Mandrem, North Goa
Location
Only 15 spots left
Availability
About This Retreat
Benefits of Our Menopause Retreat
- Understanding the Transition
The retreat is designed around the needs of women navigating perimenopause and early menopause. - Gentle Movement
Cooling Hatha yoga and Sheetkari Pranayama provide a gentle movement and breathwork practice. - Rest & Recovery
Extended rest, restorative yoga and sound immersion create space to slow down and restore. - Menopause-Focused Support
Therapy and lifestyle content are woven throughout the retreat. - Shared Experience
Group circles provide space for reflection and connection. - Take It Home
Guests leave with a personalised home protocol to support the transition beyond the retreat.
Highlights
- Gentle cooling Hatha yoga
- Sheetkari Pranayama
- Menopause-focused therapy
- Lifestyle content
- Bodywork rotations
- Sound immersion
- Restorative yoga
- Sharing circle
- Yoga Nidra
- Beach walks
- Personalised home protocol
- Support alongside existing medical management
Day by day
Morning
Morning Kriyas, gentle cooling Hatha yoga, Sheetkari Pranayama and breakfast
Midday
Bodywork rotations and lunch
Afternoon
Extended rest, sound immersion, and free time
Evening
Restorative yoga, sharing circle, and dinner
Night
Yoga Nidra, evening sessions, and silence
Free Time
Beach walks, journalling and unstructured rest
What’s included
- Standard Nalanda retreat structure
- Meals
- Daily practice
- Ayurveda consultation
- Menopause-focused therapy
- Lifestyle content
Not included
- Flights and airport transfers
- Visa and travel insurance
- Additional spa or Ayurvedic therapies
- Private yoga sessions
- Laundry services
- Room upgrades or additional nights
- Food and beverages apart from the menu
Your teacher
Priyanka Parihar
Yoga Director
As Yoga Director at Nalanda Retreat, Priyanka oversees the curation and quality of the retreat’s yoga programmes, ensuring every offering reflects both depth and care. She holds certifications in 300-hour and 500-hour Hatha and Transformative Yoga and a master’s in yoga and nutrition. Her teaching is rooted in classical foundations and infused with Bhakti Yoga and a personal devotion to Krishna creating classes that are heartfelt, inclusive, and deeply healing. Originally from Kolkata, she taught across Delhi and India before relocating to Goa in 2021, where she became part of a diverse international yoga community. At Nalanda, she leads signature programmes like the Chakra Yoga Retreat and Elemental Yoga Programme, guiding guests through experiences designed to restore balance, release inner tension, and reconnect with the self. During her time in Goa, she also met her life partner—the founder of Nalanda Retreat and together they continue to nurture a space where tradition, transformation, and heartfelt connection meet.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this retreat for?
Women aged 45–60 in perimenopause or early menopause, including those experiencing hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disruption, mood changes, low motivation, joint stiffness or bone-density concerns.
Can this replace medical management?
The retreat is designed to continue alongside existing medical care where applicable.
