Every year, hundreds of thousands of people travel to India for Ayurvedic healing. Goa has become one of the most popular destinations for it and for good reason. But what actually happens at an Ayurvedic retreat? What will you eat, feel, and experience day to day?
At Oceanic Yoga International, a Yoga Alliance RYS-certified school with 16+ years of practice and over 2,500 graduates, we run a 10-day Ayurvedic Wellness Retreat in Morjim, North Goa. Here is everything you need to know before you book.
What Is an Ayurvedic Wellness Retreat?
An Ayurvedic wellness retreat is a residential programme where qualified Ayurvedic doctors personalise ancient Indian therapies to your unique body-mind constitution. It combines clinical consultation, herbal treatments, a restorative diet, and medically guided detox into one cohesive healing journey.
Here is how it differs from other retreat types:
| Retreat Type | Focus | What You Get |
| Yoga Retreat | Movement & mindfulness | Daily yoga, meditation, vegetarian food |
| Ayurveda Retreat | Personalised healing & detox | Doctor consultation, herbal therapies, dosha-specific diet |
| Panchakarma Retreat | Deep clinical purification | 5-phase detox, supervised by an Ayurvedic physician |
At Oceanic Yoga, our 10-day retreat combines all three daily yoga, personalised doctor consultations, hands-on therapies, and Panchakarma-inspired protocols just 800 metres from Morjim beach.
The 5 Core Ayurvedic Therapies at Our Goa Retreat
Your therapy programme is never generic. On arrival, our resident Ayurvedic doctor assesses your dosha, current imbalances, and health history before creating your personalised schedule.
Shirodhara Warm Oil Forehead Therapy
A continuous stream of warm medicated oil is poured over the forehead for 30–45 minutes. This creates a deep calming effect on the nervous system and is one of the most requested therapies on the retreat.
Benefits: Relieves chronic stress and anxiety, improves sleep quality, reduces migraines, and enhances mental clarity.
Abhyanga Full-Body Herbal Oil Massage
A synchronised warm oil massage using long, flowing strokes. The herbal oil chosen for your specific dosha is absorbed through the skin, nourishing the body from the inside out.
Benefits: Supports lymphatic drainage, relaxes deep muscles, lubricates joints, and deeply nourishes the skin.
Kizhi Herbal Poultice Therapy
Heated linen pouches filled with medicinal herbs are applied rhythmically across the body or targeted joints. The combination of heat and herbal potency makes this one of the most effective treatments for musculoskeletal conditions.
Benefits: Relieves arthritis, back pain, and chronic stiffness. Improves joint mobility and nourishes deep tissue.
Nasyam Nasal Cleansing Therapy
Medicated herbal oils are administered through the nasal passages, targeting the sinuses, brain, and head region. In Ayurveda, the nose is the gateway to the brain making Nasyam one of the most potent treatments for migraines, sinus congestion, and mental fog.
Nethra Dhara Eye Cleansing Therapy
A medicated herbal liquid is gently streamed over open eyes using a specialised eye cup. It relieves strain from prolonged screen use, reduces dryness and redness, and is especially beneficial for Pitta types.
All five therapies are included in your 10-day Ayurvedic Wellness Retreat at Oceanic Yoga. View programme details and available dates
What Is Panchakarma? A Simple Explanation
Panchakarma is Ayurveda’s five-step purification protocol. The word means five actions in Sanskrit. Where most Ayurvedic treatments address surface-level symptoms, Panchakarma targets metabolic toxins stored deep within the body’s tissues.
The five classical steps are:
- Vamana Medically supervised cleansing to remove excess Kapha toxins
- Virechana Controlled purgation to cleanse the liver and small intestine
- Basti Herbal enemas to pacify Vata and cleanse the colon
- Nasya Medicated nasal oils to purify the head region
- Raktamokshana Targeted blood purification for skin and chronic toxicity
Panchakarma works best for people experiencing chronic stress, digestive issues, skin conditions, joint pain, hormonal imbalance, or persistent fatigue. At Oceanic Yoga, our Panchakarma-inspired programme is guided by a qualified Ayurvedic doctor and carefully adapted to a 10-day retreat format safe and effective for participants of all backgrounds.
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Understanding Your Dosha Vata, Pitta & Kapha
Before any therapy begins, your Ayurvedic doctor conducts a full dosha assessment examining your physical constitution, current imbalances, pulse, and lifestyle. This forms the foundation of your entire programme.
Vata Air + Ether
Vata governs movement: nerve impulses, circulation, and creative thought. Vata types are energetic and quick-thinking, but when out of balance they experience anxiety, insomnia, dry skin, and erratic digestion. Treatment focus: warmth, oil, grounding practices.
Pitta Fire + Water
Pitta governs digestion, metabolism, and sharp thinking. Pitta types are driven and focused, but excess Pitta shows up as inflammation, irritability, acid reflux, and burnout. Treatment focus: cooling herbs, Shirodhara, restorative yoga.
Kapha Earth + Water
Kapha governs structure, immunity, and emotional stability. Kapha types are strong and nurturing, but imbalance brings lethargy, congestion, and low motivation. Treatment focus: stimulating massage, heat therapy, active movement.
| Dosha | Signs of Imbalance | Primary Ayurvedic Remedy |
| Vata | Anxiety, dry skin, insomnia | Warm oils, Abhyanga, grounding practices |
| Pitta | Inflammation, irritability, burnout | Shirodhara, Nethra Dhara, cooling diet |
| Kapha | Lethargy, congestion, low motivation | Kizhi, Nasyam, active yoga |
Book a personalised dosha consultation as part of your retreat
Sound Healing Why We Include It in Every Retreat
Oceanic Yoga integrates Tibetan singing bowl sound healing into every Ayurvedic retreat, a combination rarely offered at conventional Ayurveda centres, and one that meaningfully deepens the healing experience.
During Panchakarma, the nervous system undergoes significant recalibration as toxins are released. Sound healing sessions using tuned Tibetan and crystal bowls at 432Hz and 528Hz work directly with the autonomic nervous system to lower cortisol, ease emotional release, and support deep rest.
Evening sessions at Oceanic Yoga combine asana, Yoga Nidra, and sound healing into a three-stage nervous system reset consistently described by guests as the most transformative part of their stay.
What a Typical Day Looks Like: 10-Day Retreat Schedule
Day 1 Arrival & Consultation
- 2:00 PM Room check-in, campus tour, welcome herbal tea
- 4:00 PM Ayurvedic doctor consultation and dosha assessment
- 5:30 PM Programme introduction and meet fellow guests
- 7:00 PM Light sattvic dinner and early rest
Days 2–8 Core Programme
- 6:30 AM Wake-up, herbal morning drink
- 7:00 AM Morning Yoga & Pranayama (90 minutes)
- 9:00 AM Ayurvedic breakfast (dosha-specific)
- 10:30 AM Individual therapy sessions (Shirodhara, Abhyanga, Kizhi etc.)
- 12:30 PM Lunch (warm, sattvic, dosha-adapted)
- 1:30 PM Rest / free time
- 3:30 PM Yoga Nidra or Yin Yoga
- 6:15 PM Evening meditation, Pranayama, or sound healing
- 7:30 PM Light dinner
Day 9 Transition Day
Final therapy session, post-retreat consultation with the Ayurvedic doctor, and personalised at-home protocol including dietary guidelines and supplement recommendations.
Sundays are rest days where only breakfast is served. Guests are encouraged to visit Morjim beach, journal, or simply rest.
Yoga, Meditation & Yoga Nidra at the Retreat
The yoga programme is designed to support your Ayurvedic healing not compete with it. Morning sessions draw on Hatha and Ashtanga principles to energise the body and prepare it for afternoon therapies. Midday Yin yoga targets deep connective tissue. Evening sessions focus on Pranayama and Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation state between waking and deep sleep, shown to reduce cortisol and support cellular repair.
All sessions are open to every experience level. No prior yoga practice is needed.
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What You Will Eat: The Ayurvedic Diet at Our Ashram
All food at Oceanic Yoga is sattvic plant-based, simply prepared, and easy to digest. Meals are adapted daily to your dosha and therapy stage by our in-house Ayurvedic cook.
Sample daily meal plan:
- Breakfast: Herbal rice porridge or seasonal fruit with ginger-lemon tea
- Lunch (main meal): Warm rice, moong dal, seasonal sabji, cucumber raita, and a small jaggery sweet
- Afternoon: Herbal kadha (medicinal decoction tailored to your treatment)
- Dinner: Warm khichdi, steamed vegetables, and digestive herbal tea
Alcohol, caffeine (after Day 1), processed foods, and raw vegetables are gently avoided during the retreat to support detox. Vegan and food sensitivity accommodations are available just let us know at booking.
Is This Retreat Right for You?
This retreat is ideal for:
- Professionals experiencing burnout, mental fatigue, or chronic stress
- Anyone with persistent digestive issues, skin conditions, or hormonal imbalance
- People recovering from emotional exhaustion and seeking a structured healing environment
- Yoga practitioners wanting to integrate Ayurvedic principles into their practice
- Anyone seeking a genuine digital detox in a supportive, nature-rich community
Please consult your doctor first if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have had major surgery in the past three months, or are managing a serious active illness.
Age range: 15–60 years. No prior yoga or Ayurveda experience required.
Still unsure if this retreat is right for you?
Contact us on WhatsApp: +91-9368469447 for a free pre-retreat consultation
Retreat Pricing 2026
Our 10-day Ayurvedic Wellness Retreat starts from €1,000 per person (twin-share AC cottage) or €1,300 per person (private AC cottage).
Comparable 10-day residential Ayurvedic programmes typically range from €1,400–€3,500, making Oceanic Yoga one of the most accessible options that maintains full medical supervision and programme quality.
Your investment includes:
- 10 nights accommodation (twin-share or private AC cottage)
- 3 sattvic meals per day, dosha-adapted
- Full Ayurvedic doctor consultation and personalised therapy schedule
- Daily therapy sessions (Shirodhara, Abhyanga, Kizhi, Nasyam, Nethra Dhara)
- Morning and evening yoga classes, Yoga Nidra, and sound healing
- Airport transfer assistance (Dabolim or Mopa airport)
- All herbal oils, medicines, and treatment materials
View available dates, full pricing, and apply online
Why North Goa Is Perfect for Ayurvedic Healing
Goa’s tropical climate is scientifically ideal for herbal oil therapy; warm temperatures maximise transdermal absorption. The best time to visit for Ayurveda is October to March, when lower humidity creates optimal conditions for Panchakarma. Our retreat batches run from October through April.
Morjim and Pernem in North Goa are significantly quieter and more authentic than the tourist-heavy south ideal for genuine rest and healing. Our 5-acre campus features fruit trees, open-air yoga shalas, sea views, and is just 800 metres from the beach. We are 1 hour from Dabolim Airport (GOI) and 40 minutes from Mopa Airport (GOX).
Ready to Book?
Oceanic Yoga International’s 10-day Ayurvedic Wellness Retreat in Morjim, North Goa starts from €1,000 per person. Booking is simple:
- Submit your online application via the retreat page
- Pay the €400 deposit to secure your place
- Complete the remaining balance on arrival
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FAQs
1) What happens at an Ayurvedic Wellness Retreat in Goa?
You receive a personalised dosha consultation, daily Ayurvedic therapies (like Shirodhara and Abhyanga), Panchakarma-inspired detox, yoga, meditation, and sattvic meals all under medical supervision at Oceanic Yoga International.
2) Is Panchakarma safe during a 10-day retreat?
Yes. The programme is adapted to be gentle and safe for international guests, guided by a qualified Ayurvedic doctor who tailors treatments to your constitution and health history.
3) What kind of food is served during the retreat?
You’ll eat warm, plant-based sattvic meals tailored to your dosha including rice, dal, vegetables, khichdi, and herbal teas designed to support digestion and detox.
