# Event Details - **Event Name**: Iyengar Yoga retreats with Stefano Bendandi at Gokarna Yoga School - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 01:15 pm - **Event Description**: Iyengar Yoga Retreat in Gokarna, India Get ready for a full immersion in Iyengar Yoga, in the context of Kudle Beach and the sacred city of Gokarna. During your stay, 10 classes of 1h30' are guaranteed, as well as several hours of free practice every day and 2 meetings with the teacher reserved for those who participate in the retreat. The accommodation is reserved in a house in the jungle a stone's throw from the sea and the Gokarna Yoga School. Highlights 10 Iyengar Yoga classes with clear demonstrations and explanations by a qualified teacher and with individual correction and adaptation. The time dedicated to individual practice, in which the teacher observes you and helps you do what you need; 2 meetings with the teacher dedicated only for those who do the retreat. 7-night accommodation in a house in the jungle. Retreat location and Accommodation The yoga studio at Gokarna Yoga School is located on the hill overlooking Kudle Beach and is managed by multilingual staff. 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. More about accomodation Imagine a house nestled in the jungle, on Kudle Beach in Gokarna, India. Recently renovated, with new electricity and hot water boiler, the house has 4 bedrooms 2 doubles, 2 singles, 2 bathrooms and a cozy common room. The traditional tile roof keeps the interior cool and dry. Each room has comfortable beds, mosquito nets and views of the jungle. Just 30 seconds from the beach and a three minute walk away is the Gokarna Yoga School, equipped with Iyengar Yoga equipment, offering a serene haven to practice and relax. The house is also equipped with a fridge for cold drinks. Drinking water, coffee and tea with a kettle provided. Check-in Sunday: 14:00. Check-out Sunday: 8:00. What can you expect from an Iyengar® Yoga class? A safe and methodical approach to yoga poses and breathing (āsana and pranayama) A focus on precision, alignment and awareness Sequencing to develop strength, flexibility, endurance, concentration and relaxation Clear demonstrations and explanations by a qualified teacher Individual corrections and adjustments Weekly yoga class schedule Classes typically begin with standing and preparatory poses and end with recovery poses and savasana. Morning classes are generally more dynamic and energetic. Afternoon classes are generally more restorative and therapeutic and can be hybrid with online participation. Monday to Saturday (Sunday morning program only) 07:00 - 08:00 Coffee 08:30 - 10:00 Morning class 10:00 - 12:00 Individual practice time 12:00 - 16:00 Lunch, free time 16:00 - 17:30 Afternoon class or individual 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 significant experience in teaching wilful learners, be it a beginner, or an advanced practitioner. 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. 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 2 special meetings with the teacher for retreats partecipants 7 nights accommodation in a jungle house 2 steps from the sea and the Gokarna Yoga school drinking water, the, coffe 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 Contribution 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/200029653330833 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, yoga, meetups, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 3 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029653330833?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=karwar-events ## 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, Karwar ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 2 - **organizer**: Gokarna Yoga School - Stefano Bendandi - Iyengar Yoga (https://allevents.in/org/gokarna-yoga-school-stefano-bendandi-iyengar-yoga/12711528) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **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+15+Feb%2C+2026+at+01%3A00+pm&bg=4 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Iyengar+Yoga+retreats+with+Stefano+Bendandi+at+Gokarna+Yoga+School&date=15+Feb ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Kudle Beach Road Kudle Hill Top, Gokarna, India 581326, West Bengal, Prema Hilltop Gokarna, Kudle Beach Road, Kumta 581326, India, Karwar - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Gokarna Yoga School - Stefano Bendandi - Iyengar Yoga - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** health-wellness, workshops, yoga, meetups, food-drinks - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Iyengar Yoga retreats with Stefano Bendandi at Gokarna Yoga School ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Iyengar Yoga retreats with Stefano Bendandi at Gokarna Yoga School", "image": "https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Iyengar+Yoga+retreats+with+Stefano+Bendandi+at+Gokarna+Yoga+School&date=Sun%2C+15+Feb%2C+2026+at+01%3A00+pm&bg=4", "startDate": "2026-02-15", "endDate": "2026-02-15", "url": "https://allevents.in/karwar/iyengar-yoga-retreats-with-stefano-bendandi-at-gokarna-yoga-school/200029653330833", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Kudle Beach Road Kudle Hill Top, Gokarna, India 581326, West Bengal", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Prema Hilltop Gokarna, Kudle Beach Road, Kumta 581326, India", "addressLocality": "Karwar", "addressRegion": "KA", "addressCountry": "IN" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "14.53446", "longitude": "74.31551" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Iyengar Yoga Retreat in Gokarna, India\nGet ready for a full immersion in Iyengar Yoga, in the context of Kudle Beach and the sacred city of Gokarna. 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