Summary

This one-week yoga & wellness retreat invites you to balance, renewal and inner transformation, inspired by the vibrant spirit of Holi - the festival of color, light and rebirth.

Guided by the Amara Kaya philosophy, each day gently guides you back to your natural state of timeless harmony - through yoga, breathwork, acupuncture, Thai bodywork and an Ayurvedic diet.

In line with Holi's message of letting go of what no longer serves you, the retreat opens up space for a lighter and more joyful wellbeing.

Highlights:
- Led by a team of experienced healing facilitators in Thai bodywork, traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, Ayurveda, restorative yoga and breathwork.
- Small group size and therefore guaranteed personal care, emotional security and in-depth individual support.
- Well thought-out therapeutic structure: each therapy session and treatment is deliberately placed for effective healing.
-Follow an individually tailored therapeutic rhythm, with treatments alternating between Thai bodywork and acupuncture every two days.
- Seasonal, personalized, deeply nourishing meals made from local organic ingredients.
- Beautiful, stylish Holi fire and color ceremonies - far from chaos - for symbolic release and true renewal.
- Carefully crafted grounding rituals, gentle ceremonies, intense nature experiences and harmonious aesthetics make the whole experience conscious, profound and especially tangible.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Breathwork, Meditation, Wellness Yoga, Yoga Retreats, Detox Retreats
Date: 2026-02-27 - 2026-03-06
Language(s): German, English
Level: Beginner
Place: Goa, India
Accommodation: Overnight stay included
Catering: Full board
Types of food: Vegetarian
Services: Spend the night in a cozy boutique hotel

All carefully prepared meals

Daily juices & tea

Personal consultation and diagnosis by the leading healing guide & an Ayurveda doctor

One yoga session a day

Three Thai Bodywork sessions

Three acupuncture/moksha units

One Yin & one Yang breathing session

Guided nature and culture hikes

Fire ceremony and Holi celebration, including organic cotton clothing

Small gifts to take home more than just memories

Personal plan after the retreat

Accommodation

Birdsong combines luxurious comfort with calm 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. Situated in a quiet village in the north of Goa, far away from the hustle and bustle of tourist destinations, the first thing you notice is 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, carefully designed interior. Communal areas include a large swimming pool, a soothing steam room and a main room that inspires calm and creativity with an artful blend of textures and décor.

Birdsong offers expansive areas for communal gatherings and collective healing, as well as quiet corners that invite self-reflection, regeneration and deep relaxation.

The double-occupancy rooms have two double beds and offer each participant sufficient personal space.

Catering

Conscious Ayurvedic cuisine views food as a part of holistic wellbeing. Our sustainable, mindful chef creates seasonal dishes that honor both the body and the environment. Each meal is customized to your unique constitution and wellness needs. Using only local, organic ingredients, we create dishes that are deeply nourishing on all levels.

sequence

This retreat takes place in the days surrounding 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 as well as community and nature support this process.

Each day unfolds like a transformative ritual: from sunrise yoga, bodywork and mindful meals to relaxing evenings by the pool or on the deck under the stars.

Day 1: Earth | Arrival & Grounding
Feel the energy of grounding and safety as the body arrives, comes to rest and embraces nature.
Let your body arrive, calm down and feel the connection with the land.
Procedure: Check-in, welcome tea, walk in nature, evening meditation & ritual

Day 2: Water | renewal & flow
Water purifies and softens - today the journey of cleansing and healing begins.
Procedure: Individual consultations for a personalized healing journey, first personal treatment, regenerative yoga

Day 3: Air | Yin breathing & inner flow
Air gives expansiveness - through the breath you release old emotions and invite clarity.
Procedure: 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.
Procedure: 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 - the burning of the old in the fire of Holi.
Procedure: Dynamic movement & yang breathing, acupuncture or bodywork treatment, fire ritual inspired by Holika Dahan

Day 6: Ether | Celebration & Color (Holi Day)
Ether or space open the heart - celebration and connection in pure joy.
Procedure: Holi celebration, acupuncture or bodywork treatment, dinner together, live music / kirtan

Day 7: Earth | Silence & Reflection
Return to earth - anchoring the transformation in stable, embodied stillness.
Schedule: Slow yoga & meditation, acupuncture / Thai bodywork rotation, silent reflection walk & journaling, closing circle & gratitude ritual

Day 8: Space | Departure & Gratitude
Departure with lightness, gratitude and renewed inner balance.
Procedure: Closing meditation, farewell breakfast

Arrival

Goa has two international airports, both of which are easily accessible from the retreat location.

Manohar International Airport in the north of Goa (GOX) is a little closer.

After your arrival, you can book a cab at the airport for a small fee of 2000 Rs, or you can inform us and we will be happy to organize a pick-up service for you.

The transfer takes 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the time of day.

Address: House No. 497, Calizor, Moide, Goa 403508 , 403508 Goa, , India

Cancellation policy

Full refund up to 45 days before arrival.
If you cancel up to 20 days before arrival, you will receive a 50% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.