Ashtanga Yoga
Enrichment
Goa, India
17 – 31 January 2026
This retreat is designed for experienced students of Ashtanga yoga who desire to enrich their practice through expanding and deepening the embodiment of yoga into their life. We title this retreat enrichment, for at this stage, there is no need to push oneself further, but to be guided into the heart of Ashtanga yoga through more skillful means—bringing greater awareness and intention into the daily practice. Hence, it is not only about how far you go, but how deep you integrate each asana with attention. Cultivating discipline will be a major theme; however, at no cost, but to become more focused on what is truly essential. This is liberation.
Time will be given to fine tune the technical development of the method, while allowing the energetic, subtle aspects to take front and center in our conscious awareness. There has to be meaning behind everything for peace and well being to arise. It is our goal that everyone who participates feels more empowered and skilled in the practice and within themselves. Where we no longer shy away from discomfort, but have the skills to navigate challenge, and let go of what no longer serves our potential.
TIME TABLE
7:00—9:00
Pranayama Practice
9:15—9:45
Workshops
16:00—18:00
MATERIALS
Pack a white outfit for the closing ceremony.
SUGGESTED READING
Inside the Yoga Sutras
Jaganath Carrera
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Chip Hartranft
Meeting the Shadow
Connie Zweig & Jeremiah Abrams
Awareness
Anthony Demello
Aware of Being Aware
Rupert Spira
THE EXPERIENCE
Afternoons will be focused on fine tuning the practice on every level—physically, mentally and energetically. We will learn to merge technique with awareness and refined focus through understanding the proper vinyasa and alignment. It won’t only be about doing more, but about doing things well, and knowing what to do after the retreat to move forward and inward in the practice.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Please note: Some aspects of the schedule may be subject to change. However, that will be communicated ahead of time if adjustments need to be made.
REQUIREMENTS & PREREQUISITES
WEEK ONE
Saturday 17 January
Check-in
Welcome Meeting
Sunday 18 January
Morning Practice: Led Primary Series
Workshop
Ashtanga Yoga Elevated: It’s not only what you are doing, but how you are doing it that matters. With one breath, one movement awareness, we will explore the moving meditative action of the practice.
Monday 19 January
Morning Practice: Mysore Class Pranayama Practice
Workshop
Strength and Fluidity in Transitions: Aligning to strength and grace in the practice, we will find where we need to be strong and where we need to soften. Understanding how are essentially important.
Tuesday 20 January
Morning Practice: Mysore Class
Pranayama Practice
Wednesday 21 January
Morning Practice: Mysore Class
Pranayama Practice
Workshop
Intermediate Series Details and How it Progresses into Advanced A (Part One)
Thursday 22 January
Morning Practice: Mysore Class
Pranayama Practice
Workshop
Intermediate Series Details and How it Progresses into Advanced A (Part Two)
Friday 23 January
Morning Practice: Led Intermediate Series
WEEK TWO
Saturday 24 January
OFF
Sunday 24 January
Morning Practice: Led Intermediate Series
Workshop
Core Integrity: Learn how the breathe and bandhas work in conjunction with each other as we align to our center of gravity.
Monday 25 January
Morning Practice: Mysore Class Pranayama Practice
Workshop
Arm Balance Progressions and Strength Awareness
Tuesday 26 January
Morning Practice: Mysore Class Pranayama Practice
Wednesday 27 January
Morning Practice: Mysore Class Pranayama Practice
Workshop
Backbend Progressions and Understanding Spinal Extension
Thursday 28 January
Morning Practice: Mysore Class Pranayama Practice
Workshop
Hip Opening Asanas and Understanding Spinal Flexion
Friday 29 January
Morning Practice: Led Primary Series
C L O S I N G C E RE M O N Y
Saturday 30 January
Check-out & Goodbyes
Pricing
| 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
Website: yogagoa.com/retreats/one-month-ashtanga-intensive-with-laruga/
Phone: +91 0832 2268363
