Ayurveda
Classical, physician-led therapies
From Shirodhara to warm-oil Vasti treatments and traditional herbal massage, our Vaidya-led team can weave classical therapies into your retreat, tailored to each guest.
★ 4.7 on Google18 years1,200+ retreats8 shalas60 roomsOn Mandrem Beach
Choose your path
Where are you on your retreat journey?
Path 1
I already run retreats
See how a retreat runs when every detail is handled.
Path 2
My retreats need support
Marketing, admin and bookings, handled with you.
Path 3
I host in Goa already
Come and see Nalanda first. Stay 3 nights; the cost is credited to your retreat.
Path 4
My first retreat
YA-certified and ready to lead? Join the Nalanda Yoga Retreat Leaders community.
The venue
Spaces built for retreats
A yoga retreat venue in Goa with 8 shalas, 60 rooms, two pools and the beach at the gate.
Prithvi
Ground, dance and movement
Jal
Poolside, restorative and sound
Agni
Power yoga and breathwork
Vayu
Ocean view, meditation and pranayama
Akasha 1
Open-air, large groups
Akasha 2
Open-air, large groups
Dome
Sound baths, cacao, small groups
Iyengar shala
Full props
A one-minute walk through Nalanda
The venue
Beyond the mat
Our in-house Ayurveda and Naturopathy practitioners let you build detox tracks, recovery days or therapy add-ons into your retreat.
Naturopathy
Supporting, evidence-informed therapies
Hydrotherapy, detox protocols and recovery-focused treatments that sit alongside the practice in your programme.
Beachfront restaurant
Chia Lounge, on Mandrem Beach
A beachside restaurant that takes food seriously: plant-forward, local, no shortcuts. Seasonal vegetarian meals, with a vegan and gluten-free buffet.
2 pools · beach · Soma Cove
Two pools and beach access
Soma Cove, our wellness and spa space: Ayurvedic therapies, rituals and consultations for your guests, on campus.
Rooms for your group
Rooms from luxury to affordable. Affordable rooms are first come, first served.
Beachside Heritage
0–100 m from the beach
Hillside Classic
200–250 m from the beach, across the road
Hillside Heritage
200–250 m from the beach, across the road
Hillside Royal Suite
200–250 m from the beach, across the road
Beachside Royal Suite
0–100 m from the beach
Marketing
Listed on the Nalanda Retreat Calendar, in our ads, newsletter and Instagram collab posts.
Admin
Contract, rooming list, invoices and one dedicated coordinator.
Bookings
Dates confirmed with your deposit. Help with guest bookings.
Excursions
Airport transfers, boat trips, market tours, cooking classes.
Food
Seasonal vegetarian meals. Vegan and gluten-free buffet.
Wellness team
Doctors, therapists and Soma Cove treatments on call.
Your benefit as the teacher
from
8students
50% off your room
from
15students
your room free
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20students
two rooms free
Host by retreat type
Retreats we host
Every kind of group has its own needs. Find yours.
Proof from other teachers
Teachers who host with us
Sandey
Grounded in Presence – Goa Retreat
View the retreat →Gudiya Dagur Patel
Just Be... Complete | A Transformational Retreat by Gudiya Patel
View the retreat →Amala Sivaji & Tanya Chauhan
MeBeyond Retreat
View the retreat →Coming up at Nalanda
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Chandra Prakash Parihar, founder. 18 years. 1,200+ retreats. 20,000+ guests hosted in his career. Hosting, running and supporting retreats since 2008.
Offers
Ways to host in 2027.
VASSA 2027 · THE MONSOON RETREAT SEASON
The original retreat season.
2,500 years ago, wandering teachers stopped travelling when the rains came and stayed in one place to teach and practise. It was called Vassa. From June to August, Nalanda becomes your monsoon home: green gardens, cool rain, a quiet beach, and the traditional season for Ayurveda.
Book before 31 December 2026 and receive:
- Free rooms for you and your assistant, from 10 students
- Free group airport pickup
- An Ayurveda consultation for every guest
Ideal for teacher trainings, Ayurveda and detox programmes, and long immersions.
June – August 2027. Groups of 10+ students.
EARLY BIRD 2027
Early Bird 2027: secure your dates with 10%
Book any dates from March to mid-December 2027 before 31 January and save 10% on your retreat.
- 10% secures your dates. 10% more within 60 days.
- 10% off your retreat.
- Balance due 60 days before arrival.
Ends 31 January 2027. Excludes 21 Dec – 10 Jan. Deposits are non-refundable. Dates are first come, first served.
VISIT NALANDA
See it before you bring your group.
Stay 3 nights at Nalanda. Walk the shalas, taste the food, and meet the team who will look after your retreat.
- 3 nights with 2 meals a day
- A walkthrough of every shala and room type
- A planning session with our retreat team
- The full cost credited to your retreat if you book within 12 months
Outside peak season. Single occupancy. Credit applies to retreats of 10+ students.
Request a proposal
Tell us about your retreat
Dedicated coordinator · Reply within 4 working hours · Listing and marketing support
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FAQ
Questions teachers ask
Do you hold dates for us?
No dates are held without a deposit. Dates are first come, first served, and your deposit confirms them.
What deposit do you need?
35% confirms your dates, and the balance is due 60 days before arrival. With Early Bird 2027, 10% secures your dates and 10% more is due within 60 days. Bookings made within 60 days of arrival are paid in full.
What is the cancellation policy?
The deposit is non-refundable and cannot be transferred. If you cancel 30 to 60 days before arrival, 50% of the total is refunded. Inside 30 days, nothing is refunded. Credit notes are at Nalanda's discretion.
What do I get as the teacher?
Your room is 50% off from 8 students and free from 15, with two rooms free from 20. Prices are not on this page: send us your dates and we will propose the best option.
Is there a minimum group size?
8 students for retreats and 10 for teacher trainings.
Do you fill my retreat for me?
No. You bring your community. We support your marketing, admin and bookings, and help your retreat get seen by ours.
What marketing support do you give?
Your retreat is listed on the Nalanda Retreat Calendar, featured in our newsletter and Instagram collab posts, and may appear in our ads. We give you venue photos to use.
Can I visit first?
Yes. Stay 3 nights, see every shala and meet the team. The cost is credited to your retreat if you book within 12 months. Tick "I'd like to visit Nalanda first" on the form.
Do you host retreats in the monsoon?
Yes. Vassa, June to August, is our monsoon retreat season and the traditional season for Ayurveda. Book before 31 December for free teacher and assistant rooms.
Can I host a teacher training?
Yes. We host trainings of 5 to 24 days, with your own shala for the whole stay, outside peak weeks, for groups of 10 or more.
Can you cater for dietary needs?
Yes. Vegan, gluten-free, Ayurvedic and allergy-safe meals with advance notice.
What does the host provide?
Your programme schedule, any special equipment needs and your guest list. We handle rooms, meals, shalas, transfers and on-site support.
Do you arrange airport transfers?
Yes, individual or group transfers from Manohar International (Mopa) and Dabolim airports.
I've never run a retreat. Can I host with you?
Join the Nalanda Yoga Retreat Leaders community and talk to our team. We will suggest the right first step for your group size and dates.
Not ready to enquire yet?
Download the Host Pack
Shala sizes, room types, a sample retreat day, what is included and how we support you.
Join the Nalanda Yoga Retreat Leaders
For first-time leaders: tips, open dates, a conversation with our team.
Your dates are first come, first served.
Tell us your dates and group size. We reply within 4 working hours.