Junaswada (Junos Vaddo), Mandrem, North Goa, Goa
Preksha Yoga Ashram
Small yoga ashram retreats near Mandrem beach
- Ashram
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Ayurveda
- Beach
- Countryside
Details checked on the official site, October 2026. We never take bookings or commissions.
Preksha Yoga Ashram is a small live-in yoga school among banana and coconut trees in Mandrem, North Goa, a short walk from the beach. It runs 5-, 7- and 30-day yoga retreats with vegetarian meals, alongside Ayurveda Panchakarma programmes and teacher trainings.
Our take · editors' note
Suits: Suits beginners and regular practitioners wanting a structured 5- to 30-day yoga and meditation retreat in a small Mandrem ashram, seven minutes on foot from the beach, with sattvic meals.
Maybe not for: Not for anyone wanting a party-friendly Goa stay or to skip classes: attendance is expected, the gate shuts at 9:30 pm, and alcohol, tobacco and non-vegetarian food are banned.
Great for
- first-timers
- solo travellers
- women travelling solo
Maybe not for
- Private luxury or room service
Two asana classes a day plus pranayama, yoga philosophy and evening meditation or yoga nidra
Separate Ayurveda programmes built around Panchakarma therapies
About a 7-minute walk to Mandrem beach
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Price and programmes
Starts from
₹14,600 per course
per person
- Stay
- Meals
- Yoga
- Meditation
5-day retreat, economy single room with meals and classes; converted from €160
Indicative. Checked on the official site, October 2026.
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If you have a medical condition or take regular medicines, talk to your own doctor before you go, and don't stop prescribed treatment.
- 5-day yoga and meditation retreat4–5 nights
- 7-day meditation and yoga retreat6–7 nights
- 30-day yoga retreat29–30 nights
- Ayurveda: 7-day rejuvenation, Virechana or Basti; 10-day Vamana7–10 nights
Rooms: Economy rooms, apartments and wooden cottages, all with attached bathrooms; single or twin sharing
Programme names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
Practical facts
AC · Single rooms · Diet options
AC
In some roomsSingle rooms
AvailableDiet options
Sattvic
A typical day
7:00 AM yoga asana class … 10:00 PM lights out
- 7:00 AMYoga asana class
- 8:15 AMPranayama
- 8:50 AMBreakfast
- 10:30 AMArt and extra classes
- 12:30 PMLunch
- 2:30 PMYoga philosophy
- 4:00 PMYoga asana class
- 6:30 PMDinner
- 8:00 PMMeditation or yoga nidra
- 10:00 PMLights out
As the retreat describes it. Schedules change with the season and the programme.
What's included
Included
- Room with attached bathroom
- Three vegetarian meals a day and herbal tea at night
- Guided yoga, meditation and pranayama
- Yoga mats and basic props
- RO-filtered water
- Wi-Fi hotspot
Not included
- Laundry (charged)
When to go
Best Nov–Mar. Nov–Mar is dry and sunny; Apr–May is hot and humid, and Jun–Sep brings heavy monsoon rain
- Winter · Dec–Feb
Weather by month
22° to 31°C through the year · wettest in July
Average daily high and low (°C) and rain for the month (mm).
Best monthsRain: dry to very wetHighs: cool to hot
Long-term averages (1981–2010) for the area around Junaswada (Junos Vaddo), Mandrem, North Goa, on a grid of about 1 km; any one year can differ. Data: CHELSA V2.1 (Karger et al., 2017), CC0.
Getting there
Nearest airport
Mopa – Manohar International (GOX), about 25 km (40 min)By train
Pernem station, about 15 km; Thivim, about 25 kmFrom big cities
- ~520 km from Mumbai, best to fly
- ~690 km from Bengaluru, best to fly
- ~730 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
From your town
See the drive, the nearest airports and the easiest way to get to Preksha Yoga Ashram from where you live. The trip estimate below uses it too.
Estimate your trip
Stay from ₹29,200 for 4 nights, 2 people; treatments and medicines extra
- Stay at Preksha Yoga Ashram
- from ₹29,200
- ₹14,600 per course × 2 people
- Treatments and medicines
- Not in this estimate
- Treatments and medicines: priced by the retreat after your consultation. Ask for the programme price, not just the room.
Rough total
from ₹29,200
Stay and GST where added. Doesn't include treatments and medicines or travel.
- Priced per course; ask how long it runs.
- Taxes may be extra; ask the retreat.
Rough estimate from the published starting price; set your town in “From your town” above to add the drive. Rooms, seasons and programmes change the total; Preksha Yoga Ashram's own quote is final.
Before you book
Couples
Couples can share a roomFood
Vegetarian foodBooking
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Not stated on their site: arrival, phones, taxes. Ask the retreat before you book.
Good to know
- Retreat guests are expected to attend all classes; Sunday is a free day with limited classes
- Alcohol, tobacco and other drugs are not allowed at the ashram
- Prices are in euros; bookings go through a request form on the site
What to pack
8 things the retreat asks you to bring, plus 1 tips
The retreat asks you to bring
Also useful
General tips for the setting and the months people go, not from the retreat.
Tick things off as you pack. Nothing here is saved.
Day, inclusions, packing and facts from Preksha Yoga Ashram's official information, checked October 2026: prekshayoga.com/yoga-retreat/, prekshayoga.com/5-day-blissful-yoga-and-meditation-retreat/, prekshayoga.com/the-ashram/. Ask them if anything matters for your stay.
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Contact Preksha Yoga Ashram
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- Call / WhatsApp
- +91 94211 92778
- info@prekshayoga.com
From Preksha Yoga Ashram's official website, checked Oct 2026.Their contact page
Questions people ask
How much does a stay at Preksha Yoga Ashram cost?
Prices start from ₹14,600 per course per person. 5-day retreat, economy single room with meals and classes; converted from €160. We checked this on the official site in October 2026.
What's included in the price?
The starting price covers your room, meals, yoga and meditation. The official site lists: Room with attached bathroom; Three vegetarian meals a day and herbal tea at night; Guided yoga, meditation and pranayama; Yoga mats and basic props; RO-filtered water; Wi-Fi hotspot. Not included: Laundry (charged).
What's the minimum stay?
The shortest stay is 4 nights.
When is the best time to visit Preksha Yoga Ashram?
The best months are Nov–Mar. Nov–Mar is dry and sunny; Apr–May is hot and humid, and Jun–Sep brings heavy monsoon rain.
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How do I get to Preksha Yoga Ashram?
Nearest airport: Mopa – Manohar International (GOX), about 25 km (40 min). By train: Pernem station, about 15 km; Thivim, about 25 km. Times are rough estimates by road.
Can couples stay together?
Yes. Couples can share a room at Preksha Yoga Ashram.
What food is served?
The food is vegetarian. The kitchen offers sattvic options.
How do I book Preksha Yoga Ashram?
You book directly with Preksha Yoga Ashram, online on their official website. RetreatAdvisors doesn't take bookings or commissions.
Do rooms have air-conditioning?
Some rooms have air-conditioning; ask for one when you book.
Are single rooms available?
Yes, private single rooms are available.
Answered from our research on Preksha Yoga Ashram's official information. Details change, so confirm prices, dates and policies with them before you book.
Researched from the retreat's official website and public sources. Details change, so confirm prices, dates and policies with Preksha Yoga Ashram before booking.
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