Gokarna Yoga School in India is a fully equipped Iyengar yoga studio. Practitioners enjoy structured practice and open practice where they can work independently.
Gokarna is a town in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka state, India.
It is a Hindu pilgrimage centre as well as a popular tourist destination. Gokarna is a temple town and is referred to in a number of Hindu historical literature pieces. The main deity is Lord Mahabhaleshwara, a form of the Hindu god Shiva. Around the town lie a number of beaches which serve as a major attraction for travellers. It draws both pious pilgrims and hedonistic holiday makers with equal enthusiasm.
See also Gokarna Wiki
Kudle Beach is one of the four beaches south of the small town of Gokarna, on the western coast of India, in the Uttara Kannada district of the Karnataka state.
The five beaches in Gokarna are the Gokarna beach, Kudle, Om, Half moon and Paradise (also known as Full moon). The Gokarna beach forms the coast of the town while the other four beaches lies towards the south of Gokarna. Kudle and Om beach are around 6 km from Gokarna town along a muddy hill; they are accessible by rickshaw or foot. Kudle beach has simple accommodation featuring small huts and cafes during the tourist season.
See also Kudle Beach Wiki.
Gokarna Weather experiences the southwest monsoon from June to August, following which the weather becomes dry and sunny. The best time to visit Gokarna is from October until March, when the weather is warm and pleasant with temperatures averaging 32 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit).
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
The nearest airport is Dabolim, in Goa. From there it's a four hour drive to Gorkana. You can ask for Taxi transfer as an addictional service of the retreat or you can look for a taxi in the airport.
Alternatively, trains on the Konkan railway stop at Gokarna Road station, 15 minutes from town, as well as Kumta and Ankola stations, both around 25 kilometers (16 miles) from Gokarna. Gokarna is also well connected by bus from major cities such as Madgaon in Goa, and Mangalore and Bangalore in Karnataka.
Then to get Gokarna Yoga School ask for HillTop, Kudle beach
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 for 1 person.
Namaste Sanjeevini is located at a four minute (average), 200 metre walk above the pristine Kudle beach. Its rooms and cottages are scattered among a cool, green environment co-located with a tranquille yoga deck under a banyan tree as well as a state of the art 16m swimming pool for the use of our residents. The property can be hired in part or whole for conducting yoga programs, martial arts, music or special interest workshops. All rooms have super king-sized beds for your ultimate comfort, complimentary tea making facilities, hot water geyser in the bathroom, an electronic safe and refrigerator.
The Gokarna Yoga School Accommodation:
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 3 bedrooms 2 doubles, 1 single, 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.