# Event Details - **Event Name**: Iyengar Yoga retreats with Stefano Bendandi at Gokarna Yoga School - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 02:15 pm - **Event Description**: Iyengar Yoga Retreat in Gokarna, India Prepare for a full immersion of Iyengar Yoga, in the context of Kudle Beach and the sacred city of Gokarna. 10 Iyengar Yoga lessons are guaranteed during your stay, as well as several hours of free practice every day and a personal interview with the teacher. Accommodation in a jungle house 2 steps from the sea and the Gokarna Yoga School. Highlights 10 Iyengar yoga lessons with clear demonstration and explanation by a qualified teacher and with individual correction and adjustment The most important is the self practice time in which the teacher look at you and help you to do what you specificaly need to do; like private work but diluited in a week, in this manner will be more effective Personal interview with the teacher 7 nights accommodation in a jungle house Accommodation Check-in Time: 14:00 Check-out Time: 8:00 Facilities Environmentally friendly Meditation garden Multilingual staff Yoga shala Yoga studio Free Wi-Fi Meeting room Drinking water Imagine a house immersed in the jungle, on Kudle Beach in Gokarna, India. Recently renovated, with a new electrical system and boiler, the house has three double rooms, a shered bathroom and a welcoming common room. The traditional tiled roof keeps the interior cool and dry. Each room has comfortable beds, mosquito nets, and jungle views. Just 30 seconds from the beach and a three-minute walk away is the Gokarna Yoga School stocked with Iyengar Yoga equipment, offering a serene retreat to practice and relax. What can you expect from an Iyengar® Yoga class? A safe, methodical approach to yoga postures and breathing (āsana and pranayama) A focus on precision, alignment, and awareness Sequencing to develop strength, flexibility, endurance, concentration and relaxation Clear demonstration and explanation by a well-qualified teacher Individual correction and adjustment Yoga classes weekly program Usually, classes start with standing and preparative postures and end with restorative poses and savasana. Morning classes are generally more dynamic and energetic. Afternoon classes are generally more restorative and therapeutic, they may be hybrid with also online participation. Monday to Saturday (Sunday only morning program) 07:00 - 08:00 Coffee 08:30 - 10:00 Morning class 10:00 - 12:00 Self practice time 12:00 - 16:00 Lunch, free time 16:00 - 17:30 Afternoon class or self practice 17:30 - 22:00 Sunset, dinner, free time Stefano Bendandi Stefano Bendandi is a teacher with a lifetime of passion for yoga with over 25 years of experience in the practice of Iyengar Yoga, and training at the most notable Iyengar centers such as the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI) in Pune, the Iyengar Yogashraya and at Yogabhyasa in Mumbai, as well as conducting training at different parts of the globe to a varied set of an audience of a very diverse set of body types, temperaments, skill sets, Stefano’s experience in teaching wilful learners, be it a beginner, or an advanced practitioner, is significant. Retreat location The yoga room of the Gokarna Yoga School is located on the hill overlooking Kudle Beach, the accommodation is located on Kudle Beach, behind the small "Kudle Beera Temple". On the beach, you will find restaurants, and communities of foreigners and Indians who populate the guest houses. The beach is surrounded by jungle. The holy town of Gokarna is very beautiful, there you will find temples, pilgrims, step wells and very good local food. Food On Kudle Beach you will find restaurants for tourists and holidaymakers, with an enormous variety of choices among the proposals that imitate cuisines from all over the world; you can request non-spicy food; waiting times vary. In the country you will find typical South Indian cuisine (thali, masala dosa, and all the other delights); the food is very spicy; and waiting times are short. In your home kitchen, you can cook whatever you want while respecting space. Spa treatments In the area, you can find excellent Indian masseurs at reasonable prices. What's included 10 Iyengar yoga lessons are guaranteed during your stay Several hours of free practice every day Personal interview with the teacher 7 nights accommodation in a jungle house 2 steps from the sea and the Gokarna Yoga school What's not included Airport transfer Food Drink GST Arrival by airplane If you'd like to have an airport transfer, please provide Gokarna Yoga School with your name, surname, arrival time, and flight number Recommended Airport: Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport) 107 km Transfer by taxi available for additional € 60 1 person Private single room € 250, private duble room € 450 Cancellation Policy A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price. The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled. The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/karwar/iyengar-yoga-retreats-with-stefano-bendandi-at-gokarna-yoga-school/200028005127434 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, yoga, meditation, food-drinks, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 16 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Karwar - **state**: KA - **country**: India - **location**: Kudle Beach Road Kudle Hill Top, Gokarna, India 581326, West Bengal - **lat**: 14.53446 - **long**: 74.31551 - **full address**: Kudle Beach Road Kudle Hill Top, Gokarna, India 581326, West Bengal, Prema Hilltop Gokarna, Kudle Beach Road, Kumta 581326, India,Kumta, Karwar ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Iyengar Yoga retreats with Stefano Bendandi at Gokarna Yoga School - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Iyengar+Yoga+retreats+with+Stefano+Bendandi+at+Gokarna+Yoga+School&date=Sun%2C+14+Dec%2C+2025+at+02%3A00+pm&bg=5 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Iyengar Yoga retreats with Stefano Bendandi at Gokarna Yoga School being held? - **A:** Iyengar Yoga retreats with Stefano Bendandi at Gokarna Yoga School takes place on Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 02:15 pm at Kudle Beach Road Kudle Hill Top, Gokarna, India 581326, West Bengal, Prema Hilltop Gokarna, Kudle Beach Road, Kumta 581326, India,Kumta, Karwar. - **Q**: Who is organizing Iyengar Yoga retreats with Stefano Bendandi at Gokarna Yoga School? - **A:** Iyengar Yoga retreats with Stefano Bendandi at Gokarna Yoga School is organized by Gokarna Yoga School - Stefano Bendandi - Iyengar Yoga. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Iyengar Yoga retreats with Stefano Bendandi at Gokarna Yoga School is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Karwar, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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