Gifted by beautiful beaches and thick with nature GOA is the perfect destination in India for holiday seekers. The natural beauty of Goa makes it the ideal retreat for spending some quality time to relax, unwind and have fun. Memories of the past are fused with the present in a land where every Goan is proud of his/her heritage. Temples and churches mingled with forts and the ruins of ages gone by.

Himalaya Yoga Valley is located in Mandrem, North Goa. A quiet and peaceful seaside village with a fabulous beach and good swimming conditions. A comfortable 35 min stroll along the beach is the vibrant and interesting seaside village of Arambol, full of colourful people (independent travellers, spiritual seekers, musicians etc), restaurants, bars, and shops etc.

South of Mandrem you will be able stroll along for miles and miles of sandy beach with the odd beach restaurant in which you can take refreshment and enjoy the beauty of the Arabian sea.

Each year Himalaya Yoga Valley offers training in various styles of yoga including Ashtanga Yoga, Dynamic Yoga and Hatha Yoga and more. As well as the daily yoga classes taking place from Nov to March. In January there is a One Month Intensive Yoga Teacher's Training certified by yoga alliance international.

Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced yoga practitioner, the guidance given by Scarlett and Lalit and visiting teachers will encourage the body and mind to relax and unwind into the peace and relative stillness of the inner self.

Daily classes offer the chance to positively influence your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and cultivate awareness so you can have a much richer and rewarding experience of yourself, others and the world you live in.

The content of study will include meditation, pranayama, asana and relaxation and the style will reflect the training of the teacher giving a class

Daily Classes at Himalaya Yoga Valley Mandrem Beach, North Goa, India

From 10^th November to 30^th March 2009

Rs 350 per class

Med with Lalit, or a visiting teacher
Meditation. These sessions are by donation. All donations go the Akworth leprosy Hospital in Bombay.
Some Meditation sessions will be guided but most will be in silence.

Vinyasa lalit or visiting teacher
Open to all levels.
The class style may change depending on whose teaching
Please check with us for more info.

Dynamic with scarlett
Open to all levels
Ashtanga Vinyasa style of practice including non-primary series asana for a more creative, challenging and fun yoga experience.

SunSal with Scarlett
Open to all levels
Sun Salutation practice.
A Vinyasa practice. Lots of Sun Salutation variations for a creative and fun practice with music

Yoga Nidra with Maeve O'Brien
Open to all levels