Ashtanga Yoga intensive

22nd -28th january 2027 | varkala Beach, kerala, India

We are delighted to invite you for our special, 7 day Ashtanga immersion in beautiful Varkala in Kerala, India.
This program has been designed for dedicated practitioners who are familiar with Ashtanga primary series and teachers alike.

Our aim is to help you deepen your daily Ashtanga practice, refine your understanding of asanas, advance your hands on adjustments, explore deeper the subjects of philosophy and yoga sutras and ultimately place you with more confidence and clarity when practicing and teaching Ashtanga.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Opening fire ceremony
  • 7 nights accommodation at our retreat centre or an option to stay off site
  • 2 daily nutritious vegetarian meals
  • Daily morning Ashtanga practice (Lead or Mysore-style)
  • Daily pranayama and mantra chanting
  • Extensive hands-on adjustments training for asanas from the Primary Series
  • Philosophy and Yoga Sutra study
  • 4 yin yoga sessions
  • Back bending workshop
  • Hip opening workshop
  • Inversions workshop
  • Yoga Nidra
  • Closing circle

During the course we will cover subjects:

  • Opening and closing prayer mantras
  • Sanskrit
  •  names and correct pronunciation of asanas 
  • Sanskrit counting for Surya Namaskar A & B 
  • ⁠Exploration of ujjaji breath, drishti and bandhas

Certification

This training allows you to register 50 Continuing Education Hours with Yoga Alliance.

Pricing

  • £850 in a twin room with fan
  • £950 in a twin room with Air Conditioning
  • £1050 in a private room with fan
  • £1250 in a private room with Air Conditioning