Surya Shakti Yoga Getaway at Serendip
Nestled near Ponda — the spiritual and cultural heart of Goa — Surya Shakti Yoga Getaway at Serendip is a thoughtfully curated 2-night, 3-day immersive experience that brings together classical Hatha Yoga practices, deep rest, and sacred temple visits.
Ponda is home to some of Goa’s most revered Kuldev and ancient temples, traditionally visited for grounding, gratitude, and renewal. This getaway is designed to align inner vitality through Surya Shakti, while also offering time to step into these powerful temple spaces — making the experience not just a holiday, but a meaningful inner and outer journey.
Hosted at Serendip, a premium pet-friendly private villa with a pool and lush surroundings, this getaway offers comfort, elegance, and unhurried space — allowing participants to slow down, reconnect, and rejuvenate.
The Practice: Surya Shakti
“Surya” means “Sun” and “Shakti” means “Energy”. Surya Shakti is a dynamic form of the sun salutation which is an ancient yogic practice with a powerful sequence of 18 postures.
Benefits of Surya Shakti
- Brings about physical fitness and overall wellbeing
- Increases physical strength & stamina
- Increases mental alertness and focus
- Makes the sinews and ligaments of the body strong
- Increases energy levels
As Sadhguru says,
“Hatha Yoga is not exercise — it’s a way of aligning the inner system with the cosmic geometry. When the body becomes a doorway, life opens up in a whole new way.
Sacred Temple Circuit in Ponda
Ponda is known as the temple town of Goa, home to revered Kuldev and ancient temples that have been living centers of prayer and cultural continuity for centuries.
As part of the program, participants will be guided through a curated sacred temple circuit, traditionally including temples such as Shri Mangeshi Temple and Shri Mahalsa Narayani Temple (subject to local conditions and group flow).
These visits are approached as contemplative journeys rather than sightseeing experiences — offering time for quiet prayer, reflection, and absorption of the unique energies these sacred spaces hold.
The temple visits act as an important anchor, allowing the yogic practices to settle within a larger cultural and spiritual context.
How Your Days Will Unfold
This is not a tightly packed retreat schedule — it is a well-held rhythm.
Schedule
Mornings:- Begin with structured Surya Shakti sessions, guiding you through posture, breath, and awareness
Late mornings:- Flow into nourishing meals followed by a guided sacred temple circuit through Ponda, offering a lived experience of Goa’s spiritual heritage
Afternoons:- Intentionally spacious — rest by the pool, read, journal, nap, or simply be
Evenings:- Include guided practices, meditative sessions, and quiet immersive experiences.
Nights:- Soften into stillness, reflection, conversations, and deep rest
A few elements — such as creative or contemplative experiences — are kept as gentle surprises, revealed organically during the stay
What’s Included
- 2 nights & 3 days stay at Serendip (premium private villa near Ponda)
- Guided Surya Shakti learning sessions (complete practice & understanding)
- Guided sacred temple circuit in Ponda, visiting revered Kuldev and ancient temples.
- All meals during the stay
- Bonfire / evening circle experience
- Access to private pool & villa amenities
- Pet-friendly environment
Optional Add-Ons
- Private 1:1 yoga consultations
- Additional night stay at Serendip
Who Is This Getaway For - Beginners and experienced practitioners alike
- Individuals, couples, families, or friends
- Those wishing to learn a complete yogic practice they can continue independently
- Anyone seeking a short, meaningful pause combining yoga, culture, comfort, and stillness
- Small, intimate group setting for deeper attention and guidance
“This May not be for you if…”
fitness only expectations, packed tourist itinerary, loud/social retreats
Surya Kriya – A 4-Day Residential Yoga Program at Serendip
Nestled near Ponda — the spiritual and cultural heart of Goa — Surya Shakti Yoga Getaway at Serendip is a thoughtfully curated 2-night, 3-day immersive experience that brings together classical Hatha Yoga practices, deep rest, and sacred temple visits.
Ponda is home to some of Goa’s most revered Kuldev and ancient temples, traditionally visited for grounding, gratitude, and renewal. This getaway is designed to align inner vitality through Surya Shakti, while also offering time to step into these powerful temple spaces — making the experience not just a holiday, but a meaningful inner and outer journey.
Hosted at Serendip, a premium pet-friendly private villa with a pool and lush surroundings, this getaway offers comfort, elegance, and unhurried space — allowing participants to slow down, reconnect, and rejuvenate.
The Practice: Surya Kriya
Surya Kriya is a potent 21 step yogic practice of tremendous antiquity, designed as a holistic process for health and inner wellbeing.
Benefits of Surya Kriya
Develops mental clarity and focus
Remedies weak constitutions
Boosts vigor and vitality
Balances the body, mind, and energies
Rejuvenates all major organ systems including balancing hormonal levels
Supports one to become meditative and experience peacefulness and joy
These hatha yoga practices are taught in such a way that you don’t just “do” yoga — you
learn each practice in its entirety: understanding the process, the breath, & the science.
Once learnt, the Hatha Yoga becomes your lifelong tool for self-practice — a true takeaway from your stay at Serendip.
The Practice: Shanmukhi Mudra
It is a simple but subtle practice that brightens and rejuvenates the face and eyes and brings
about a state of balance leading toward increased awareness and meditativeness.
Benefits of Shanmukhi Mudra
● Improves vision
● Brightens the eyes and face
● Helps turn a person inward, prepares one for Pratyahara
● Rejuvenates different parts of the face including helping with ailments related to nose, ears and eyes
● Helps relieve vertigo, tinnitus
● Enhances awareness
● Brings about mental balance
As Sadhguru says,
“Hatha Yoga is not exercise — it’s a way of aligning the inner system with the cosmic geometry. When the body becomes a doorway, life opens up in a whole new way.
Sacred Temple Circuit in Ponda
Ponda is known as the temple town of Goa, home to revered Kuldev and ancient temples that have been living centers of prayer and cultural continuity for centuries.
As part of the program, participants will be guided through a curated sacred temple circuit, traditionally including temples such as Shri Mangeshi Temple and Shri Mahalsa Narayani Temple (subject to local conditions and group flow).
These visits are approached as contemplative journeys rather than sightseeing experiences — offering time for quiet prayer, reflection, and absorption of the unique energies these sacred spaces hold.
The temple visits act as an important anchor, allowing the yogic practices to settle within a larger cultural and spiritual context.
How Your Days Will Unfold
This residential program follows a well-paced rhythm, balancing learning, rest, and inner
exploration.
Mornings:- Are dedicated to structured Surya Kriya sessions, with session timings adapted to participant comfort
Late mornings:- Include nourishing meals followed by a guided sacred temple circuit through Ponda
Afternoons:- Are intentionally spacious — rest by the pool, read, journal, receive a massage, or simply be
Evenings:- Include advanced sessions, Shanmukhi Mudra practice, and meditative processes
Nights:- unfold gently with reflection, contemplative experiences, and deep rest
Certain experiential elements — such as creative processes and contemplative sessions — are intentionally revealed during the stay, allowing discovery to arise naturally.
- 3 nights & 4 days stay at Serendip (premium private villa near Ponda)
- Complete Surya Kriya learning program (multi-session format)
- Shanmukhi Mudra teaching and guided review
- Guided sacred temple circuit in Ponda, visiting revered Kuldev and ancient temples
- Painting / creative contemplative session
- Guided meditation experiences
- All meals during the stay
- Bonfire / evening circle experience
- Access to private pool & villa amenities
Optional Add-Ons
- Private 1:1 yoga consultations
- Additional night stay at Serendip
- Small, intimate residential group setting
- Individuals ready for a deeper yogic commitment
- Those seeking a complete residential Surya Kriya yoga learning experience
- Anyone seeking vitality, balance, and inner clarity through a structured process
- Individuals ready for a deeper yogic commitment
- Participants wishing to integrate classical yoga, sacred culture, and rest
“This May not be for you if…”
fitness only expectations, packed tourist itinerary, loud/social retreats
About the Instructors
The programmes are conducted by instructors trained at Isha Hatha Yoga School and with an experience of more than 5 years of teaching Hatha Yoga.