North Goa Information
Each year Tribe offers Yoga Teacher Trainings and other yoga events at different North Goa yoga venues.
Mandrem and Arambol are situated on the coast of North Goa. An area rich with wildlife, birds, thick lush nature, beautiful beaches and hot sunny days.
Mandrem is unique with a wide open beach and great swimming conditions. A comfortable 35 min stroll along the beach from Mandrem is Arambol which is a bit more vibrant. Both places with have lots of bars, restaurants and shops attracting musicians, artists, spiritual seekers, hippies and travellers.
North Goa is becoming famous for the growing number of activities, workshops and gatherings, including music lessons, drumming courses, massage courses, caperao sessions, meditation, open mike sessions, kite surfing (the list goes on!!) and lots of different styles of yoga being offered in the area
South of Mandrem you will be able stroll along for miles and miles of sandy beach with the odd beach restaurant in which you can take refreshment and enjoy the beauty of the Arabian sea.
Acitivities & Things to do
North Goa has a lot to offer in terms of things to do for those of you who are looking to journey inwards supported by a fast growing spiritual community. Teachers of all traditions and practices are returning to Goa each year to share their personal discoveries and experiences. As well as many yoga venues offering every kind of yoga style you can think of, in the form of classes, course and trainings, you will also find other activities/classes/workshops such as caperairo, dance, music, massage courses, crystal healing.....the list goes on and on....... so come and be a part of the international spiritual revolution in Goa........... Its absolutely incredible!
Culture Shock?
Compared to the West a training in India offers a very different and unique experience and we think it is our duty to remind anybody who is travelling to India to recognise that India can be a bit of a culture shock as it is has many wonders and oddities that westerners may not be used to.
India is a beautiful, colourful, vibrant place and every day brings something new and unexpected. There is a certain kind of freedom here that you dont get in the west whereby everyone has a responsibility to themselves and each other........there is always someone ready to help you and things seem to often happen in a totally spontaneous and magical way.
Culturally India is very different and we wish to advise any hopeful students that its best to be prepared to let go of any expectations or ideas and surrender into the 'Indian experience'.
You will experience different customs and contrasting belief systems if you come to India. Things will happen in a way that you may feel is not 'normal' and you will find a quite different mentality:
- In shops and restaurants service is slow and never very efficient,
- There are often power cuts which can disrupt internetting and services.
- Not everywhere has hot water.
- There are various insects and creatures that you may not ever see in the west that are more common place to see here in India.
- There are Indian style toilets and often no toilet paper, instead the custom is to use a water spray or to splash on water with the left hand. Indians generally do not like to shake hands ....... especially the left one!!!
- There is little recycling and the burning of plastic and the throwing of rubbish and litter is a growing environmental concern and can be quite saddening,
- There are beggars and many people living without the normal home comforts that we enjoy in the west.
- Traffic is crazy!
- The weather is becoming more and more unpredictable (like the rest of the world!).
- The concept of health and safety dosen't really exist in India and a certain kind of functioning chaos prevails.
All the above and more may take individuals out of their comfort zone and in most cases this is just a healthy and welcome challenge to surrender and enjoy all the good things about India, the beauty, the fun, the magic, the unexpected, the differences, the people, the nature, the freedom etc.
We definitely do not want to put you off ! .......but we want to remind you that India isn't the west and its a good idea to be ready for a different rhythm and the new flavor to life that India will offer you.
Venues & Accommodation
In regards to the venues the rooms are set in nature and are have a simple rustic feeling. All rooms have a mosquito net, electric power points, fan, bathroom with shower and running water.
The owners of venues do their best to accommodate the yoga groups and make our stay as pleasant as possible. However please keep in mind that the weather, pests/insects, power cuts etc are beyond their control and a yogic attitude of surrender and acceptance is much appreciated.
Check-in is from 12pm on the start date (sunday) of the training. If you want to check in days earlier this may be possible. Extra nights of stay cost 1200 rupees per night.
Leaving. The closing ceremony is on the last friday of the training from 4-6pm and then there is a farewell meal at 7pm. We advise students to make there on-going travel arrangements for the saturday. Leaving on the the friday night is also possible. Check out by 11am on the saturday morning.
Non Residents. Non-residential option will only be offered if the venue accommodation becomes full.
Nov/Dec 2012 & Jan/Feb 2013
Level 1 Yoga teacher Training
Venue & Accommodation
The venue is located between the seaside villages of Aramabol and Mandrem in Arambol Dando.
This venue is set in a quiet area just a short stroll from the beach and offers a relaxed stay in basic accommodation overlooking two tranquil lakes surrounded by palm trees.
All accommodation at the venue is single occupancy with attached bathroom (shower and running water), fan, electric power points and mosquito net.
Residential cost: 495 Euros per person, single occupancy, includes breakfast
Non residents: there is a compulsory 125 euros for daily breakfast & use of facilities
BREAKFAST
As much as possible we will organise a breakfast in accordance with conscious eating and satvic food.
OTHER MEALS
As well as eating other meals in the venue restaurant there are lots of local restaurants serving a full range of different cuisines. There are many restaurants on the beach or in the arambol or mandrem area. You can eat Western style or Indian meals. There are even German bakeries, pizza places, juice bars and many western run restaurants including vegetarian and vegan menus where you can be sure of quality and hygienic food.
You can eat well on a budget of as little as 2 euro per meal.
BUDGET
We recommend an additional budget of at least 50-80 euros per week for all extra meals, internetting, shopping etc WHAT TO BRING
- Yoga Mat
- higlighter pen, pens, pencil etc
- Flashlight
- Toiletries…bring the minimum and buy here! It is very difficult to dispose of plastics etc so please try to bring as little packaging as possible with you and be prepared to take empty shampoo bottles etc home with you. Toothpaste, shampoo, sun-creams, mosquito repellents are all readily availabl here and much cheaper than the west, also you can buy plug adapters here.
- A shawl or blanket for meditation, pranayama and shavasana practice. Its also a good idea to have a woolly hat and a scarf to keep the head and neck warm during meditation.
- Driving license for renting motorbikes and cars.
- A good pair of sandals.
- Hiking shoes if you are likely to go walking off the beaten path through the country side.Although most people come with just sandals.
- ATM card for an easy and simple way to get Indian rupees.
- Camera…. useful to take photos of the various hands on adjustments throughout the training and to document you experience.
INTERNET & MOBILES
There are plenty of internet cafes and in some places you can plug you laptop directly into the internet.
It’s also possible to buy a USB ‘plug and play’ connection for mobile internet use on your laptop.
Bring your mobile and buy a local sim card to make and receive international calls.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
VISA
All Foreign Nationals travelling to India require a visa.
Contact the Indian Embassy in your country for details of how to apply for a visa. You will need to check the validity of the visa possible for your nationality. It could be 6 months but in some cases it may only be 3 months.
The visa will start from the day of issue so dont apply too early however you should check to see how long a visa application will take as it varies from country to country.
On the application form there is a request for two Indian referees.... leave this blank. As a tourist you are not expected to have any indian referees. VACCINATIONS.
Please check with your local travel clinic and ask their advice so you can make your own informed choice as to whether you want to take any vaccines or medicines.
Many of us here at Tribe do not subscribe to western medicines as many are controversal and produce ugly side efects. We do recommend that you invest in a good travel insurance then if the unexpected happenes you will be well looked after by the great hospitals and medical teams here in Goa. GETTING THERE.
From the Goa Airport (Dabolim) there are government taxis that can be booked on arrival.
Taxi from Dabolim Airport to the venue takes approx 75-90 mins and costs 1400 rupees (2012 price)
You can also fly to Bombay (Mumbai), Bangalore, Delhi or other domestic airports and catch a domestic flight, train or bus to Goa depending on your budget.
for cheap international flights go to www.kayak.com
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