A retreat to brush up on your skills, get back on the mat and elevate your practice.
Have you completed Yoga Teacher Training, and would you like to refresh your practice? Or you may crave a deeply immersive in-person experience with a like-minded yoga community? Then this program is perfect for you.
Led by Indian yoga teachers Achuthan & Darshini, this retreat blends yoga, meditation, deep relaxation, and self-care rituals in a breathtaking beach front retreat center in South Goa. You’ll be part of a supportive, like-minded community, where you can nurture your body, mind, and soul—without distractions.
Are you ready to put yourself first?
You became a yoga teacher because something in you shifted. You felt the call to share.
But somewhere along the way… maybe you stopped teaching. Or you started doubting yourself. Maybe your personal practice feels dull, or you’re wondering if you’re even “qualified” enough to guide others.
This retreat was created for you.
This is not a teacher training, but a Continuing Education Program.
It’s a space to reconnect with your love for yoga, rebuild your confidence, and remember the teacher you were born to be — not through textbooks, but through real, embodied experience.
Yoga Alliance Requirement for Yoga Teachers
In order to continue learning and growing as a teacher, all Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®s) must take Continuing Education every three years.
(Source: yogaalliance.org)
You’ll spend 8 nourishing days (7 nights) immersed in nature, sharing space with fellow yoga teachers, and guided through daily yoga, meditation, workshops and conversations that help you:
Reignite your personal practice and feel genuinely inspired again
Share yoga with authenticity — without needing to “prove” anything
Gain clarity on how to offer your gifts with confidence
Connect with a community of like-minded teachers on the same path
Learn tools to manage burnout, imposter syndrome, or creative blocks
Leave with a renewed sense of direction, joy, and purpose in your teaching
This isn’t about learning more techniques or cramming in information.
It’s about returning to the heart of your practice — and your path.
As winter whispers across the world, we gather where the sun still lingers warmly over the Arabian Sea. Winter in the Tropics is a retreat designed for those who crave depth without austerity — reflection without coldness, stillness without isolation.
Our retreat home sits directly on the quiet shores of Polem Beach in South Goa, offering an intimate and thoughtfully designed space for both practice and rest. Wooden beach cabanas, each with a private veranda and open views, provide simple comfort rooted in natural materials and subtle Indian craftsmanship. Dedicated yoga shalas overlook the coastline creating a close connection to nature.
Set against Goa’s golden shores and soft ocean breeze, this experience blends thoughtfully curated yoga sessions, restorative rituals, nourishing seasonal cuisine, and spacious time to unwind in serene surroundings.
This is winter reimagined — not as retreat from life, but as a graceful return to yourself.
Slow down in warmth. Reflect in light. Rise renewed.
Get ready for days full of immersive yoga, mindfulness, rejuvenation, and connection!
Here is a tentative schedule (subject to change) to help you understand the flow of the week. We’ve intentionally included generous free time so you can fully enjoy the beautiful beachfront setting and its peaceful surroundings.
Arrival Day
05:00 – 07:00 pm: Opening Ceremony + Yoga Practice
07:00 – 08:30 pm: Dinner
07:00 am: Tea, & coffee
08:00 – 09:30 am: Pranayama + Vinyasa Flow
10:30 am: Brunch
5:30 – 7:00 pm: Restorative + Yoga Nidra
07:30 pm: Dinner
07:00 : Tea, & coffee
08:00 – 09:30: Pranayama + Power Yoga
10:30 am: Brunch
5:30 – 7:00 pm: Wisdom Talk + Blind folded guided walking meditation on the beach
07:30 pm: Dinner
Sunrise Boat Trip
Excursion Trip to Spice plantation
* Transportation, entry to the spice farm, entry to the Wildlife Sanctuary & lunch at the spice farm included.
6:30 – 7:00 pm: Yoga Nidra
07:30 pm: Dinner
07:00 am: Tea, & coffee
08:00 – 09:30 am: Pranayama + Vinyasa Flow
10:30 am: Brunch
5:00 – 7:00 pm: Thai Yoga Massage Workshop
07:30 pm: Dinner
07:00 am: Tea, & coffee
08:00 – 09:30 am: Pranayama + Vinyasa Flow
10:30 am: Brunch
Free afternoon for visiting nearby beaches and shopping on your own.
07:30: Dinner at retreat center or by your own
07:00: Tea, & coffee
08:00 – 09:30: Pranayama + Vinyasa Flow
10:30 am: Brunch
5:30 – 7:00 pm: Cacao + Dharma Mapping Circle
07:30 pm: Dinner
Departure Day
07:00 am: Tea, Coffee & Light breakfast
10:00 am: Check out
With the successful completion of the retreat, you will receive a 20-hour Continuing Education certificate from Yoga Alliance.
The Polem Beach we are on is a beautiful, quiet beach, perfect for swimming and daily strolls on the shore. The resort offers lots of quiet relaxation spots and private beach loungers with umbrellas. You can treat yourself to a massage or venture out to one of the nearby beach towns: from the resort, it’s a 15 mins drive to Patnem and Palolem, with many beach cafes, restaurants, and shops.
During the week, we will also offer two optional group excursions, including a visit to a traditional spice plantation, local temples, or waterfall hike, as well as a sunrise or sunset boat trip along the Arabian Sea — where, if we’re lucky, we may even spot dolphins in their natural habitat.
Throughout the retreat, you will be nourished with wholesome vegetarian brunches, dinners, and light snacks, freshly prepared each day by in-house chefs. The menu offers a thoughtful blend of Indian and Western dishes, providing variety while keeping meals balanced and grounded.
Dietary needs such as gluten-free and vegan options can be accommodated with care. All meals are included in your retreat stay, so you can fully relax and focus on your practice without needing to plan anything else.
Our boutique beach huts have clean, simple designs, comfortable King size and Twin beds with touches of traditional Indian fabrics. Natural materials have been used throughout and all furniture is handmade. All rooms have a private veranda with outdoor seating, air conditioning and modern en-suite bathrooms with hot water showers, and complimentary ayurvedic care products and daily cleaning service.
Price and registration are for 1 guest only.
To make things easier, we offer flexible payment options, allowing you to complete your balance in either 2 or 4 installments.
Please note that the full payment must be received by October 8, 2026.
*Note- If you are a couple sharing a bed and wanting private accommodation, please email me at contact@littleworldofyoga.com
This retreat is designed for someone who is ready to prioritize themselves—whether they need a break, a reset, or a chance to reconnect with their inner strength. It is perfect for yoga teachers seeking a refresher course or anyone craving a deep immersion in yoga. Whether you’ve completed Yoga Teacher Training or want an in-person experience, this program is tailored to you.
Yoga Alliance believes continued learning and growth is paramount to the maintenance of high standards in yoga instruction. For this reason, all Registered Yoga Teachers (RYTs) must meet the Continuing Education (CE) requirements in order to maintain their Yoga Alliance credential(s). We provide 20hr CE certificate for registered yoga teachers after the successful completion of the retreat.
Our retreat center is located on Polem beach in South Goa. Dabolim airport (GOI) is around a 90-minute drive away. Taxi cost can be 3500 INR. Manohar/Mopa airport (GOX) is a new airport around 2.5 hours' drive away. Taxi cost can be 6500 INR. Private transfers can be arranged for an additional cost.
You can find international flight options from many destinations with a connection via Mumbai, Delhi or other major aiports in India. Tip: To find a cheaper flight – if you don’t mind a layover where you have to check your luggage in again – it’s worth checking flight prices with the end destination as Mumbai (or Delhi) and booking the flight to Goa separately with a different airline. There are multiple cheap flights every day to Goa. Dabolim airport (GOI) is around a 90-minute drive away from retreat center. Manohar/Mopa airport (GOX) is a new airport around 2.5 hours' drive away from retreat center.
A visa is required to enter India. You can apply for an e-Visa here. https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/
An exceptional week of authentic yoga and relaxation led by Indian yoga teachers Achuthan & Darshini. Immerse yourself in a community of like-minded yogis while exploring the stunning quite Polem Beach in South Goa.
Yes, our in-house chef will serve you a large vegetarian brunch and dinner daily. Also enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, or herbal tea, in the morning.
We have wifi available throughout the resort. The phone network is limited. Still we recommend you to purchase a sim card for your personal use while you go out from the retreat center.
If you are friends, or couple sharing a bed and want private accommodation, please email us at contact@littleworldofyoga.com for details.
Yes, Please make sure to read and understand the Terms & Conditions before booking your spot.
Meet Darshini, a dedicated yoga practitioner, and therapist with a passion for sharing the healing powers of yoga. From a young age, Darshini has been drawn to spirituality and has pursued her studies to become a Master of Yogic Sciences and Naturopathy from Orissa, as well as completing a TTC in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga from Mysore. Darshini has a broad range of experience teaching Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga Vinyasa, and Therapeutic yoga, as well as various meditation techniques. She also holds certifications in Acupressure and Reflexology and incorporates this knowledge into her classes. With a vision to empower individuals with the practical lifestyle benefits of yoga, Darshini offers a unique insight into the philosophy of yoga and how it can be applied in everyday life. Join Darshini on a transformative journey towards physical and emotional well-being, and discover the healing powers of yoga for yourself.
Meet Achuthan (Achu), a seasoned yoga practitioner and spiritual guide on a journey of transformation. His spiritual journey started in his childhood and as a teenager, he started to practice asanas. Starting with Shivananda’s Hatha yoga style, he later transitioned into more dynamic Ashtanga Vinyasa and Restorative yoga styles. His father was a well-known Vedic astrologer. Achu used to be a Hindu priest. Coming from a spiritual family, he was fascinated by the idea of becoming a Hindu priest & servicing and helping others. After his father passed away he went to the Tantra Vidyapedoom ( Tantric school ) to study rituals and worship. The complete spiritual life in Vidyapeedom made his path clear. He started to find answers to his questions. There he realized his path, his Swadharma. Yoga taught him not to be hard on himself, to get a better understanding of life situations, and that in order to find answers; the journey needs to be an inward journey. He believes, through yoga, we learn that we always have a choice as to how we react to things that happen in our life. Join Achu on a transformative journey of self-discovery through yoga.
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