Long enough to experience Yoga beyond asana.
A week is where the different aspects of the programme begin to come together. For many people, a one week Yoga retreat is an ideal initiation into the path of Yoga, giving enough time to move beyond a first introduction and experience a more complete yogic rhythm. The programme includes morning meditation, pranayama, asana, yogic kriya, Yoga philosophy and special Yoga technique classes.
You are welcome to join any day of the week, at your convenience. Friday is our weekly day off from the scheduled programme, so arriving on a Friday is ideal if your travel allows it.
The retreat offers a physically, mentally and spiritually rejuvenating experience, designed for beginners as much as for practitioners wanting to go deeper. The theoretical side of traditional Yoga is woven into daily life rather than kept in a lecture. Clean, wholesome vegetarian food, prepared with fresh ingredients and Ayurvedic principles, forms an important part of the experience.
At SWAN, the aim is to offer a complete and meaningful experience of Yoga, meditation and yogic living, rather than a superficial wellness holiday. Practice, food, rest, study and daily living come together naturally in the quiet surroundings of Assagao, Goa.
Daily schedule
At SWAN Yoga Retreat in Assagao, Goa, we follow yogic philosophy in daily life and live according to a traditional yogic rhythm. The programme is an immersive introduction to that rhythm, with dedicated practice throughout the day and plenty of free time in the afternoon for rest and self reflection.
| Time | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 – 6:45 | Meditation | Meditation | Meditation | Meditation | Meditation | Meditation | Day off |
| 7:00 – 7:20 | Tea & fruit | Tea & fruit | Tea & fruit | Yogic Kriya | Tea & fruit | Tea & fruit | Tea & fruit |
| 7:30 – 9:00 | Asana | Asana | Asana | Yogic Kriya | Asana | Asana | Day off |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Brunch | Brunch | Brunch | Brunch | Brunch | Brunch | Brunch |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Yoga philosophy | Yoga philosophy | Yoga Nidra | Yoga Nidra | Yoga Nidra | Happiness Analysis | Day off |
| 16:00 – 17:30 | Asana | Asana | Asana | Asana | Asana | Asana | Day off |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner |
| 19:00 – 20:00 | Havan & Kirtan | Havan & Kirtan | Trataka, Kirtan | Movie |
Havan and Kirtan are on Saturday and Sunday evenings only, not every day.
Happiness Analysis is a class on the Vedic understanding of happiness.
Prices
Pricing for this programme depends on the dates and the cottage you choose. Write to us with your dates and we will send you the current rate and confirm availability. To reserve your place we ask for a 30% non-refundable deposit by bank transfer or card. The balance is payable on arrival at SWAN.
What is included
Included
- Cottage accommodation for the full stay
- All meals, sattvic Ayurvedic vegetarian, herbal teas and fruit
- All yoga, meditation, pranayama and philosophy sessions
- Yoga Nidra, yogic kriya and special technique classes
- Evening havan, kirtan and satsang
- Free time each afternoon for rest and self-reflection
Not included
- Flights, visa and travel insurance
- Airport transfers (approx. ₹2,200 each way, air-conditioned)
- Ayurvedic consultations, treatments and medicines
- Juice bar and SWAN boutique purchases
- Excursions, taxis and personal expenses
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you are welcome to join on any day of the week. Friday is our weekly day off from the scheduled programme, so if it suits your travel plans, arriving on a Friday is ideal.
Yes. The programme is designed for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners wanting to deepen their practice. Classes are taught so that everyone can work at their own level.
Sattvic, Ayurvedic and vegetarian, cooked fresh in our kitchen with a good deal of the produce grown in our own garden. Brunch is at 10 am and dinner at 6 pm, with herbal tea and fruit early in the morning. Vegan and specific dietary needs can be met, tell us when you book.
To reserve your place we ask for a 30% non-refundable deposit by bank transfer or card. The balance is payable on arrival at SWAN. Send us an enquiry with your dates and preferred cottage and we will confirm availability and send payment details.
Cottages in the garden, each with a private bathroom. Budget rooms are simple rows; standard, deluxe and AC deluxe cottages are private, with their own sit-out area. See all cottages.
SWAN is open from October through May each year.
What people say after staying.
Written reviews from past guests, and video reviews from our YouTube channel and Instagram.
“We booked a yoga retreat for 1 week and ended staying a weekend longer. If we had the time we would have stayed even longer! What an amazing calm space to clear your mind and the food is delicious + super healthy. Swan teached us a nice day rhythm which we try to keep up now! We really loved how swan went into the yoga philosophy and teached us authentic hatha yoga. Don’t expect the “instagram yoga” but rather a good understanding of yoga and a solid foundation to take home. Don’t get me wrong, the classes will still be challenging. We will come back and would recommend you the same! Namaste 🙏🏽”
“I am an spiritual seeker and peace loving person who is also a frequent traveler and mostly travel to various yoga ashrams of India, as and when time permits. I have a fairly good knowledge about various ashrams of India and although I prefer some of the orthodox schools of yoga for longer stays (6 months-1 year), prefer some practical yoga retreats for short stays. Last time I was exploring an ashram experience in goa. I searched through internet and through my yogi friends and finally zeroed-in on Swan yoga retreat. They have wonderful reviews and after checking their website and talking to them, I grew confidence on them. I did not have much time but a week, but really liked the entire concept of yoga there. I was informed upon arrival that yoga was a life-stye to them and they really lived up to that. The set up is very peaceful and how a yoga retreat should be. The cottage was nice, clean and fairly big with a very large size bathroom. The yoga sessions, around 4/5 sessions each day, were very reasonable and practical. Starting the day with meditation was such a soothing effect on my personality. The asana classes were challenging enough and loved their philosophy, yoga nidra and trataka sessions. The evening fire-ceremony on saturday and sunday was magical and special, very powerful spiritual experience. The food to them is God and I loved this concept and enjoyed every single meal prepared with love and purity. Swan (and me too) believes that ayurveda complements yoga and I found that to be true when I got a consultation from the ayurvedic doctor Mr. Bhandarkar. He suggested some treatments and I could not thank him enough for how I felt after the treatments. one week of magical stay, I could say, if not more. going to come back for a longer duration, soon. I love you Swan and thank you very much for offering yoga and ayurveda with honesty and dedication.”
Come and stay.
Tell us your dates and which cottage you would like. We will confirm availability and send you everything you need to travel.