Namaste Yoga Farm

An oasis of peace just 5 minutes walk from the golden sands of Kudle beach and the famous Rama temple/Shiva cave of Gokarna. Sleep in luxurious cottages with their own veranda or Yoga deck over-looking the Zen garden and pool or in one of the enchanting Tents or Bamboo huts build under a canopy of stars and palm leafes. Organic vegetables, fruits and herbs grow amongst tropical flowers, healing plants and abundant birdlife. Lawns and bathing area surround the magical swimming pool and lotus garden.
Transform mind, body and spirit through yoga and meditation … indulge in thai massage or take a kayak tour into the backwaters. Enjoy free reiki healing, art classes and chess lessons … or perhaps just simply relax, unwind and enjoy the magic of Gokarna. Explore nearby beaches, local villages, ancient temples and caves.

Why do people keep coming back?

30% of our guests in 2009/10 were guests returning, some for the third year running. According to the guest book they “ love the atmosphere, the swimming pool, incredible sunsets, cleanness, inspiring Yoga teachers and wonderful staff ”

Yoga

Yoga is by no means compulsory here, participate in some, all or none. Many of our guests are new to Yoga whilst many already have an established practice .. either way, on arrival, we tailor make a Yoga program to suit you. Daily classes every morning and several evenings are held in the Yoga temple, shaped into the earth from volcanic stones and using fallen coconut trees to support a spectacular bamboo and palm leaf roof.

Resident teachers, Oliver de Miguel and Luisa Zamora draw and share their experience from Sivananada, Kundalini and Hatha Yoga school. A variety of other Yoga classes and therapies are all available in and around Gokarna.

Activities

Alongside providing employment for staff and paying rent to support three separate neighbour landowners, many self employed people benefit such as drivers, car and bike hire, tour guides, shops, restaurants etc. Cow milk is bought from the herd which wander the fields and eggs are from the farm’s free range hens. All dry goods are purchased locally from small shops and organic produce we don’t grow ourselves is bought from nearby smallholdings or the traditional town market. Most furniture, soft furnishings, lighting and uniforms are designed in-house using local tailors and carpenters with local suppliers providing the materials. At times, during construction or rebuilding after monsoon, up to twenty local tradesmen and women will be on site: electricians, plumbers and  masons. Donations and support is given to local families.

Where possible buildings are constructed from locally sustainable materials such as mud, clay, sand, volcanic stone, bamboo, coconut, betel wood, palm leaves and combining traditional village design elements with natural air cooling, solar power and luxury. Ecotoilets separate solids from liquids.

Solar panels provide light for pathways in case of power-cuts. Barren lands have been transformed to produce trees, shrubs, palms, organic vegetables, healing plants, herbs, fruits, nuts and spices, which are all used in cooking. A reclaimed pond harvests monsoon rainwater and provides a rich habitat for a variety of tropical birds and wildlife.

All our staff come from the surrounding villages. Over the years help has been given to build housing, cover medical expenses and provide school fees and uniforms for many of the staff and their families. Awareness of alternative technology, power generation and an organic approach to horticulture has not only benefited the staff and their families but a number of villagers. Alongside the use of EM (an organic preparation of beneficial micro organisms) in the gardens, an ancient 5000 year old Vedic technique called Rishi Krishi is being practiced and encouraged involving a concoction of water, cow dung, honey, ghee and the soil from under a Banyan Tree.

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This is a cosy Cottage simply designed and accented with natural furnishings.
Nestled amidst magnificent boulders and trees, these houses are minutes away from the hilltop Yoga Pavilion and Kudle beach. All are furnished with en-suit Yoga deck and kitchenette to prepare juices and fruits. White doves constantly flying around the garden. At Namaste Yoga Farm we care....

Yesterday we went 500 meters higher to check a few mountain villages for a single standing house with awesome view. We found quiet a few, but still want to hike more mountains before we make any desicion. On our trip we had to cross the Parvati river in a metal cage, which was kind a exiting.

11 Years of Yoga teaching

Oliver de Miguel who has been practicing yoga for the last eleven years and teaching nationally and internationally. As non-assuming teacher, he has trained students from all walks of life from all over the world with his self developed, easy to learn style. He adopts an open and friendly approach to yoga teaching.

With a traditional western background, he has studied Hatha yoga  since 1999. He has studied and been initiated by well known Yoga Master Swami Dayananda, the disciple of Swami Rama of Arunachala. In 2007 he studied with Helmut Baba deep into the Parvati valley Sivananda Yoga who is a second line student of BKS Iyengar. Since 2007 he teaches around Gokarna and the last 2 seasons at the Namaste Yoga Farm on Kudle beach.

He is also a Reiki Master offering on occasions Reiki sessions. His teaching comes from the heart, making it distinctive and unique.

He teaches throughout Europe and Asia bringing his unique traditional yoga style to enthusiasts globally. He runs internationally Yoga Courses and Yoga Retreats in Canada, Germany and India throughout the year.

Yoga Instructors

have you always wanted to lead a yoga Course/Retreat?
There is NO CHARGE for instructors with groups bigger then 12 students. The rate includes all meals, accommodations and the use of one yoga deck. Breakfast gets served from our vegetarian kitchen and the best catering service in town provides lunches and dinners. Non-vegetarian options are not available.....

Where will we practice yoga at Namaste Yoga Farm and how many people does the yoga deck accommodate?

We have 2 new yoga decks, one with overlooking the arabian ocean and the beach, the other yoga place is under a Banyan tree, both places shade from the sun. We have blankets and mats at the yoga places. We also recommend taking the group for yoga on the beach. There are several secluded spots on the beach that are perfect for yoga practice and meditation. Additionally there are many hiking trails along the coast that are wonderful for walking meditation. Both yoga decks comfortably accommodate an instructor and up to 20 students.

How do the logistics work while on Course/Retreat?

Let us handle the logistics so you can focus on your students and the Course/Retreat content. Assemble a group of your students and book your next Course/Retreat at Namaste Yoga Farm. Namaste Yoga Farm is intended for small groups, with a maximum of 24 students. I will be "on call" throughout your entire stay,  We can be as much or little involved as you'd like, but we find that it is very helpful to have someone else do the driving and hike/kayaking planning. Depending on the interests of your group, we can help you plan different types of activities. Our intent is to take logistical burdens out of your Course/Retreat so that you can focus on planning the yoga content and enjoying yourself as much as your students surely will.

How does pricing work

25euro student/day by double ocupancy in one of the cottages and 3 vegetarian meals.

20euro student/day in one of our 3 bamboo huts and 3 vegetarian meals.

15euro student/day inone of our 3 tents and 3 vegetarian meals.

What is the minimum and maximum number of students for a Course/Retreat?

The minimum is 10 students, plus the instructor and the maximum is 24 students. At Namaste Yoga Farm sleeps 12-24, depending on sleeping arrangements. Namaste Yoga Farm is perfect for small groups.

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Our first kayak tour we did almost at the end of the season, but there are much more to come next season. We went with the jeep to Kumta and went under the bridge into the water flloating out with a huge river. Overnight we camped on an island until sunrise and paddled down the river with the local fisherman reaching Paradise beach. From there it was only another hour coming over to Om beach.

At the end of season 2010 we did a photo session in a few asanas (postures) on the new yoga deck. Dont worry, the courses are for beginners, though next season 2011 we plan to give intermediate and advanced classes. Thai massage is then also available. We wish you a beautiful summer and hope to see you soon again.

A huge bear hug from Luisa and me. Hari om tat sat

Regular Hatha/Sivananda yoga courses (Kriya philosophy inspired) start November2010 every Monday to Friday from 8am to 9.30am until April 2011.

Focusing on breathing, flowing stretches, deep relaxation, yoga nidra, visualisation, readings and classic yoga postures are practiced in a most gentle approach and with individual corrections.

Every "buddy" is welcome to the classes. The level of tuition is adjusted to the experience of the students.

"Yoga.......the union of body, mind and soul is experienced together for your enjoyment."

15-20 students weekly on the new yoga deck was worth the effort to build this new yoga deck in november 2009. This 11th course was held end of february 2010 with 20 students from all over the world. Thank You for supporting us.