Gokarna
Yoga retreats in Gokarna, at an ashram
Shankar Prasad Ashram runs one- and two-week retreats in the Satyananda Yoga tradition, 5 km from the temple and beach town of Gokarna. Each retreat includes the room, three vegetarian meals a day and the full ashram routine.
Retreats
Retreats at the ashram
Next dates show on each card. Retreats without a date run on request: ask the office.
Immersion
Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan, kriya, asana, pranayama, dynamic and silent meditation, mantra and deep relaxation.
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1 week
1-Week Yoga Nidra Retreat
Six nights of Yoga Nidra in the Satyananda Bihar tradition, with daily asana, pranayama, chanting, meditation and ocean meditations.
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1 week
Meditations from the Tantras Retreat
Six nights of tantric meditation in the Satyananda Bihar tradition, Ajapa Japa, Antar Mouna, Tratak and more, with daily asana, pranayama and chanting.
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1 week
Conscious Dying Retreat
A six-night retreat based on Yoga Nidra, ten Conscious Dying classes with asana, pranayama, chanting and meditation, to meet death with awareness.
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4 weeks
Indian Spirituality, Four Weeks
Four weeks through two great scriptures, the Patanjali Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita, with satsang, discussion, related meditation, chanting and kirtan.
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Ayurveda & Yoga Nidra Retreat — 1 Week
Six nights combining Yoga Nidra with Ayurveda — five theory classes, two Ayurvedic treatments and a personal dosha consultation.
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Ayurveda & Yoga Nidra Retreat — 2 Weeks
Two weeks of Yoga Nidra and Ayurveda — two Ayurvedic treatments a week, theory classes and a personal dosha consultation. Runs on an individual basis with advance notice.
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Mahashivratri
The night of Shiva, kept at the ashram with chanting and meditation through the night.
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New Year Retreat
Turn the year at the ashram, with sadhana, satsang and the quiet of Gokarna.
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Ashram Life Experience
Live the discipline, the support, the simplicity and the joy of spiritual community life, helping yourself by helping others. “Find your Higher Self by losing your little self in the service of others.”
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What a week in Gokarna looks like
- Mornings: chanting and meditation at 6:00 am, asana and pranayama at 7:00 am (Monday to Friday).
- Afternoons: the retreat’s main class, such as Yoga Nidra at 2:30 pm, then personal sadhana or an outing.
- Evenings: satsang, chanting or meditation at 8:00 pm. Silence from 9 pm to 9 am.
- Saturday: havan, the sacred fire ceremony, at 5:30 pm, followed by prasad.
- Sunday: sunrise meditation by the ocean, then a visit to Gokarna and its beaches, with optional swimming.
- Thursday: market day in Gokarna. Friday: sunset meditation by the ocean.
Suggested donations
What the retreats cost
- 1-Week Yoga Nidra Retreat: suggested donation ₹8,665, stay and meals included.
- 1-Week Meditations from the Tantras Retreat: ₹8,665.
- Ayurveda and Yoga Nidra Retreat, 1 week: ₹18,515 in a dormitory or ₹21,735 in a twin room, with two Ayurvedic treatments and a dosha consultation.
- Ayurveda and Yoga Nidra Retreat, 2 weeks: ₹37,030.
- International rate for foreign nationals, NRI and OCI: ask the ashram.
- Not included: travel to Gokarna, Wi-Fi, washing machine, bicycles and hot water where it is not standard (small extra cost).
Each retreat page lists what is included: Yoga Nidra, Meditations from the Tantras, Ayurveda, 1 week, Ayurveda, 2 weeks.
Is it for you
An ashram, not a resort
Rooms are simple, in heritage buildings among gardens and the organic farm. Every guest joins in the life of the house, including some karma yoga. Classes suit all levels, and no yoga experience is needed. If you want a beach holiday, Gokarna town is a better base; come here to practise.
More about the town, its temples and beaches: Gokarna and Surrounding. Getting here: How to Reach.
Questions about retreats in Gokarna
How far is the ashram from Gokarna beach?
The ashram is 5 km from Gokarna town, about 15 minutes. Retreats include a weekly beach visit with optional swimming, and meditations by the ocean.
Which retreat should I choose?
Yoga Nidra for deep relaxation and the Satyananda method; Meditations from the Tantras for a home meditation practice; Ayurveda and Yoga Nidra if you want treatments and a dosha consultation as well.
Do I need yoga experience?
No. Classes are suitable for all levels, from starting a daily practice to deepening one.
Is accommodation included?
Yes. Retreats include a room for every night of the batch and three vegetarian meals a day.
Can I arrive early or stay on?
Yes. Each batch has its own arrival and departure day; write to the office to arrive earlier or leave later and stay as a guest.
When is the season?
The free introductory class on Fridays runs from October to April. Retreat dates are on the Calendar of Events.