MOTHERLAND
RETREAT

JAN 31ST - FEB 7TH 2027

india

GOA, INDIA
WITH OPTIONAL
ADD-ON PILGRIMAGE

Return to the Source. Come home to where Yoga began.

There is a subtle remembering that happens when your feet touch the soil of India.
A softening. A recognition. A call from somewhere ancient — older than your name, older than your story.

This retreat is your invitation to return to the Motherland of Yoga.
To breathe where the teachings were born.
To listen where sages once sat.
To embody the path—not as a concept—but as a lived experience.

Over 8 days in Goa, we’ll immerse into the heart of Yoga:
Bhakti, meditation, mantra, mythology, movement, philosophy, devotion, stillness, and prayer.

This is not a holiday.
This is remembrance.
A pilgrimage of the inner world.

YOUR EXPERIENCE WILL INCLUDE:

7 nights / 8 days accommodation in a private retreat sanctuary
Twice-daily yoga practices (Bhakti Flow, Mantra, Tantra-inspired meditation, Yin & Rest)
Daily satsang (philosophy, storytelling, discussion & contemplation)
Deity mythology sessions
Mantra, chanting & kīrtan circles
Nervous system & energetic embodiment teachings
Sacred rituals & ceremonies
Reiki Healing
Airport transfers (Goa Dabolim / Manohar International Airport)
Nourishing vegetarian meals prepared on-site
Community connection, rest time, and space to simply be
Use of all Yoga mats & props

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EXPERIENCE INDIA

India is more than a place — it is a frequency.

A land of colour, prayer-call, incense, temple bells and humanity in her fullest expression.

In Goa, we soften into the Motherland gently.
Here, the pace of life is slower. The air is warm. The heart opens easily.

Our Shala is hidden amidst a palm grove surrounded by the enchanting Mandrem river….crossing the bridge takes you to an endless expanse of beach fronting the magical Arabian Sea. This is your home away from home, a nurturing sanctuary where we offer our loving embrace and invite you to feel relaxed and at peace.

This retreat offers a grounded entry into India — supportive, spacious, and held — so that you can receive Her essence with reverence, presence, and grace.

WHAT YOUR DAYS WILL LOOK LIKE

7:30am Bhakti Flow practice (slow flow, meditation & mantra)

9:00am Nourishing breakfast

10:30am Philosophy, energetics, storytelling & discussion (Some days)

1:00pm Lunch + spacious rest / swim / journaling / hammock time

5:00pm Yin Yoga, Ceremony / Kirtan

6:30pm Dinner

7:30pm Community time or quiet evening under the stars

EXTRA ADD-ON ACTIVITIES

Ayurvedic massage & body treatments
Visit to local markets & cafes
Beach sunrise & sunset walks
Visits to nearby temples
Cooking classes or Ayurvedic consultations

APPLY HERE

THE FOOD

Nutrition plays a vital role in our overall health, happiness and wellbeing.

What is often overlooked, however, is that nutrition is not just about what you are eat, but also when you eat, and your mental, emotional and physical state at the time of eating.

Our meals will be fresh, and wherever possible, organic. The kitchen will also source our produce locally, and according to the seasons.

Expect nourishing, grounding, vegetarian meals rooted in Ayurvedic principles: Seasonal vegetables, Fresh fruit, Coconut, Dahls, Chapati, Herbal teas, Warm spices.

Food prepared with love and prana.

Every meal is a reminder that nourishment is devotion.

MEET YOUR TEACHERS

RACH MELLICAN

Rach is a devoted yoga teacher, facilitator, and reiki healer who has spent over a decade walking the path of Yoga and integrating traditional yogic wisdom with modern embodiment.

With a background in nursing, advanced studies in anatomy, sequencing and the subtle body, Rach teaches in a way that is both felt and lived.

Her classes are devotional and spacious, weaving energetics, philosophy and breath into every moment.

She is here to help you remember the sacredness within your own body.

HEIDI MELLICAN

Heidi is a deeply intuitive teacher known for her grounding presence, her storytelling, and her capacity to hold space for transformation.

With over a decade of teaching experience, she blends ancient wisdom with embodiment practices that honour the individual.

Heidi teaches from the heart — guiding students into remembrance, reverence, and inner stillness. Her work is devotional, gentle, and profoundly human.

Together, Rach and Heidi weave teachings that are rooted, reverent, embodied and real.This is lineage honouring. Heart-led. Lived yoga.

Who Is This Retreat For?

This retreat is for you if:

You feel called to connect more deeply with the roots of Yoga
You want to learn beyond the postures — into philosophy, mythology & energetic awareness
You are craving more meaningful community and depth
You are ready to soften, slow down, and listen inward
You desire to remember who you are beneath roles and expectations

This retreat welcomes both yoga teachers and devoted students alike.
No performance. No proving. Just presence.

CHOOSE YOUR ROOM

APPLY NOW

AIR-CONDITIONED (AC) ROOMS

Riverview Private Room — $4,150

🎥 Room tour: https://youtu.be/FotpG3o1gH8

Best for solo guests

4 × Riverview Private Rooms
Twin or double bed options (shared room prices for couples)
Private balcony with mangrove views

Includes:
AC · Ceiling fan · En-suite bathroom · Private balcony

Villa Down - $4300 - Only 1 left

(1 space, 1 double bed – ideal for a single guest or a couple)

https://youtu.be/w5DQpyA2ZCQ

Large AC Rooms — Ideal for Couples

Single occupancy: $4,500
Couple shared rate: $3,200 per person

Room options:

Garden Room — 1 double bed + 1 day bed
🎥 https://youtu.be/sHSv19lRP74
Little Dome — 1 double bed + small day bed (best for couples)
🎥 https://youtu.be/8EKRhlqGprk
Spa View Room — 1 double bed + 1 day bed

🎥 https://youtu.be/Hr0d9lU3mys

Jaipur Up Room — 1 double bed + 1 day bed

🎥 https://youtu.be/4B6xEO2U63M

Mango Tree — 1 king bed + 1 day bed - Only 1 left

🎥 https://youtu.be/ydcbAh_HOK0

NON-AIR-CONDITIONED ROOMS

(Ceiling fans only)

Riverview down- $3900 AUD - Only 1 left

1 double bed
Private Ensuite
Front door and back door to outdoors

🎥 Room tour: https://youtube.com/shorts/_y5aiTaqBnU

Adobe Room — $3,900 AUD

🎥 Room tour: https://youtu.be/iDY3_732_9w

Best for solo guests or cosy couples

1 double bed
Small, round garden room with terrace

Includes:
Ceiling fan · En-suite bathroom · Private terrace (no AC)

Well Tree House — $3,900 AUD

🎥 Room tour: https://youtu.be/d1tRvm5Dxpo

Ideal for couples

1 double bed
Elevated wooden room with expansive views over fields and hills

Includes:
Ceiling fans · En-suite bathroom · Private balcony (no AC)

SHARED ROOMS

Twin Share — $3,200 per person

Jaipur Down Room

🎥 https://youtu.be/XWjWet9Hj8k?si=pQa0kccMspA8CIzn

Twin Share — $3,200 per person

Moon Villa

🎥 Room tour: https://youtu.be/GulEsZ9hRl8

2 double beds downstairs + spacious loft upstairs
En-suite bathroom & AC
Share the room with one other guest (your own bed)

Triple Share — $3,200 per person

Lake House (Downstairs)

🎥 Room tour: https://youtu.be/hs7yu_DgWPU

3 double beds
2 bathrooms
Opens directly to the pool & includes AC
Share the room with two other guests (your own bed)

ALL PRICES INCLUDE:

7 x nights Accommodation

2 x Meals per day

Daily Yoga Classes

Daily Meditation & Mantra practices

Reiki Healing

Kirtan

Ritual & Ceremony
Welcome gifts

Airport Transfer

DOES NOT INCLUDE

Flights & travel insurance
Extra Activities
Add-on Pilgrimage

How do I book?

APPLICATION PROCESS

Spaces for this retreat are limited to keep our container intimate & intentional.

To apply:

Fill out the application form.
We’ll be in touch within a few days to confirm your place.
Secure your booking with your deposit.
Begin your journey toward a sacred journey to the Motherland

PAYMENT PLANS

Payment plans available at request.