Retreats with Ira
Maharashtra
Govardhan Eco Village, Sahyadri foothills, Maharashtra, India
A quiet return to yourself, close to home.
Just a few hours from the rush of Mumbai, the Sahyadri foothills open into something gentler. Govardhan Eco Village is a working ashram of still lakes, organic farms and quiet temples, where the day is kept by birdsong and the temple bell rather than the clock. This is a retreat for the everyday seeker, the first-timer, the one who simply needs to put the city down for a while.
With Ira, the days unfold slowly and with intention. Classical Hatha asana and pranayama at dawn, meditation by the water, sound healing as the light softens, and satvik vegetarian meals grown in the soil around you. Nothing is rushed and nothing is asked of you beyond your presence. You arrive carrying the week. You leave a little lighter, a little more yourself.
You do not have to travel to the ends of the earth to come home to yourself.
Retreat highlights
What lives here.
Classical Hatha
Grounding morning Hatha practice with Ira, paced for every body, from the seasoned practitioner to the first-time student.
Pranayama by water
Guided breathwork beside the ashram lakes as the mist lifts off the Sahyadri foothills.
Sound healing
Evening sound baths that let the nervous system unwind and the day's noise fall away.
Satvik from the soil
Pure vegetarian meals drawn from the village's own organic farms and cow-protected dairy.
Lakes and farms
Long unhurried walks past paddy fields, orchards and the temples of a living eco-village.
Hours of silence
Gentle introduction to noble silence and seated meditation, the heart of a true reset.
A day on retreat
From first light.
The place
Where you will wake.
The film
Feel it before you go.
Held, end to end
What is included.
- Two nights' clean, simple stay within the eco-village
- All satvik vegetarian meals, grown on the ashram farms
- Daily yoga, pranayama and meditation with Ira
- Evening sound healing sessions
- Guided nature walks through lakes, farms and temples
- A session on yogic philosophy and everyday practice
- Welcome herbal kit and retreat journal
From our travellers
Words from Maharashtra.
I came for a weekend reset and left feeling like I had been away for a month. So close to Mumbai, yet a different world entirely.
It was my very first retreat and Ira made it feel effortless. The silence, the lakes, the simple food, I did not want to go back to the city.
I came for a weekend reset and left feeling like I had been away for a month. So close to Mumbai, yet a different world entirely.
It was my very first retreat and Ira made it feel effortless. The silence, the lakes, the simple food, I did not want to go back to the city.
Good to know
Terms & details.
Booking and deposit
A non-refundable deposit of approximately 30 percent confirms your place, with the exact amount shared at the time of enquiry.
Balance payment
The remaining balance is due around four weeks before the retreat begins.
Cancellation
Cancellations made more than three weeks before departure are eligible for a partial refund or transfer to a future retreat, subject to the deposit terms.
What is not included
Travel to and from the eco-village, personal expenses and any treatments or excursions beyond the shared programme are not included.
Health and wellbeing
Please share any medical conditions, injuries or dietary needs in advance so the practice can be adapted gently to you.
Changes to the programme
The schedule and stay are indicative and may be adjusted thoughtfully for weather, group needs or circumstances beyond our control.
When you are ready for a gentle return to yourself, we would love to welcome you.
Places are intimate and fill early. Tell us a little about yourself and we will be in touch with the next departure.
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