Goa March 2027 Yoga Retreat (English)

Imagine a week where the loudest sound is the Arabian Sea, and the only schedule that matters is the gentle rhythm of practice, food and rest. This yoga retreat in Goa invites you to slow down, land in your body and catch up with yourself, on one of the quietest and most beautiful beaches in the south.

The retreat is led by Jennie Wadsten Sharma, a Swedish yoga teacher who has made Goa her home for the past 20 years. It takes place at Bamboo Yoga on Polem Beach, an award-winning retreat centre just around the corner from where she lives, and where she teaches her weekly classes. Having hosted more than 65 retreats, she welcomes you exactly as you are, whatever you are carrying from life at home.

If you have been longing for ocean, sunshine and inspiration, and you are not sure whether a retreat in India is right for you, take note: no previous experience of travelling in India is needed. Jennie is happy to help with everything from visa questions to practical tips before you go.

What to Expect

Over seven nights, the days hold both practice and genuine rest. Jennie's classes are non-dogmatic and open to all levels, and she always offers options so you can adapt the practice to your energy and how you feel on any given day.

- Yoga menu: slow flow, vinyasa flow, yin yoga, pranayama and yoga nidra, along with Bollywood dance and workshops.
- Daily rhythm: morning class from 8:30 to 10:15, followed by brunch at 10:30. An evening session runs from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m., with dinner at seven.
- Unhurried afternoons: swim in the ocean, rest in a hammock, book a massage, read or simply reflect.
- A free day: halfway through the retreat, spend a day exactly as you choose. Explore more of Goa, or stay and enjoy the peaceful rhythm of the beach.
- Mid-week workshop: tailored to the group's interests, and it includes three hours of continuing education credit for yoga teachers.
- Food: delicious vegetarian meals.

March falls at the end of the Goan season, so the beaches are less crowded, the mood is relaxed and the sea is wonderful. Jennie's intention is to share inspiration and practical tools you can take home and use in everyday life. A past participant described returning home "both rested and inspired," still calm and focused two months later.

About Jennie Wadsten Sharma

Jennie Wadsten Sharma is a yoga teacher, trainer and founder of YogaLeela, born in Sweden in 1977. She fell in love with yoga in 1997 and has taught since 2005. For many years she worked full time as an accountant in the IT and media sector, until her passion for yoga took over. In 2005 she founded YogaLeela, and she has worked full time as a yoga teacher and business consultant ever since.

For Jennie, teaching yoga is about helping people cultivate awareness, self-compassion and strength, and then take those qualities into everyday life. Her style is warm, enthusiastic and encouraging, and it draws on extensive knowledge of anatomy and psychology.

Venue & Logistics

The retreat is held at Bamboo Yoga on Polem Beach in South Goa. Accommodation is in boutique-style bungalows, either a cabana or a hut. Cabanas are slightly larger with bigger windows, while huts are a little more budget friendly. All bungalows have both air conditioning and a fan. Availability is limited, with only 14 rooms in total.

The nearest airport is Dabolim (GOI), about a two-hour taxi ride away, while Manohar International Airport in Mopa (GOX) is around three hours away. Airport transfers can be arranged from either. For a little more activity, Chaudi, the nearest town, has local markets, and Palolem has beachfront restaurants and live music. Taxis can be arranged for wider exploring. The retreat is taught in English.