Amara Kaya Timeless Healing Retreat

Birdsong combines luxurious comfort with tranquil serenity. Open spaces, natural materials, soft lighting, and carefully selected details create an atmosphere that invites you to slow down, calm your mind, and reconnect with yourself.

Originally built in 1804, the historic villa has been lovingly and carefully restored by its owners. Its soul has been preserved, while at the same time offering all modern comforts. Located in a quiet village in northern Goa, far away from the hustle and bustle of tourist destinations, the first things you notice are the lush vegetation and the delicate scent of blooming flowers that accompany you every step of the way.

Each of the six spacious suites offers a peaceful retreat, with a spacious bathroom and an individually and carefully designed interior. Common areas include a large swimming pool, a soothing steam room, and a main room that inspires calm and creativity with an artful mix of textures and décor.

Birdsong offers spacious areas for communal gatherings and collective healing, as well as quiet corners that invite self-reflection, regeneration, and deep relaxation. The rooms for double occupancy have two double beds and offer each participant ample personal space.

Conscious Ayurvedic cuisine considers food to be part of holistic well-being. Our sustainable, mindful chef creates seasonal dishes that honor both the body and the environment. Each meal is individually tailored to your unique constitution and wellness needs. Using only regional, organic ingredients, we create dishes that are deeply nourishing on all levels.

This retreat takes place around Holi, the festival of colors—one of the most beautiful Indian holidays. At Amara Kaya, we see this time as a living ritual of transformation. Gentle cleansing methods through movement and therapeutic massages, nourishing, healthy meals, community, and nature support this process.

Each day unfolds like a transformative ritual: from sunrise yoga to bodywork and mindful meals to relaxed evenings by the pool or on the deck under the stars. Day 1: Earth | Arrival & Grounding Feel the energy of grounding and security as the body arrives, settles down, and embraces nature.
Allow your body to arrive, come to rest, and feel connected to the land. Schedule: Check-in, welcome tea, nature walk, evening meditation & ritual Day 2: Water | Renewal & Flow Water purifies and softens—today begins the journey of cleansing and healing.
Schedule: Individual consultations for a personalized healing journey, first personal treatment, regenerative yoga Day 3: Air | Yin breathing & inner flow Air gives you space – through your breath, you let go of old emotions and invite clarity.
Schedule: Gentle yoga & yin breathing, Thai yoga bodywork, silent reflection walk & journaling, meditation & sound journey Day 4: Wood | Flow & nature integration Wood stands for growth – for expansive energy, movement, and connection with nature.
Schedule: Yoga for balance & flow, acupuncture or bodywork treatment, nature walk, sharing circle Day 5: Fire | Yang breathing & fire ritual (Holi Eve)
Fire symbolizes purification & rebirth – burning the old in the fire of Holi. Schedule: Dynamic movement & yang breathing, acupuncture or bodywork treatment, fire ritual inspired by Holika Dahan Day 6: Ether | Celebration & color (Holi Day)
Ether or space opens the heart – celebration and connection in pure joy. Schedule: Holi celebration, acupuncture or bodywork treatment, dinner together, live music/kirtan Day 7: Earth | Silence & Reflection Return to earth – anchoring the transformation into stable, embodied calm.
Schedule: Slow yoga & meditation, acupuncture/Thai bodywork rotation, silent reflection walk & journaling, closing circle & gratitude ritual Day 8: Space | Departure & Gratitude Depart with ease, gratitude, and renewed inner balance. Schedule: Closing meditation, farewell breakfast

Goa has two international airports, both of which are easily accessible from the retreat location. Manohar International Airport in northern Goa (GOX) is slightly closer.

Upon arrival, you can book a taxi at the airport for a small fee of 2000 Rs, or you can let us know and we will be happy to arrange a pick-up service for you. The transfer time is 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the time of day.