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Gokarna Yoga School will open
​1st December 2025!​

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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 
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​Phone n.:
+393405772468

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8 Day Iyengar Yoga Retreat in Gokarna

Imagine a house nestled in the jungle, on Kudle Beach in Gokarna, India. Recently renovated, with new electricity and hot water boiler, the house has 4 bedrooms 2 doubles, 2 singles, 2 bathrooms and a cozy common room. The traditional tile roof keeps the interior cool and dry. Each room has comfortable beds, mosquito nets and views of the jungle. Just 30 seconds from the beach and a three minute walk away is the Gokarna Yoga School, equipped with Iyengar Yoga equipment, offering a serene haven to practice and relax.
The house is also equipped with a fridge for cold drinks.
Drinking water, coffee and tea with a kettle provided.
Check-in Sunday: 14:00.
Check-out Sunday: 8:00.
What can you expect from an Iyengar® Yoga class?
A safe and methodical approach to yoga poses and breathing (āsana and pranayama)
A focus on precision, alignment and awareness
Sequencing to develop strength, flexibility, endurance, concentration and relaxation
Clear demonstrations and explanations by a qualified teacher
Individual corrections and adjustments
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Weekly yoga class schedule
Classes typically begin with standing and preparatory poses and end with recovery poses and savasana. Morning classes are generally more dynamic and energetic. Afternoon classes are generally more restorative and therapeutic and can be hybrid with online participation.
Monday to Saturday (Sunday morning program only)
07:00 - 08:00 Coffee
08:30 - 10:00 Morning class
10:00 - 12:00 Individual practice time
12:00 - 16:00 Lunch, free time
16:00 - 17:30 Afternoon class or individual practice
17:30 - 22:00 Sunset, dinner, free time​  
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Get ready for a full immersion in Iyengar Yoga, in the context of Kudle Beach and the sacred city of Gokarna. During your stay, 10 classes of 1h30' are guaranteed, as well as several hours of free practice every day and 2 meetings with the teacher reserved for those who participate in the retreat. The accommodation is reserved in a house in the jungle a stone's throw from the sea and the Gokarna Yoga School.
Highlights
10 Iyengar Yoga classes with clear demonstrations and explanations by a qualified teacher and with individual correction and adaptation.
The time dedicated to individual practice, in which the teacher observes you and helps you do what you need;
2 meetings with the teacher dedicated only for those who do the retreat.
7-night accommodation in a house in the jungle.
Retreat location and Accommodation
The yoga studio at Gokarna Yoga School is located on the hill overlooking Kudle Beach and is managed by multilingual staff.
The accommodation is located on Kudle Beach, behind the small "Kudle Beera Temple".
On the beach, you will find restaurants, and communities of foreigners and Indians who populate the guest houses.
The beach is surrounded by jungle.
The holy town of Gokarna is very beautiful, there you will find temples, pilgrims, step wells and very good local food.
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What's included
  • 10 Iyengar yoga lessons are guaranteed during your stay
  • Several hours of free practice every day
  • 2 special meetings with the teacher for retreats partecipants
  • 7 nights accommodation in a jungle house 2 steps from the sea and the Gokarna Yoga school
  • drinking water, the, coffe
What's not included
  • Airport transfer
  • Food
  • Drink
  • GST
Arrival by airplane
If you'd like to have an airport transfer, please provide Gokarna Yoga School with your name, surname, arrival time, and flight number
Recommended Airport: Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport) 107 km
Transfer by taxi available for additional € 60
1 person
Contribution
Private single room € 250, private duble room € 450
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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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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