SWAN Yoga Retreat - Yoga Retreat Center in Assagao - North Goa, India

The ttc at SWAN yoga was an incredible experience. I did the 300hour in yoga and Ayurveda and I loved every moment of it. I have learned so much about yoga and myself. The teachers really give you their best and they care so much. I honestly feel so lucky and blessed to have had the opportunity to come here and learn and grow. I will never forget this experience. Oh and the food was amazing, I've been here for a month and it's still to delicious. Thank you to everyone at swan. I hope to be back soon.

I came to SWAN for the three-week 200h Yoga Teacher Training (November 2023). Here's what I hope is a balanced review of the experience: Run by teachers trained at the renowned Bihar School of Yoga, this YTT goes very deep into the fascinating yoga philosophy and lifestyle. Beyond the formal teachings in the classroom, the ashram-like schedule (albeit a "light" version) allowed me to truly disconnect from my normal rhythm and try out a new way of living (early wake up for meditation, 2 deliciously healthy sattvic meals per day in a communal setting etc). I have left SWAN feeling deeply inspired to pursue yoga as a spiritual path, which I know will not only benefit me but also my own yoga teacher path. I also met only amazing souls there (both SWAN teachers and guests), which is a testament to the great energy of the place. The YTT was, however, more of a yoga immersion / philosophy experience than a teacher training per se. After three weeks, I feel deeply inspired by yoga, but do not feel like I have gained any additional practical skills to become a yoga teacher in the West. The asana (physical posture) classes were joint with other non-YTT guests, and we were only given 30min after each class to ask questions regarding asana practice. There was no curriculum to guide us to become asana teachers, and minimal focus was given on alignments, adjustments, and teacher practice during the three weeks. I also expected the campus to be better maintained than it was and to provide basic amenities (like toilet paper). The place is a bit run down (with blue plastic tarps over each roof, bits of uncollected trash etc). SWAN is a beautiful gem with potential to become even greater with a bit more care and intentionality given to its class curriculum and materials, as well as to its campus. Thanks to SWAN for a truly unique experience which has left a great mark in my yoga journey.

The best yoga experience of my life and ayurveda added the extra flavour. I learned so much about yoga and I thought I already knew enough about yoga as a practitioner of yoga for the past seven years. Went for a two week yoga intensive program to challenge and deepen my practice but came back gaining a more meaningful understanding of yoga as a lifestyle and not just a thing to practice. It turned out to be a spiritual and rejuvenating yoga retreat. i also got to know about my dosas, an ayurvedic term, after the consultation with the ayurvedic doctor and that was also very insightful and the massages were great too. I wish to thank the whole team for creating an amazing Swan and creating awareness about the meaning and purpose of yoga combined with a well designed daily schedule. The entire campus is so peaceful, the teachers who come from the same tradition, are very knowledgeable and kind, they have organic vegetation and the food served was so delicious each time. I have promised myself to be back next year for a longer duration and perhaps do a yoga and ayurveda teacher training course.

Wonderful illuminating & inspiring stay. We had a 3 day stay at Swan and it was a true pleasure, a wonderful experience to treasure and we feel privileged that they share the amazing knowledge and teachings so generously and patiently. Yoga and Vedic knowledge is extremely precise and is normally inaccessible but they share so authentically and accesibly to us. Waking up to do 6am meditation in a beautifully illuminated room in the forest to the sounds of nature is a wonderous experience. The asanas and exercises ranging from yoga exercises, breathing pranayama to concentration meditation with flame focus all unveiled a glimpse of the depth of knowledge before us. Everyone was so friendly and we are grateful to Gyan Mitra, all the teachers and Brijesh and Victoria for a wonderful stay. Highly recommended if you are looking to learn and experience a glimpse of a higher path.

I was at the Swan earlier this year for a Yoga Ayurveda Rejuvenation week and it was one of the most incredible experiences. I came there exhausted and with imbalanced vata. After one week, I got my inner glow back and my energy started to move again. Everything was amazing and I met such an incredible people there. A place for your mind, body and soul nourishment.

The best experience in my life at Swan I completed 200 hours Yoga Teachers Training Course. It was very interesting informative course. The Yoga philosophy classes and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali classes were amazing and mind-expanding. Also we had morning meditation, asana classes, Yoga-nidra, karma Yoga, Shatkarmas - cleansing practices and Havan with Kirtan - it is a very spiritual part. The place wonderful! The center is surrounded by palm trees and greenery. Staff prepared delicious pure vegetarian dishes. The dishes were very diverse, healthy and nutritious. Also I had a consultation with an ayurvedic doctor and had massages treatments. Highly recommended! So I very like this place and I miss so much! Hope to see you again! Thank you very much Gyanmitra, Shivendra, Dayamurti and all staff! Hari Om Tat Sat

We spent 8 wonderful and deeply spiritual days at SWAN. This was combined with amazing Ayurvedic healing food We felt welcomed and part of the SWAN family from Day 1. We came expecting yoga workouts and ended up with a life changing experience. We learnt about happiness, history, yoga asanas, detox, Ayurveda and meditation. We also learnt how to chant mantras that help in calming the mind and bringing positive healing vibrations into ourselves. Thank you Gyanmitraji, Shivendraji and Dayaji

That was simlply the magical experience and one of the most memorable 10 days in my life! Even tho it's been over a year ago I keep remember how much I have learned about yoga and myself. SWAN yoga retreat is exactly what I needed even I didn't know it at the time! Thank you for the light I keep bringing with me everywhere I go. Namaste