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Goa, located on the west coast of India, is a popular destination known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, and delicious seafood. It is also a hub for yoga enthusiasts, attracting visitors from all over the world who come to practice yoga in the serene and peaceful environment that Goa offers. With its tropical climate, breathtaking scenery, and world-class yoga studios, Goa has become a sought-after destination for those seeking to deepen their yoga practice. In this article, we will explore the top 15 yoga studios in Goa that offer a range of classes and retreats, catering to all levels of yoga practitioners.
The yoga studios in Goa offer a unique blend of traditional Indian yoga practices and modern Western styles, creating a diverse and enriching experience for practitioners. From Ashtanga and Hatha yoga to Vinyasa flow and Yin yoga, each studio has its own distinctive approach to the ancient art of yoga. Many of these studios are situated in beautiful and peaceful locations, such as the beaches of Mandrem, the jungles of Arambol, or the hills of Assagao, providing a serene and tranquil atmosphere for yoga practitioners to connect with themselves and nature. Whether you are a seasoned yogi or a beginner, there is a yoga studio in Goa that will cater to your needs and provide you with an unforgettable yoga experience.
Location of Yoga Classes in Goa - Patnem, South Goa
Kranti Yoga is a thriving Vedic and Ayurvedic-conscious living community that has gained recognition as a Yoga Alliance-certified school. The Yoga Village is spread over 5 Resorts providing a comfortable homely environment. Located on the beach, the main shala provides a picturesque view of the Arabian Sea during morning practice, and it's not uncommon to spot dolphins during sunrise. The experienced teachers come from various parts of the world, having completed their yoga courses at Kranti Yoga at some point in their careers. These teachers possess a natural passion for teaching, coupled with years of dedication and expertise in yoga, ensuring the best possible yoga training for students.
Kranti was born into a Sanatana Hindu Dharma traditional family. His parents were disciples of Guru Yogi Maharata Chana Baba. At the age of two, Kranti was taken under the wing of Yogi Maharata Chana Baba to be taught the traditional ways and given his name. Upon reaching the age of 18, he was sent to various ashrams throughout India to experience different traditional and spiritual cultures and to learn about them. During his journey, he visited over 50 ashrams over a period of 3.5 years. When he turned 22, he was sent to the Sivananda Divine Life Society Yoga International Ashram to learn about the modern approach to spirituality. In 2007, he established the Kranti Yoga School in Goa, which was one of the first fully residential yoga schools in the region.
This yoga school offers a diverse collection of TTC programs. The options that you have are 200 & 300 hours of Ashtanga & Vinyasa training, 200 & 300 hours of Yin & Vinyasa training, 500 hours of Yin/Ashtanga & Vinyasa training, 100 hours of Yin immersion training, 100 hours of adjustments training, 100 hours Hatha flow training and 100 hours yoga foundation training. If teaching is not your cup of tea and you simply want to learn yoga for yourself, you can visit here for a yoga holiday and enjoy a week's yoga & nature holiday, Yin retreat, beginners course, Karma yoga volunteers program or massage treatments.
Price per day INR 500
Location of Yoga Classes in Goa - Pilar, North Goa
Yoga is not just about breathing and maintaining a certain pose. It is way more than that. Breathing in sync with each movement or shift so that the body heals itself and the soul becomes free is the very core of yoga. Adding Ayurveda to the mix makes for holistic health management. Parigyan Yogalaya is the culmination of all these things and more. The way of teaching is very humble and every step is filled with immense learning. Parigyan Yogalaya is the right place if you are looking for some motivation, inspiration and handholding in your journey to become disease free, healthy, full of energy and a better person through the practice of yoga.
Neha Pradeep Sangodkar is the founder of Parigyan Yogalaya. She holds the following qualifications - BE, MSc. Yoga, SRF Yoga and Ph.D. Yoga. She is a very good yoga instructor with impressive and commendable teaching instincts. Her knowledge and way of explaining things in simplified form keep the students motivated to practice earnestly. Neha is exceptionally familiar with Ayurvedic scriptures and guides individuals for the betterment of overall health.
Both offline and online learning is possible at Parigyan. The offline regular classes consist of Hath flow for beginners & intermediaries, therapeutic yoga and Hath for intermediate & advanced levels. The yogalaya also provides live online coaching and expert assistance for yoga certification courses offered by the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India.
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Location of Yoga Classes in Goa - Agonda, South Goa
The term 'Sampoorna' in Sanskrit signifies completeness. Thus, the practice of Sampoorna Yoga refers to the attainment of full knowledge of yoga in its entirety. The teachings of Sampoorna Yoga emphasize equal importance on all eight limbs of yoga, maintaining the theme of wholeness and completeness. The studio takes pride in offering exceptional and comprehensive yoga teacher training and classes, aimed at supporting individuals in their yoga journey. Sampoorna picks one of the best sites for yoga and meditation. Nestled deep in Agonda village, it's a calm and serene hideaway tucked inside a lush rainforest.
The founder of Sampoorna Yoga, Goa is Deepak, who established the organization in 2008. Deepak's journey with yoga spans over 30 years, during which he actively taught for 25 years. His interest in yoga began when he assisted his father in yoga workshops. Additionally, Deepak's mother follows the path of bhakti yoga. He has studied under the guidance of several gurus such as Swami Sivananda, Swami Satyananda, Swami Niranjanananda, Osho, Eknaath Eswaran, and J Krishnamurty, and has delved into hundreds of spiritual texts. In 2008, after participating in a 10-day Vipassana meditation retreat in the Sri Goenka Tradition, Deepak founded Sampoorna Yoga.
The in-house teacher training programs which include training, accommodation and food are - 100 & 200-hour Ashtanga Vinyasa YTTC, 200-hour Hatha yoga TTC, 300-hour Vinyasa flow advanced YTTC and 50-hour Yin foundations YTTC. The online course options are 200-hour Ashtanga Vinyasa YTTC, 50-hour Yin yoga foundations TTC, 50-hour hands-on adjustments TTC, 50-hour Pranayama TTC and 50-hour Yoga Nidra TTC. Drop-in classes are available for Vinyasa flow or Ashtanga fusion and slow flow or Yin yoga. Additionally, there are year-round yoga and meditation retreats.
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Location of Yoga Classes in Goa - Arambol, North Goa
Universal Yoga Center is a renowned Yoga Alliance USA Registered Yoga School, widely regarded as one of the oldest and most experienced yoga centers in the serene locale of Goa. The center is conveniently situated near the picturesque Arambol beach, providing a tranquil and awe-inspiring view of the surrounding sea and land. At Universal Yoga Center, one can expect to be guided by an exceptional team of dedicated teachers, well-versed in various aspects of yoga. The center boasts of a supportive and encouraging staff, who ensure that each individual's experience at the center is enriching and fulfilling.
Vijay Amar, born in 1956, is the lead instructor and Program Director of Universal Yoga Center. In 1993 he graduated as a Hatha yoga teacher from the Bihar School of Yoga in Munger. After a few years, Vijay undertook teacher training programs in Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga with two renowned instructors - Jean Claude Garnier from Belgium and B.N.S. Iyengar of Mysore. He has now been practicing Yoga for 45+ years and teaching Yoga for 30+ years.
The TTC program overview as available at the Universal Yoga Center is as follows - 200, 300 & 500 hours of yoga teacher training. The drop-in or in-person yoga classes include led Ashtanga Vinyasa and Hatha Vinyasa. You can choose any of the options depending on your inclination.
Price per day INR 300 | INR 1,600 (6 days)
Location of Yoga Classes in Goa - Palolem, South Goa
The lovely community of Anand Yoga Village comprises of dedicated Goan locals, global teachers and chefs who work together to create a nourishing and comfortable setting for guests to relax and reset. The passionate community provides a warm welcome, access to a variety of yoga classes, healthy fresh food, and comfortable accommodations, ensuring that guests are well taken care of. Guests have the option to explore Palolem and surrounding areas as the daily schedule includes time for this. This lovely place has two yogashalas where beginners to scholars everyone can learn. In short, Anand Yoga Village is a perfect getaway to experience living near nature in a minimalist environment.
As is clear by now Anand Yoga Village is a community. The yoga teachers here are very well-informed. Their quality of teaching and standard is very high. Consequently, you even learn better. The classes are engaging, enlightening and fun. Additionally, all classes are optional, so guests are not obliged to attend them unless they choose to do so.
Anand Yoga Village provides a range of services including a 200 Hour Teacher Training Certification course that combines modern and traditional practices, Yoga holidays & retreats designed for relaxation, as well as a selection of daily drop-in classes.
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Location of Yoga Classes in Goa - Calangute, North Goa
Some experiences are invigorating. Ashtanga Cyril yoga is one of them. This is the place for pointed, focused and honest yoga. Established in 1999, today, it is a well-known place where you can learn yoga and avail the benefits of Ayurveda. Their educational approach creates a nurturing atmosphere that fosters the incorporation of Ayurveda by individuals into their daily routines and by healthcare practitioners into their clinical methods while ensuring the authenticity of the teachings.
Cyril Yogi is a traditional Indian yoga guru who comes from a long line of ancestral traditions in yoga. He learned Ashtanga Yoga from his father and has since traveled to 23 countries to share his practical knowledge of Hatha & Ashtanga Cyril Yoga. Additionally, he runs a charity organization that provides self-help services for underprivileged children in the northern region of India. Cyril is an excellent instructor with a unique presence. With great attention to detail, he encourages all his students to practice the poses much deeper and become refined practitioners.
The drop-in classes at Ashtanga Cyril Yoga give you an opportunity to learn Ashtanga & Hatha yoga from a very learned guru. The yoga retreat is ideal for those who which to learn yoga and purify the mind, body and soul at the same time. You can also ask for private classes if you live within 14 km of Calangute. There is a special yoga class for women wanting to increase their fertility. Finally, yoga stretch therapy is also available which is much like Marma therapy and will give a nice even stretch to your muscles.
Price per day INR 1,500 | INR 14,000 (12 days)
Location of Yoga Classes in Goa - Arambol, North Goa
The Raj Yoga School is a Yoga Alliance-approved school whose goal is to teach traditional yoga techniques in such a manner that even Westerners can understand and accept them with ease and elan. Like a tree, the school respects modern western thinking and yet keeps its feet firmly planted in the traditional yoga values. The place is amazing & well-kept, and the staff is incredibly friendly, professional and profoundly traditional. One thing is for sure you can learn and develop your practice here in a safe and peaceful environment.
Shri Rajinder or Raj as he is more popularly known is the founder of the Raj Yoga School. Having acquired certification as a Yoga Teacher & Evaluator by the AYUSH Ministry of the Government of India, Raj has spent years mastering the practice of yoga under the guidance of various experienced teachers, including Swami Sachidanad, Swami Benu ji, Shiva Ji, and Usha Mata ji in Rishikesh and Dharamshala. With expertise in Asanas, Pranayama, Shatkarma, and Meditation, Raj has undergone both 200 and 300-hour Yoga Alliance Certificate Teacher Training Courses several times. He holds a Govt Degree from College Dharamshala Himachal Pradesh India and boasts more than seven years of experience in the field of yoga, having taught for a total of 4500 hours.
The main programs offered at the Raj Yoga School are 300 hours of multi-style teacher training course, 200 hours of teacher training in India, 5 days intensive yoga course, daily drop-in yoga classes and yoga retreats. At the daily drop-in classes, you can learn Hatha yoga, Pranayama, Acro yoga, Vinyasa flow, Ashtanga primary series, meditation and aerial yoga. So the options to learn are plenty, it's up to you to decide where to begin.
Price per day INR 300 | INR 1,500 (6 days)
