ATTUNEMENT | A 9 DAY RETREAT in GOA, INDIA
with LIZAAN JOUBERT, SWAMI NIVEDANANANDA, ISAAC MULLINS & LUCY HILL | 25th March - 2rd April 2025
Attune to your highest expression of truth - and align with your greatest power.
Join our incredible constellation of teachers and practitioners in India, for a profound journey into self, using ancient practices and the healing power of nature.
This will be Chaya’s 13th year in India and we are deeply honoured as ever to share and experience in this amazing country with you. We promise a wondrous, enchanting and uplifting experience - like no other.
THE EXPERIENCE
This retreat welcomes our understanding, and relationship with our world through deep listening, prioritizing ourselves, then others, and what is cultivated in the world as connection.
Our ability to attune to our lives, our personal place of speaking, breathing and being in our intentions to practice this union, Yoga. Where can we return to the gifts of listening, and learning, and writing our own lyrics of a song we are singing, a prayer we are praying, a story we are telling.
How can we offer this quality of attunement back into nature, in our families, and our community?
How can we be more sustainable, respectful, and adaptable with navigating our capacities, and allowing the full spectrum to live in harmony?
Being in ceremony, being with ritual, practicing story telling with open hearts, is what ignites our sense of belonging and attunement. This has held a life practice for Lizi now over the time of her teachings and this is a deep part of Chaya Yoga Retreat's way of sharing sacred weeks of wisdom. We are so happy to welcome Swami, Isaac and Mother India being the ground beneath our feet, for sharing in this circle of how attunement can be deepend and practiced in body, speech and mind.
Our conditions can often be challenging, yet retreat life is the antidote to all patterns and programming. Listening and prioritizing ourselves brings back curiosity, creativity and an attitude towards the change we can appreciate as our transition and transformation. We invite you to join a deep intimate retreat of personal reflection, deep listening and re-writing the lyrics to your own song, of your highest attunement.
YOUR HOME | CABO SERAI, SOUTH GOA, INDIA
Cabo Serai is a beautiful eco-luxury resort on the stunning South Goa coast and the new Indian home for Chaya retreats. Nestled upon a hillside, surrounded by untouched nature, and offering panoramic sea views from every room, Cabo is a true gem. Only accessible by buggy - to get there is a mini adventure in itself! Walk through the coconut groves and across the pretty stream meandering to the sea… And find yourself in our private tropical paradise.
Each beautifully designed suite or luxury tent has 180 views of the ocean. With no neighbours and our exclusive occupation for the duration, we promise to create the most peaceful, inspiring and healing environment for you to completely relax and let go within.
YOUR TEACHER | LIZAAN JOUBERT
Liz brings a unique perspective to the definition and practices of yoga. She offers powerful and insightful classes that hold deep ritual with intention, in sequencing and balancing the body through the postures, breathwork and meditation.
Classes are physically and energetically taught with equal motivation to empower students to grow in personal flexibility and strength, guiding each level and layer to each student's ability. She is inspired by the esoteric subtle body practices, studies of the Chakra System, meditations and teachings rooted in Buddhist Psychology. She approaches physical anatomy and postures from a functional approach to Yoga. Yoga postures are taught with insight to balance and harmonize energy levels and awareness.
She has over 10,000 hrs of teaching experience, and is certified in Ashtanga Methodology, Yin Yoga, and Mandala Movement practices. She's a scholar of Tibetan Buddhist Meditation practices and shares her vast knowledge in a very pragmatic way. She is also an Enlifted Life Coach mentoring group sessions and individual private sessions using Yoga principles and language, as a way to support anyone wanting to deepen personal self-empowerment. Whether you are in the beginning, or growing deeper into the teachings, Yoga allows every practitioner a place of contemplation and exploration.
Based between Greece, Bali, Mexico and South Africa, Liz now teaches a retreat schedule around the world after teaching for 8 years in London’s esteemed yoga studios.
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FIRE PUJA & CHANTING | SWAMI NIVEDANANANDA
We are deeply honoured to welcome Swami Nivedanananda to share his incredible practices with us on this retreat. Chaya founder, Lucy first met Swami Nivedanananda when visiting an ashram in India and was deeply moved by his chanting and puja.
Swami Nivedanananda was born and raised in Kerala, South India. After his school education he joined the Sivagiri Sree Narayana Math in Kerala where he received a traditional seven year education in Sanskrit, Vedanta, the Yoga Sutras, the Gita, tantric pujas and rituals. While he was still very young he took his monastic vows. Later Swamiji also received his Yoga Teacher Training and Advanced Yoga Teacher Training certificates through the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center.
During his years at the Sivananda Ashram in Neyyar Dam, he gave countless Hatha Yoga and Vedic chanting classes. Many of his friends remember him with love, as the priest of the ashram temples who performed all the daily rituals, for which he was responsible for more than 10 years.
In 2011, Swamiji left the Sivananda organization and has since then been teacher, pujari, and co-leading manager of the Sivananda Yoga Vidya Peetham Trusts.
BREATHWORK + ICE BATH THERAPY | ISAAC MULLINS
Isaac's exploration into the power of the breath and body began in 1997 with the practice of Ashtanga Yoga. His quest for optimal breathing techniques and body conditioning was initially ignited to optimise his performance as a ballet dancer with the Royal Ballet.
Throughout his transformative journey, Isaac has explored a diverse array of breathing practices, each playing a pivotal role in shaping his expertise and personal well-being. His deep-rooted knowledge encompasses the disciplined realm of Hatha yoga and yoga therapy, a wisdom acquired over many years spent in India studying the science and psychology of yoga.
Isaac has trained in many transformative techniques, including the profound Buteyko method and the invigorating practices of the Wim Hof method.
Isaac will be leading an ice bath and breath work workshop during the retreat - designed to enliven, revitalise and elevate your overall wellbeing and boost mental clarity.
‘Breath and laughings - the cheapest medicine!’ - Isaac Mullins
CHANTING & SONG | CHAYA FOUNDER LUCY HILL
This year marks the 13th year of Chaya retreats, curated and guided by Lucy, who has over 15 years of experience in events and wellbeing experiences. Lucy will host the retreat, alongside Lizaan and also lead singing and chanting. These powerful practices will help you connect to your voice and heart, in turn empowering you with greater access to sharing your truth.
IS THIS RETREAT FOR YOU?
Our retreats are open to everybody. We welcome all ages and all people. If you would like to discuss any area of your wellbeing or practice that you are specifically working with, or have any questions about the retreat, please do drop us a line, we're very happy to chat through ideas or concerns.
WANT TO COME ALONE?
If you're new to solo travelling, how wonderful! Using our many years of Indian travel experience, we at Chaya dearly love to look after our guests. We can help with all your travel needs and will do our best to ensure you have a most relaxing, joyful and magical time. You just need to book your flight and let us take care of everything else.
TREATMENTS & THERAPIES
We are incredibly blessed in Goa to work with an outstanding selection of therapists and practitioners.
Our therapists cover a variety of massage disciplines. Included in the retreat will be a 1 hour treatment of your choice with one of our recommended therapists.
FOOD + MENUS
Food is a really big deal to us at Chaya. It's such a joy to share our passion for incredibly good food; food which tastes as good as it looks, and as good as it feels! The wonderful chefs at Cabo Serai will work with our famed Chaya Kitchen menus and in-house team to bring you some seriously delicious feasts. Using local, seasonal and organic where possible ingredients to create delicious, and nutritious Indian-style regional multi-course menus, which will balance, nourish and delight.
WELLBEING FOOD
Chaya’s Lucy Hill will be bringing her knowledge and understanding of wellbeing food to the retreat; ensuring a healthy and inspiring, not to mention super tasty menu. The food will refer to the pillars of a therapeutic diet to best support your rejuvenation. With juices and homemade plant-based mylks, two delicious plant-based meals per day, free-flowing coconuts, fresh fruits and herbal teas… All designed to leave you feeling nourished on every level.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Aside from the daily schedule, if you’re feeling adventurous, we can arrange for you to check out local markets and other gorgeous beaches, visit a traditional temple, an organic spice farm or take a trek to the famous Dudshagar waterfalls.
TYPICAL DAILY RETREAT SCHEDULE
08:00 - 10:00 Yoga, movement with Lizaan
11:00 - 12:00 Buffet brunch
12:00 - 15:00 Free time, treatments
15:00 - Afternoon tea, light snack
17:00 - 18:30 Evening practice
19:30 - 20:30 Dinner
21:30 - 22:00 Meditation (once per week)
INCLUDED IN THE RETREAT
Inbound private airport transfer to Cabo Serai
Full board, including 2 x multi-course gourmet meals, afternoon tea, unlimited teas, fresh fruit and mineral water
Twice daily yoga, movement and meditation with Lizi
Fire puja and chanting with Swami Nivedanananda
2hr breath and cold water therapy workshop with Isaac Mullins
Chanting and voice work with Lucy Hill
Choice of 1 hour treatment, plus a selection of beautiful additional therapies
Evening guided meditations, ritual and circles under the stars
Sunset healing sound bath
Optional additional activities such as spice and waterfall plantation visits, shopping and temples
Choice of beautiful, luxurious accommodation with far reaching sea and jungle views
NOT INCLUDED IN THE RETREAT
Flights and onward transfer from the retreat
COST PER PERSON
Option 1) £2850 | Two person sharing luxury tent, with ensuite (2 separate beds or king)
Option 2) £2850 | Three person sharing large suite, with ensuite (3 separate beds)
Option 3) £3250 | Two person sharing suite, with ensuite (2 separate beds or king)
Option 4) £3350 | Solo luxury tent, with ensuite (1 king sized bed)
Option 5) £3750 | Solo suite, entirely private large suite with ensuite (king size bed)
COMING TO INDIA
As long-haul travel can be a lot for the body, our strong recommendation is that you arrive to India a couple of days ahead of the retreat start, to ground and acclimatise. In our experience this means you guests really get the most out of the retreat itself. We can recommend many lovely accommodation options, suitable for all budgets. And for those looking for more adventure, a stop-over in Mumbai to experience fascinating, Indian city life, can be a great addition to your trip. As can extending your stay post-retreat. India has so much to offer!
CHECK IN
The retreat starts from 5:30pm, and we request you plan to arrive around this time.
However should you arrive on an early flight on the retreat start day, access to facilities will be available, including showers and pool, until rooms are ready. Check out is at 11:00 and we will arrange ongoing transfers (not included in the retreat price) to any destination you desire. We have extensive knowledge of Goa and India and we highly recommend staying as long as you can! Please do drop us a line to discuss a possible itinerary.
VISAS
Tourist visas for one month are easily issued to European and UK citizens. Please contact us directly if you would like our recommended visa agency details.
To book a place on this epic retreat, for further details, or to chat through any aspect of the retreat; please contact us via the link below or email: info@chayayogaretreats.com
