top of page
Bhakti Kutir Mandala Shala

YOGA RETREATS   
CONTINUING EDUCATION
IN BHAKTI KUTIR, GOA

DEEPEN YOUR PRACTICE AND KNOWLEDGE

Are you are a yoga professional or a curious practitioner and wish to deepen your yoga knowledge and techniques?

Then a continuing education course may be something for you!

(or maybe you just want some time space to exhale)

YOGA RETREAT

Yoga with Shelly

Our retreats offer the possibility to experience the benefits of a comprehensive wellness program and restore balance in key areas of your life. Our retreat programmes align with the wisdom of Ayurveda, the ancient holistic system of healing that seeks to restore balance in body, mind and spirit.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

​

YOGA HOLIDAYS

​

  • Join us for a Restorative Alignment retreat in the picturesque Eco village of Bhakti Kutir in Patnem, South Goa

​

  • Over seven days, you’ll enjoy the guidance and company of Olivier and his team, who will share their knowledge with you, teaching from the heart, allowing you to relax and strengthen.

​

  • Approaching yoga practice with relaxation will release tension acquired from poor postural habits, and using therapeutic tools that mobilise the spine into a more natural and correct body posture, will make you feel light and energised.

​

  • We start each day early with meditation, followed by breathing exercises (pranayama) and the physical practice of dynamic and restorative postures (asanas).

​

  • The afternoons are free to bask in the sun, swim, walk the shores, hang out with like-minded people or read a good book on your private porch.

​

  • We have created a space for acceptance and discovery for all yoga practitioners with the keen awareness that not all yoga practices are for everyone.

​

  • The retreat includes a private yoga therapy session with Olivier Charles, a certified yoga therapist, for those with special requirements or health conditions who wish to find relief through yoga.

​​

  • The yoga retreat itinerary will also incorporate a rejuvenating massage session to enhance relaxation and promote overall well-being. Participants can indulge in a professional massage experience, allowing them to unwind, release tension, and achieve a deeper state of tranquillity during the retreat.

​

​

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Interact with like-minded people

  • Small group size

  • Restoring, revitalising and energising yoga practice

  • Yoga therapy sessions

  • Ayurvedic Massage and Treatments

  • Experienced teacher

  • Delicious and healthy food

  • Nature Eco Village accommodation

  • And yes ... walking distance from the beach

​

image of Old covered Shala Bhakti Kutir

A TYPICAL DAY


Be still

Be present

And let the magic happen

SCHEDULE​ (Beginner)

12th January - 18th January 2025

6th February - 12th February 2025

13th February - 19th February 2025

What is included in the fees: 

​

  • ​All packages are residential and include the accommodation of your choice (single and ensuite rooms subject to cost and availability)

  • All meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, nutritionally balanced, delicious, vegetarian/vegan menu (allergies and preferences catered to), water and herbal teas. (No meal on Sunday)

  • Workshops on anatomy, alignment, philosophy, wellness, health and nutrition

  • 1 private Therapy Session and 1 follow-up session with Olivier, a Certified Yoga Therapist per week

  • 1 massage or treatment at Bhakti Kutir Ayurvedic Spa per week

  • Evening programs such as yogic philosophy and guided meditation

  • The yoga studio and the rooms are located on the property of the retreat centre.

What is Not Included:

  • Airfare

  • Visa Fees

  • Evening Meals on Half Days

  • Meals on Sunday**

  • Airport Transfer (available at an additional fee)

    • FOOD
    AS A MEDIUM OF LOVE

    Food is a vital part of any yoga retreat or training course and at YOGART COLLECTIVE we love food and take seriously it’s origin, journey and preparation. Tasty meals, that are both nutritious and wholesome, revitalise the body and are one of the highlights of your stay here

    Rainbow salad at Bhakti Kutir

    CONTINUING EDUCATION
    YACEP COURSES

    Yogart Collective freinds

    You will learn selected specialised yoga topics that will allow you to expand your horizons when it comes to your personal practice or that of your students.

    With the knowledge you will acquire, you will gain a deeper understanding of the functioning of anatomical and energetic body layers, and develop a more complete insight in yoga.

    ​

    APPLIED YOGA ANATOMY
    INJURY PREVENTION
    INJURY MANAGEMENT

    SCHEDULE​ (Intermediate)

    23th February - 8th March 2025

    ​

    FEES

    Single room: 1 double bed, en-suite bathroom : 1,650€

    Twin room: 2 single beds, en-suite bathroom : 1,350€

    ​

    ​

    COURSE DESCRIPTION
     

    As the number of yoga practitioners continues to rise, there has been a corresponding increase in yoga-related injuries. The course "Applied Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Injuries Prevention and Management: A Therapeutic Approach" focuses on the most commonly injured areas and examines problematic movement patterns to establish helpful movements for maintaining a healthy range of motion. Instructor Olivier Charles has designed this workshop to incorporate anatomy, physiology, yoga psychology, and practical teaching experience to provide tangible examples and useful tips for teaching.

     

    What will you learn?
     

    • Analysis of common injuries in anatomical regions such as knees, hips and sacroiliac joint, spine, and shoulders.

    • Understanding anatomical connections between areas of strength, stability, and weakness in commonly injured areas

    • Designing a safer group class.

    • Teaching tips to support students navigating

     

    ​​

    COURSE FEATURES
     

    • Duration:14 days

    • Lectures focused on anatomical areas (spine, sacroiliac joint, hips, shoulders and knees).

    • Cueing aligned with lectures.

    • An informative course handout

    • This course is eligible for 50 continuing education hours with Yoga Alliance.

     

    COURSE OUTCOME

    ​

    • Integrating information about common injuries into the design of a safer group class.

    • Identifying contraindications for commonly injured areas.

    • Providing modified postures or cueing to build awareness in group classes.

    • Employing and explaining safer transitions for students.

    • Planning sequences to support biomechanical balance by strengthening weak areas and releasing tight regions.

    Our location

    Bhakti Kutir

    Stay under the canopy of this two acre coconut grove in one of twenty two back-to-nature cabanas. No two cabanas are alike. Fashioned from local materials like rice straw, and bamboo, the cabanas are built to include trees, leaves, and to let you see the moon and star-filled skies. The living areas combine a rural feel with a surprising degree of comfort.

    bottom of page