Goa lies on the west coast of India and its main attraction is postcard perfect white sandy beaches lined with coconut trees. Add in a mix of Portuguese colonial architecture, bustling marketplaces, spice plantations, Goan hospitality and cuisine and you have a recipe for paradise. Goa has proven to be the perfect destination for yoga teacher trainees and yoga enthusiasts from around the globe to partake in our courses.

Himalaya Yoga Valley is located in Mandrem Beach, North Goa, five minutes walk from a fantastic beach with great views of the surrounding hills. It is an oasis of tranquillity and peace that provides the perfect place to relax whilst immersing yourself in your practice. The seaside village is safe, quiet and peaceful with a fabulous beach and a variety of restaurants and local shops. You can also avail of a full range of ayurvedic treatments in close proximity to the centre.

The unspoilt natural environment of Mandrem is the ideal destination in India for holiday seekers and yogis alike. Its natural beauty makes it the ideal place for spending some quality time relaxing, unwinding and having fun. Symbols of a rich history are fused with the present, creating a uniquely Goan atmosphere. Temples and churches mingled with forts and ruins of ages gone by take you on a journey back to the Portuguese era whilst the local Indian culture ensures an experience not to be forgotten.

Yoga Teacher Training & Workshops

Himalaya Yoga Valley is an RYS® 200 (Registered Yoga School) with Yoga Alliance and offers practice and training in various styles of yoga including Ashtanga Yoga, Dynamic Yoga and Hatha Yoga. We offer 200 Hour RYS Yoga Teacher Training Courses at our Mandrem Beach centre. For further details of course content and dates please see the Teacher Training page. This course is also offered at our Dharamsala location in Northern India.
We also hold shorter yoga and meditation workshops as well as drop in yoga classes for aspiring students of all levels. Please see the Q & A page for information on weather, travel, vaccinations etc.

Drop in Yoga Classes

From November to March each year drop-in yoga classes are available in our Mandrem Beach centre. Classes are suitable for everyone, from beginners to advanced. Classes take place every day (including Sundays) at the following times: 8:00 - 9:30am & 4:00 - 5:30pm.

Accommodation at Mandrem Beach, Goa

Due to varying personal preferences and budgets we run non-residential teacher training programs. There is limited onsite accommodation available and a wide range of other options. We are happy to assist you in making initial contact with accommodation providers to suit your budget and personal preferences when your application has been approved. See the Q & A page for further details of accommdation in Goa.

Location and Surroundings

Mandrem Beach is approximately two hours drive North of Goa's main airport Dabolim (airport code: "GOI"). Many international carriers fly here, however it may be cheaper for you to get a flight to a major city such a Delhi or Mumbai and fly to Goa from there. Once you arrive in Goa it is approx 2 hours in a taxi to North Goa. You will find government pre-paid taxi stand inside the air pot in Goa which will take you to the area for approx 1000 Indian Rupees. For those of you travelling from Mumbai you may wish to take a train to Goa- the main station which you will arrive in is Madgaon and you can take a local train from there to Pernem station which is approximately 20 minutes from Mandrem Beach. If you are flying into India and not directly to Goa then you may need the assistance of a travel agent. Mandrem Beach is located between Arambol beach and Ashvem beach. Anjuna, with its well known Wednesday market is a 40 minute drive away. Night markets also take place close to Mandrem at the weekend. You can take trips to surrounding towns, the waterfall and spice plantations etc.

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