An embodied Mandala Method journey in Goa
This retreat is an invitation to return to yourself — through movement, breath, and deep embodied presence. Rooted in the Mandala Method, the practices weave circular yoga flows, chakra awareness, mantra, and intuitive movement – supporting nervous system regulation, self-trust, and embodied clarity.
All genders and levels welcome
The Invitation
You’re not just here to survive—you’re here to shine and lead with your energy.
This is your invitation to realign your energy and step into your soul’s radiance. Each day of the retreat is devoted to self discovery and self-love—with yoga, guided meditation, breathwork, somatic healing, rituals, and practices to unlock your energetic power.
Hi, I’m Sonal Paladini, a yoga teacher, retreat leader, and meditation guide whose work blends ancient wisdom with intuitive embodiment.
After the success of my Goddess Yoga Retreat (Goa, January 2025), Sirocco (Summer Solstice Retreat in Malta, June 2025), and the 7 Chakra Alignment retreat (November 2025), I felt called to create a more intimate, softer, and deeply nourishing experience.
The Self-Love Retreat is an invitation to return to yourself.
To soften.
To rest.
To feel.
To remember the person you are beneath roles, expectations, and constant doing.
This retreat takes place in Mandrem, Goa — a land of quiet beaches, sacred stillness, and high spiritual vibration — where nature itself supports deep self-connection and inner renewal.
Latest Testimonial (More Below)
What You Will Receive
“Sonal, thank you from my heart for having made this fantastic, heart-filling retreat possible. For me, everything was perfect, and I loved it and still do because I’m looking forward to this last beautiful day together.
My experience went really very deep and I felt much lighter after the “Letting Go” ritual – very heavy things fell out of my body and unconscious mind. I am full of love and gratitude for all of your last beautiful group and especially you, Sonal, for just being who you are. Don’t ever change anything, go on as you are doing from the heart. I am feeling love, gratitude, and abundance in a very large amount. I don’t think anything more is possible.“
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Simone Landwehr (Malta Summer Solstice Retreat 2025)
Germany
- Daily self-love-focused practices + energy activations
- Morning & evening yoga sessions
- Sound healing journeys
- Embodiment rituals
- Beachfront setting & nourishing cuisine
- Deep nervous system restoration through meditation + breathwork
- Sacred ceremonies on the beach at sunset
- Soulful meals, connection circles & journaling rituals
- Deep rest, belly laughter, and a reconnection to joy
Imagine this..
Waking up in paradise to birdsong and ocean air.
Stepping out for a slow morning walk on the beach, feet in the sand, breath syncing with the waves.
Arriving at the yoga shala surrounded by trees, moving mindfully and pranayama as sunlight filters through the leaves.
Sharing a nourishing brunch by the sea — or choosing solitude if that’s what your body asks for that day.
Spending the afternoon resting, journaling, swimming, reflecting, or exploring Goa at your own pace — with no pressure to be anywhere or anyone else.
Returning in the golden hour for a pre-sunset restorative yoga, somatic movement, or meditation to anchor self-love into your body.
Watching the sky change colours as you laugh, move, dance barefoot, or simply sit in presence.
Gathering for a candle-lit dinner by the beach, feeling gratitude settle into your bones.
Ending the day with a gentle ceremony — sound healing, intuitive movement, or sacred ritual — and falling asleep with a calm nervous system and an open heart.
This could be you.
About This Retreat
The Self-Love Retreat is a 5-day immersive journey designed to help you:
• reconnect with your body
• relax your nervous system
• cultivate deep self-trust
• awaken sensual aliveness
• release emotional armor
• return to inner peace
• embody self-love beyond concepts
This is not a retreat about fixing yourself.
It is about remembering your truest, most authentic self.
Through yoga, somatic movement, breath-work, meditation, ritual, intuitive dance, and sacred stillness, you will be gently guided back into your body — where self-love becomes a lived experience, not an idea.
Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is for those who resonate with embodied, intuitive, chakra-based practices and are open to an inward journey. While all levels are welcome, the space naturally attract those who are drawn to somatic movement, intuitive body intelligence and self-connection beyond performance or productivity.
The Essence of This Retreat
Unlike my 7-Chakra Alignment Retreat, which worked through each energy center day by day, the Self Love Retreat is a spiral journey — fluid, intuitive, and responsive to the group’s energy.
Rather than “working on” yourself, you will be invited to:
• settle into your body
• listen inward
• honor your rhythm
• feel without forcing
• receive without effort
• rest without guilt
This retreat is especially supportive if you are:
• coming out of a demanding phase
• craving emotional spaciousness
• feeling disconnected from your body
• longing for deeper self-love
• ready to slow down and recalibrate
• transitioning into a new chapter
• wanting to feel like yourself again
The Mandala Method
The Mandala Method is a circular, chakra-based yoga and movement practice developed by Sonal Paladini.
Unlike linear vinyasa, it moves side-to-side and in spirals, returning again and again to grounding shapes such as Malasana. The method integrates breath, mantra, somatic awareness, and intuitive sequencing to support nervous system regulation, emotional release, and embodied self-trust.
The Schedule for Self-Love Retreat, March 2026
The schedule is spacious and adaptable. Practices may gently shift based on group energy weather and collective needs.
8:00 – 10:00 AM – Pranayama & Yoga
Pranayama (Yogic Breathwork), guided gratitude activation, and mindful movement to anchor into the day. (Includes Mandala Method Yoga – somatic chakra based movement)
10:00 – 11:00 AM – Brunch by the Sea
Slow sattvik brunch served buffet-style, rich in local and global vegetarian flavors to support energy alignment with a view of the sea. Nourishment with intention.
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Free Time + Optional Workshops
Rest, Reflect and Reconnect. Free time for embodiment practices, beach walks, journaling, Ayurvedic massage, or 1:1 healing sessions.
4:00 – 5:30 PM – Pre-Sunset Yoga & Self-Love Meditation
A restorative or yin-style yoga class designed to harmonize the chakra of the day — whether it’s Root grounding, Heart expansion, or Crown stillness. Sessions may include mantra, mudra, light breath-work, and meditative stillness under golden skies.
Meditation to rise into a your authentic version and into a higher timeline – each day, different themes – starting from letting go, breaking patterns / habits, finding our higher self, tapping into elevated emotions to manifest (Dr. Joe Dispenza’s Method), finding deepest layers of truth and visualizing the higher timeline.
7:00 PM – Dinner
Soulful buffet dinner infused with intention and community connection.
Candlelight with a view of the sea, and laughter.
Evening Ceremonies & Friendship (Rotating):
Each night invites you into a sacred space of softness, healing, and connection.:
- Sound Bath + Chakra Attunement – Crystal bowls, gongs, and voice activation to cleanse subtle bodies.
- Sacred Sleep Journey (Yoga Nidra) – Quantum rest and manifestation seeding.
- Divine Circle – A night of storytelling, softness, and ancestral invocation.
- Ecstatic Dance Activation – Liberating movement, barefoot dancing, and beats that move your soul.
- Sacred Fire Ceremony – Fire ritual, intention release, and lunar embodiment.
Retreat Prices (Cost per person)
You can book a private room, a twin-share room, or even a beachside “special” room. The special room is highly recommended. All the rooms have a private bathroom, private balcony, Air Conditioner, hot water shower, and a kettle for tea/coffee. All the guests are treated equally and have the same sessions regardless of the rooms.
Please note that our pricing is in three phases. The early bird discount is till Jan 31, 2026, post which the normal price applies. Post March 1 is considered late booking with higher price.
- Early Bird (till Jan 31): INR 45,000 or EUR 450 – SOLD OUT
- Regular: (Feb 1 – Feb 28): INR 55,000 or EUR 550
- LATE (March): INR 65000 or EUR 650
Your investment includes accommodation, meals, and the full retreat experience.
–> Secure your space with a deposit of €150 or INR 15,000
–> Flexible payment plans available
–> Bring a friend? Ask about our duo discount.
If your body says a yes, trust it. Spaces are intentionally limited.
Book Your Spot (in EUR)
Book Your Spot (in INR)
Inclusions
- Room – single, or twin – based on your preferences,
- Buffet-style Brunch and Dinner in a lovely beachfront restaurant,
- Tea, Coffee, and Water,
- Two Yoga Classes per day, (Morning vinyasa yoga, evening relaxing stretch),
- Daily Pranayama (breath-work) / Meditation,
- Daily affirmations,
- Use of Yoga mats, blocks, and belts at the venue,
- Use of the Swimming Pool at the venue.
Exclusions
- Any food and beverage items apart from the already included two buffet-style meals per day,
- Flights,
- Visa,
- Ayurvedic Massage Treatments (but we can help you with a discount),
- Alcoholic drinks,
- Excursions other than the ones that are already mentioned.
- Airport Taxi.
Testimonials of my Previous Retreats
The 7 Chakra Retreat was a great experience. It was so well organized, from the venue, the food, to the yoga sessions and extra treatments like sound healing session or mantra singing.
Sonal Paladini has been a fantastic yoga teacher and was always available for every need. I‘m happy, I‘ve been part of this amazing journey.
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Pia (7 Chakra Retreat, 2025)
Germany
Dear Sonal, thank you so much for this wonderful Yoga retreat. I felt very comfortable from the first day, even if I didn’t always show. The meditations were very special and touched me deeply. I enjoyed Yoga classes with you each time, and the focus was something different.
I also thought it was nice that we had the opportunity to do Pulates and breathwork.
Your meditations were great, especially the last one touched me very much. Thank you for taking us to Valetta for the International Yoga Day – it was a lot of fun and a great experience.
It was also nice that we had free time. The hotel was good, at first I thought it was a bit too far from Valetta and there was a sandy beach nearby, but in the end I liked that it was so close to Comino island, and the sea was right outside the door. The food buffet was very good and there was something for everyone. The garden room was very nice.
The Summer Solstice ritual with white dresses and the beautiful rose quartz bracelet that we charged was a special experience. Thank you, Sonal, for making this great trip possible, and I hope we can repeat this sometime.
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Johanna Hagermann (Malta Summer Solstice Retreat 2025)
India
The retreat that Sonal created exceeded all my expectations. The yoga classes were well thought through and combined knowledge, authenticity, and playfulness.
The classes were well adapted for different levels of experience. Sonal put her heart into creating this retreat, and their commitment created a space where I could get out even more than I thought from the experience.
Sonal can impart a lot of knowledge and guidance in a humble way. Her classes are infused with a playfulness, which I find liberating. I love her classes!
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Great retreat, thank you so much :)
I liked the meditations, Yoga classed in the morning and evening were good, really enjoyed the sound healing session.
Perhaps next time it could be 1 or 2 days longer.
The whole retreat itself was really harmonious.
Really good organization of everything.
Thank you for a great experience.
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Sonal, thank you from my heart for having made this fantastic, heartfilling retreat possible. For me, everything was perfect, and I loved it and still do because I’m looking forward to this last beautiful day together.
My experience went really very deep and I felt much lighter after the “Letting Go” ritual – very heavy things fell out of my body and unconscious mind. I am full of love and gratitude for all of your last beautiful group and especially you, Sonal, for just being who you are. Don’t ever change anything, go on as you are doing from the heart. I am feeling love, gratitude, and abundance in a very large amount. I don’t think anything more is possible.
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I attended the Goddess retreat, which was organised so beautifully.
So, the retreat wasn’t just about Yoga. Of course, Yoga was there, but it was so much about sisterhood, and we were given a safe space where we were given to be our authentic self.
I think there are so many memories and good practices that I’m going to take forward in my life. Even if I can implement a few of them, I would change my life. It was that good for me.
Loved the Yoga sessions. It wasn’t overwhelming, & neither was it easy. Loved the journaling questions. Really made us think.
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Monika Aggarwal (Goddess Retreat 2025)
Kolkotta, India
I came across Sonal’s retreat while browsing through Instagram and somehow I got pulled to it. Sonal chatted with me the next day and here I am.
This is my solo journey again after many years, and it felt absolutely wonderful. I like the choice of space, I enjoyed the flow of the Yoga sessions both in the morning and in the evenings, mornings were the best ones for me. I can feel the flow of the energy and feel that my chakras are opening up, something feels now in motion. I enjoyed each and every part of it – the yoga, meditation, rituals, sunsets, dip in the sea, Yoga session on the beach. Thank you Sonal for the retreat.
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Khushboo (7 Chakra Retreat 2025)
First of all, thank you so much for planning this retreat for us, it has been such a great time! Honestly I haven’t had many expectations concerning the retreat, because I have never been on one and I didn’t know what could be features/elements of a yoga retreat. I was expecting a lot of yoga (which we did, yay :D) and a lot of free time, but it was exciting that we got to meet a sound healer and had a summer solstice ritual, which I never had the chance to experience/partake in yet. I loved the group, we had very interesting and kind ladies in our group and I loved that we spent so much time together (i.e. going stand up paddling and to the Blue Lagoon) and also that you were spending time with us as well, apart from teaching yoga. It was a nice, small group where everybody got to know each other and we got close pretty quickly, even though the retreat was only 5 days long. The hotel was good as well, the food was nice overall and the location (concerning water and views) was also beautiful, it was just a little bit sad that we were pretty isolated from other cities/walkable roads/trails, so that we couldn’t really go for a walk during the day/evening or do some quick sightseeing while having our free time. Still, it was a wonderful experience and I would love to go to India next year and/or a retreat in Europe! Thank you also for incorporating our wishes concerning yoga poses/input and being very flexible about starting times for yoga in the evening! It was fun as well to have a pilates teacher and a breathwork teacher with us, who taught us sme pilates/breathwork. All in all, I loved the retreat and would definitely recommend it to other people (already did!) and would go again myself! Thank you again for the wonderful time and see you soon!
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Valerie Henze (Malta Summer Solstice Retreat, June 2025)
Attending the Goddess Yoga Retreat with this incredible group of women was truly life-changing. From the moment I arrived, I felt a deep sense of sisterhood, safety, and support. Each session was more than just movement—it was a spiritual experience that helped me reconnect with my inner strength, beauty, and intuition.
The facilitators created such a sacred space where we could be vulnerable, empowered, and completely ourselves. The energy we cultivated together—through breathwork, meditation, dancing, and shared stories—was nothing short of magical. I left feeling renewed, inspired, and deeply grateful for the bond we all shared.
This retreat wasn’t just about yoga—it was a journey back to myself. I highly recommend it to any woman ready to rise into her fullest, most radiant self.
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Roshika Yadav (Goddess Retreat 2025)
Exclusions
- Any food and beverage items apart from the already included two buffet-style meals per day,
- Flights,
- Visa,
- Ayurvedic Massage Treatments (but we can help you with a discount),
- Alcoholic drinks,
- Excursions other than the ones that are already mentioned.
- Airport Taxi.
Key Info
- Check in at 1400 on 26 March 2026 and check out is at 10 am on 30 March 2026. The Yoga session on the first day will start post-check-in so that we can all watch the sunset together post-yoga. On all the other days, there will be two Yoga sessions – one in the morning on an empty stomach and the other at sunset time.
- The nearest airport to the venue is Manohar International Airport – Goa Airport (GOX), which is just 30 km away. Goa has another airport – Dabolim / Goa International Airport (GOI), which is 58 km away.
- The typical temperature in Goa in January 2025 is around 20-30 degrees Celsius.
- If you’re arriving in India from another country, then you need a visa for India. Consider applying for an EVisa for India, which is easy and quick.
- In order to arrive in Goa from another country, there may not be a direct flight to Goa. You can opt for a flight with a quick change in Delhi (like Air India) or you can take a break in Delhi or Mumbai. Delhi or Mumbai can be stressful if it is your first time in India, so consider flying to Goa directly. Goa is an easier destination for first-timers than the big cities. Once you get accustomed to India, then you can consider spending a few days in other destinations within India. Yes, I am aware that everyone who visits India wants to see the Taj Mahal. My honest opinion as an Indian is to be aware that Agra (the city where the Taj Mahal is situated) isn’t an easy destination for first-timers. You may consider the Golden Triangle route, which is Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal), and Jaipur in a group tour or with a trusted taxi driver.
Payment & Cancellation Terms
We understand that committing to a retreat is both a personal and practical decision, and that unexpected life events can sometimes arise. This policy is designed to honor the energy, time, and costs that go into creating this experience for all participants, while remaining compassionate and fair wherever possible.
Payment Schedule
A non-refundable pre-deposit is required to confirm your place in the retreat.
The remaining balance is due 30 days before the retreat start date. If the balance is not received by then, your spot may be offered to someone on the waiting list, and your deposit forfeited.
Cancellations 30 Days or More Before the Retreat
If you cancel more than 30 days before the retreat begins, your pre-deposit may be refunded or transferred to a future retreat, minus any transaction or administrative fees.
Cancellations Within 30 Days of the Retreat
Cancellations made within 30 days of the retreat start date are non-refundable, as accommodation, meals, materials, and facilitator costs are already committed in advance.
Emergency Cancellations (With Proof)
In the case of a genuine emergency (such as serious illness, accident, or a close family medical emergency), and if proof such as medical documentation or hospital records is provided, cancellations made up to 14 days before the retreat may be considered for a partial refund.
While we cannot guarantee a specific refund amount, we will do our best to work with the venue and service providers to recover as much as possible on your behalf.
Cancellations Less Than 14 Days Before the Retreat
For cancellations made less than 14 days before the retreat, or for no-shows, all payments are non-refundable, including in cases of emergency. At this stage, all logistical and financial commitments are finalized and non-recoverable.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend that all participants purchase comprehensive travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances such as illness, accidents, or family emergencies that may require last-minute cancellations or early departure. This ensures you are personally protected and able to reclaim any losses directly from your insurer.
Transfers
If you are unable to attend due to unavoidable reasons, your booking may be transferred to another person (subject to approval and availability). Please contact us as soon as possible if this situation arises.
Facilitator Bio: Sonal Paladini
Sonal Paladini is a yoga teacher, retreat leader, and meditation guide whose work blends classical yoga with somatic movement, breathwork, and yogic ritual.
With over a decade of experience guiding healing journeys worldwide, she led three transformative retreats – Goddess Retreat, Malta Summer Solstice Retreat and the 7 Chakra Alignment Retreat. She’s also the creator of the Mandala Method Yoga and Queen Alignment Meditation Bundle.
Sonal’s teaching invites you to manifest like a yogi—aligning intention with breath, body, and felt emotion—so transformation lands on the physical, emotional, and energetic planes. A mother, mystic, and modern Queen, she leads from embodied sovereignty and designs experiences that awaken deep feminine power, clarity, and self-worth.
Her retreats aren’t just escapes; they are portals—spaces where nervous systems soften, hearts open, and your next chapter becomes inevitable.