SWAN Yoga Retreat
Authentic Traditional Yoga Teacher Training & Ayurvedic Panchakarma Detox Retreat in India
Traditional Vedic Wisdom – Authentic, Scientific & Lived
SWAN Yoga Retreat is an authentic traditional yoga and ayurveda retreat in Goa, India, located in the serene green hills of Assagao, North Goa. Rooted in India’s Vedic wisdom traditions, SWAN offers classical and scientific teachings of Yoga, Meditation, Philosophy, Ayurveda and Tantra — not as isolated practices, but as a complete system of learning, practicing and living in totality. Rooted in India’s ancient Vedic wisdom traditions, SWAN offers classical and scientific teachings of Yoga, Meditation, Yogic Philosophy, Ayurveda and Tantra — not as isolated techniques, but as a complete, integrated system of learning, practice and conscious living. For over 15 years, SWAN Yoga Retreat has attracted thousands of students, practitioners and seekers from around the world, quietly building its reputation through authentic teaching, depth of practice and a strong sense of community. SWAN is not a fitness yoga studio or a luxury wellness resort. It is a traditional yoga ashram-style retreat, rooted in Vedic wisdom and expressed through daily practice, conscious living and community participation. Our approach integrates classical Hatha Yoga, yogic and tantric meditation practices, mantra chanting, kirtan, havan (sacred fire ceremonies), karma yoga (selfless service), yogic philosophy and ethics, and Ayurveda as a complete system of detox, healing and balance. These practices are lived as practical tools for purification, clarity, discipline and inner growth, allowing yoga to be experienced as a way of life rather than a technique.
Highly Experienced Teachers & Authentic Lineage
All programs at SWAN are guided by highly experienced teachers who are long-term practitioners of Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda and Tantra. The teaching team carries a combined experience of over 60 years. The emphasis is on lived understanding, clarity and direct transmission rather than scripted or theoretical instruction, ensuring that students receive authentic and grounded yogic education.
Yoga Teacher Training in Goa, India
SWAN is internationally recognised for its traditional Hatha Yoga Teacher Training programs, offered in an ashram-style gurukula learning environment.
Successful completion of the Yoga Teacher Training Courses at SWAN leads to certification recognised by Yoga Alliance USA. Graduates are eligible to register as certified yoga teachers, a credential that is recognised worldwide, enabling them to teach yoga professionally anywhere in the world. These yoga teacher training programs are designed for sincere practitioners who wish to deepen their personal practice, understand yoga beyond postures and teach yoga with authenticity and confidence. The training integrates asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, lifestyle and self-study, rather than modern fitness-based yoga trends.
Yoga TTC Programs Offered
Ayurveda & Panchakarma Detox Retreat in India
SWAN offers authentic Ayurvedic Panchakarma detox and healing retreats guided by experienced Ayurvedic doctors and therapists. Panchakarma is a classical Ayurvedic detoxification process designed to remove deep-seated toxins (ama), restore doshic balance, strengthen digestion and support long-term physical and mental health. Programs include 2, 3 and 4 week Panchakarma detox retreats with personalised consultation, daily detox and rejuvenation therapies, supportive yoga and meditation, and detox-supportive Ayurvedic diet. SWAN is widely regarded as a trusted Panchakarma retreat in Goa and an authentic Ayurvedic detox retreat in India.
Yoga & Ayurveda Retreats | Yoga Holidays | Drop-In Yoga
In addition to long-term trainings and detox programs, SWAN also offers yoga retreats in Goa, yoga and ayurveda rejuvenation retreats, yoga holidays, yoga intensive programs and drop-in yoga classes for visitors. This allows beginners, travellers, long-term students and serious seekers to experience SWAN in a flexible yet meaningful way.
Ayurvedic Vegetarian & Vegan Food | Nutrition & Cooking
Food is an essential part of healing and learning at SWAN. We serve fresh, nutritious, sattvic vegetarian and vegan meals prepared daily according to Ayurvedic and yogic principles using seasonal ingredients. Our food is consistently rated by guests as one of the most nourishing and enjoyable aspects of their stay. Guests also have the opportunity to learn about Ayurvedic nutrition and attend cooking classes that provide practical knowledge for everyday life.
Community Living & Yoga Retreat for Solo Travellers
Many guests arrive at SWAN alone and quickly become part of a warm international community. Life at SWAN naturally encourages connection, shared practice, shared meals and harmonious living. People from different cultures and backgrounds live and learn together, creating a supportive environment that balances discipline in practice with ease and friendliness in daily life.
In the lap of Mother Nature
