Ashtanga Yoga
Retreat Intensive
Goa, India
31 January – 28 February 2026
Dive into the heart and soul of the Ashtanga yoga practice under the inspiring guidance of Laruga Glaser and team of highly qualified assistants and teachers. It will be a month that will stretch all participants, not only physically, but more importantly mentally, energetically and spiritually. In terms of the spirit, we shy away from believe systems and get into the core of knowing through the process of stilling the mind and understanding what is true resides within. Active participation is always recommended especially in the workshops and philosophy discussions where a safe space is created and contrasting points of view are welcomed. In addition, we encourage a sharing of thoughts and ideas to facilitate in uplifting and elevating the group. Through it all, it is our hope you leave the experience with real tools to utilize moving forward into day to life as well as in your yoga practice.
The Retreat Theme:
S A N K AL P A
Your heartfelt intention.
TIME TABLE
Mysore Practice
- 7:00 Experienced
- 8:00 New Beginners
Chanting, Breath-work & Meditation
- 10:45
Workshops
- Split Days:
- 15:00 Level One (1.5 hours)
- 16:30 Level Two (1.5 hours)
- Single Workshop Days: 15:00 (3 hours)
Level One: For those practicing within Primary series
Level Two: For those practicing Intermediate series and/or above.
MATERIALS
(Journal prompts are given during the chanting, meditation and philosophy classes)
Please pack an all white outfit for the closing ceremony
SUGGESTED READING
Letting Go
Dr. David R. Hawkins, M.D., P.h.D
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Chip Hartranft
Awareness
Anthony Demello
All About Love
Bell Hooks
The Mountain is You
Brianna West
A Path with Heart
Jack Kornfield
Set Boundaries Find Peace
Nedra Glover Tawwab
The Courage to Be Disliked
Ichiro Kishmi & Fumitake Koga
Meeting the Shadow
Connie Zweig & Jeremiah Abrams
Being Aware of Being Aware
Rupert Spira
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Please Note: Some aspects to the schedule may be subject to change. However, that will be communicated ahead of time if adjustments are made. Also, if there are questions in terms of what group to be in, feel free to get feed back from Laruga or the other assistants. However, if we feel you are in the wrong group, depending on experience, we will make the change for you. Understand the set up is for everyone to have the best learning experience possible. You will not be missing out on anything when placed in a certain group as we will be covering extensive information conducive to each person both in the workshops and in the morning Mysore practices. Also, always feel free to ask questions at all times during our sessions to receive as much clarification as needed to absorb the material.
THE EXPERIENCE
The one month course will be a complete and comprehensive program offering foundational grounding for new students as well as progressive techniques for experienced practitioners. Our goal is for beginner students as well as experienced practitioners to benefit from the retreat, ultimately guiding each practitioner into the heart of their potential. In this regard, the retreat program is designed to harness the full capacity of each participant no matter what level.
Each morning will be devoted to Mysore practice, except for Led class on designated days, beginning with seated meditation and silence. Beginner students will be well taken care of especially in the early stages of the retreat to garner greater confidence to be self led under the guidance of Laruga and the assistants. For experienced students, all will receive full support in helping strengthen and deepen their existing practice while working through challenging aspects of the sequences.
The majority of the afternoon workshops will be split into two groups to give more attention to the various experience levels. Level One will be for beginners up to Primary Series practitioners and Level Two will be for those who have started Intermediate Series and/or above.
We aspire to create an environment that feels supportive through every step of the way, garnering a greater sense of renewal, growth and expansion within the one month program and of course for those who participate for two weeks.
WEEK ONE
Saturday 31 January
Check-in
Welcome Meeting
Sunday 1 February
Morning Practice: Led Primary (All Levels)
Chanting, Meditation and Philosophy
Workshop
Ashtanga Yoga Illuminated: exploring the journey internally and how it transforms our experience to the outer world as well as an in-depth look at understanding and deepening the core components of the practice. (All Levels)
Monday 2 February
Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels) Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Workshop
• Level One: Ashtanga Foundations
• Level Two: Ashtanga Refinement and Transitions
Tuesday 3 February
Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels) Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Wednesday 4 February
Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels) Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Workshop
• Level One: Primary Series in Depth (Part 1)
Thursday 5 February
Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels) Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Workshop
• Level Two: Intermediate Series in Depth (Part 1)
Friday 6 February
Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels)
Saturday 7 February OFF (Take Rest)
WEEK TWO
Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels) Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Workshop
• Level One: Primary Series in Depth (Part 2)
• Level Two: Intermediate Series in Depth (Part 2)
Monday 9 February
Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels) Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Workshop
• Level One: Primary Series in Depth (Part 3)
• Level Two: Intermediate Series in Depth (Part 3)
Tuesday 10 February
Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels) Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Wednesday 11 February
Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels) Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Workshop
• Level One: Backhanding with Ease
Thursday 12 February
Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels) Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Workshop
• Level Two: Expanding into Backbending
Friday 13 February
Morning Practice: Led Primary (Levels)
*Mid-Month Ceremony
Saturday 14 February
OFF (Take Rest)
WEEK THREE
Sunday 15 February
Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels) Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Workshop
Yoga and Therapeutic Approaches: How to navigate and heal injury and rebuild from a place of sensitivity. As well as turning weak points into strengths so they avoid becoming greater issues later down the line. This will be an informative workshop. Be prepared to take notes. (All Levels)
Monday 16 February
Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels) Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Workshop
• Level One: Awakening the Core: Breath, Bandhas & More
• Level Two: Core Integrity: Refining Core Connections for Transitions
Tuesday 17 February
Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels) Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Wednesday 18 February
Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels) Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Workshop
• Level One: Exploring Gateway Poses of Ashtanga
Thursday 19 February
Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels) Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Workshop
• Level Two: Core Poses of Intermediate & Advanced A
Friday 20 February
Morning Practice: Led Primary Series (All Levels)
Saturday 21 February
OFF (Take Rest)
WEEK FOUR
Sunday 22 February
Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels)
Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Workshop
• Level One: Arm Balance Awareness & Strength Building
• Level Two: Arm Balance Refinement & Technique
Monday 23 February
Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels)
Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Workshop
• Level One: Steps into Inversions • Level Two: Inversion Progressions
Tuesday 24 February
Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels)
Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Wednesday 25 February
Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels)
Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Workshop
• Level One: Strategies for Staying Motivated
Thursday 26 February
Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels)
Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Workshop
• Level Two: Perspective & Practice
Friday 27 February
Morning Practice: Led Primary Series (All Levels)
CLOSING CEREMONY
Saturday 28 March
Goodbyes & Check-out
Pricing
The following booking options are available for this retreat:
| Accommodation | Room Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cottages | Garden View Shared | £3600 |
| Ganesh House | Standard Single | |
| Savasana House | Garden View Shared | £3600 |
| Savasana House | Standard Shared | £3200 |
| Savasana House | Standard Single | £3700 |
| Savasana House | Garden View Single |
For More Information
and Booking
Email: [email protected]
Website: yogagoa.com/retreats/one-month-ashtanga-intensive-with-laruga/
Phone: +91 0832 2268363
