goa retreat
8th - 15th March 2026
Our first signature elmar retreat
Mornings begin on the mat, and the days unfold with ease—guided by nourishing food, meaningful connections, and the gentle pull of a slower pace.
THE YOGA
Each day starts with a 90-minute morning session combining meditation and a strong, energising power yoga practice.
In the evening, as the sun sets over the shala, we slow things down with a 90-minute yin, restorative, or breathwork session to help you unwind and recover before dinner.
All practices are suited to all levels with modifications offered.
The accommodation
There are two types of room to choose from -
The Cottages are the more traditional accommodation option. Charming, colourful and beautifully crafted out of wood.
The Anaya Jungle rooms are the new concrete-built rooms in Sampoorna, which offer a little bit more comfort.
Both the cottages and the Anaya Jungle rooms have air conditioning, Wi-Fi coverage, mosquito nets, wardrobe space and towels. Both rooms are cleaned 2-3 times per week.
early bird pricing available until the 1st of july 2026
Individual Cottage
Solo occupancy
Early Bird Price - £1,750 (£1,950)
twin COTTAGE
Double occupancy
Early Bird Price - £1,350pp (£1,550)
Anaya Jungle Room
Double occupancy
Early Bird Price - £1,850pp (£1,950)
At ELMAR, we believe yoga is best enjoyed with someone you love. Book a shared room with a friend, partner, parent, or sibling, and you’ll both receive £50 off our Early Bird rate (expires on 1st of July).
The food
Good food is a vital element of our retreats - expect a feast of authentic Indian vegetarian dishes, with plenty of vegan and gluten‑free options to suit every palate.
A typical day menu looks like:
Breakfast: a selection of oats, cereals, muesli, and one traditional Indian dish. Seasonal fruits and authentic Indian Masala Chai tea.
Lunch: a light yet nourishing midday meal.
Dinner: a comforting, hearty spread of traditional, healthy Indian vegetarian dishes, including homemade desserts.
Tea and coffee is free and available throughout the day, and light snacks and bananas provided twice a day with herbal tea or Indian chai to keep you refreshed between sessions.
There is also unlimited free filtered drinking water throughout the village and in the dining areas. We encourage yogis to use refillable bottles.
Sampoorna also has its own smoothie and coffee bar that you are welcome to explore at an extra cost.
other things…
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Sampoorna Yoga is a world - renowned traditional Ashtanga school, deeply rooted in the rich tradition of Indian yoga philosophy.
Nestled amidst nature, Sampoorna Village is a safe sanctuary surrounded by palm trees and wildlife, and only 100 metres from Agonda Beach - a pristine stretch of white sand which is ranked among the top best beaches in Asia.
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A typical day will look like this:
06:30 - tea and coffee available
07:00 - morning practice
09:30 - breakfast
13:00 - lunch
17:00 - evening practice
19:00 - dinner
The schedule may slightly alter from day to day to accommodate group activities or special occasions. There is also plenty of free time in between to explore the local area, relax on the beach, or to treat yourself to an Ayurvedic massage.
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Opening fire ceremony.
Twice daily yoga and meditation practice (including the opportunity to practice a full Ashtanga Primary Series led by a local yoga teacher).
Conscious connected breathwork sessions.
Accommodation (single or double occupancy options, see Accommodation Section below).
Three meals a day (see Food Section below); drinking water; tea and coffee and snacks.
Taxi transfers to and from Goa airports on check in/check out days.
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You may not want to leave the peace and serenity of Sampoorna Village, however if you do, Agonda Beach and its surroundings offer a lot of activities to complement our yoga retreat.
Water sports, boat trips, or an excursion to a family-run, artesian spice plantation - there’s plenty to keep you busy for the week.
FaqS
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DescriptionGoa International Airport (GOI) and Goa Manohar International Airport (GOX) are both under a 2 hour drive to Sampoorna Village. Taxi pick up and drop off is included in the price so please ensure you share your flight details with us so that we can help with this.
At the time of writing, Air India offers direct flights from London Gatwick to GOX that work well with timings (arriving at 10:20 on the 8th March and departing at 12:25 on the 15th of March).. Other airlines include British Airways; Qatar Airways; Virgin Atlantic or Gulf Air.
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You need an eVisa to enter India, and your passport must have a minimum expiry date of 6 months following the date of arrival. You can apply for the eVisa through the government official website. We will provide you with details for the ‘Reference Section’ of the tourist eVisa application once you have secured your place.
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Vaccines: There are no country-specific vaccination requirements to enter India except if you have visited an area with risk of yellow fever transmission within 6 days prior to entering the country, in which case, you will need a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Insurance: There is no compulsory requirement of travel insurance to enter India. However, we strongly recommend you have appropriate travel insurance for the period you would be travelling to India, including coverage for medical treatment.
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Check in at Sampoorna Village will be on Sunday 8th March 2026 from 14:00 local time. Please make sure to arrive by 17:00 for the opening fire ceremony.
Check out from Sampoorna Village will be at 10:00 on Sunday 15th of March 2026.
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No, Sampoorna has all the materials we will be needing to practice however you are of course welcome to bring your own mat to practice if you prefer.
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We hope you don’t have to cancel your trip, but we understand that unexpected things happen sometimes. The deposit is not refundable or transferable.
Cancellations made with more than 90 days before check-in will receive a full refund minus the deposit. Cancellations made between 30 and 90 days will receive the balance (minus the deposit) in credits for any future ELMAR retreat. Cancellations made with less than 30 days notice before check in will not be refunded.
enquire now
To reserve your spot, a 30% deposit is required. This is non refundable and non transferable.
50% of the total balance will need to be paid by the 1st of November 2025, and the remaining full balance by the 1st of February 2026.
Payment plans can be discussed to suit you.