7-Day Yoga, Joy & Creative Communication Retreat (in Palolem, South Goa)
What if you started the year by stepping fully into who you are?
Dare to Be Different is a 7-day, 7-night* immersive Goa yoga retreat with a focus on creative expression and communication, designed to help you reset your body, clarify your vision, build onscreen confidence, and create expressive content that reflects your true voice. For those less keen on working on or behind the camera, the retreat can be a founders, leaders, creatives or dreamers residency where you complete or develop a creative or business project of your choosing.
Set on the beaches of Palolem, South Goa, this is not just any Goa Yoga retreat. It’s a vision retreat; a creative confidence residency combining coaching, yoga, wellbeing, filmmaking, dance, food, community, content creation and beautiful excursions from sea to jungle to help you move forward with courage, clarity, skill and momentum.
After leaving the shores of Palolem, South Goa, the Dare To Be Different retreat and residency will leave you refreshed, focused, supported and filmed (if desirable), with both inner breakthroughs, joyful memories and tangible creative assets or a completed project to carry into the year ahead.
*14 Night Yoga and creative retreat in Palolem South Goa also available.
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Highlights
7-Day Yoga & Creativity Retreat in Palolem, South Goa
Set on India’s most beautiful beach
Daily Yoga, Meditation & Breathwork
3 Beautiful Meals daily
Professional Coaching & Group facilitation
Journalling, Visioning & Creative Discussion Circles
Develop storytelling, interview confidence & creative expression; live bold & dare to be different
On-Camera Presence & Content Creation Training*
Edited Video Footage and social media assets
Jungle Sauna & Ice Bath Experience
Bollywood Dance Workshop & Filmed Highlights
Beautiful curated trips & workshops: Spice Farm, Waterfall, Dolphin boat ride, Ecstatic dance and more**
Sound Healing meditation for deep relaxation
Teas, Coffee and Smoothies*** Included
Curated Evening Meals at the best Hand-Picked Palolem Restaurants
Free Time for Beach, Cafés, Live Music & Exploration
*For those who opt for the onscreen Dare to Be Different experience. For those who want a creative residency to complete a project, your will have free time to focus on your project when those workshops take place, with opportunities to share your work, feel supported in your process and gain feedback if desirable.
**One of these is included, and you can add on all of them for a small fee. We know everyone is unique when it comes to balancing time to recharge, create and activity.
***Teas will be available all day, coffee is free in the morning before yoga. 1 Smoothie per day included.
Feed your Soul. Express Your Voice. Live your vision.
The future of creativity is now.
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What.
Dare to be different is a handcrafted yoga retreat, creative residency and content creation training set on Palolem Beach, South Goa. This yoga, joy and creative communication retreat can either give you the space you need to look after your wellbeing in and idylic setting whilst developing/completing a creative project (script, business idea, piece of art- you choose!) or give you quality coaching in creating brilliant online content, alongside refreshing mind, body and soul. The dare To be Different theme encourages you to step out of your comfort zone, develop unstoppable confidence in your creative voice and get clear on your story, brand, or project goals. Content, confidence and unforgettable memories live here.
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Who.
Lead by an expert with 15 years of facilitation experience, in depth personal development and wellbeing wisdom and founder of a production company whose team have created content for major NGO’S, Charities, The BBC, Channel 4, viral online content and more. Alongside our lead coach our Palolem yoga retreat is lead by the best yoga teachers in the area, to ensure you have the most memorable, restorative and creative experience on our vision retreat, an unforgettable content, creativity and yoga retreat in Palolem, South Goa.
“Inspired my journey into film and the launch of my international short film agency’
Janvier Wete - Founder, Minute Shorts
“Tom is an expert at taking people with little or no experience and turning them into professionals on screen.”
Rob Cooke - Former BBC producer, BAFTA award winner.
“Inspiring Film’s workshops are refreshing, stimulating and fun.”
Sally Wainwright, BAFTA award winning writer and producer. (Happy Valley, Last Tango in Halifax, At Home With The Braithewaites)
7-Day Yoga Retreat in South Goa
Daily yoga, meditation and breathwork designed to restore balance, build confidence and energise creativity
Minutes from Palolem Beach
A peaceful base near one of the most loved beaches in Goa, ideal for sunrise yoga, ocean swims and sunset reflection
Creativity & Expression Workshops
Guided sessions to clarify your vision, unlock ideas and express your voice with confidence
Optional On-Camera Presence & Content Coaching
Practical support for creators, founders and professionals who want to feel natural and authentic on screen
A Wellness-Focused Goa Experience
Nourishing breakfasts and lunches, fresh local cafés, and time to reset body and mind in a relaxed tropical setting
Holiday Energy with Purpose
Free afternoons for beach time, journalling, dolphin trips, live music and exploring South Goa’s vibrant culture
Supportive Community Environment
Connect with like-minded travellers, entrepreneurs and creatives in a welcoming small-group atmosphere
Confidence & Personal Growth
Daily practices and coaching moments that help you step forward with clarity and self-belief
Ideal for Creators, Founders & Emerging Leaders
a retreat space for people developing projects, content, workshops or new directions in life
Balanced Structure
guided yoga and creative sessions combined with spacious downtime so it feels like both a yoga retreat in Goaand a meaningful personal reset
Accessible Location in South Goa
Close to cafés, beaches and cultural experiences while still offering calm, privacy and focus
A Distinctive Yoga & Creativity Retreat
Blending wellness, expression and optional confidence coaching for a unique alternative to a standard Goa yoga holiday
“3 days ago I would not speak on camera. Period. Now I can. You have no idea how much you helped me.”
Ela - Business Owner - Dare To Be Different workshop
“The most fun I’ve had in ages. Brilliant organised, such A joy”
Anne, UK - Bollywood Dance Workshop
“Many people have ideas, but Tom is not only full of them, a creative inspiration, but he get’s things done. Totally inspired.”
Robyn Hood - Content Creator
Investment for 7 Days (Wellbeing & Content Creation retreat)
Double Room £795 (Enquire for discounted retreat price for couples)
Double Room with private balcony, small kitchen & large lounge £875
Investment for 14 Days
Double Room £1450 (Enquire for discounted retreat price for couples)
Double Room with private balcony, small kitchen & large lounge £1600
Investment for 7 Days (Wellbeing & Creative Residency)
Double Room £725 (Enquire for discounted retreat price for couples)
Double Room with private balcony, small kitchen & large lounge £795
Investment for 14 Days
Double Room £1350 (Enquire for discounted retreat price for couples)
Double Room with private balcony, small kitchen & large lounge £1495