Yoga in Gokarna

Yes. During the yoga season, from 1 November to 31 March, complimentary daily yoga classes are included for accommodation guests booking directly. Please mention when you book that you would like to join, because space in the shala is limited.

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

No. Many of our guests never step onto a mat. Namaste Yoga Farm is also a quiet holiday accommodation near Kudle Beach, and joining a class is always optional.

Yes. Classes are unhurried and non-competitive, and teachers adapt postures for different levels and ages. Beginners practise alongside experienced students in the same class.

Yes, during the yoga season drop-in places are usually available. The drop-in rate is 800 rupees per class, and a ten-class pass is available with a ten per cent discount. Mats and props are provided.

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

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

Luisa, Kris and Oliver share the teaching between them. Each has more than twenty years of practice and teaching behind them, with training in Sivananda yoga, classical Hatha, Kriya yoga and Yin. Classes are taught in English, and German or Spanish are usually available if that is easier for you.

The open-air shala comfortably holds around twenty students, and most classes are smaller than that. When a larger group arrives with their own teacher, classes are held around the pool area instead, so there is always enough space.

No. From April to September, Namaste Yoga Farm is rooms and cottages with breakfast only — there are no scheduled classes, and the plunge pool and juice bar are closed. The shala is still there, and you are welcome to practise on your own when it is free.

Yes. Whenever no class is scheduled and the shala is free, guests are welcome to use it. Mats, blocks, belts and bolsters stay in the shala, so there is nothing to carry over from your room.

Yes. Most classes include pranayama (breathing practice) and a period of relaxation or meditation at the end, and we run a Yoga Nidra session in the early evening from time to time. The approach here is traditional and unhurried rather than athletic.

Comfortable clothes you can move in, and nothing more — mats, blocks, belts and bolsters are all provided. We practise barefoot. The shala is open-air, so mornings can feel fresh; a light layer for the relaxation at the end is a good idea.

Yes. We have two shalas and space for up to 32 guests, and we regularly host teachers who bring their own groups. The house timetable is adjusted around the group's schedule. See our page for yoga teachers with groups, or write to us with your dates.

Not separately, but please mention when you book your room that you would like to join the classes. Space in the shala is limited and it helps us plan. Visitors staying elsewhere in Gokarna can normally simply turn up for a drop-in class.

The classes are aimed at adults, and Namaste Yoga Farm is a quiet, adult-oriented place. We generally recommend children be at least eight years old to stay with us, and we cannot accommodate babies or toddlers. Older children who are comfortable in a calm setting are welcome to join a class with a parent.

Booking directly with us always includes breakfast and the twice-daily yoga during the season. Rates on third-party sites are often sold without those inclusions, and taxes only appear at the end of the process. If you would like the classes included, the simplest way is to book with us directly or send us a booking request.