activities
One transparent price. Everything in.
Per package, inclusive of all taxes. 3 nights · 4 days.
Gentle Yoga Immersion from ₹33,900 onwards.
- 1 person · 3 nights, 4 days
- Accommodation + all meals
- Gentle yoga & meditation sessions
- All guided nature activities
- 2 adults · 3 nights, 4 days
- Accommodation + all meals
- Gentle yoga & meditation for both
- All guided nature activities
- Max 2 persons per cottage
- Additional adult or child 14+ yrs
- Eligible for yoga & meditation sessions
- Max 3 persons per cottage
Stay complimentary with parents.
- No accommodation or meal charge
- Not counted as an extra guest
- Yoga programme for 14 years and above only
- Curated nature experiences for younger guests
Yoga dates fill up quickly. Tell us when you're thinking and we'll confirm availability.
Have a question before booking? Talk to us, no pressure.
Check availability for my datesWhat guests take home.
I came looking for a few days of rest and left with much more than that. The yoga sessions were taught in a way that made the practices easy to understand and continue on my own. Combined with the peaceful surroundings of Nature's Nest, it was a truly rejuvenating experience.
As a beginner, I was initially hesitant about joining, but the sessions were accessible and welcoming. I never felt pressured to keep up, and I left with practical tools that I still use in my daily routine.
The mornings on the yoga mat, the forest walks, the wholesome food, and the simplicity of life at Nature's Nest created a sense of ease that is hard to describe. It was a refreshing pause from everyday life.
I've attended several retreats before, but what stood out here was the emphasis on learning rather than simply participating. The practices felt meaningful, and I returned home with something tangible to continue beyond the retreat.
Things people usually ask.
One transparent, all-inclusive price per package for 3 nights and 4 days. During the monsoon special (June to September 2026) it is ₹33,900 for a single guest, ₹42,300 for a couple, and ₹12,900 for each additional person. Children up to 13 years stay free with their parents. Every price includes taxes, all meals, the yoga sessions, and the guided nature activities. See the Tariffs section above for the full breakdown.
The daily session is a 90-minute guided Hatha Yoga practice conducted in a step-by-step manner. Depending on the day's schedule, it may include Surya Kriya, Surya Shakti, Yogasanas, Angamardana, pranayama, and other supportive yogic practices. Participants are encouraged to practice with awareness and understanding rather than focusing on performance or intensity.
No prior experience is required. The retreat is suitable for both beginners and those with an existing yoga practice. The sessions are taught in a way that allows each participant to engage comfortably while deepening their understanding of the practices at their own pace. Anyone above the age of 12 can come and immerse themselves fully.
Yes. In fact, many guests come by themselves. Between the yoga sessions, shared meals, and the unhurried pace of life at Nature's Nest, people often find it easy to settle in and feel at home.
Loose cotton clothing for yoga and walks, a light layer for early mornings, closed shoes for forest paths, a swimsuit for the spring pool, and any personal medication. A full list goes out with the booking confirmation.
The property is in Surla, Sacordem, Dharbandora, inland Goa. Roughly ninety minutes from Dabolim airport, depending on traffic. Pick-up and drop can be arranged for an additional cost.
Send a short message to check dates.
Groups are kept small, so dates fill up well ahead. The sooner you write, the more of the calendar is still open. Mention your preferred week, whether you are coming alone or with someone, and any yoga background.