The short answer
Ashiyana Yoga Retreat: what visitors should know first
Choose it if yoga, rest and a calm beach are the point of the trip. It is a retreat rather than a conventional resort, so check the current programme, room types and season before booking.
History and context
The story behind Ashiyana Yoga Retreat
Ashiyana's website states that it has been running retreats for 19 years; it does not give a founding date. Its other centres are in Brazil and Spain.
Useful facts
Ashiyana Yoga Retreat facts at a glance
- Location
- Palm grove on Mandrem Beach
- Stay style
- Yoga retreat with huts and suites
- Location trade-off
- Quiet and beachside, but sandy paths
- Best suited to
- Yoga students, solo travellers, couples
- Origins
- Retreats for 19 years, per its site
- Operator
- Ashiyana, with centres in Goa, Brazil, Spain
Why it matters
Why Ashiyana Yoga Retreat is worth your time
Ashiyana's website says it has been running retreats for 19 years, and that it is one of three centres in Goa, Brazil and Spain. That makes it one of the longer-running wellness stays on Mandrem Beach and a good example of why the village became known for yoga rather than parties.
For a traveller the value is predictability. A retreat that has run for years has a settled routine, experienced teachers and a clear sense of what a stay involves, which suits people who do not want to arrange their own days. It is a solid choice for solo travellers, couples and friends who want rest, with the caveat that it is not aimed at guests who want a lively evening scene.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Twice-daily yoga
Classes with optional one-to-one sessions and breathwork.
- 02
Palm-grove setting
Huts and suites among palms, close to the beach.
- 03
Teacher training
Courses and retreats run through the season.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Ashiyana is built around a daily rhythm. Its own website describes yoga holidays with twice-daily classes, with optional one-to-one yoga, meditation and breathwork, and retreats and teacher-training courses run through the year. A stay here is therefore a programme, not just a room, so agree on the package and the level of class before arriving.
The third-party listing for the hotel describes five yoga shalas, an Ayurvedic spa and sattvic cuisine, with accommodation from basic beach huts to suites, all within walking distance of the sea. Details differ between sources, so ask the retreat which room type suits you and what the food options are, particularly for allergies and for older guests who prefer simpler meals.
If you are not a regular yoga student, say so when booking. A good retreat will place you in a gentler group, and many guests use the days simply to rest, swim and walk the beach. Older travellers should ask about early starts, seating in the shala, and how far the room is from the dining area.
Plan with confidence
Before you book the room.
- Check the current retreat dates and packages
- Ask which room has the easiest access
- Tell staff your yoga experience
- Confirm meal options and allergies
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Palm grove on Mandrem Beach
- Time needed
- Overnight or a week
- Best time
- November to March
- Walking level
- Moderate
- Senior comfort
- Accommodation ranges from simple beach huts to suites, and paths are sandy, so ask for a ground-floor room with easy access. Yoga is at your own level, but morning sessions begin early.
- Tickets and access
- Non-guests are normally not admitted. Book direct, ask whether drop-in classes are possible and check which rooms and meals are included in your package.
Best for
Plan it with
Book with confidence
Check rates at Ashiyana Yoga Retreat
Compare room types, cancellation terms and breakfast before you book. Ask for a ground-floor or lift-access room if anyone finds stairs hard.
Affiliate link — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Prices are live on the partner site.
Travelling with parents?
Accommodation ranges from simple beach huts to suites, and paths are sandy, so ask for a ground-floor room with easy access. Yoga is at your own level, but morning sessions begin early.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Ashiyana only for yoga students?
No, but it is built around yoga. Say what level you are when booking and ask about rest-only stays.
Does Ashiyana serve vegetarian food?
Listings describe sattvic cuisine. Ask the retreat what is included and whether you can order other dishes.
Is the beach close?
Its website places the centre on Mandrem Beach and a hotel listing says it is within walking distance of the beach.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
