Kudle Beach, Gokarna, Karnataka
Gokarna Yoga School
Week-long Iyengar yoga intensives on Kudle Beach
Details checked on the official site, October 2026 · We never take bookings or commissions
A small seasonal Iyengar yoga school on Kudle Beach that runs week-long intensives with lodging in a nearby jungle house. The week includes ten classes, supervised self-practice and two meetings with the teacher; guests eat at local cafés.
Ten Iyengar classes in a week with individual correction
Led by Stefano Bendandi, who has taught for 25+ years
Set behind the small Kudle Beera temple on Kudle Beach
Starts from
₹22,800 for 7 nights
per person
- Stay
- Yoga
7-day Iyengar intensive with a private single room, converted from €250; meals not included
Indicative. Checked on the official site, October 2026.
Before you book
Arrival
Fixed course dates only
Couples
Couples can share a room
Phones
Not stated: ask the retreat
Food
Not stated: ask the retreat
Booking
Book online
Taxes
Not stated: ask the retreat
Great for
- deep practice
- budget travellers
- solo travellers
Maybe not for
- Short breaks: the minimum is 7 nights
Good to know before you go
- Meals are not included; cafés on Kudle Beach are a short walk away
- A 50% deposit is non-refundable; the rest is paid on arrival
- Small, teacher-run school; confirm dates by WhatsApp or email
Programs & stays
Rooms: Private single or double rooms in a house in the jungle behind Kudle Beach
Program names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
When to go
Best Dec–Mar. Open December to March only, the dry season on this coast
- Winter · Dec–Feb
Getting there
Nearest airportGoa Dabolim (GOI), ~3 hr drive
By trainGokarna Road, ~30 min drive
- ~530 km from Bengaluru, best to fly
- ~710 km from Mumbai, best to fly
- ~740 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
- ~890 km from Chennai, best to fly
Researched from the retreat's official website and public sources. Details change, so confirm prices, dates and policies with Gokarna Yoga School before booking.
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