Ashiyana is a peaceful tropical haven that has been created for deep relaxation and contemplation. It is located on the beautiful and unspoiled Mandrem Beach and the enchanting Mandrem river in the very north of Goa, which is now perhaps the least populated and least developed part of Goa. We are doing our best to keep a balance between maintaining the natural beauty of the area and creating sustainable eco-minded tourism.
The Ashiyana location offers a balance between the serenity of a coconut palm grove, bordered by the enchanting Mandrem River, and a beautiful quiet beach with the invigorating sound of the waves breaking against the shore just beyond the dunes. It is split between a palm grove fronting the Mandrem River and a second piece of land across a bridge that fronts the beautiful Mandrem Beach. The palm grove contains much of the accommodation, restaurant, yoga shalas, treatment centre and spa, as well as, the luxury villa and treehouse accommodation. The beachfront land has beach huts.
The spacious centre has three yoga shalas and is next to the beach, making it quiet throughout the day, as most people are either doing yoga or are on the beach. In the evenings there are dance, musical and yoga/meditation sessions organised about 2-4 times per week.
http://www.ashiyana-yoga-goa.com
Accommodations
All the rooms are spacious and comfortable with large windows and wonderful views. As far as possible the en-suite bathrooms have been built to allow a little of the outside in, with large open window spaces and blinds. Each room has ample storage space for clothes and its own balcony with day-bed or other seating.
This retreat is intended to be grounded in friendship and connection. Ashyiana is organised with this in mind as most rooms are shared accommodation.
Participants can choose:
· Single Occupancy
Room type: Beach Huts http://www.ashiyana-yoga-goa.com/accommodation-beach-huts.shtml
Bed Type: One Single-bed
Bathroom: En-suite Bathroom
· Twin-Share
Room type: Long Cabana http://www.ashiyana-yoga-goa.com/accommodation-long-cabana.shtml or
Room type: Oval House http://www.ashiyana-yoga-goa.com/accommodation-oval-house.shtml
Bed Type: One Double-bed plus one Single-bed
Bathroom: En-suite Bathroom
· 3-pax Share
Room type: 2-storey Lake House http://www.ashiyana-yoga-goa.com/accommodation-lake-house.shtml
Bed Type: 3 Double-beds on each floor
Bathroom: 1 En-suite Bathroom on each floor
*Note: Total 6 people sharing one Lake House – 3 people sharing 1 floor and 1 bathroom
· 4-pax Share
Room type: 2-storey Eco Lodges http://www.ashiyana-yoga-goa.com/accommodation-eco-lodges.shtml
Bed Type: 2 Single-beds on each floor
Bathroom: 1 En-suite Bathroom
*Note: Total 4 people in one Eco Lodge – 2 people sharing 1 floor and 4 people sharing 1 bathroom
Food
Ashiyana's organic* restaurant offers buffet-style meals. (*wherever possible)
It is not a belief that a rigid vegetarian diet is the best diet for all; however it is recognised that this is probably the preference of most and is thus the primary cuisine. For those who wish to maintain a non-vegetarian diet, a chicken or fish alternative will be provided a couple of evenings per week. All water is filtered, including that used for cooking.
Brunch 10:00am – 11:00am daily:
Homemade muesli or porridge with curd (yoghurt), soya/milk, fresh fruit salad, plus a daily menu selected from the following - toast, butter, cheese, honey, jam, patisserie, scrambled eggs, dhal, rice, salad, hummous, tahini, and other daily specials. Tea, coffee and juices.
Dinner 7:00pm – 8:30pm daily:
A fusion of freshly prepared Indian and western vegetarian cuisine. Fresh fish and chicken dishes are served twice a week.
The retreat package includes:
· Buffet Brunch and Dinner every staying night
· All-day ginger lemon honey and chai, filtered water
Facilities, Activities and Services
The Treatment Centre and Spa is a wellness centre that supports your process of relaxation. To bring awareness to the breath and bodily sensations is a wonderful way of connecting inwardly and easing tensions.
http://www.ashiyana-yoga-goa.com/massage-spa-goa-india.shtml
*2 massage sessions in included in this retreat package. All other treatments are in addition to the package price.
A mix of creative workshops, including Arts, Crafts and Musical will be offered. There are also water activities such as kayaking, boat trips and visits to other beaches, plus many inland trips to churches, markets, spice farms, a zoo, Dudsagar waterfall and more.
http://www.ashiyana-yoga-goa.com/activities-yoga-india.shtml
*All excursions are in addition to the package price.
Yoga
We will greet each morning with a silent meditation walk led by Wendy. After the meditation you will begin an inspiring dynamic flow practice to open and strengthen your body. The afternoon practice will be a yin/yang restorative class, which will help bring the body back into balance
In addition to the meditation, asana, and pranayama practices you will be journalling and group sharing throughout the week as a self-exploration tool to help deepen your yoga practice.
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