Oceanic Yoga Goa

"I have been practicing yoga on and off for 3 years. I am a philosophy professor who teaches Indian philosophy in America, and I was looking to get a solid foundation in yoga and meditation so that I could help my students understand the philosophy part in more detail when I teach the core texts. I found this school to be exactly what I wanted: something not as strict as Shivananda and something not as Westernized as a school I would find in the west where there would be no attention to the tradition and only anatomy and physiology and very little core traditional training. This school had the best of both worlds. No strict early morning 5:30 am wake up. No strict schedule, kind of floating schedule, but core training in asana, alignment, teaching skills, meditation, and anatomy. Good dose of philosophy for those who have no background in philosophy, and good dose of spirituality that is authentic. Manisha is the master a model of how to be a yoga teacher and embody compassion and care for students while enabling transformation. Abhay is very wise and kind hearted. The whole school has a very warm and open hearted experience. And people walk away feeling calm and giving. The details of where I was. The food was amazing. Authentic sattvic diet of the maharastran style. Never a day of bad food. Great beach. Good schedule. Good meditation. Good people. If you want the a balance between strict traditional yoga and over westernized fitness yoga choose Oceanic."

"I had been practicing yoga on and off for several years and decided to take the plunge into doing aTTC training to deepen my practice and to understand yoga in a holistic way. I was planning to be in India anyway and it made sense to me to do my TTC in India, in the birthplace of yoga. My husband had not been to Goa since he was a child and we decided on a school in Goa and picked Oceanic based on a articles we read online. First I’ll mention how lovely everybody is at Oceanic. Manisha who taught us the Asanas and Abhay who taught us philosophy are a wonderful, warm, inspirational and lovely couple. I learned a lot from both of them. I also want to thank Vinod, Yogesh and all the others who worked hard to teach classes and make sure we were well taken care of. It is hard to run an organization and you guys sent positive vibes throughout the course. I wasn’t sure what to expect given that in India Goa is known more as a place to party than as a spiritual center. In the end, I think it was mixed. The resort was on the very beautiful, clean beach (where we got to swim in the ocean) and our hut was basic but very comfortable."

"I completed my 200 hours yoga teacher training with Oceanic Yoga school last month. I had a wonderful experience and could not expect more ! The team was really professionnal, loving, caring, inspiring and very available for anything we could have been needing. The pace of the days and classes were very well balanced so you could really enjoy all of them and take all the benefits from them, the food perfect to handle the days, the place and accommodation amazing (the ocean is just 200 meters from the resort so you can go anytime).The course deeply spiritual took me a little further on my path. I came back with new tools and the feeling to deepen some of them. Also we taught everyday so I came back very confident with the teaching. If you want a high quality combined with friendly and comfortable environment course, I highly recommand Oceanic Yoga School !"

"I have had the most amazing, life changing experience here at Oceanic. I have learnt so much and gained so much knowledge that I am excited to now share. Throughout the course I have felt very welcomed and relaxed. Food has been a highlight for me, being a vegetarian, also, I have felt health wise so good and very energized. Coming from a western background where communication, social media is very good and also from my experience in the fitness industry and doing many courses, this is something Oceanic can improve on. There was some lack of communication before I arrived, about the course, what to expect, what the schedule will be like and also what to bring. Also, as it was my first time travelling to India from the UK some information would have made me more relaxed about coming. The schedule did change a lot throughout the 24 days, especially towards the end when we were short for time and we needed to fit everything in. I wanted to enjoy my time here, which I definitely did, but also feel relaxed and not rushed for time. So coming up with a schedule where everything is covered in good time is something that can be looked in to. Also, Anatomy is a key thing that needs to be covered just from my experience teaching and unfortunately, we only started looking into this nearer to the end of the course and not much was covered. Personally this would have helped the understanding in practical classes if this was discussed at an earlier stage of the course. Overall, I feel as though I have so much more understanding of my own life, how to improve the quality of my time, my path in Yoga, thanks to the time I have had here at Oceanic. I am going back feeling very calm, fresh and understanding to other people and life. I have gained so much mentally and physically. I am very happy with my decision to do my 200hr teacher training here and wouldn’t have changed any of my experience. Class size for me has made it easier being a small group, being able to share, learn and feel comfortable in our surroundings. Thank you for everything you have given me, I am now very excited for the step through my path of Yoga."

"My time at Oceanic Yoga doing the 200 hour Hatha & vinyasa yoga teacher training has been an amazing experience. Riva resort is a lovely relaxing, place, lovely sunsets and pool to cool down in. All the teachers was lovely, very helpful & understanding, abhay & munisha who was are main teacher was just amazing, she was always smiling and kept us on track, Yogesh who we had for philosophy & meditation who was full of so much knowledge and learnt so much from, Vinod who we had for different kinds of meditation. I really liked oceanic yoga school as it is family run and very welcoming. It has a relaxed feel to it but also know how to push you where you don’t feel pressured. The asana classes happen at a really good pace. They taught me to listen more to my own body and not to over push and over stretch. I have seen a huge improvement on my physical strength and flexibility over my month of Yoga Teacher Training. It has truly been a wonderful experience to be part of the course. It was really amazing to study the true origin and purpose of yoga, studying yogasutra’s of Patanjali and other traditional books and practicing different types of meditation. Thank you all so much."

"Before the YTTC I felt really nervous. This was my first time to India and almost all my friends said India is quite a dangerous place. Besides, the course sounded challenging, especially with the packed daily schedule. I was also curious/worried about what the teachers / students would be like, wondering if they will be harsh. By the last two days of the course at Oceanic Yoga, I felt my previous concerns were unjustified. It is great and amazing here! Teachers, students, accommodations and food are all beyond my expectations. The teachers are flexible about the schedule, willing to listen to our needs, professional and I feel their hearts in their teaching! Students help each other over the exam / mock preparation,they are fun and easy to get along with! The accommodations, especially food, are so good, even better than the outside restaurants. I’ve browsed quite a number of yoga schools and I think it was definitely a good pick to come here to take my YTTC!! I would highly recommend this course to friends who might be considering a 200-hourYTTC at Oceanic Yoga! I will miss the people and place forever! What a good memory for me in my life! Thanks!!Deep from my Heart!."

"Before the course I had in recent months decreased my yoga practice significantly and as a result my body felt weaker and anxious. During the course I have immersed myself into yoga asanas and theory.It has been an intense but wonderful experience through which I have begun to feel aligned with myself again and physically stronger.I am so happy that I chose Oceanic Yoga for my TTC. I already had a good feeling before coming here which was proved right. All the teachers are wonderful;Reshma and Manisha really teach from the heart and work so hard being flexible to all our requests. Yoga is so precious and it is so important that it is taught to others with the right intentions and by those who are in tune or striving to be in tune with their higher selves because we are then going out to teach the same to others. I am so grateful to have also learned more about alignments / adjustments, and the benefits of asanas / kriyas because I can go back and help friends and families suffering from particular problems using this knowledge.Thank you so much for your love, energy and time. Also thank you to the wonderful kitchen staff and their food!"

"I’ve been visiting Oceanic since I first came to Goa in 2011. This school has been an anchor for me over the three years I’ve become deeply involved with ‘my India’. Abhay and Manisha have been more than teachers to me, I consider them friends, having been invited to their home for gatherings, meals, conversations. The atmosphere there always has a special quality that brings out the best in me. In the last two years I’ve also become friends with Vinod – super teacher. All are sublime! – keeping asana fun and energised, and guiding gently with meditation. I spent the winter back in England and felt ready to do my Yoga Teacher Training. I felt strongly this was a huge step to take in my life and was cautious not to move to this path ’till I was absolutely ready. My instincts were right as it turned out to be an intensely transformative experience which called on every cell in my being to be awake and aware. Whilst in England I’d researched many schools in India and worldwide, wondering if I would go somewhere new, as I was feeling I’d had so much Goa time over the years and that there might be something ‘else’ out there for me. The costs were a factor in my decision. It is very hard to compete with the package offered by oceanic. Though in India it is possible to get similar ‘deals’. In the end it was an instinct to go to a place I knew and trusted. The course was full booked so we were a good sized group of 12. This is where things got interesting …It was march, so the Indian summer was reaching for us. Early morning asana was a paradise as the air was fresh and full of bird song. I’d been concerned I wasn’t quite fit enough ( I really do have a lazy streak!) but I had nothing to worry about. My body was willing and able. I’d had weak knees and was very careful not to hurt them, and by and by the leg muscles strengthened the knee. A constellation of incredibly different people and personalities. The atmosphere was supportive and grounded in human truth.The people who were attracted to oceanic turned out to be so right for my own journey. Manisha is a world class teacher with more wisdom in her little finger than almost anyone I’ve ever met! The general classes were excellent from all teachers but Manisha gave some special ingredient I will treasure forever. I grew. It hurt at times! My shadows into the light… But the team gathered were sensitive and this turned out to be one of the most powerful experiences of my life. I highly recommend."

"I just completed the 200 YTT in Mandrem (they have moved from Anjuna to better facilities). I learned loads, it was very informative, and I feel confident teaching. The training was full-on, without being too intense or with 5:00 am wake up bells. Said better: it wasn’t a boot camp and there was flexibility in the schedule. The facilities are very good – single accommodation in concrete huts with bathrooms – no shared drama here. Very healthy and filling veg diet. Highly recommended."

What can I say... it was such a spiritual journey for me!! I loved every moment!! Manisha and Abahyi made me feel like I was part of the family! The ladies that prepare the food were amazing and I must say, I miss their cooking!! So yes, I would recommend Oceanic Yoga!!

My teacher training with Oceanic Yoga was honestly one of the best things I have ever done. Brilliant course, in an amazing place. Even if you don’t end up teaching it is beneficial for yourself as I was surprised how much I felt myself develop by the end. It was such a valuable journey I went on and I have made a yoga family for life! I left, not wanting to leave, but feeling so amazing in myself and excited to teach and share the new skills I had gained from the course. If you have Manisha teaching on your course, your very lucky as she is the best.

I’ve just completed my 200 YTT and can truly recommend it. Altough it was „only“ one month it will influence my path a lot. I have learnt so much, not only asanas but more important, about what yoga means and how it will positively impact my life. You can really tell that the Oceanic Yoga crew loves what they do and the teachers are amazing – they push you, but in a good way. Whenever we had questions, they explained as long as everybody understood and did the lessons according to our needs. All in all, the accomodation was clean, I always felt safe and food was good. The organization beforehand was perfect as well – Vinod is very willing to make your stay a good one.

I found this yoga school one of the best choices to do a teacher training. The teachers are authentic and very professional. I learned so many things about yoga and myself.After this yoga training my life has been change. The location is close to the beach and in a quiet environment. I loved it!

A great and beautiful place for yoga teachers training. The teachers are very professional and friendly. The place is silent and peaceful with Beautiful sea view. Experienced and discovered many new things about myself through Yoga. Best of place for yoga teachers training.

I have attended the 200 Hrs teachers training course in Oceanic Yoga Retreat center and found it as a life changing process and I am really grateful to come across this retreat center . They have an amazing place and a wonderful swimming pool which gives the feeling of infinity pool . Watching sunset from the pool is almost a mystical experience . Loved ❤️ the whole program and place.

It was a life changing experience to get in to this discipline of yoga and right food program . We feel like born again and found a direction to life . And let me tell you , the vegetarian food they serve there is really tasty and Satvik. A must go place.

As a yoga practitioner for the last decade of my life , participating in 200 hours TTC in this school was full of new learnings & experiences . They have very professional Teachers who are very loving , responsible & experienced . I recommend this school to all people who are interested in yoga .

I am very happy that I choose oceanic yoga for my teacher training. The staff have a very heartful and humbler approach to life, yoga and to their students. I love that I had the opportunity to study with all the teachers, they have so much knowledge of yoga & meditation. They are very positive and helpful. The food was great!

This school is probably one of the best choices to do a teacher training. The teachers are authentic and very professional. I learned so many things about yoga and myself. A life changing experience. The location is close to the beach and in a quiet environment. I loved it!