Introduction
There comes a point where rest stops being enough. You sleep, but you don't recover. You take a weekend away, and by Monday morning it feels like it never happened. The mind keeps running its familiar loops — work, worry, plans, regret — regardless of where the body happens to be.
This is usually when people start thinking about a retreat.
Not a holiday. Not a workshop. Something quieter than both.
A vacation asks you to enjoy yourself. A retreat simply asks you to show up. There is nothing to achieve, no highlight reel, no itinerary to keep pace with. What a retreat offers, more than anything else, is space. Space to slow down. Space to notice what's actually happening inside you. Space to practice, to sit, to be still — and to discover that stillness is not emptiness. It is, for most people, quite full.
The 6 Days Yoga Meditation Retreat is built around that understanding. It does not promise you transformation or revelation. It offers six days of consistent, gentle practice in a natural setting, with a structure that supports quiet rather than filling it.
If you've been feeling stretched thin — mentally, emotionally, or simply by the pace of ordinary life — this retreat may be worth your time.
What This Retreat Is About
At its core, this retreat is about returning to something simple.
Six days of yoga. Six days of meditation. A daily rhythm that holds you without demanding too much from you. Meals at regular times. Early mornings on the mat. Evenings that wind down gently rather than trailing off into screens and noise.
The yoga practice here is not performance-based. We work with the body with care — building awareness of breath, steadiness in posture, and an honest relationship with limitation. You are not asked to achieve a particular shape or match anyone else in the room. You are asked to pay attention.
Meditation is introduced in a similarly grounded way. We sit. We breathe. We notice the movement of thought without chasing or suppressing it. Over six days, this practice deepens — not because something dramatic happens, but because repetition gradually quiets the nervous system and opens a kind of internal listening that is difficult to access in the middle of a busy life.
Breathwork runs through the retreat as a thread — sometimes as formal practice, sometimes woven into the morning session. The breath is always available. Learning to work with it consciously is one of the most practical tools this retreat offers.
This retreat is suitable for complete beginners. You do not need prior experience in yoga or meditation to participate fully. At the same time, practitioners with years of experience often find that returning to foundational practice — done slowly, with full attention — offers something that advanced classes rarely do. There is room here for both.
A Typical Day on Retreat
Days on retreat are not identical. The rhythm is consistent, but there is flexibility built in — enough structure to hold you, enough space to let you breathe.
This is a general picture of how a day tends to unfold.
Morning Practice
The day begins early, usually around sunrise or shortly before. The morning session is the longest of the day — a combination of gentle movement, breathwork, and stillness. We begin slowly, allowing the body and mind to arrive before asking anything of them. Asana practice follows, tailored to where participants are and what the day calls for. The session closes with breathing practice and a period of seated meditation.
Breakfast follows. It is a quiet meal. There is no agenda attached to it.
Midday Space
The middle part of the day is intentionally open. There are no scheduled sessions. This time belongs to you — for rest, for journaling, for a slow walk, for sitting in silence somewhere with a view. Some people sleep. Some read. Some simply sit and watch the light change.
This unscheduled space is not wasted time. It is often where the morning's practice begins to settle. Insight rarely arrives during the session itself. It tends to come later, when the mind has been given room to exhale.
Evening Meditation
The evening session is shorter and quieter than the morning. We sit together as a group — guided awareness practice, mantra, or simply shared silence, depending on the evening. The intention is to close the day gently, to let whatever has been moving through the day come to rest.
Sleep tends to come more easily during retreat. The body, given consistency and quiet, remembers how to wind down.
The Four Retreat Locations
This retreat runs across four locations, each chosen for a different reason, but all sharing the same qualities: natural surroundings, a quiet atmosphere, and enough separation from ordinary daily life to allow real stillness.
The structure of the retreat is identical across all four destinations. The practice, the schedule, the approach — these do not change. What changes is the landscape you step into when you walk out of the practice room
Koh Samui, Thailand
Koh Samui is a tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand — warm, lush, and unhurried in the quieter parts away from the tourist centers. The retreat is situated away from the busier areas of the island, close to the sea.
There is something about practicing near open water that affects the quality of attention. The mornings here are soft and warm. The sea is audible. The pace of life around the retreat is slow in a way that reinforces rather than distracts from practice.
Thailand has a long tradition of contemplative practice, and that atmosphere is present in a quiet way — not imposed, simply felt.
Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka
Kalpitiya is a peninsula on the northwestern coast of Sri Lanka. It is one of the less commercially developed stretches of coastline on the island — open, relatively remote, and naturally quiet.
The landscape here is wide. Long, empty beach. A horizon that seems further away than usual. Wind that moves through without obstruction. It is the kind of place that does something to the nervous system simply by existing. There is very little here to consume or be distracted by, and for a retreat, that is exactly the point.
Sri Lanka has a depth of Buddhist culture and natural beauty that is present throughout the island. Kalpitiya, in particular, holds a simplicity that is increasingly rare.
Mandrem, Goa
Mandrem is one of the quieter villages along the northern Goa coastline. Unlike many parts of Goa, it has remained relatively calm — a beach that doesn't feel the need to announce itself, a pace that allows for real rest.
Goa has long been a gathering point for people interested in yoga and alternative practice, and that history gives the place a certain ease. There is familiarity here for many Indian participants — a comfortable combination of recognizable culture and genuine coastal calm.
Practicing in Mandrem feels grounded. The surroundings don't overwhelm. The energy is balanced in a way that makes both effort and stillness feel accessible.
Ubud, Bali
Ubud sits inland, surrounded by rice fields and forest, elevated above the coastline that draws most visitors to Bali. It is a place that has long attracted people seeking some form of inner work — artists, practitioners, those looking for a slower pace in a genuinely beautiful setting.
The natural environment here is lush and detailed. Green in every direction. The sound of water. The smell of earth and vegetation. The mornings are cool and clear.
There is an introspective quality to Ubud that suits meditation practice particularly well. The place seems to encourage looking inward, which makes it a natural home for the kind of retreat this is.
Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is not designed for a particular type of person. It is designed for a particular kind of need.
If you have been feeling mentally tired for longer than you can clearly explain, this retreat offers structure and rest without requiring you to perform wellness. You can arrive exactly as you are.
If you have a regular yoga or meditation practice but find it increasingly difficult to maintain depth in a busy life, six days of uninterrupted practice in a supportive environment offers something that daily home sessions rarely can — continuity, quiet, and the presence of others doing the same work.
If you are new to meditation and uncertain where to begin, the retreat offers a gentle, progressive introduction. Nothing is assumed. Nothing is rushed. The practices are explained clearly and approached with patience.
If you are a professional — someone whose life runs on demands, decisions, and constant connectivity — the retreat offers something genuinely different: time that belongs to the practice, not to productivity.
If you simply want six days of quiet, of waking up with purpose but without pressure, of sleeping well and eating simply and being in nature — this retreat provides that.
You do not need to have a particular belief system. You do not need to already know what you are looking for. Coming with an open mind and a willingness to show up each day is enough.
What Is Included
The retreat fee covers the core elements of your stay and practice. These include:
Accommodation for six nights in the retreat location, in a shared or private room depending on availability and preference.
Daily yoga sessions — morning practice covering asana, pranayama, and meditation, along with the evening sitting practice.
Guided breathwork sessions integrated throughout the retreat.
Three meals per day, freshly prepared, vegetarian, and suited to support an active practice schedule. Specific meal arrangements may vary slightly by location, and this will be confirmed during registration.
A supportive group environment with a consistent teacher presence throughout the retreat.
The retreat is small by design. There are no large groups, no anonymity, no sense of being passed through a system.
What Is Not Included
For clarity, the following are not covered by the retreat fee:
International or domestic flights to and from the retreat location.
Travel insurance. Participants are expected to arrange their own coverage before travel.
Personal expenses — shopping, local transport outside the retreat, or any optional activities not part of the retreat programme.
Any treatments, therapies, or experiences arranged independently outside the retreat structure.
Accommodation and Facilities
Because the retreat runs across four different locations, the specific physical spaces vary. What they share is more important than what differs.
Each location provides a residential stay — you sleep where you practice, which is a meaningful part of the retreat experience. There is no commuting, no transition between retreat mode and daily life. The space holds you.
Rooms are clean, comfortable, and simple. They are not luxurious, but they are well-maintained and suitable for rest. The intention is a space that is calm rather than impressive.
The practice space — where yoga and meditation sessions are held — is dedicated and quiet. There is enough room to move freely. Natural light and ventilation are part of the environment wherever possible.
Common areas are available for reading, resting, and quiet conversation. Meals are served in a shared space that encourages gentle community without pressure to socialise.
The surroundings — sea, forest, rice fields, or open coastline depending on location — are always close. You are rarely more than a short walk from natural quiet.
Retreat Dates and Locations
All upcoming retreat dates are listed below. Each retreat follows the same six-day structure, and participants choose their preferred location and dates during the registration process.
Dates are available across all four locations — Koh Samui, Kalpitiya, Mandrem, and Ubud — and are updated regularly. The tab-based booking interface below allows you to view dates by location and check current availability.
The retreat is the same wherever you choose to go. The practice does not change with geography.
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Dates Coming Soon, reach us at infoadvaityoga@gmail.com for enquiry
Dates Coming Soon, reach us at infoadvaityoga@gmail.com for enquiry
Code of Conduct
A retreat works because everyone in it is working together, even when working quietly alone. The following guidelines help maintain the conditions that make that possible.
Participants are asked to arrive with a respectful attitude toward the space, the practice, and the other people sharing the retreat. This means being punctual to sessions, using shared spaces with care, and being mindful of noise levels during rest periods.
Alcohol and recreational substances are not permitted during the retreat. This is not a moral position — it is a practical one. The practice asks something of the nervous system, and clarity supports that work.
The retreat is not fully silent, but silence is available and encouraged during certain hours — particularly mornings and evenings. Participants are asked to honor that.
Mobile phone use is not prohibited, but participants are encouraged to limit it, particularly during practice hours. The retreat is an opportunity to step back from constant connectivity. Making use of that opportunity tends to make a significant difference to the experience.
Personal responsibility is part of the retreat. Each participant is responsible for their own wellbeing, for communicating any medical conditions or physical limitations to the teacher, and for engaging honestly with the practice.
Booking and Payment
To secure a place on the retreat, a deposit is required at the time of booking. The remaining balance is due before the retreat begins, with the specific payment deadline depending on the chosen date and location.
During the registration process, you will be asked to select your preferred location and retreat dates. All four locations run the retreat across the same dates, and availability is confirmed at the time of booking.
The deposit amount and balance timeline will be clearly communicated when you register. If you have questions about payment options or arrangements, these can be discussed directly.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
We understand that circumstances change. The following outlines how cancellations are handled.
Cancellations made more than 60 days before the retreat start date are eligible for a full refund of the deposit, minus any transaction fees.
Cancellations between 30 and 60 days before the retreat may receive a partial refund or the option to transfer to a different date or location, subject to availability.
Cancellations made within 30 days of the retreat start date are generally non-refundable. In exceptional circumstances, transfers to a future retreat may be considered.
If for any reason the retreat is cancelled by the organizer, participants will receive a full refund or the option to transfer to another date.
These policies exist to allow for fair planning on both sides. If your situation is outside the standard cases, please reach out directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior yoga experience?
No. The retreat is designed to be accessible to complete beginners. Practices are introduced clearly, and participants are encouraged to work within their own range rather than toward any external standard.
Is this retreat silent?
Not formally. There is no enforced silence protocol, though silence is available and encouraged during morning hours, evening sessions, and rest periods. Gentle conversation is welcome at mealtimes and in common areas.
What is the daily schedule like?
Days begin early, with the main yoga and breathwork session in the morning. The middle of the day is unstructured rest time. The evening includes a shorter, quieter meditation session. Mealtimes are regular and anchor the day.
Can I join alone?
Yes. Most participants arrive individually. The retreat creates a natural sense of community without requiring you to arrive with someone or to socialise extensively. You can engage with others as much or as little as you are comfortable with.
How many participants usually attend?
Groups are kept small. This is intentional. A smaller group allows for more genuine attention from the teacher and a quieter, less crowded atmosphere overall.
Are all locations the same retreat?
The structure, practices, and teaching approach are consistent across all four locations. The natural environment, accommodation style, and surrounding atmosphere differ by location.
How do I choose the location?
Choose based on what the natural environment means to you and what is practical in terms of travel. If you are drawn to the sea and tropical warmth, Koh Samui or Kalpitiya may appeal. If you prefer lush greenery and an introspective atmosphere, Ubud may feel right. Mandrem in Goa offers a familiar option for those travelling from within India. Any of the four will support the practice equally well.