Lotus Restore Goa Retreat
December 4-7, 2026 South Goa, India Max 12 participants
Slow down. Breathe. Come back to yourself.
A long weekend in the lush landscape of South Goa, designed to help you step out of the pace of everyday life and into something slower.
The Practice
Our days are gently structured around practices that invite the body and mind to soften.
Morning Meditation
Begin each day with stillness. Our morning meditation practice creates space to arrive fully into the day with greater awareness, presence, and ease.
Yin Yoga
Slow, quiet, spacious movement to release tension and cultivate a deeper relationship with the body.
Tai Chi & Qigong
As the day cools, we’ll move through gentle Tai Chi and Qigong practices—cultivating groundedness, balance, and connection with the natural world.
Time in Nature
The river is at the heart of Jaali River Sanctuary. There will be time to kayak, walk, swim, explore, read, nap, receive a massage, or simply sit by the water.
There is no pressure to fill every moment.
your home for the weekendJaali River Sanctuary
Tucked into the quieter landscape of South Goa, Jaali River Sanctuary sits directly on the Talpona River, surrounded by tropical gardens, coconut palms, and water.
The property has just eleven thoughtfully designed cottages, each with its own private verandah and a close relationship with the surrounding landscape.
This is a place designed around slowness.
Wake to the river.
Spend the afternoon under the palms.
Take a kayak out onto the water.
Let the evening unfold without anywhere you need to be.
And when you want the ocean, the beach is just a 10 minute drive away.
Investment
Earlybird Pricing (until November 1)
Shared Room: ₹47,000
Private Room: ₹62,000
Regular Pricing
Shared Room: ₹65,000
Private Room: ₹80,000
All prices include accommodation (3 nights at Jaali River Sanctuary), all meals, group transport, experiences, and facilitation.
Retreat Testimonial
The Itinerary
Day OneArrive & Settle
You arrive at Jaali Riverfront Sanctuary throughout the afternoon and take time to settle into the property, your room, and the slower rhythm of the retreat. We’ll gather in the early evening for a welcome circle, orientation, and intention-setting, before moving into a restorative yoga nidra session. The day closes with a delicious dinner of local produce and evening meditation.
Day TwoThe Art of Slowing Down
Mornings open with meditation and yin yoga, followed by unstructured time to rest, kayak, or receive a massage at the spa. After lunch, the afternoon includes relaxing and swimming at beach, followed by sunset qi gong. The day closes with a beautiful dinner at Jaali Riverfront and evening meditation.
Day ThreeDeepen & Integrate
The day begins with meditation and a slow, embodied yin yoga practice, followed by breakfast and time in nature and space to simply be. After lunch, the afternoon is yours with time for swimming, kayaking, treatments, reading, or rest. We’ll gather at sunset for qigong, a closing circle, and a final dinner together.
Day fourCarry It With You
Our final morning beings quietly with meditation and breakfast. After breakfast, we’ll say our goodbyes and depart feeling rested, nourished, and spacious.
about the facilitatorsGillian brings seven years of international teaching experience to her work as a trauma-informed somatic practitioner, Thai massage therapist, and mindfulness teacher. Drawing from yin yoga, yoga nidra, Hakomi somatic psychotherapy, and Buddhist wisdom, her sessions are unhurried and attuned, designed to help the body release what the mind has been holding.
Grey works at the intersection of movement, therapeutic bodywork, and meditation, guiding people toward greater resilience, embodied awareness, and inner clarity. He brings two decades of embodied practice in martial arts, bodywork, and Buddhist meditation. His sessions are grounded, precise, and transformative.
Together, they hold space with care, experience, and warmth.
How It Works-
Browse our upcoming retreats to find the one that feels right for you. We host retreats from June-September in Ladakh.
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After sending us an email, we recommend connecting on a phone or Zoom call with our facilitators to answer questions and learn more about the retreat.
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After calling with Grey and Gillian, our team will send you a liability waiver and deposit details to secure your spot.
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We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the retreat as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.
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Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.