Join us for this 10-day Ashtanga Yoga and Ayurveda retreat in the lush and beautiful surroundings of Bhakti Kutir Eco Health & Resort Centre, a short walk from Patnem beach in South Goa, India.
Andy and I are 2 highly experienced Ashtanga Yoga teachers with over 17 years of teaching experience and 30 years of practice between them. This retreat will include daily self practice Ashtanga with 2 experienced teachers, daily Meditation and Pranayama, Ayurvedic lifestyle consultations, and workshops on Ayurveda, Philosophy, Pranayama, and Yoga techniques.
To allow for a high level of teacher attention and support for each student, there are only 15 spaces available.
The price is £775 with an early bird discount of £695 if booked by 1st August 2016.
Included in the price
Daily facilitated self-practice Ashtanga Yoga classes
Daily Meditation and Pranayama
Ayurvedic lifestyle consultation with written lifestyle and diet design + easy and realistic recommendations you can apply straight away to your life and your yoga practice.
6 afternoon workshops covering Ayurveda, Philosophy, Pranayama, and Yoga techniques
Shared room for 10 nights (limited single occupancy rooms available for an supplemental £150)
3 daily meals of delicious vegetarian food with coffee, tea and fresh juice options
Filtered water available all day
The retreat centre also provides other beverages throughout the day including fresh juices, all available for an additional cost. There is an on-site Ayurvedic treatment facility where treatments (including Massage) can be booked for around 1,000 rupees.
No booking can be accepted without payment of a £250 non-refundable deposit. The balance of the payment is due by Friday 30th September 2016.
There is a limited number of single occupancy spaces available on the retreat with a single supplement charge of £150, giving a total price of £925 (or £845 with the early bird discount).
What’s not included in the price
Flights: flights are not included. Many major airlines fly to Mumbai where you can get a transfer to Goa Dabolim Airport. Jet Airways are a well-priced option.
Airport transfers between Goa Dabolim Airport and Bhakti Kutir in Patnem—We can arrange airport transfers for you which can be paid for on arrival. We will try to group as many people together as possible to keep this cost down for you.
Visa: You must have a valid Visa to enter India. We suggest a 6-month tourist visa as any other visa is difficult to obtain.
Sample itinerary
07:00 – Morning Meditation / Pranayama
07:30 – Mysore facilitated self-practice
10:00 – Breakfast / Free time
13:00 – Lunch / Free time
16:00 – Afternoon workshop on 6 days
19:00 – Dinner
Justin’s co-teacher, Andy Gill
Andy is passionate about teaching Ashtanga in the traditional Mysore space. He draws upon his experience both as a teacher and coach to provide a supportive, nurturing, and inspiring space in which he can facilitate the personal growth of his students through their practice.
Cancellation policy
Deposits: The £250 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable
Full Payments: For places paid in full and then cancelled, the following applies:
More than 8 weeks before the start of the workshop: 100% refund less the deposit.
4 to 8 weeks before the start of the workshop: 50% refund less the deposit.
Less than 4 week before the start of the workshop: No refund will be given.
The balance payment is due no later than 6 weeks before the first day you are due to arrive at Bhakti Kutir. If your balance payment is not received, your place can be given to another guest.
We strongly advise you take out travel insurance which would cover you financially, not only for unforeseen events that may occur whilst on holiday, but also to cover you in the event of needing to cancel.
Due to teacher cancellations, low bookings, or other situations outside of our control, some courses may be temporarily or permanently unavailable. We reserve the right to make any changes to our programme or teachers. Alternative arranagements are offered to the best of our ability, but if not taken up, we do not accept responsibility for any costs incurred, including airfare.
Further information and booking
If you have any questions or want to book, please contact:
Andy
ajfgill@gmail.com
+44 (0) 7913 615984
www.andygill.yoga
Justin
justin@justinrobertshaw.com
Retreat Centre details can be found at: