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Gokarna Yoga School will open 1st December 2024!
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GYS is open from November to March
​with classes and selfpractice (almost) daily, morning and afternoon
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The Yoga taught follows the tradition of B.K.S. Iyengar with the purpose of benefiting the organic body and cultivate systematic intelligence 


​Contact me on whatsapp at:
+393405772468

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8 Day Iyengar Yoga Retreat in Gokarna

Prepare for a full immersion of Iyengar Yoga, in the context of Kudle Beach and the sacred city of Gokarna. 10 Iyengar Yoga lessons are guaranteed during your stay, as well as several hours of free practice every day and a personal interview with the teacher. Accommodation in a jungle house 2 steps from the sea and the Gokarna Yoga School.
Highlights
  • 10 Iyengar yoga lessons
  • Asana and pranayama
  • Individual correction and adjustment
  • Several hours of free practice every day
  • Clear demonstration and explanation by a qualified teacher
  • Personal interview with the teacher
  • 7 nights accommodation in a jungle house


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Yoga classes weekly program
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Usually, classes start with standing and preparative postures and end with restorative poses and savasana. Morning classes are generally more dynamic and energetic. Afternoon classes are generally more restorative and therapeutic, they may be hybrid with also online participation.
Monday to Saturday (Sunday only morning program)
  • 07:00 - 08:00 Coffee
  • 08:30 - 10:00 Morning class
  • 10:00 - 12:00 Self practice time
  • 12:00 - 16:00 Lunch, free time
  • 16:00 - 17:30 Afternoon class or self practice
  • 17:30 - 22:00 Sunset, dinner, free time
 
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Imagine a house immersed in the jungle, on Kudle Beach in Gokarna, India. Recently renovated, with a new electrical system and boiler, the house has three double rooms, a well-equipped kitchen, and a welcoming common room with cushions and yoga books. The traditional tiled roof keeps the interior cool and dry. Each room has comfortable beds, mosquito nets, and jungle views. Just 30 seconds from the beach and a three-minute walk away is the Gokarna Yoga School stocked with Iyengar Yoga equipment, offering a serene retreat to practice and relax.
What can you expect from an Iyengar® Yoga class?
  • A safe, methodical approach to yoga postures and breathing (āsana and pranayama)
  • A focus on precision, alignment, and awareness
  • Sequencing to develop strength, flexibility, endurance, concentration and relaxation
  • Clear demonstration and explanation by a well-qualified teacher
  • Individual correction and adjustment

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What's included
  • 10 Iyengar Yoga lessons are guaranteed during your stay
  • Several hours of free practice every day
  • Personal interview with the teacher
  • 7 nights accommodation in a jungle house 2 steps from the sea and the Gokarna Yoga school
 What's not included
  • Airport transfer
  • Food
  • Drink
Recommended Airport
GOI Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport) Transfer available for additional € 60
Arrival by airplaneIf you'd like to have an airport transfer, please provide Gokarna Yoga School with your name, surname, arrival time, and flight number.
 Cancellation Policy
  • A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
  • The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
  • The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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Self Practise and Classes


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May 1st IYENGAR YOGA RETREAT
with Stefano Bendandi in Cyprus

𝑳𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑽𝒂𝒍'𝒔 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆, hugged between the forest and the sea. 
𝑨𝒅𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔: Polis, Gialia 8875, Cyprus
https://www.valsplacecyprus.com/
www.gokarnayoga.com

𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬:
May 1st- 5th

𝑹𝑬𝑻𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑻 𝑰𝑵𝑪𝑳𝑼𝑫𝑬𝑺:
-𝟏𝟓 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚, 5 sessions in 3 days with 𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒇𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒔 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊, a certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher with 𝟐𝟓 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 of experience. He has spent the last 12 years of his life conducting countless seminars throughout Europe and beyond. 
          🔸𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Standing poses
          🔸𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: the world upside down
          🔸𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Forward bends & Twists
          🔸𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Backward bends
          🔸𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐥: Pranayama
-𝐀𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: Akamas is a renowned wild life reserve. In this region it is legend that Afrodite, patron goddess of Cyprus, would bathe in the waters of a spring, now known as Afrodite’s bath. We will visit this site and then continue to take a nature walk. For dinner we will go to Latchi Harbour, a lively harbour full of boats, shops, and a selection of restaurants.
-𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜: An evening serenade from local artists
-𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐳𝐞: A traditional culinary experience made vegetarian. An assortment of dishes are served in the middle to share. Starting with dips, then salad, appetizers, main dishes, and usually ends with a sweet treat. 
- 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 4 options all conveniently located at Val’s Place: 
🔹3-𝑩𝒆𝒅𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒎 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆 (shared) with A/C, Fridge, Stove, toilet, shower, and living room. Sleeps 6 people.
🔹𝑾𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑪𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒏 (1 available) with private toilet and shower. Fits two people
🔹𝑺𝒐𝒍𝒐 𝑹𝒐𝒐𝒎𝒔 (2 available) Simple private rooms with beds. Each room comfortably sleeps 2 people. Toilets and showers are externally located and shared with campers. 
🔹𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 with a tent, mattress, pillow, and linens. Fits two people 
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Paragraph. Fai clic qui𝑰𝑵𝑽𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑻
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.
€𝟒𝟒𝟓 for a selection of a private room in the 3-𝑩𝒆𝒅𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒎 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆 or the 𝑾𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑪𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒏.
€𝟑𝟓𝟓 with a selection of sharing a room in the 3-𝑩𝒆𝒅𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒎 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆 or sharing the 𝑾𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑪𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒏.
€𝟑𝟖𝟓 with a private 𝑺𝒐𝒍𝒐 𝑹𝒐𝒐𝒎.
€𝟑𝟐𝟓 with a shared 𝑺𝒐𝒍𝒐 𝑹𝒐𝒐𝒎.
€𝟑𝟎𝟓 𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 with a private tent, mattress, pillow, and linens.
€𝟐𝟖𝟓 𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 with a shared tent, mattress, pillows, and linens.
𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆:
Reference airport: Paphos. 40 minute drive from retreat location.
This airport is served by the main Low Cost airline operating throughout Europe, Israel, Jordan etc.
YOU ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO BOOK YOUR FLIGHT AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.
Frequent buses connect the airport to the city of Paphos and Paphos to Polis (the reference town in the North) from Polis you can be picked up by the staff of Vals Place.
𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐮𝐬:
𝐓: +357 965 111 79
𝐄: [email protected]
**Spaces are limited for these retreats so book your spot ASAP.
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​Incontri
di Iyengar Yoga
al parco
​di Marina di Ravenna

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Gokarna Yoga School, Kudle beach/Hill Top, Gokarna, Karnataka, India
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