Mandrem, North Goa
Location
5 days / 4 nights
Duration
20 Nov – 24 Nov · English
November 2026
About This Retreat
Rewrite Your Relationship With Body & Mind
The Radiant Body Retreat is an immersive wellness experience exploring the relationship between physical movement, breath, psychology and inner awareness.
Drawing from Yoga and Vedanta alongside contemporary psychology and physiology, the retreat creates a space to explore the body and mind through movement, breathwork, philosophy and reflective practices.
Yoga, Stretch & Somatic Movement
The programme begins with guided body movement designed to help participants become more aware of physical tension and habitual patterns.
Through slow, intuitive and non-linear movement, including shaking, rolling and organic stretching, participants are invited to explore the body with greater awareness.
Deeper postures can then become opportunities for contemplation rather than simply physical exercises.
Body Movement Contemplation
Practices such as Pigeon Pose and Sphinx Pose are used as opportunities to explore Sakshi Bhava, or Witness Consciousness.
The focus is on observing physical sensations without immediately judging or identifying with them.
Breathwork
Breathing practices form an important part of the retreat.
The programme includes practices such as Kapalabhati, Bhastrika and Kumbhaka, alongside connected breathwork sessions.
These practices are introduced as tools for exploring breath, awareness and internal states.
Philosophy & Psychology
The retreat brings philosophical inquiry into direct conversation with the experience of the body.
Participants explore the framework of the Three Bodies: Sthula, Sukshma and Karana, alongside reflective exercises such as Drg-Drishya Viveka.
Through self-observation and contemplation, the programme invites participants to examine physical sensations, thoughts and patterns of identification.
Understanding the Mind
Dedicated sessions explore the power and uses of the mind, subconscious patterns and ways of developing greater awareness of internal experience.
Time is also given to self-reflection and self-study, allowing participants to integrate what they are learning rather than moving continuously from one activity to another.
A Journey Into Presence
The retreat balances active practices with stillness and reflection.
Movement creates awareness in the body. Breathwork offers another doorway into experience. Philosophy provides a framework for inquiry, while meditation and quiet time create space for integration.
The intention is to create a deeper understanding of how body, breath and mind interact.
Highlights
- Yoga, somatic movement and guided body practices
- Dedicated time for self-study and integration
- Energy Centre Activation
- Third Eye Activation
- Sensory withdrawal and Pratyahara
- Meditation practices
- Subconscious mind exploration
- Self-reflection and contemplation
- Understanding the power and uses of the mind
- Sakshi Bhava and Witness Consciousness practices
- Body Movement Contemplation
- Kosha Unwinding practices
- Formative breathing exercises
- Breathwork for physical and mental awareness
- Understanding the Physical, Subtle and Causal Bodies
- Philosophy and psychology sessions
- Exploration of Yoga and Vedanta
Day by day
Arrival Day
Check-in followed by a welcome and intention-setting session focused on grounding, arriving in the body and introducing the Radiant Body concept.
Morning
Guided movement and breath practices combining stretching, expansion and contraction.
Midday
Breakfast followed by philosophy talks, self-reflection, lunch and self-study.
Afternoon
Breathwork and practices exploring the subconscious mind.
Evening
Dinner followed by meditation, energy centre practices and deeper integration.
Departure Day
Final guided movement and breath practice, followed by closing integration and departure.
What’s included
- Welcome and intention-setting ritual
- Meals during the retreat
- Accommodation at Nalanda Retreat
- Self-study and integration time
- Energy centre activation practices
- Subconscious mind exploration
- Meditation Yoga Nidra / restorative practices where scheduled
- Yoga and Vedanta teachings
- Psychology and self-reflection practices
- Daily guided movement practices
- Philosophy talks
- Breathwork sessions
- Formative breathing exercises
- Somatic movement and yoga
Not included
- Flights and airport transfers
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, shopping, etc.)
- Visa and travel insurance
- Additional spa therapies beyond the program
- Private sessions or consultations
- Food and beverages outside the menu
- Henna classes, Mandala, and Rangoli classes
- Local taxi arrangements
- Pre-class snacks, fruits and smoothies
- Indian cooking classes
Upcoming dates
Live availability20 Nov – 24 Nov 2026
English · deposit 30%
16 spots availableReserve your spot
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Radiant Body Retreat?
The Radiant Body Retreat is a wellness immersion combining yoga, somatic movement, breathwork, philosophy and psychology. The retreat explores the relationship between the body, breath, mind and inner awareness.
What is the focus of the retreat?
The retreat focuses on releasing physical tension, exploring breathing practices, understanding the mind and developing greater awareness through Yoga, Vedanta, psychology and reflective practices.
What yoga practices are included?
The programe includes guided body movement, somatic movement, yoga stretching, restorative practices and deeper postural work designed to encourage physical awareness and release.
What is somatic movement?
The programe uses slow, intuitive and non-linear movements such as shaking, rolling and organic stretching to explore patterns of physical tension and create greater awareness of the body.
What breathwork practices are included?
The programe includes formative breathing exercises and practices such as Kapalabhati, Bhastrika, Kumbhaka, and connected breathwork as outlined in the retreat programe.
Will there be philosophy sessions?
Yes. The retreat explores Yoga and Vedanta, including concepts such as the Three Bodies and Witness Consciousness, alongside reflective psychological practices.
What are the Three Bodies?
The programe introduces the Ayurvedic and Vedantic framework of the Physical Body (Sthula), Subtle Body (Sukshma) and Causal Body (Karana), exploring the relationship between physical and subtle experience.
Is the retreat suitable for beginners?
The provided programe does not specify a required level of prior yoga experience. Participants should review the retreat requirements with the retreat leader before booking.
How long is the Radiant Body Retreat?
The programe runs across an arrival day followed by three days of practices, with departure on the fourth day.
Will there be free time?
Yes. The schedule includes dedicated periods for self-reflection, self-study, rest and integration.
Where is the retreat located?
The retreat takes place at Nalanda Retreat, Mandrem Beach, Goa.
