Yoga Classes
Exploring yoga in the tradition of banaras
All classes are in the Assi Ghat area.
Wear comfortable loose clothing or shawls over skintight attire. Appropriate for entrance to a Hindu temple.
Do not eat a meal less than 2 hours before the class.
Mats are provided as needed.
Classes are taught in English or Hindi.
Sunrise Surya namaskar Class
Sunrise Surya Namaskar Yoga Class begins with sunrise aarti & havan in the morning darkness at Assi Ghat. We then take a walk to a riverside location for a 1 hour Hatha yoga session emphasising Surya Namasker, the sun salutation.
The practice ends with puja offering to the Ganga or chai & discussion.
Duration: approx. 1.5 hrs. Beginning pre-sunrise approximately 5:00AM.
Meeting Point: By appointment in Assi Ghat.
Cost: Rs. 1000 per person (x1) Rs. 800 per person (2-3) Rs. 600 per person (4+).
GST is an additional 5% tax.
Yoga in the Temple Class
Yoga in the Temple Class is an immersion of traditional yoga in a temple complex. The Hatha yoga session includes and overview of yam & niyam, easy asana postures, simple pranayam breath techniques & an introduction to dhyan mediation.
The practice ends with puja offering in the temple or chai & discussion.
Duration: approx 2 hrs. Morning 7:00 - 9:00AM or Afternoon 5:00 - 7:00PM.
Meeting Point: By appointment in Assi Ghat.
Cost: Rs. 2000 per person (x1) Rs. 1600 per person (2-3) Rs. 1400 per person (4+)
GST is an additional 5% tax
Pranayam in the park Class
Pranayam in the Park is a dynamic breathwork & lock session which includes the bandha techniques of moola root, uddhyana plexus & jalandara throat locks as well as Kapilabati, Bhastrika, Nadishodana, Brahmri & Ujjayi pranayam techniques.
The practice ends with puja offering in the temple or chai & discussion.
Duration: approx 1.5 hrs. Morning 7:00 - 8:30AM or Afternoon 5:00 - 6:30PM.
Meeting Point: By appointment in Assi Ghat.
Cost: Rs. 1000 per person (x1) Rs. 800 per person (2-3) Rs. 600 per person (4+).
GST is an additional 5% tax
Dark Lotus Yoga Intensive
Dark Lotus Yoga Intensive is our full day yoga experience. It begins with 5AM Sunrise Surya Namaskar, then 7.30AM Pranayam in the Park and followed by a 9.30AM Yoga Walk. After lunch and rest a 3PM Yoga in the Temple and 5.30PM Yoga Walk or other activity.
The intensive finishes late into the evening with a special puja in a temple.
Duration: Full day & evening event 5:00 AM - 10.30 PM
Meeting Point: By appointment in Assi Ghat.
Cost: Rs. 7000 per person (x1) Rs. 5500 per person (2-3) Rs. 4000 per person (4+).
GST is an additional 5% tax
Additional Information:
Yes we can teach you privately on your hotel rooftop. We can also handle your large group of x10+ for a discounted rate.