Four immersive nights led by Gudiya Dagur Patel, integrative wellness expert and clinical nutritionist with over 15 years of experience. Each day has its own theme and its own rhythm. You arrive as you are. You leave a little lighter.
The experience
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Day 1: Grounding and Self-Love
We begin by arriving properly. Through breathwork, somatic movement and hot and cold practices, the body is invited to soften. The nervous system settles. You reconnect with yourself before anything else is asked of you.
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Day 2: Connection
A tech-free day. Space to be present without performance. Gentle group practices and a long, restorative sound bath help the heart open and the mind quieten. Real connection becomes possible when distraction is removed.
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Day 3: Letting Go
The final day is about release. Our signature floating water meditation guides you into deep ease, allowing old patterns and tensions to dissolve gently. You leave lighter, clearer, ready to carry something new home.
Your home for four nights
Nalanda Retreat, Mandrem Beach
Nalanda Retreat sits on the quiet northern shore of Goa, between the Mandrem River and the Indian Ocean. Private beach access. Open-air yoga shalas with views across palm trees to the sea. A beachfront restaurant serving fresh, locally sourced vegetarian food. A spa and steam room for rest between sessions. It was chosen because the environment does part of the work.
What’s Included
Everything you need
Four nights' accommodation at Nalanda Retreat, Mandrem Beach (single or shared room)
All meals included, breakfasts and dinners at the beachfront restaurant, vegetarian menu
Daily sessions with Gudiya: breathwork, guided meditation, yoga, somatic movement, sound healing and emotional integration
Opening and closing ceremonies
Reflective journalling practices throughout
Nutrition workshop with Gudiya
1:1 Body Talk sessions with Dr Dagur, N.D., a gentle, non-invasive energy medicine practice supporting mind-body balance (usually £120 per session)
Full use of Nalanda's facilities: swimming pool, private beach access, spa and steam room
Evening activities including kirtan, chanting and beach fire
Option to book day trips and excursions independently (dolphin boat trips, markets, waterfall, water sports)
What you take home
Mind The Just Be Journal, created as a dedicated space for mindful reflection, intention-setting and self-expression. F+nction Calm Hot Chocolate with adaptogens, magnesium and functional mushrooms. Silk eye mask for deeper, more restorative sleep. Adaptogenic Coffee by London Nootropics. Hu Chocolate, clean, high-cacao, additive-free.
Body A holistic spa voucher for a nurturing treatment at Nalanda. Luxury Ayurvedic skincare to nourish and restore. PHI Clinic skincare starter set, travel cleanser, moisturiser and SPF.
Soul A 14-day integration workbook, a guided companion with daily prompts, reflective exercises and practical tools to support lasting change after the retreat ends. A free-flowing Just Be Journal for ongoing personal practice and intuitive writing.
Your investment
£750 per person — single room
£625 per person — shared room
Spaces are limited to keep the retreat small and well held. A deposit of £200 secures your place.
Your guide
Gudiya Dagur Patel
Integrative Wellness Expert, Clinical Nutritionist and Transformational Coach
Gudiya has spent over 15 years working at the intersection of clinical nutrition, mindfulness, Ayurveda and transformational coaching. Inspired by her father, who pursued naturopathic medicine in 1985, her understanding of the body and mind is both deeply personal and rigorously grounded.
She is the founder of Just Be Retreats and Managing Director of PHI Clinic on Harley Street, one of the UK's most respected integrative health practices. Her work draws on clinical nutrition, breathwork, somatic movement, EFT tapping, Body Talk and emotional integration — always tailored precisely to the person in front of her.
She has worked with high-achieving women navigating burnout, life transitions and chronic stress for over a decade. On this retreat, she leads every session.
Diploma in Clinical Nutrition
Diploma in Transformational Coaching
Certificate in Mindfulness
Advanced Body Talk Practitioner and Certified Instructor
"Gudiya is that rare type of expert who is able to teach and share knowledge effortlessly. She has spent years studying wellness and nutrition and has an expansive portfolio of accreditations." - Anjula S., past Just Be retreat guest
What people are saying
A selection of words from past Just Be retreat guests. The Goa retreat is limited to 15 guests.
"Gudiya's calm, authentic approach to self awareness and empowerment made everyone relax. The retreat allowed you space to think and appreciate yourself... I would recommend for stress relief and recharge."
"Gudiya is that rare type of expert who is able to teach and share knowledge effortlessly. She has spent years studying wellness and nutrition and has an expansive portfolio of accreditations."
Questions
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No. The retreat is designed to meet you exactly where you are. Gudiya's approach is accessible and trauma-informed. Many guests come with no prior practice and find the sessions easy to settle into.
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Nalanda offers beautifully designed rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, ceiling fans and air conditioning. Single rooms are available as well as twin rooms for those sharing. All rooms are within a two-minute walk of the beach.
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Nalanda's beachfront restaurant is known for its fresh, locally sourced vegetarian menu. All meals included. Fish options and gluten-free and dairy-free dishes are available. Chai, lemon ginger tea and filtered water are available throughout the day.
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No. The retreat price covers your accommodation, meals and all sessions. Flights to Goa are arranged independently. Goa International Airport is approximately 45 minutes from Mandrem. Nalanda can arrange airport transfers (ask us for details when you book).
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A deposit secures your place. The balance is due one month before the retreat begins. Please contact us directly to discuss cancellation terms. We handle each situation with care.
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Gudiya's work is gentle, trauma-informed and entirely non-pressured. Many guests come at precisely a difficult moment, and that is often when this kind of space is most valuable. If you have any specific concerns, please email us before booking and we will have a conversation.
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Yes. Each day has unstructured time in the afternoon. You can use Nalanda's pool, walk the beach, book a spa treatment or simply rest. Independent day trips to markets, waterfalls and dolphin boat trips are also available to book.
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We deliberately keep our retreats to less than 20 participants. The small group size is what makes the experience feel intimate, safe and genuinely supported.
Just Be... Complete
1–5 October 2026 · Nalanda Retreat, Mandrem Beach, Goa