HIGHLIGHTS
3-14 January 2026
Mother India Retreat
9 days Yoga & Air Yoga Retreat in Goa, India
with 2 magical days at Isha Yoga Ashram in Coimbatore
Are you ready to start 2026 with the sweet
inner-perfume of Mother India?
strictly vegetarian
no alcohol
no smoking
families welcome
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Daily yoga and Air Yoga practice both with Mircea Nicoară and with Indian teachers
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Explore Goa's culture: local treks, temples, hidden meditation places
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Deep relaxation with plenty of free time and daily swims in the Arabic Sea
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Explore vegetarian cuisine at its finest with a variety of traditional Indian dishes
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Spend 2 days soaking in spiritual energy at the second largest spiritual center in India, the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore
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Try authentic spiritual practices and visit consecrated spaces at the Isha Yoga center
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Open to families with kids
Start your New Year in the land that transforms human consciousness like no other: the birthplace of Yoga, India:
a place that can only be experienced, never explained.
For 9 days, skip the European winter and allow yourself a deep infusion in the vibrant spiritual energy
of Southern India. Explore a week of daily sessions of yoga and Air Yoga in Goa and then finish your
journey with a glimpse of true spirituality in Coimbatore, at the renowned Isha Yoga Center, the second largest ashram in India, founded by the yogi, mystic and living master Sadhguru.
ITINERARY
Day 0 (3 January): Departure from Bucharest
Day 1 (January 4th): Arrival in Goa, India
After arriving in Goa, we will take the shuttle bus to the retreat Center, about an hour away. Arrive at the yoga center and settle in your room. Enjoy your first Indian continent vegetarian dinner
Meals: Dinner
Day 2-6 (January 5-9): Yoga and Air Yoga retreat in Goa
Improve your practice and understanding of Yoga and Air Yoga with daily in depth workshops and practice classes, where we cover details of alignment, breath, inner attitudes and philosophy. Every day you will practice both with Mircea Nicoara and with local Indian teachers, so that your practice experience will be as diverse and valuable as possible.
During our stay in Goa, with optional daily trips, you will have the opportunity to explore the local spiritual culture and panoramic natural settings, ideal for meditation. Expect beautiful treks in nature, temple visits, mud baths, waterfalls, old fortresses.
And of course, you can have long walks along the huge Goa beach and warm swims in the Arabic Sea, just a few minutes away by foot from our accommodation.
Daily Schedule (could be modified on the spot depending on different factors):
07:00-09:00 : Yoga / Air Yoga workshop
09:30: Breakfast
10:00- 13:00: Free time
13:00: Lunch
13:30-17:00 Free time/ optional daily trips to explore Goa
17:30-19:00: Yoga/Air Yoga practice
19:00: Dinner
19:30-22:00: Free time/ group activities, walks on the beach
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7 (January 10th): Farewell Goa, flight to Coimbatore
After our morning Yoga/Air Yoga practice, we enjoy our last breakfast and lunch at our retreat center and then prepare to bid Goa farewell as we board an afternoon flight to Coimbatore, where we spend the night at a hotel near the airport.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Day 8-9 (January 11th-12th): Soak in spirituality at the Isha Yoga Center
After our breakfast at the hotel, we take our shuttle to the Isha Yoga Center where we spend 2 magical days. Accommodation in special visitors blocks, in twin or single rooms.
Nestled in the powerful yet serene ambiance of the Velliangiri Mountains, Isha Yoga Center promises visitors an experience like no other. Unwind, recharge, and begin your journey of transformation!
Apart from just soaking in a powerful spiritual space, here are some of the activities you can do at the Isha Yoga Center:
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Visit spiritual spaces: Dhyanalinga, Yogheswar Linga, Adiyogi statue, Theerthakunds, Naga Shrine, Spanda Hall, Adiyogi Alayam and more
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Take part in powerful experiences: Nada Aradhana (twice a day from 11:50 AM to 12:10 PM and from 5:50 PM to 6:10 PM), Adiyogi Divya Darshanam (The show takes place at 7:20 PM every day)
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Learn free yoga practices: Aumkar initiation (The session offers an introduction to the timeless and powerful mantra "Aum"), Upa-Yoga (learn ten simple yet powerful practices that activate the joints, muscles and energy system, bringing ease to the whole system), or Isha Kriya (an introduction to Isha Kriya, a 12-minute guided meditation created by Sadhguru)
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Eat traditional Indian yogic foods at the Isha yoga Center eatery
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Shop yogic products and clothing at the Isha Life Store: The ever-expanding range includes health and wellness products derived from ancient Indian medicinal systems, consecrated offerings, handcrafted decor, artisanal jewelry, personal care products, Yoga accessories, handwoven stoles and scarves, eco-friendly traditional Indian textiles and crafts, and Sadhguru’s books which make his profound wisdom available to all
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Heal: Programs at Isha Health Solutions, located in the Isha Yoga Center, offer a truly holistic approach to health and wellbeing. These programs combine various Yogic practices, dietary guidelines, massage therapies, therapeutic baths and wraps, and rejuvenating tonics with traditional Indian Siddha and Ayurvedic healing systems.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 10 (January 13th): Farewell Isha Yoga Center, let's board the plane home
Early in the morning we check out from Isha Yoga center and head to the airport back home. Wow, it was amazing!
Day 11 (January 14th): Arrive in your home-country
I want you to know the power and the liberation of another kind of science, the inner science, the yogic science through which you can become the master of your own destiny." – Sadhguru
Included
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Airport transfers, local transfers
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Flight ticket from Goa to Coimbatore
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All meals listed in the itinerary
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Knowledgeable English-speaking guide for all land visits
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6 nights accommodation in Goa in single, double or twin room
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1 night accommodation in Coimbatore, next to the airport
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2 nights accommodation at the Isha Yoga Center
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Single room supplement required when not sharing the room (230 euro supplement)
Excluded
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Indian Visa (460 Lei)
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International flight to and out of India;
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Single Room Supplement:
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Meals not listed in the itinerary;
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Travel insurance
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Personal expenses, like laundry, phone calls, snacks, soft drinks, etc
1550 EUR (Twin room)
1.900 EUR (single room)
1700 EUR (Twin room)
Retreat is finally confirmed only when a minimum number of 6 people have requested to book.
If you would like to request booking the retreat, please fill in the form below. You will then be requested submit a deposit of 500 euros to secure the request.
If you have any questions, or uncertainties, please drop us an e-mail at info@upyoga.ro or by Whatsapp at 0757.096.474