TRIKA.IN PRESENTS
The Temple Within
Sacred · Grounded · Timeless
Enter deeply. Meet yourself fully.
19–24 DECEMBER 2026 · ASSAGAO, NORTH GOA
Reserve Your SpotWith Amitabh Ji & the teachers of SWAN Yoga Retreat
Space from the life you have been living.
Even when the body stops working, the mind continues. Notifications. Deadlines. Decisions. Responsibilities. And somewhere beneath it all, a quieter question:
“When was the last time I actually felt deeply present?”
For people who have spent the year doing, producing, achieving, helping, managing and carrying—this is an invitation to return to yourself.
Stillness without withdrawal.
Meditation without struggle.
Movement without performance.
Tantra without sensationalism.
Community without social pressure.
You are not coming here to become someone new. You are coming to rediscover what remains when the unnecessary becomes quiet.
Practice with support
Read, reflect, understand
Make room for stillness
Come together, as you are
Explore Kundalini Tantra through guided practice, study Kashmir Shaivism through scripture reading, and make space for Shaktipat and meditation. No previous experience is needed.
THE TRIKA PERSPECTIVE
Trika means “threefold”: Shiva, consciousness; Shakti, energy; and Jiva, the individual. Kashmir Shaivism invites recognition of their underlying unity within ordinary life.
We explore the teachings of Kashmir Shaivism through meditation, simple practices and shared reflection. You’ll learn to notice your thoughts, connect with your body and bring more awareness into everyday life.
Discover the living tradition ↗KUNDALINI TANTRA & GUIDED PRACTICE
Start with gentle yoga, breath awareness, mantra and guided meditation. These practical supports introduce Kundalini Tantra through your own attention and experience.
This reflects Āṇavopāya: the individual, action-based path. Learn by doing, one small practice at a time, with guidance and time to rest.
MOVE · BREATHE · PRACTISEKASHMIR SHAIVISM & SCRIPTURES
Read short passages from the scriptures of Kashmir Shaivism with Amitabh Ji. Ask questions and explore what the teachings mean in your own life.
This reflects Śāktopāya: working with the mind, attention and the energy of knowledge. A simple question, such as “What is noticing this thought?”, helps turn understanding into personal experience.
READ · ASK · UNDERSTANDSHAKTIPAT, MEDITATION & INTEGRATION
Sit in guided meditation and explore Shaktipat with Amitabh Ji—a traditional transmission from teacher to student. Allow time afterwards for rest, quiet reflection and journaling.
Choose a few simple ways to continue at home: a short meditation, mindful breaths, or reflecting on a teaching during the day. Let the practice become part of everyday life.
MEDITATE · REST · CONTINUE
FIRE. SILENCE. RECOGNITION.
Ancient practices.
A living experience.
MOMENTS FROM THE TRIKA COMMUNITY
Photos and a silent film from a past Trika gathering, Mahashivratri 2026. A window into shared practice and connection; the December retreat takes place at SWAN in Assagao.
The contemplative depth of Trika Tantra, held within the embodied discipline and traditional yogic rhythm of SWAN.
THE TRIKA TRADITIONTRIKA TANTRA · KASHMIR SHAIVISM · MEDITATION
Life itself becomes
the field of recognition.
Amitabh Ji is the founder of Shiva Shakti Vigyan and a facilitator of Trika Tantra, the non-dual tradition of Kashmir Shaivism.
His official school biography describes more than 27 years of spiritual practice, over 14 years immersed in Trika Tantra, and guidance offered to more than 10,000 students. It records his Gurutva—permission to teach—within the Trika lineage and his role as a Kundalini Shaktipat Acharya.
His approach brings scripture, meditation, devotion and direct enquiry into everyday experience. During this retreat, he guides the Trika teachings, meditations, contemplations and integration sessions.
Explore his teaching & lineage ↗SWAN YOGA RETREAT · TRADITIONAL YOGA · YOGA NIDRA
Co-founder of SWAN Yoga Retreat and the SWAN Foundation for Ayurveda and Yoga Research, Gyanmitra helps hold the traditional practice environment at SWAN.
Primarily trained at the Bihar School of Yoga, he received initiation into Dashnami Sannyasa from Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati. His work includes Yoga, Yoga Philosophy and Yoga Nidra.
Meet the SWAN teaching team ↗
Simple living. A deeper kind of richness.
SWAN’s eco-friendly, ashram-style setting is shaped around traditional practice. Open-air yoga shalas, natural cottages, Ayurvedic treatment facilities and communal spaces sit among tropical greenery.
The beauty is in the simplicity: a quieter rhythm, a place to sit, a shared table, room to listen.
SWAN YOGA RETREAT
101/4 Bairo Alto, Assagao, Bardez
Goa 403507, India
YOUR HOME FOR FIVE NIGHTSEXPLORE SWAN
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Photographs from SWAN’s official website. Room layouts and furnishings may vary.
STAY CLOSE TO NATURE
Budget rooms with private bathrooms. Standard eco-cottages with outdoor seating. Deluxe cottages with views and greater privacy. AC Deluxe cottages for added comfort.
Room categories are subject to availability. The campus has steps across several tiers; discuss access needs before booking.
See accommodation & prices ↗NOURISH THE EVERYDAY
Fresh vegetarian, Ayurveda-inspired meals form part of the daily rhythm: morning fruit and herbal tea, brunch and dinner. Share dietary requirements ahead of your arrival.
Food at SWAN ↗MAKE ARRIVAL EASY
Assagao is within reach of Anjuna and Vagator. Airport pickup and local taxi arrangements can be organised through the retreat centre; confirm charges and timings before travelling.
Check-in: 19 December, from 2 PM.
Check-out: 24 December, approximately 10 AM.
19–24 December 2026. A gentle progression from arrival to recognition, and from recognition back into life.
Arrive from 2 PM. Settle into your cottage and explore the grounds. Meet Amitabh Ji and the community in the opening circle, followed by gentle evening practice, dinner and Havan.
What am I ready to stop carrying into another year?
Morning meditation, tea and fruit, Hatha Yoga and brunch. Explore “Who is the one experiencing your life?” in your introduction to Trika Tantra. Afternoon asana, a sunset circle, dinner, Havan and contemplative silence.
Explore awareness as something immediately present within every experience.
Morning meditation, asana, breath and brunch. A Trika teaching explores “Why meditation feels difficult.” Yoga Nidra, rest, optional Ayurveda and personal reflection lead into afternoon movement, dinner and quiet integration.
Discover how awareness can recognise itself through thought, sensation and stillness.
Morning meditation and traditional yogic cleansing practices. Brunch, Yoga Nidra and deep rest. Contemplate “What are you without the story of yourself?” Leave space for journaling, nature or Ayurveda before afternoon asana, dinner and evening Trataka.
Candle-gazing invites concentration and inner quiet.
Morning meditation, tea and fruit, Hatha Yoga and brunch. Explore “Shiva, Shakti & the sacredness of ordinary life.” Yoga Nidra, personal integration and optional Ayurveda. Final afternoon practice, sunset circle, celebratory dinner and closing meditation.
Recognise the sacred within the ordinary.
Sunrise meditation, gentle movement and a closing circle with Amitabh Ji. Set your Sankalpa for the year ahead. Breakfast/brunch and check-out by approximately 10 AM. An optional group visit toward the sacred landscape around Chapora follows.
Christmas in Goa begins. Stay longer independently, head to the ocean, or carry the silence home.
Begin before the demands of the day appear.
A simple, nourishing start.
Movement, breath and embodied awareness.
Fresh vegetarian, Ayurveda-inspired food.
Sessions follow the day’s theme.
Unhurried time between practices.
Return to the body.
Reflection and community.
Gather around a shared table.
Havan, Trataka, mantra or contemplation.
Typical full-day rhythm; arrival and departure days differ. Sessions may shift to support the retreat. Based on the supplied SWAN schedule with the retreat’s Trika and integration sessions added.
And then—Christmas in Goa begins.
Stay longer independently. Find the ocean.
Or simply carry the silence with you.
Experiences from SWAN’s past programmes, shared by the venue. A glimpse of the atmosphere that holds the practice.
We formed a strong group, laughed and talked a lot.
SARAH GRETE
Guest at SWAN · Read the original
Amazing place, amazing people, amazing food, totally exceeded my expectations.
MAIREAD W
Guest at SWAN · Read the original
I was looking for a little guide and you guys gave me an entire path to follow.
HUGO
Tantra & meditation participant · Read the original
These testimonials relate to SWAN’s previous programmes, rather than this December 2026 retreat.
Five nights, accommodation and the retreat programme.
19–24 December 2026 · Limited to 12 guests.
| Accommodation | Single occupancy | Double sharingPer person | Select accommodation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget CottageSimple row-style accommodation with a private bathroom. | ₹55,500 | ₹43,000 | |
| Standard CottagePrivate eco-cottage, bathroom and outdoor sitting area. | ₹61,000 | ₹47,000 | |
| Deluxe CottageGreater privacy, elevated views and an outdoor sitting space. | ₹67,000 | ₹51,000 | |
| AC Deluxe CottageThe Deluxe experience with air-conditioning. | ₹69,000 | ₹53,000 |
Sharing rates are per person for two people booking together. Cottage categories are subject to availability. Reservation deposit: ₹21,000, credited toward your retreat total. Rooms are confirmed in the order deposits are received.
YOUR RETREAT INCLUDES
Enough people to create community.
Few enough that nobody disappears into a crowd.
08 / BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
A few practical details to help you arrive with ease.
No. The retreat welcomes those completely new to Trika Tantra as well as experienced meditators. The emphasis is on direct experience rather than philosophical complexity.
No. The physical practices support awareness, mobility, breath and embodiment. Beginners and experienced practitioners are welcome. Share any access needs or relevant practice limitations with the organisers before booking.
No religious belief is required. Practices come from Indian yogic and tantric traditions, including mantra, meditation and sacred fire. Approach them through experience, enquiry and respect.
Bring breathable clothing, a warm layer or light shawl, walking sandals or shoes, mosquito repellent, a water bottle, journal and pen, toiletries, regular medication and your own yoga mat. SWAN recommends personal mats for hygiene and does not loan mats; ask about purchasing one there. Pack a separate beach towel if continuing into Christmas in Goa.
Fresh vegetarian, Ayurveda-inspired meals, with morning fruit and herbal tea, brunch and dinner. Please share dietary requirements and intolerances in advance so the team can discuss arrangements.
Yes. The optional ₹7,500 package includes an Ayurvedic consultation and three 90-minute treatments across three days. Additional consultations or treatments may be booked separately, subject to availability.
Yes. Many participants travel alone. Double-sharing prices are per person and intended for two people booking together. If you need a roommate, ask the organiser about availability before selecting a sharing rate.
Choose your cottage and occupancy, then enter your name and email. The reservation deposit is ₹21,000, credited toward the retreat total. The remaining balance depends on your cottage, occupancy and optional Ayurveda selection. Payment-plan options, balance due dates and cancellation terms will be confirmed before payment. Your room is held only after the organiser confirms receipt of the deposit. Use the deposit button to continue to Razorpay and pay ₹21,000. After payment, share your payment reference and cottage preference with the organiser for confirmation.
Yes. The retreat closes on the morning of 24 December 2026. Extend independently, explore North Goa or enjoy a few unscheduled days by the ocean. Additional nights and local transport are subject to availability and separate arrangements.
Check-in begins at 2 PM on 19 December. Check-out is by approximately 10 AM on 24 December, with an optional visit toward Chapora afterwards. Share flight details with the organiser to arrange airport pickup or a local taxi; transfer charges should be confirmed separately.
09 / BEFORE ANOTHER YEAR BEGINS
Five nights. A green valley in Goa. Ancient practices. Simple food. Movement. Silence. Fire. Conversation. Community.
A little distance from everything that normally tells you who you are supposed to be.
The Temple Within
Sacred · Grounded · Timeless
Enter deeply. Meet yourself fully.
19–24 DECEMBER 2026
SWAN YOGA RETREAT · ASSAGAO, GOA
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