Frequently Asked Questions

No. A guest does not need to be interested in yoga to stay at Namaste Yoga Farm. Many guests come simply for a quiet holiday near the beach. During the yoga season the complimentary classes are an extra that comes with the room, never an obligation.

Oliver, originally from Germany, and Luisa, originally from Spain. They have lived in India for around two decades and built the place themselves, starting with the first cottage in 2007.

We're not a hotel in the conventional sense. This is a quiet, yoga-focused retreat where the pace is slow, the atmosphere is personal, and the emphasis is on rest, practice, and simplicity. Luisa and Oliver are here every day from October to April — it's our home too.

From April to October Gokarna is quieter, greener and generally less expensive, and there are no scheduled yoga classes.

April and May are hot and dry. June to September is the monsoon, when the hills become intensely green, there are long periods of rain and the sea can be too rough for swimming. October is quieter and green after the monsoon, with the main tourist season still ahead.

The plunge pool is open from October to March. The juice bar is open from December to March. Rooms and cottages include breakfast, with rates starting from approximately €40 per night during the quieter months.

Our 300 Mbps fibre connection operates year-round with generator backup, making the quieter months suitable for longer stays and remote work.

Very. We've had 24/7 on-site security for 18 years and have never had a single security incident.

English, German, Spanish, Italian, Hindi, and Kannada.

Goa has two airports: Dabolim (GOI), about three hours away by road, and Mopa (GOX), about five hours. Please tell us which one you are using when you book.

Yes. Our regular driver meets guests outside the terminal with a Namaste Yoga Farm sign and waits even if the flight is delayed. The transfer is paid to Oliver at the property on arrival, not to the driver.

Yes, approximately 200 metres from the property. Our staff will help you with luggage from there.

Check-in is from 2:00 PM, check-out by 11:00 AM. Early arrivals are welcome from 8:00 AM — we'll store your luggage, and you're free to freshen up, visit the beach, or explore the town while your room is prepared. After check-out, we can hold your bags until 5:00 PM.

No. There is no air conditioning anywhere on the property — this is a deliberate choice to keep our environmental footprint low. Every unit has a ceiling fan, and the thick laterite stone walls, garden shade and sea breeze keep rooms comfortable. March is warm but still pleasant; the genuinely hot weather begins after March.

The windows have mosquito screening rather than nets over the beds, which most guests find more comfortable.

Yes. We have a 300 Mbps fibre optic connection with unlimited data, backed by our generator so it stays running even during power cuts. Many of our longer-stay guests work remotely from here without issues.

Many of our guests stay for several weeks, and quite a few return year after year. The combination of daily yoga, reliable internet, proximity to the beach, and a genuinely peaceful atmosphere makes it well suited for extended stays.

Rates vary considerably by season and by unit. Please see the accommodation pages or send us a booking request with your dates and we will send you current rates.

Every stay includes breakfast for two, high-speed fibre Wi-Fi (up to 300 Mbps, with generator backup), drinking water, daily room cleaning, fresh towels, toiletries, and 24/7 electricity with silent backup generator. Rooms come with comfortable beds, pillows, an electric kettle, a fridge, and a private balcony or terrace.

During the yoga season, from 1 November to 31 March, your stay also includes complimentary daily yoga classes, access to the plunge pool, and our juice bar. From April to September — the hot months and then the monsoon — we offer rooms and cottages with breakfast at reduced rates — yoga, the pool, and the juice bar are closed during this period.

Mainly Hatha and Sivananda. The morning class rotates between the two; the afternoon class is usually Hatha or Yin depending on the teacher. Occasionally there is a Yoga Nidra session in the early evening.

During the yoga season, normally 8:00 to 9:30 in the morning and 16:00 to 17:30 in the afternoon. Times can shift slightly when a yoga group is staying with its own teacher.

Absolutely. Our classes welcome all levels — our teachers adapt to each student's experience and physical condition. You'll never feel out of place, whether it's your first class or your thousandth.

No. Mats, blocks, belts and other props are provided in the shala.

Yes, during the season, if there is space. The drop-in rate is 800 rupees per class, with a ten-class pass available at a ten per cent discount.

Yes — we regularly host yoga groups with their own teachers. Our shala accommodates up to 20 participants with full equipment. Get in touch and we'll work out the details together.

No, there is no full restaurant. From December to March, our small juice bar by the plunge pool serves juices, light snacks and a few simple dishes. There are cafés along Kudle Beach a few minutes away, and more choice in Gokarna town.

There is a small plunge and sitting pool, open from October through March. It is a place to cool off and sit rather than a conventional large swimming pool, and we would rather set that expectation clearly.

Yes — that is the point of it. There is no bar, no club and no party programme. Guests come for rest, reading, nature, walking and, in season, yoga.

Common in the region, but you won't notice them here. Our silent 83 kW generator provides uninterrupted power around the clock — electricity, Wi-Fi, and hot water stay on at all times.

Yes. We accept PayPal, IBAN transfers to a European bank account, and direct transfers to our corporate Karnataka Bank account in India. Many international credit cards don't work reliably in India, so we recommend PayPal or bank transfer.

Contact us directly through this website. Direct bookings allow us to offer better conditions and always include breakfast and twice-daily yoga — which may not be included when booking through third-party platforms.

We welcome families but the property is built around quiet. We generally recommend children be at least eight years old, and we cannot accommodate babies or toddlers. For children of roughly four to seven, we ask parents to judge honestly whether their child will be comfortable in a very quiet setting. If in doubt, please write to us and we will talk it through.