Ashtanga Yoga One Month Intensive
Purple Valley Retreat
Goa, India
30 January – 27 February 2027
BUILDING A BRIDGE FROM THE SEEN TO THE UNSEEN
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 that facilitate 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 day life as well as in your yoga practice.
O R E N D A
(n.) A supernatural, divine force within every human being.
Always omnipresent. It empowers people to change the world
in a positive, loving way. It is the energy that effects change in
One’s own life.
TIME TABLE
Mysore Practice
- 7:00 Experienced
- 8:00 New Beginners
- Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy Discourse
10:45 (Monday – Friday) - Veda Recitation Class
10:45 (Sunday)
Workshops
Split Days:
- 15:00 Level One (1.5 hours)
- 16:30 Level Two (1.5 hours)
Single Workshop Days: 15:30 ( 2.5 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
Inside the Yoga Sutras
Jaganath Carrera
Beyond Illusion
Dr. David R. Hawkins, M.D., P.h.D
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Chip Hartranft
The Mind Illuminated
John Yates, Ph.D.
The Art of Possibility
Rosamund Stone Zander &
Benjamin Zander
Permission to Feel
Marc Brackett, Ph.D.
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
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
VEDA RECITATION WITH SOPHIE FRENCH
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 30 January
- Check-in
- Welcome Meeting
Sunday 31 January
- Morning Practice: Led Primary (All Levels)
- Veda Recitation Class
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 1 February
- Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels)
- Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Workshop
• Level One: Ashtanga Foundations
• Level Two: Ashtanga Refinement and Transitions
Tuesday 2 February
- Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels)
- Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Wednesday 3 February
- Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels)
- Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Workshop
Level One: Primary Series in Depth (Part 1)
Thursday 4 February
- Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels)
- Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Workshop
Level Two: Intermediate Series in Depth (Part 1)
Friday 5 February
- Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels)
Saturday 6 February
- OFF (Take Rest)
WEEK TWO
Sunday 7 February
- Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels)
- Veda Recitation Class
Workshop
• Level One: Primary Series in Depth (Part 2)
• Level Two: Intermediate Series in Depth (Part 2)
Monday 8 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 9 February
- Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels)
- Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Wednesday 10 February
- Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels)
- Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Workshop
• Level One: Backhanding with Ease
Thursday 11 February
- Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels)
- Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Workshop
• Level Two: Expanding into Backbending
Friday 12 February
- Morning Practice: Led Primary (Levels)
*Mid-Month Ceremony
Saturday 13 February
- OFF (Take Rest)
WEEK THREE
- Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels)
- Veda Recitation Class
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 15 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 16 February
- Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels)
- Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Wednesday 17 February
- Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels)
- Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Workshop
• Level One: Exploring Gateway Poses of Ashtanga
Thursday 18 February
- Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels)
- Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Workshop
• Level Two: Core Poses of Intermediate & Advanced A
Friday 19 February
- Morning Practice: Led Primary Series (All Levels)
Saturday 20 February
- OFF (Take Rest)
WEEK FOUR
- Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels)
- Veda Recitation Class
Workshop
• Level One: Arm Balance Awareness & Strength Building
• Level Two: Arm Balance Refinement & Technique
Monday 22 February
- Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels)
- Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Workshop
• Level One: Steps into Inversions
• Level Two: Inversion Progressions
Tuesday 23 February
- Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels)
- Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Wednesday 24 February
- Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels)
- Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Workshop
• Level One: Strategies for Staying Motivated
Thursday 25 February
- Morning Practice: Mysore Class (All Levels)
- Chanting, Meditation & Philosophy
Workshop
• Level Two: Perspective & Practice
Friday 26 February
- Morning Practice: Led Primary Series (All Levels)
- CLOSING CEREMONY
Saturday 27 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: info@yogagoa.com
Website: yogagoa.com/retreats/one-month-ashtanga-intensive-with-laruga/
Phone: +91 0832 2268363
