Banyan
The quietest room, tucked into the back of the garden. A small veranda faces the trees — ideal for a book and a chai.
- Double bed
- Sleeps 2 (+1)
- Veranda
- AC
Music · Dance · Yoga — Mandrem, North Goa
Breathe in. Stay a while.
A community woven together by music, dance and yoga. Tabla, classical Kathak, Bollywood dance and yoga — taught here, on a rooftop above the palms, with four rooms to stay in while you learn, a kitchen that feeds you well, and Mandrem beach five minutes away.
4disciplines taught
4rooms to stay in
5 minride to the beach
Directbooking, no commissions
Who we are
Teachers, with a home around the teaching.
Prana Valley Project started with the teaching. We teach tabla, classical Kathak, Bollywood dance and yoga, and we run courses — a weekend, a fortnight, a month — for people who want to go deeper than a drop-in class. The rooms, the kitchen and the rooftop grew up around that: a place where you can stay while you learn, eat well, practise every day and still have Goa at the door.
"Prana" is the breath — the life force in yoga. Every discipline we teach is built on it: the breath behind a tabla phrase, a Kathak footwork cycle, a held asana. That is why this is a project rather than a hotel: courses, a homestay and good food in one place, each there to serve the others. Come for a course, or simply come to stay — the rooms are open to everyone.
Practise in the morning. Eat something that grew nearby. Visit the sea. Practise again. Repeat.
What we teach, and what comes with it
Learn here. Everything else is taken care of.
Tabla, Kathak, dance & yoga
Drop-in classes, monthly passes and residential courses, taught on the rooftop by the people who live here. Beginners welcome; serious students especially.
Stay where you learn
Four simple, comfortable rooms a flight of stairs from the studio, so practice fits around the day rather than a commute. Open to non-students too.
Food that fuels practice
Home-cooked breakfast every day — poha, fruit, filter coffee — with fresh, mostly local, plant-forward lunch and dinner on request.
Goa, between lessons
Mandrem beach, one of North Goa's quietest, is a five-minute ride away. Green, dark, silent nights; coconut palms and paddy out of every window.
The rooms
Four rooms, each with its own character.
All rooms have a comfortable double bed, an attached bathroom with hot water, fan and air-conditioning, fresh linen, Wi-Fi and a private spot to sit outside. Extra mattress for a third guest on request.
Tulasi
Opens onto the courtyard where breakfast is served. Bright, airy and closest to the kitchen and the morning coffee.
- Double bed
- Sleeps 2 (+1)
- Courtyard access
- AC
Coconut
Upstairs, with a balcony at palm-top height. Catches the sea breeze in the evenings and the first light in the mornings.
- Double bed
- Sleeps 2 (+1)
- Balcony
- AC
Mango
Our largest room, a few steps from the yoga deck. Good for longer stays, with a writing desk and extra wardrobe space.
- Double bed
- Sleeps 2 (+1)
- Desk
- AC
Yoga at Prana Valley
Start the day on the deck.
Most mornings begin with a 60–75 minute session on our covered rooftop terrace, before the sun gets strong. Sessions are included in your stay.
- Style: gentle Hatha with some flowing Vinyasa; breathwork (pranayama) and a short meditation to close.
- Level: complete beginners welcome; experienced practitioners can request a stronger practice.
- Private sessions and sunset restorative classes can be arranged for a small fee.
- Longer retreats: planning a week or a month? Ask us about a personal practice plan.
Healthy meals
Food that feels like home, only lighter.
Breakfast is included every day. Lunch and dinner are cooked on request, so we buy fresh for the people actually at the table.
- Breakfast: seasonal fruit, fresh juice, curd or smoothies, eggs or poha/upma, homemade bread and good coffee or chai.
- Lunch & dinner: home-style Goan and Indian vegetarian thalis, grilled fish from the local market when in season, salads, soups and one-pot bowls.
- Diets: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and sattvic meals are easy for us — just tell us when you book.
- Always available: filtered water, fruit, herbal teas and coconut water.
Lunch and dinner are charged per meal at simple, fixed prices — ask for the current menu on WhatsApp.
The rooftop
A terrace with a view, and a purpose.
Our covered rooftop looks across palms and paddy to the hills. Mornings it's the yoga space. The rest of the day it's a breezy workspace with Wi-Fi and coffee. Evenings, now and then, it turns into something else: a tabla lesson, a dance class, an acoustic set, a small art show.
Terrace ratesIndicative, off-season. House guests use the terrace workspace free.
- Drop-in yoga class₹500
- Kathak, Zumba & Bollywood dance class₹500
- Monthly class pass (12 classes)₹3,000
- Tabla lesson, one-to-one, 45 min₹700
- Workspace day pass, with chai₹300
- Workspace weekly pass₹1,200
- Music, art & talk evenings₹300–500 or pay what you like
- Private hire for retreats & groups₹5,000 / half day
Teachers and artists hosting here keep 70% of the door; the house takes 30% and handles the space, chai and promotion.
Want to host a class or a small event here? Message us — we keep it simple and affordable for local teachers and artists.
Gallery
A look around.
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Around us
Mandrem: the quiet side of Goa.
Mandrem sits between Ashwem and Arambol at the top of North Goa — close enough to the cafés and markets, far enough to sleep well. Here is what fills a slow week.
Mandrem beach
A long, wide, mostly empty stretch of sand with shallow water. Walk the tidal creek bridge at low tide.
Ashwem & Morjim
Beach cafés, sunset spots and, in season, the olive ridley turtle nesting beach at Morjim.
Arambol
The Sweet Water Lake, the drum circle at sunset and a lively market of yoga, music and crafts.
Old villages inland
Rent a scooter and ride through paddy fields to Chapora fort, the Saturday Night Market (in season), and the temples of Pernem.
Mopa (Manohar) Airport · ~35 min
Dabolim Airport · ~1 h 45 min
Thivim railway station · ~45 min
Arambol · 10 min
Anjuna / Vagator · 30 min
Panjim · 1 h
Travel times are approximate. We can arrange an airport taxi at local rates.
Rates
Simple pricing. Better for longer stays.
Off-season rates (roughly April to September), per room, breakfast and morning yoga included. Book direct and there is no commission to pay — which is how we keep these numbers low.
Per night
₹2,500 / night
Minimum two nights. Ideal for a weekend by the sea.
Per week
₹11,000 / 7 nights
Our most popular. Long enough to actually slow down.
Per month
₹25,000 / 30 nights
For remote workers, writers and yoga students. Weekly housekeeping.
Peak season (October to March) and festive dates are priced separately and fill early — please message us for a quote. Customised pricing for families taking two or more rooms, retreat groups, and stays over a month. Rates include breakfast, morning yoga, Wi-Fi and taxes as applicable. Lunch and dinner are extra, per meal.
Book direct
Tell us your dates.
With only four rooms we confirm every booking personally. Send an enquiry here or on WhatsApp and we will reply, usually within a few hours, with availability and a payment link.
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Send your dates using the form, or message us on WhatsApp.
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We confirm availability and the exact price for your dates and room.
3
Pay a 30% advance by UPI (any Indian app) or by card through a secure payment link — international cards accepted.
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That's it. Pay the balance on arrival. We'll send directions and arrival tips.
Availability
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A coloured block means that room is booked for the night. Dates shown are indicative — we confirm every booking personally.
Good to know
Questions guests ask.
When is the best time to visit?
October to March is dry, sunny and lively — that's peak season. April and May are hot but quiet and the sea is warm. June to September is monsoon: dramatic skies, green everything, very few tourists, and our lowest rates. Some beach shacks close in monsoon.
What is the cancellation policy?
Advance is fully refundable if you cancel 14 or more days before check-in, 50% between 7 and 14 days, and non-refundable inside 7 days. In peak season and for monthly stays we'll confirm terms with your quote.
Check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 1 pm, check-out by 11 am. Early arrival or late departure is usually fine if the room is free — just ask.
Do I have to do yoga?
Not at all. Sessions are included but never compulsory. Sleep in if you'd rather.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes for families who want a calm stay. We have no pool; the beach is a five-minute ride. Extra mattress available. Please let us know ages when booking.
How do I get there?
Fly into Mopa (Manohar International) — about 35 minutes by taxi — or Dabolim, about 1 h 45 min. Thivim is the nearest big railway station. We'll send exact directions and can book a taxi for you at local rates.
Is there Wi-Fi? Can I work from here?
Yes, fibre Wi-Fi throughout, and the Mango room has a desk. Monthly guests often work mornings and beach afternoons. Power cuts happen occasionally in Goa; we have backup for lights and fans.
Do you accept international cards?
Yes. We send a secure payment link (Razorpay) that takes international Visa/Mastercard as well as UPI for Indian guests. Cash and UPI also accepted on arrival for the balance.