A traditional Yoga retreat centre working on the principles of an ashram.
Founded by Yoga teachers with decades of experience across different schools and traditions, SWAN is a traditional Yoga retreat in Goa, India, where Yoga is practised as a complete way of life.
Our teachers live and work on the campus, creating an environment inspired by the traditional Gurukula system, where knowledge is shared through practice, study, daily living and direct interaction with the teacher.
At SWAN, Yoga goes beyond physical practice. Our approach brings together traditional Hatha Yoga, asana, pranayama, meditation, Yoga Nidra, mantra, self-inquiry and Tantra, allowing students to experience Yoga in its totality, as it was taught.
Located in the quiet village of Assagao, North Goa, SWAN offers an authentic and immersive setting for those seeking a Yoga retreat in India, a Yoga retreat in Goa, or a deeper exploration of meditation, traditional Yoga and the wider spiritual traditions of Yoga and Tantra.
Find the programme that fits your Yoga journey.
From beginners to experienced practitioners and Yoga teachers, SWAN welcomes sincere seekers who wish to explore Yoga in its totality, not just asana, but also pranayama, meditation, Yoga philosophy and the many dimensions of traditional Yoga.
Every programme is residential and fully catered, with teachings guided by experienced teachers trained in traditional ashrams and schools of India.
Teacher Training
300, 200 & 100 hour Yoga Alliance registered Hatha Yoga TTC.
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Yoga Retreats
From a weekend to two weeks of Yoga, meditation and rejuvenation.
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Ayurveda & Panchakarma
Doctor-led detox, therapies and 2–4 week Panchakarma.
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Courses
Meditation & Tantra, Yoga Nidra, Ayurveda and drop-in classes.
ExploreYoga Teacher Training in Goa
Immerse yourself in the ocean of Yoga.
Our 300, 200 and 100-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training courses explore Yoga in its totality, from asana, alignment, anatomy and teaching methodology to pranayama, meditation, Yoga philosophy, the eight limbs of Patanjali, the four paths of the Bhagavad Gita and Tantra Yoga.
Fully residential, in small groups, with the founders and resident faculty.
Programmes running this season.
The core training200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Our flagship residential training, three weeks of practice, philosophy and teaching methodology, ending in RYT 200 eligibility.
Doctor-led2 Week Panchakarma Retreat
A classical Ayurvedic detox, consultation, a prescribed course of therapies, yoga and a tailored sattvic diet.
Beginner friendlyOne Week Yoga & Meditation Retreat
Seven days of the full ashram rhythm, twice-daily asana and meditation, Yoga Nidra as per the schedule, kirtan and Ayurvedic food.
Classical Ayurveda, under a doctor.
Consultation with our resident Ayurvedic doctor, prescribed therapies and massage, and 2, 3 and 4 week Panchakarma detox programmes, all supported by yoga, a sattvic kitchen and the quiet of the campus.
Cottages, two shalas, and a garden that feeds the kitchen.
The whole campus is built from local materials, laterite, mud, thatch and reclaimed wood, and set among coconut and teak. Cottages run from simple budget rooms to deluxe cottages with a private sit-out, each with its own bathroom.
There is a large open-sided yoga shala, a Patanjali shala for meditation and yoga nidra, a temple where the evening havan is held, a juice bar, and an organic garden whose fruit and vegetables go straight into the kitchen.
Taught by teachers trained in the ashrams of India.
Resident yoga teachers, an Ayurvedic doctor and therapists, and the founders, all teaching.
Meet the teachers
A non-profit. Part of what you pay goes back out.
Schooling for underprivileged girls, women's literacy and skills programmes, and yoga taught in prisons and care homes.
Our foundationWhat people say after staying.
“The SWAN team are native teachers, highly educated in yogic science. SWAN offers a range of yogic techniques that go beyond asana, concentration techniques, yoga nidra, guided meditation, sound yoga, Vedic mantra chanting, kirtan, puja. SWAN is run by lovely people and has a strong family feel.”
“Due to the different styles of the teachers, everyone will have an experience that speaks to their heart and I enjoyed each and every session. The food is very healthy yet tasty. We formed a strong group, laughed and talked a lot. I highly recommend this place to everyone, couple or single, old or young!”
Questions we are asked most.
Yes. Our teacher training programmes are registered with Yoga Alliance, USA. Graduates of the 200 and 300 hour courses are eligible to register as RYT 200 / RYT 300 (Registered Yoga Teacher).
SWAN Yoga Retreat is open from October through May each year. The monsoon months are used for maintenance and for the teachers' own practice and study.
Not for our retreats and holidays, beginners are genuinely welcome. For the 200 hour teacher training we ask for a positive attitude and a receptive heart rather than an advanced asana practice. The 300 hour course is open to beginners too; a 200 hour qualification is needed only to register with Yoga Alliance as RYT 500.
Traditional Hatha Yoga in the Satyananda lineage, asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha, kriya, yoga nidra, meditation, mantra and philosophy. The emphasis is on yoga in totality rather than on physical postures alone.
Yes. All meals are sattvic, Ayurvedic and vegetarian, cooked fresh in our own kitchen, much of it grown in the SWAN garden. Vegan and specific dietary needs can be accommodated, tell us when you book.
We are in Assagao, Bardez, about 45 minutes from Goa's Dabolim airport and around 40 minutes from Mopa (Manohar International). Airport transfers can be arranged for approximately ₹2,200 each way in an air-conditioned car, just ask when you book.
Find your dates, or ask us first.
Tell us what you are looking for and how long you have, we will tell you honestly which programme fits, and whether the season suits. The retreat is open October through May.