We’ve created this programme for those who want a truly immersive experience of yoga in it’s birthplace. Perfect for teachers, those considering teaching as a career or those who just want to dive deep, distraction free
Take your yoga experience and knowledge to the next level with hands-on physical adjustment masterclasses, alignment and asana clinics, time to explore, get granular with the detail of the asana all while developing your own practise
Take your asana practice to the next level in twice-daily classes with Lalit who will draw from level 1 and 2 Ashtanga practises as well as Iyengar and Hatha techniques so you can find new heights & depth with immersive and personalized classes
Enter a period of dedicated study where attention is placed on the body, breath, and the mechanics of movement. This immersion is held as time set aside for focused asana practice, allowing physical understanding to deepen through repetition, observation, and guided exploration.
The days are shaped by twice-daily practice and structured development sessions, supporting clarity in alignment, stability, and embodied awareness. Learning is steady rather than rushed, creating space for skill to settle through experience rather than effort or performance.
The immersion supports outcomes that settle through practice, repetition, and embodied understanding rather than instruction alone.
A deeper, more consistent asana practice grounded in clarity, strength, and sustainability
Increased confidence in alignment, functional movement, and physical intelligence
Skills and insights applicable to personal practice and, where relevant, classroom teaching
A felt sense of grounded presence, steadiness, and integration carried beyond the immersion
Participants will receive a 50-Hour Professional Development Certificate from ālaya wellbeing upon successful completion of the immersion.
This certification recognises advanced study in asana, pranayama, meditation, alignment, movement mechanics, adjustments, and personal practice development.
Designed for yoga teachers, graduates, and committed practitioners, the immersion provides meaningful continuing education while supporting deeper personal practice and professional growth.
Rather than simply attending classes, you’ll move through a carefully structured progression designed to build strength, understanding, confidence, and personal insight.
The immersion begins with an opening circle, foundational asana practice, breath awareness, meditation, and personal goal setting. Establish clear intentions and create a foundation that supports your growth throughout the ten days.
Explore standing postures and alignment principles that develop strength, efficiency, and sustainability in practice. Through detailed instruction and hands-on workshops, you’ll learn how intelligent alignment creates greater freedom and stability within the body.
Develop mobility through focused hip-opening practices, mobility drills, joint health workshops, and functional movement exploration. Learn how flexibility can be cultivated in ways that support resilience and long-term practice.
Explore progressive approaches to backbending through spinal mobility techniques, shoulder-opening practices, and assisted backbending. Develop confidence while learning how to balance strength, support, and flexibility.
Build a strong foundation for inversions and arm balances through progressive drills, partner spotting techniques, and practical methods that support balance, strength, and confidence upside down.
Deepen your understanding of pranayama, breath-led movement, energy management, and meditation. Discover how breath enhances concentration, transforms movement, and deepens every aspect of practice.
Receive individual guidance through Mysore-style practice, personalised coaching, and assessments designed to help you create a sustainable and meaningful long-term practice.
Develop a deeper understanding of anatomy, physical adjustments, and individual differences. Learn how intelligent assists can enhance both personal practice and teaching skills.
Work with intermediate-level postures, specialised workshops, and personal challenges while receiving direct mentorship and personalised feedback in a supportive environment.
Conclude the immersion through final practice, extended meditation, reflection, and goal setting. Leave with renewed inspiration, practical tools, and a deeper connection to your practice.
This immersion is designed for practitioners seeking sustained, in-person engagement with asana through focused practice and guided development.
Online / Hybrid 200-Hour Graduates: Those seeking hands-on experience to deepen, stabilise, and embody their existing training.
Seasoned Practitioners: Practitioners refining alignment, strength, stability, and physical clarity through intensive study.
Yoga Teachers: Teachers seeking continuing professional development, hands-on refinement, and a deeper understanding of alignment, adjustments, and practice methodology.
Aspiring Teachers: Students exploring immersive asana study before committing to full teacher training.
Committed Yoga Students: Individuals with a consistent personal practice, ready for depth, discipline, and focused inquiry.
Daily morning meditation, chanting and pranayama sessions as per the Himalayan Traditions that are curated to forge connection, stillness and inner peace as well as healing on a holistic level. This is an opportunity as a practicioner to being balance to the nervous system, regulating through the breath and building pathways to elevation through meditation.
Lalit and Tony will be leading two asana classes a day that will build on the Ashtanga and Iyengar based practice series from your online training as well your in-person asana practice. Focused workshops to deepen your existing yoga practise will help you reach new heights and find your edge. All classes will be dedicated to you adding value so you bring home skills from the shalla that you can use in your own practise as well as the classroom if you are teaching.
Each day you’ll get to work with the team and your peers in workshops designed to develop you as a Yoga Practitioner and Teacher. These workshops will be focused on physical adjustments, with opportunities to practice under our guidance.
The immersion takes place in Goa during the winter season, when days are warm and steady, typically between 25–30°C, supporting comfortable daily practice. The yoga centre is quietly located close to the coast, offering ease of access while remaining contained and focused.
Founder of ālaya wellbeing (formerly Himalaya Yoga Valley), Lalit leads the Goa immersion with oversight across teaching methodology, asana, and programme structure. His presence ensures depth, continuity, and clarity throughout the residential learning journey.
Tony supports the immersion through asana teaching, practicums, and alignment work. He works closely with participants in the shala, offering hands-on guidance and steady support during teaching labs and applied sessions.
Maeve coordinates the flow of the immersion and leads meditation and pranayama sessions. She supports learning through organisation, integration, and reflective practices that help hold the residential experience together.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from ālaya wellbeing recognising their participation in the 10-Day Asana Immersion.
This immersion is designed as a personal practice and continuing education experience, supporting practitioners who wish to deepen their understanding of asana, breath, and embodied practice through immersive study.
We are fully booked. Please join the waiting list.
We are delighted to be offering installment payment plans. Please email our team at
[email protected]
and we will assist you further with your customized payment plan.
This is a practice-focused immersion designed for physical development and refinement, not a relaxation retreat or full teacher training.
No. A consistent personal practice is recommended, but formal certification is not required.
The schedule is practice-intensive, but sessions are guided with sensitivity and respect for individual capacity.
Yes. On completion, you’ll receive a 50-hour professional development certificate applicable to most major certification bodies.
Teaching is led by senior teachers Lalit and Tony, with guidance rooted in Himalayan lineage and long-term practice.
Yes. The immersion fee includes shared accommodation, daily meals, tea breaks, and all scheduled practices and workshops.
Airport transfers can be arranged for INR 2,200 each way. Full arrival details and booking information will be provided after registration.
Yes. There is limited free time built into the schedule for rest or local exploration without disrupting the learning rhythm.
Participants should have a regular yoga practice and be comfortable with sustained daily asana work.
Once your deposit is received, you’ll receive confirmation along with travel guidance, packing information, and arrival details.
Feel free to book a call and our Programme Director, Maeve, will reach out to discuss at a time that suits you.
