5 days Retreat
Five days of precise, alignment-based practice with props, safe adjustments and mindful sequencing, in Goa.
Overview
Quick answer
Our 5 Day Alignment Yoga Course runs at Arambol Beach, Goa only, from $150 for the course only (or $250 residential). Taught with full use of props — blocks, belts, bolsters, chairs — it’s one of the best entry points to yoga if flexibility has been holding you back, and the same alignment method taught throughout our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Goa. Starts every Monday; reserve your week.
Master the fundamentals of alignment-based yoga through our intensive 5-Day Alignment Course. Designed for students who want to improve posture, precision, stability, and body awareness, this program focuses on proper alignment, safe adjustments, and mindful movement. Classes cover the correct alignment of each pose, adjustments, safety considerations, and the art of using yoga props and sequencing — with the residential option including daily vegetarian meals, breakfast, coffee and tea.
Understand correct posture and alignment for every yoga pose to build a safe and effective practice.
Learn how to use blocks, belts, bolsters, chairs, and other props to improve flexibility and support.
Develop awareness of common mistakes, injury prevention, and correct adjustments for every posture.
Integrate breathing techniques with movement to improve concentration and body awareness.
Daily Rhythm
This is our standard day. Timings can shift with the weather, the season and what the group needs on a given day.
What's Included
Dates & Pricing
$150 USD
$150 for the course only, or $250 with food & accommodation, for the full 5 days.
Starts every Monday of the week — reserve the week that suits you.
Reserve with a $45 deposit — fully transferable to any batch within 12 months. Refund policy
Why Alpesh Yoga
Learn from a Yoga Alliance registered school — the same accredited teaching standard behind our internationally recognized teacher trainings.
Authentic Hatha Alignment, Hatha Vinyasa Flow, pranayama, meditation and philosophy, taught through traditional yogic teachings rather than a studio-fitness approach.
Learn from experienced yoga teachers who give you personal, hands-on guidance throughout your retreat.
Join a diverse community of students from around the world, training together in a small, supportive group.
Start with a short retreat and continue into a full 100, 200 or 300 hour teacher training later, at either campus — the same teaching, different depths.
Practice in the peaceful surroundings of Arambol Beach, Goa or Bhagsu, Dharamshala — settings designed for focus, healing and personal growth.
Founder & Lead Teacher · 22+ years
Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher
Founder of Alpesh Yoga. Introduced to yoga as a child, Alpesh managed epilepsy through breathing practices learned from Jain monks, and has taught traditional, alignment-based yoga to students from around the world for over two decades.
Accommodation & Food
Simple, comfortable rooms a short walk from the shala, with three home-style vegetarian meals a day. Twin-share and private options are available at both campuses.
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Reviews
The 5-day course gave me two different kinds of asana practice that complemented each other, plus pranayama.
Gemma Bru Ballarà
5-Day Course
“Yoga from the heart.” Travelled from Denmark specifically for a 10-day retreat: “developed me more in 10 days than any other yoga teacher… definitely the best yoga instructor in Dharamsala.”
TripAdvisor reviewer (Denmark)
Yoga Retreat, Dharamshala
FAQ
The course starts every Monday. Apply with your preferred week and we confirm your spot within 24 hours.
A precise, therapeutic approach that emphasizes meticulous alignment, safety, and the use of props to find integrity in each posture. Founder Alpesh Patwari has trained in this tradition under Usha Devi in Rishikesh since 2006.
Absolutely — props exist precisely so every body can find safe, correct alignment. This course is one of the best entry points to yoga if flexibility has been holding you back.
Just comfortable practice clothes. All props — mats, blocks, belts, bolsters and chairs — are provided at the shala.
Other Programs
Apply online in about two minutes — no payment required. We confirm availability within 24 hours.
