Welcome to Nalanda Retreat, located in the heart of a serene seaside town in Goa – southern India. Nalanda Retreat is in a coastal village in North Goa which overlooks Mandrem Beach. This stretch of sand is a continuation of Ashwem beach situated close to Arambol beach.
**Please put your flight information on the logistics sheet.
Mandrem is around 52 kms from Goa Airport at Dabolim, from where you can take a taxi, or Nalanda Retreat can pre-book a transfer for you. The nearest railway station is in Pernem, which is less than 27 km away. There are frequent buses from the capital city of Panaji and the city of Mapusa to Mandrem.
Contact info@nalandaretreat.com for transportation options
Click HERE for Directions.
**Please put your dietary restrictions on the logistics sheet.
Let us know of any allergies or dietary restrictions. All meals are healthy and prepared by Nalanda who knows how to make your taste buds smile. 3 Daily vegetarian, meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
Filtered water is provided.
The currency in India is Rupee’s. We recommend exchanging cash into Rupee’s before you arrive! If you plan on doing activities, bring extra cash!
The closest ATM is in town.
**Please put your arrival time on the logistics sheet.
Check-in time is in the afternoon on the first day. Meals service will start with dinner on the first day.
For additional nights please book directly with info@nalandaretreat.com
SYI Yoga Teacher Training Manual - included in tuition and will be at the course when you arrive.
Purchase:
The Manual is included in the price of tuition and we will have it for you at the start of the course.
Optionally, a neti pot and a tongue scraper are suggested to be used throughout the course, you can purchase these on your own at any health food store. Please also bring any creative tools that enable you to express your gifts such as musical instruments, painting/drawing materials, etc.
All extra activities vary in price, most can be arranged through the hotel on arrival or day before.
Click here and check out our alumni’s online shop. Use the code SYIFAM20 for 20% off!
Laundry is available off-site.
Limited internet is available onsite but we suggest disconnecting from the internet as much as possible, phones will only be allowed for photos during meal times, etc.
We will make arrangements to make up any missed days during the program. Typically, it is not a problem and you can get everything completed during the course.
You may need a valid visa for entry into India. Please check with your countries embassy for travel details and entry requirements.
Your passport must be valid for six months beyond date of visa application to obtain a visa.
At the end of the course, you will receive your 300hr Yoga Teacher Certification. This course is approved by Yoga Alliance. As a graduate of this program, you will qualify to register as a teacher with the Yoga Alliance organization if you choose to.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us by phone or email. We are looking forward to having you here to embark on this life-changing journey to shed away layers and become your truest self.
We encourage you to begin the practice now, by reflecting on your intentions for yourself and what brought you on this journey. Together we will create a safe and sacred space within our group that will help to reveal the wisdom within and the nature of the Self. This path will ask for self-reflection, growth, and discipline. Your journey will be greatly guided by what you chose to bring to the experience. Open yourself to what is there, leave all expectations behind and enter the clear, crisp perspective and sacred landscape of India with an open heart.
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- Mary Oliver