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HOME OF GAIA

Welcome to the family of Gaia (pronounced “Gaea”, A Greek mythological personification of mother earth) where she covers your body with love because she is your true flesh!
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Initiation

Welcome to the family of Gaia (pronounced “Gaea”, A Greek mythological personification of mother earth) where she covers your body with love because she is your true flesh!
 “Home of the free '' provides an apt environment to be yourself at one with nature and a communion of free souls! Each of us in the Gaia family strive to become conscious of the purpose of our being and choose the life of knowledge, virtue, and of utility being at one with our surroundings. The Gaia experience is designed to harness the life within oneself, unconditional love, compassion and gratitude inside of us all.

Home of the free!

Foyer des Libres

Дом свободных

Muktāncho Ghar

Svatranche Ghar

Swatantrata ka Ghar

Hogar de los Libres

Heimat der Freien

Casa dei Liberi

自由の家

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Home of the free!

Foyer des Libres

Дом свободных

Muktāncho Ghar

Svatranche Ghar

Swatantrata ka Ghar

Hogar de los Libres

Heimat der Freien

Casa dei Liberi

自由の家

Lar dos Livres

Initiation

The moment of initial spiritual or conscious awakening.

Transformation

The deep personal changes that occur during the pursuit of enlightenment.

Enlightenment

The achievement of a higher state of understanding or consciousness.

Gaia Cafe

Pantheon Bar

Gaia Cafe

We focus on an ingredient driven menu designed as per the ayurvedic teachings of 3 basic body types (Vata, Pitta and Kapha). A study of these doshas or “biological energies” in the body and mind give an individual a blueprint for health and wellness. We serve traditional Kerala cuisine using locally grown organic ingredients and also vegetables from our backyard greenhouse garden.We can also create a custom menu for you if you pre-book your order with us.

Pantheon Bar

Our Bar is based on the “Pantheon Bar” in the cult film, “The Holy Mountain” (1973) by Mexican- Chilean maestro Alejandro Jodorowsky! Its reference is born in the significance it has in the film where in before the climb to the holy mountain the “group of ten '' get sidetracked from their quest for immortality in the pantheon bar on the island! 

The Bar is graced with wall art and posters from the psychedelic imagery used in the film and is ofcourse stocked with the finest of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on offer! Our original cocktail, “The White Russian” has made its name in the local scene for the “Pantheon Bar Effect”!
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Open Air Theatre

Gaia is blessed with a serene open space under the stars surrounded by greenery and on the walls, surreal posters of avant garde and offbeat movies of all time can be found painted to perfection to enrich the aesthetics of the theatre!
Open Air Theatre at Gaia
Enjoy an uplifting experience of watching thought provoking artsy flicks to go with healthy snacks and delicious drinks from the pantheon bar!

We host indie/avant garde movies and on some occasions special requests of guests.

Open Air Theatre

The Founder

Sharo Philip is the visionary founder of Gaia Hostels, where ancient wisdom meets modern mindfulness. A lawyer by training, she's traded courtrooms for conscious community-building, creating a sustainable, eco-conscious travel haven in Goa. Inspired by Mother Nature's goddess, Gaia, she's crafted a transformative space where travelers can slow down, breathe, and reconnect.

At Gaia Hostels, she has poured her heart into curating an immersive experience that nourishes body, mind, and soul. From the slow coffee bar to the mystical Pantheon bar, every detail invites you to pause, reflect, and grow. The ten celestial rooms, themed around characters from Alejandro Jodorowsky's "The Holy Mountain," are portals to self-discovery, while the dorms and Lotus Island rooftop performance space foster a tribe of like-minded explorers.

Gaia Fit Lab is her initiative under Gaia Hostels to create a fitness community by building a holistic approach to physical wellness, integrating dynamic movement practices such as Muay Thai, yoga, and CrossFit with restorative recovery rituals. The lab's facilities support a comprehensive fitness journey, featuring ice bath and sauna therapies designed to rejuvenate the body and calm the mind. This synergy of movement and recovery fosters a balanced and resilient physique, empowering individuals to cultivate a profound connection between body, mind, and spirit within a supportive community setting.

Her mission is to create a global sustainable community of eco-conscious travelers, mindful leaders, and eco-warriors. Her manifesto: Live with intention, respect the community, and be an active contributor.