Celebrate Christmas and New Year at The Lotus Sutra, Arambol Goa
Imagine spending Christmas morning in pranayama by the Arabian Sea, then watching the sun go down over Arambol Beach with a small group of new friends from around the world. This festive season, Diksha Yoga School invites you to celebrate in the birthplace of yoga, at our main branch, The Lotus Sutra on Arambol Beach, North Goa.
Our Christmas & New Year Yoga Retreat in Goa gives you a choice for every level and every length of stay, from a relaxing 7-day yoga retreat to a full teacher training:
- 7-Day Yoga & Meditation Retreat: rest, recharge and practise, from €500
- 50 Hour Breathwork & Pranayama Training: 7 days of breath and meditation, from €700
- 50 Hour Yoga Teacher Training: a 7-day introduction to teaching, from €900
- 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training: an 11-day foundation course, from €1,200
- 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training: become a certified teacher in 23 days, from €1,800
- 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training: advanced training over Christmas and New Year, from €2,200
- 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training: a 56-day journey through the whole festive season, from €2,700
Every package includes your stay at The Lotus Sutra and sattvic vegetarian meals, with groups capped at 10 students on our trainings. December and January are Goa’s busiest months, so places are limited.
Ready to reserve? Message us on WhatsApp to check availability for your dates.
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Festive Season 2026–27 Packages at a Glance
| Package | Length | Festive dates | Private | Twin shared |
| Yoga & Meditation Retreat | 7 days | Flexible dates | — | from €500 |
| 50 Hour Breathwork & Pranayama | 7 days | Starts 5, 14, 23 Dec & 5, 14, 23 Jan | €900 | €700 |
| 50 Hour Yoga Teacher Training | 7 days | Starts 5, 14, 23 Dec & 5, 14, 23 Jan | €1,100 | €900 |
| 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training | 11 days | 5–15 Dec, 16–26 Dec, 5–15 Jan, 16–26 Jan | €1,400 | €1,200 |
| 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training | 23 days | 5–27 Dec, 5–27 Jan | €2,000 | €1,800 |
| 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training | 28 days | 5 Dec – 1 Jan, 5 Jan – 1 Feb | €3,000 | €2,200 |
| 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training | 56 days | 5 Dec – 29 Jan | €3,600 | €2,700 |
🎄 Featured: 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (23 Days)
Spend Christmas in Goa and leave as a qualified yoga teacher. Our residential 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Goa runs 5–27 December 2026 or 5–27 January 2027, with a maximum of 10 students, led by founder Yogini Manisha (E-RYT 500).
- Fees: €2,000 private room, €1,800 twin shared
- Included: 22 nights at The Lotus Sutra, 3 sattvic vegetarian meals daily, airport pickup from Mopa (GOX) or Dabolim (GOI), course manual, teaching practicum with feedback, assessment, local excursions and Wi-Fi
- You’ll study: Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Ashtanga foundations, pranayama and shatkarma, meditation, yoga philosophy, anatomy, alignment and teaching methodology
- Certificate: a 200-hour certificate from a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School, eligible for RYT 200 registration
Reserve the 200 Hour YTT on WhatsApp
✨ 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (28 Days): Christmas and New Year in Goa
Already a 200-hour teacher? Our 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training runs 5 December 2026 – 1 January 2027, so you spend both Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Goa, or join 5 January – 1 February 2027. Fees are €3,000 private or €2,200 twin shared, including 27 nights’ stay, 3 meals daily and airport pickup. Combined with your 200-hour certificate, it completes the 500 hours needed to register as an RYT 500. A 200-hour training is recommended first.
🌴 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (56 Days)
The ultimate festive immersion: our 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training runs 5 December 2026 – 29 January 2027, covering Christmas, New Year and Goa’s sunniest weeks. Fees are €3,600 private or €2,700 twin shared, including accommodation and 3 sattvic meals daily, at our Yoga Alliance RYS 500 school.
🌞 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (11 Days)
Want to go deeper without committing to a full 200 hours? Our 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training runs 5–15 December, 16–26 December (Christmas in Goa), 5–15 January or 16–26 January. Fees are €1,400 private or €1,200 twin shared, including 10 nights’ stay, 3 meals daily and airport pickup. Your 100 hours can later count toward our 200-hour training.
🧘 50 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (7 Days)
A focused week of Hatha, Vinyasa, pranayama, meditation, philosophy and teaching foundations. The 50 Hour Yoga Teacher Training starts on 5, 14 and 23 December and 5, 14 and 23 January, at €1,100 private or €900 twin shared, including accommodation and 3 meals daily. You receive a 50-hour course completion certificate.
🌿 7-Day Yoga & Meditation Retreat (from €500)
Not looking for a training? Our Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Goa is pure rest and renewal: daily yoga and meditation, wellness workshops, accommodation, healthy vegetarian meals and airport pickup for €500 for 7 days and 6 nights. No experience is needed, and dates are flexible. Message us with your preferred week.
🌬️ 50 Hour Breathwork & Pranayama Training (7 Days, from €700)
Short on time? Spend a week at The Lotus Sutra learning traditional pranayama, conscious breathwork, breath anatomy, meditation and Yoga Nidra, and leave with a 50 Hour Breathwork & Pranayama Training certificate. Groups are capped at 10 students.
| Retreat | Dates | Private room | Twin shared room |
| 🌴 Early December Retreat | 5 – 11 December 2026 | €900 | €700 |
| 🌴 Mid-December Retreat | 14 – 20 December 2026 | €900 | €700 |
| 🎄 Christmas Retreat | 23 – 29 December 2026 | €900 | €700 |
| 🌞 New Year Retreat | 5 – 11 January 2027 | €900 | €700 |
| 🌞 Mid-January Retreat | 14 – 20 January 2027 | €900 | €700 |
| 🌞 Late January Retreat | 23 – 29 January 2027 | €900 | €700 |
What’s included: 6 nights’ accommodation at The Lotus Sutra, 3 sattvic vegetarian meals daily, airport pickup from Mopa (GOX) or Dabolim (GOI), 50 hours of training, training manual, free Wi-Fi and filtered drinking water, and your Diksha Yoga School certificate.
Which dates suit you?
- Early and mid-December: quieter flights and home in time for Christmas.
- Christmas Retreat (23–29 Dec): Christmas Eve and Christmas Day by the sea, finishing just before New Year’s Eve in Goa.
- January retreats: begin 2027 with a fresh practice in Goa’s driest, sunniest season.
- Twin shared room: €200 less per person, perfect for friends and couples.
A Day at The Lotus Sutra
On the 50, 100, 200, 300 and 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings
| Time | Session |
| 6:30 AM | Jal Neti & pranayama |
| 7:00 AM | Morning asana: Hatha (Mon/Wed/Fri) or Ashtanga foundations (Tue/Thu/Sat) |
| 9:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 10:00 AM | Yoga philosophy |
| 11:00 AM | Alignment & adjustments |
| 12:00 PM | Meditation |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch & rest |
| 3:00 PM | Anatomy |
| 4:30 PM | Teaching methodology & sequencing |
| 5:30 PM | Evening Vinyasa flow (student-led teaching from Week 2) |
| 7:30 PM | Dinner |
| 8:30 PM | Satsang & meditation |
Sundays are rest days, with group excursions to Sweet Lake and Terekhol Fort on two Sundays during the course. Timings may shift slightly with the season.
On a 7-Day Breathwork Retreat
| Day | Focus |
| Day 1 | Foundations of breath and conscious breathing |
| Day 2 | Breath anatomy and physiology |
| Day 3 | Traditional pranayama: Nadi Shodhana, Ujjayi, Bhramari, Kapalabhati, Bhastrika and more |
| Day 4 | Conscious breathwork |
| Day 5 | Prana, Pancha Vayus, chakras and meditation |
| Day 6 | Teaching methodology |
| Day 7 | Integration, teaching practice and closing |
Each breathwork day starts with cleansing practices and pranayama, mixes theory, practice and teaching, and leaves time to swim, walk the beach or rest.
On the 7-Day Yoga & Meditation Retreat
| Time | Session |
| 6:00 AM | Morning tea |
| 6:30 AM | Yoga & pranayama |
| 8:30 AM | Healthy breakfast |
| 10:00 AM | Wellness workshop |
| 1:00 PM | Ayurvedic lunch |
| 4:00 PM | Rest & free time |
| 5:30 PM | Meditation |
| 7:00 PM | Dinner |
| 9:00 PM | Silence & journaling |
No experience is needed for the retreat, breathwork training or the 50, 100 and 200 hour courses. The 300 and 500 hour courses are designed for experienced practitioners, and a 200-hour training is recommended first.
Why Spend Christmas and New Year in Goa?
- Perfect winter weather. December and January are Goa’s peak season: dry, sunny days, warm sea and pleasant evenings.
- Study yoga where it was born. Learning pranayama and asana in India connects you directly to the tradition.
- Festive Goa, your way. Goa is famous for its Christmas spirit, with lit-up churches, carols and celebrations, while Arambol keeps a relaxed, bohemian village feel.
- Sunsets you’ll never forget. Arambol’s long beach and its evening drum circles are a world-famous way to end the day.
- Begin 2027 with intention. Leave with a certificate, a daily practice and friends from around the world.
Your Venue: The Lotus Sutra, Arambol Beach
The Lotus Sutra is Diksha Yoga School’s main branch, close to Arambol Beach in North Goa. Surrounded by nature and the calming energy of the sea, it gives you a peaceful place to practise, study and rest. You’ll stay on site in a private or twin shared room, with sattvic vegetarian meals prepared for you every day. See our food and accommodation page for photos.
Getting There
- Fly into Goa: Manohar International Airport, Mopa (GOX) is closest to Arambol; Dabolim Airport (GOI) also serves the state.
- Airport pickup from either airport is included with the retreat, breathwork training and the 100, 200 and 300 hour courses.
- Book flights early: Goa is at its busiest over Christmas and New Year.
- Arrive the day before your course begins so you can settle in and rest.
How to Book Your Festive Place in Goa
- Choose your package and dates from the table above, plus a private or twin shared room.
- Message us on WhatsApp or use our booking form to check availability.
- Pay a 30% deposit to confirm your place. The balance is due 15 days before your course starts.
- Send your flight details at least 3 days before arrival so we can arrange your airport pickup where included.
Booking Terms for Teacher Trainings
| Term | Details |
| Deposit | 30% of your course fee, deducted from the total. The deposit is non-refundable. |
| Balance | Due 15 days before your course starts |
| Payment methods | Bank transfer, cash, credit/debit card, PayPal or Wise |
| Date changes | Move to another available batch with at least 30–45 days’ notice, depending on your course; see your course page for details |
| Not included | Flights, Indian visa fees, travel and medical insurance, personal expenses, and Yoga Alliance registration fees |
Festive Travel Checklist
- ✅ Book flights early: Goa is at its busiest and most expensive over Christmas and New Year
- ✅ Visa: check India’s e-Visa requirements for your passport before travelling
- ✅ Arrival: land the day before your course begins
- ✅ Travel insurance: arrange cover for your trip
- ✅ Packing: light practice clothes, swimwear, a light layer for cool evenings, sunscreen, insect repellent, a reusable water bottle and any personal medication
Your Teachers & Certificates
Our Goa trainings are led by Yogini Manisha, founder of Diksha Yoga School, with the Diksha teaching team. Manisha holds E-RYT 500, Yoga Alliance’s most senior teacher designation, is a YACEP, and has guided more than 23,000 students from 80+ countries over 16+ years. Diksha Yoga School is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS 200, RYS 300 and RYS 500).
| Package | Certificate you receive |
| Yoga & Meditation Retreat | No certificate: pure rest and practice |
| 50 Hour Breathwork & Pranayama | 50-Hour Breathwork & Pranayama Training Certificate from Diksha Yoga School |
| 50 Hour Yoga Teacher Training | 50-hour course completion certificate |
| 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training | 100-hour course completion certificate; the hours can count toward our 200-hour course |
| 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training | 200-hour certificate, eligible for RYT 200 registration with Yoga Alliance |
| 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training | 300-hour certificate; with a 200-hour certificate, eligible for RYT 500 registration |
| 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training | 500-hour course completion certificate from our RYS 500 school |
“A Beautiful Journey Into Breathwork and Pranayama”
I joined the 50-Hour Breathwork & Pranayama Training in Goa to deepen my understanding of conscious breathing and meditation. The sessions were well-structured, and I learned practical breathing techniques that I can include in my daily routine. The peaceful atmosphere near Arambol Beach made the experience even more special. I left feeling more confident and connected with my practice.
— Emily, United Kingdom
Christmas & New Year in Goa: FAQs
Which package lets me spend both Christmas and New Year in Goa?
The 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (5 December – 1 January) and the 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (5 December – 29 January) both cover Christmas and New Year’s Eve. The 200 Hour (5–27 December) and 100 Hour (16–26 December) courses include Christmas.
What’s the cheapest way to join?
The 7-Day Yoga & Meditation Retreat from €500, or the 50 Hour Breathwork & Pranayama Training from €700 (twin shared).
I’m a beginner. Which package is right for me?
The retreat, the breathwork training and the 50, 100 and 200 hour courses all welcome beginners. Choose the 200 hour course if you want to qualify as a teacher.
Which course makes me a certified yoga teacher?
The 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training. On completion you’re eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT 200. The 300 hour course, added to a 200-hour certificate, makes you eligible for RYT 500.
Where are the courses held?
At The Lotus Sutra, our main branch on Arambol Beach, North Goa.
Are accommodation and meals included?
Yes. Every package includes accommodation and vegetarian meals; the teacher trainings include 3 sattvic meals a day.
Is airport pickup included?
Yes for the retreat, the breathwork training and the 100, 200 and 300 hour courses, from Mopa (GOX) or Dabolim (GOI). For other courses, ask us when you book.
How big are the groups?
Our teacher trainings take a maximum of 10 students per batch.
How do I reserve a place?
Message us on WhatsApp (+91 91301 57393), email contactdikshayoga@gmail.com, or use our booking form. A 30% deposit confirms your place on a teacher training.
Can I cancel?
The deposit is non-refundable, but you can move to another batch with at least 30–45 days’ notice, depending on your course.
Celebrate the Season With Yoga in Goa
Whether you want a restful week by the sea or to come home a qualified yoga teacher, this festive season in Arambol can be the start of something lasting. Groups are small and December fills first, so reserve your place now.
- 🎄 Reserve the 200 Hour YTT — 5–27 Dec or 5–27 Jan
- ✨ Reserve the 300 Hour YTT — 5 Dec – 1 Jan or 5 Jan – 1 Feb
- 🌴 Reserve the 500 Hour YTT — 5 Dec – 29 Jan
- 🌞 Reserve the 100 Hour YTT — December or January batches
- 🧘 Reserve the 50 Hour YTT — starts 5, 14 or 23 of Dec and Jan
- 🌬️ Reserve the Breathwork Training — starts 5, 14 or 23 of Dec and Jan
- 🌿 Reserve the Yoga & Meditation Retreat — flexible dates
- Call or WhatsApp: +91 91301 57393 or +91 80779 52069
- Email: contactdikshayoga@gmail.com
- Online: View all dates & fees or book with our booking form
Prefer another destination? Diksha also runs festive trainings in Galle, Sri Lanka and Koh Samui, Thailand.
