
01 · The crossing
Leave the mainland by boat
A short crossing from the Arabo riverside in Dhargal, Pernem, and the noise stays behind you.
How to get here
Goa · Private Island · Full Moon Retreat
A rare, invitation-led retreat on a private island in Goa — yoga, breathwork, kundalini activation, sound healing, and sacred Full Moon rituals, held quietly for a deliberately small circle each cycle.
Inward Action holds nature-first yoga retreats in Goa for the discerning few who understand that real transformation cannot be scaled — where movement, stillness, breath, and community come together, undiluted.
A glimpse of the island
Scroll slowly. This is how a day here unfolds.

01 · The crossing
A short crossing from the Arabo riverside in Dhargal, Pernem, and the noise stays behind you.
How to get here02 · Practice
Yoga, breath and meditation on the grass between the coconut palms, led in a small circle.

03 · The circle
Chakra work and sacred Full Moon rituals, kept deliberately intimate.
The Full Moon Gathering
04 · The river
Evening river dips and breathwork, waist-deep in the river as the light turns gold.
Island Breathwork Reset
05 · The table
Island meals served in clay pots and shared under the trees.
About the food
06 · The pause
Hammocks between the palms, and nowhere to be.
See Retreats & PricingOr try a day visitRetreat Philosophy
As a nature retreat in Goa built around yoga, meditation, and breathwork, we do not believe transformation can be scheduled into a corporate timetable — or offered at scale. This is precisely why each cycle is held for a handpicked circle, never expanded for volume. At Inward Action, your journey through our five pillars occurs at your own rhythm. The fire is lit, the island is open, but participation is never forced. Spend your morning reading by the sweet water lake, take a kayak out onto the river whenever the water calls, or retreat into one of our dedicated, low-stimulus meditation corners. This is an active reclamation of your personal sovereignty — giving you the space to move, breathe, and heal on your own terms, among a circle small enough to remain sacred.
Nature
New Moon
Stillness
Waxing Crescent
Movement
First Quarter
Community
Waxing Gibbous
Integration
Full Moon
A Glimpse of the Island
The Journey Deepens With Each Stay
One evening · 4–8 hrs
Boat transfer, sunset kayaking, community dinner, breathwork, sound healing, fire ceremony, ecstatic dance, Full Moon meditation, closing circle.
Ideal for a taste of Full Moon magic.
On Island Only
Release · Awaken · Transform
Private island stay, sunrise yoga, chakra cleansing, kundalini activation, sound healing, fire ceremony, ecstatic dance, Full Moon ritual.
A powerful weekend reset.
+ Off-Island Excursion
Ground · Reconnect · Awaken
Everything in the 3-day, plus a waterfall excursion off the island, forest meditation, river dips, and deeper integration workshops.
A deeper connection with nature.
+ Off-Island Excursions Flagship
Arrive · Integrate · Transform
Everything in the 5-day, plus a spice plantation visit and farm-to-table lunch off the island, Ayurveda & wellness, silent kayaking, and an extra integration day.
The complete journey.
The Full Moon Gathering and 3-Day retreat stay entirely on Sai Island. The 5-Day and 7-Day retreats include scheduled excursions off the island (waterfall, spice plantation) with transport included — see each retreat page for the full day-by-day breakdown.
One Island, One Full Moon
These aren't four separate retreats — they're one converging journey. Every guest, whichever length you choose, arrives on the same island and closes together on the same Full Moon night.
Sturgeon Moon cycle shown · 5-Day guests join on Day 3 · 3-Day guests join on Day 5 · everyone shares the Full Moon finale on Day 7
Plan Ahead
| Full Moon | Availability | 7-Day | 5-Day | 3-Day | Gathering |
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What's Held For You
Good To Know
Full Moon Gathering guests: this is a single-evening experience — overnight accommodation is not included.
"The fire is lit as the moon rises. What burns is released — what remains is yours to carry home."
The Full Moon Ritual
Request an Invitation
Spaces are limited by design, not by demand — Sai Island holds no more than 15 to 25 guests at a time, and every cycle is capped well before it sells out. August and September have both concluded. Pricing begins with the October cycle and adjusts each Full Moon after — see why in our FAQ.
Prices increase 5% at the start of each new Full Moon cycle after October.
Not Ready for a Full Retreat?
Short guided experiences on Sai Island for when a full retreat doesn't fit your trip. Pick up to three preferred dates and we'll confirm one on WhatsApp. Prefer your own group? Private sessions are ₹1,111 an hour, from 2 to 8 hours.
7:30 am to 10 am · ₹2,222 per person
Begin the day with breath, movement, and a nourishing island breakfast.
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10 am to 6 pm · Price on request
A full day to move energy, soften the mind, and celebrate being alive.
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4 pm to 7 pm · Price on request
Breathe deeper. Slow down. Come back to yourself.
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What To Bring
Good to Know
Inward Action is held on Sai Island, a private island in North Goa (Sonaye, Tuye, Pernem 403512), reached by a short boat crossing from the Arabo riverside in Dhargal, Pernem, north of Siolim. Your host shares the exact meeting spot and boat timing when your seat is confirmed, so the island itself stays private. See the area on Google Maps.
Most international travelers need a visa to enter India — many nationalities can apply for an e-Visa online before arrival. Check requirements for your passport with India's official e-Visa portal well before booking flights.
Fly into Goa's Manohar International Airport (Mopa) — it's closer to Siolim and Sai Island than Dabolim Airport, Goa's older airport. See the exact location on Google Maps.
Let the team know your flight details when they call to confirm your booking, and they'll help arrange onward transport to Siolim and the boat crossing to Sai Island.
Yes — Inward Action retreats are designed for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. No prior yoga or meditation experience is required.
Comfortable clothing, swimwear, a water bottle, a journal and pen, a flashlight or headlamp, and a yoga mat if you have a preferred one.
Yes — vegetarian meals are included, with vegan options available on request.
Yes — Inward Action regularly hosts guests from outside India alongside local and domestic travelers.
Each Full Moon cycle is priced separately, and rises 5% from the cycle before it starting with the October cycle. August and September have both concluded — check the calendar above for current pricing and availability.
See our Refund & Cancellation Policy for full details.
Every cycle is capped at 15 to 25 guests, and we speak with each guest personally before confirming a seat — not as a formality, but because a small, well-matched circle is what makes the island's energy hold. "Request an Invitation" reflects that: your seat is provisionally held, then confirmed on a short call with our team, rather than instantly booked and forgotten.
Yes — given the activity level (kayaking, boat transfers, uneven island terrain), we recommend travel insurance that covers adventure activities.
Shared tent accommodation on the private island, with private tent or private hut upgrades available on request. Huts are limited to 2 per Full Moon cycle. See full accommodation details.
The Full Moon Gathering and 3-Day retreat stay entirely on Sai Island. The 5-Day retreat includes one scheduled excursion off the island (a waterfall trip), and the 7-Day retreat includes two (waterfall and spice plantation) — transport is included both times. See each retreat's page for the full day-by-day breakdown.
Yes — for groups, companies, or a fully private island buyout on your own dates, get in touch separately and we'll build a custom plan.
A deposit holds your seat after your call with our team; the balance is due before arrival. Payment is by bank transfer or PayPal — see our Terms & Payment Policy for the full schedule.
See Your Host below for more on who guides each retreat.
It means you have complete autonomy over your time. While we host daily Kundalini activations, somatic chakra workshops, and sacred Full Moon rituals, you are under no obligation to attend anything. If your nervous system requires an entire afternoon of solo kayaking, resting by the sweet water lake, or quiet contemplation in our meditation corners, that is exactly what you should do.
We don't confiscate phones or enforce a strict ban — this is a voluntary digital detox. Guests are encouraged to power down, avoid unnecessary scrolling and conversations, and use their phone only when it's genuinely needed. Most guests find that once the initial pull fades, the raw elements — river dips, natural stillness, real conversation — do more to lower stress than a screen ever could.
Kundalini Yoga is a practice combining postures, breathwork, chanting, and meditation to awaken energy believed to sit dormant at the base of the spine. At Inward Action, Kundalini activation sessions use breath-led movement and sound to help this energy rise through the body, often producing a strong sense of release and heightened awareness. No prior experience is needed.
Chakra cleansing is a practice aimed at clearing and balancing the body's seven energy centres (chakras), from the base of the spine to the crown of the head. Each chakra is associated with different physical, emotional, or spiritual qualities. At Inward Action, chakra cleansing workshops use guided meditation, breathwork, and movement to release blockages in these centres.
A Full Moon yoga retreat is a retreat timed to culminate on the night of the Full Moon, using its symbolism of completion and release as the emotional arc of the experience. At Inward Action, every retreat length converges on the same Full Moon night on Sai Island, closing with a Full Moon ritual, fire ceremony, and community celebration.
Yes — the oldest form of sound healing uses only the human voice and breath. Chanting, toning, and mantra repetition create vocal vibration that helps slow the nervous system, the same way a long exhale audibly calms a room. Inward Action's sound healing sessions are led entirely through voice, breath, and rhythm, with no instruments required.
The four traditional paths of yoga are Karma Yoga (selfless action and service), Bhakti Yoga (devotion and surrender), Jnana Yoga (knowledge and self-inquiry), and Raja Yoga (meditation and disciplined stillness) — four different routes toward the same goal of self-realization.
Rishikesh, in the Himalayan foothills along the Ganges, is India's traditional spiritual capital and home to a dense concentration of ashrams — a fitting choice for a more classical, immersion-heavy setting. A Kundalini retreat in Goa, and specifically on a private island like Sai Island, pairs the same practice with a coastal, nature-first setting — warmer climate, water-based activities, and a smaller-scale, less institutional atmosphere. Neither is "better" — it depends whether you're drawn to mountains and tradition, or coastline and quiet nature.
Three things: scale, structure, and setting. Every cycle is capped at 15 to 25 guests, not filled for volume like a typical resort program. There's no fixed daily schedule — sessions are offered, never mandatory. And every retreat is held on a private island, not a hotel property, with every guest's stay converging on the same Full Moon night regardless of how many days they book.
Your Host
Lead Facilitator, Inward Action
Teaching yoga since 2018, Arnold holds a 200-hour Teacher Training Certification and draws on a study of the Shiv Puran alongside the science and practice of Hatha, Vinyasa, breathwork, chakra cleansing, and kundalini yoga — from Mumbai to Pushkar, and now on Sai Island in Goa. Every Inward Action retreat is held with the same spirit: honesty, patience, self-practice, and service, guiding the experience without positioning himself as a guru.
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In Their Words
Real reviews from Google, unedited.
"This was the most wonderful beautiful little escape, so serene yet close to the everything. We had the most lovely time with noone to disturb us. We spent a lot of time in the small freshwater pool which was very clear and we could see the fishes swim under our legs. We also took an amazing breathwork session in the water which just added to the entire experience.
The kayaking is highly recommended and will bring a lot of calm just looking at the sunset and greenery around, we were lucky to be around the full moon night so we saw both the sun set and the moon rise, it was almost magical. The small island was filled with moonlight at night and felt just as wonderful at dark.
You don't need any second thoughts for this experience, you can go all in!"
Mehakk
Google Review
"Great place, insane vibes. All the activities are wonderful, island is quaint and pretty. A must do activity when in goa"
Aarav
Google Review
"I joined Arnold's yoga classes a few months ago and it's genuinely changed how I feel day to day... my flexibility has improved, my posture feels better, and I don't get those afternoon headaches anymore. What I love about Arnold is that he doesn't just make you do poses — he actually teaches you how to breathe, how to slow down, and how to use yoga for mental peace."
Zainul Aun Saudagar
Local Guide · Google Review
"My visit to Inward Action in Goa was truly a life-changing experience. I had the privilege of learning chakra alignment and yoga from Arnold D'Costa, and it completely changed the way I look at my physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It isn't just about fitness — it brings balance, inner peace, and a deeper connection with yourself."
Shipra Sharma
Google Review
"Spirituality is sacred; very few understand it and even fewer know how to handle thoughts on a spiritual level; Arnold is that person. He's a yogi, philosopher, teacher, mentor, friend all merged in one. He does complete justice to your thoughts and feelings without being patronizing."
Rajat Rane
Local Guide · Google Review
For Groups & Private Bookings
For companies, groups, or a fully private island buyout on dates of your choosing — outside the shared Full Moon calendar — get in touch directly and we'll build a custom plan around you.
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