Goa · India · 2026 / 2027
75 Hrs Ashtanga
Intensive
And Mysore Program Development
October 30 – November 8, 2026
March 26 – April 4, 2027
Program Overview
Ashtanga Intensive
A 10-day, 75-hour Ashtanga Intensive for committed practitioners — combining Mysore-style practice, Led classes, and a detailed breakdown of the Primary Series (Yoga Chikitsa), with a progressive introduction to Second Series based on individual readiness.
The program includes:
- · 8 Mysore-style classes
- · 2 Led Ashtanga classes
- · Daily Shatkriya and Pranayama
- · Yoga Sutra study and chanting
Open to all levels, the intensive supports both new and experienced practitioners in developing a sustainable self-practice through traditional teaching, hands-on adjustments, and supportive guidance.
Students will also explore Jala Neti, Sutra Neti, Kapalabhati, Trataka, progressive Pranayama, and Yoga philosophy for deeper awareness and inner growth.
Program Overview
Ashtanga Intensive
A 10-day, 75-hour Ashtanga Intensive for committed practitioners — combining Mysore-style practice, Led classes, and a detailed breakdown of the Primary Series (Yoga Chikitsa), with a progressive introduction to Second Series based on individual readiness.
The program includes:
- · 8 Mysore-style classes
- · 2 Led Ashtanga classes
- · Daily Shatkriya and Pranayama
- · Yoga Sutra study and chanting
Open to all levels, the intensive supports both new and experienced practitioners in developing a sustainable self-practice through traditional teaching, hands-on adjustments, and supportive guidance.
Students will also explore Jala Neti, Sutra Neti, Kapalabhati, Trataka, progressive Pranayama, and Yoga philosophy for deeper awareness and inner growth.
Mysore Program Development
Learn to build your own Mysore room
Mysore style is the traditional way of practicing Ashtanga, where each student moves through the sequence at their own pace within the shared energy of the room.
This training helps students learn how to create and lead a Mysore program — introducing beginners, guiding mixed-level rooms, and supporting students toward independent practice.
A key part of the training is learning how to structure and teach progressive 60, 75, and 90-minute Led class sequences, helping teachers adapt the practice to different class formats and student levels.
Focus Areas
- Guiding mixed-level practitioners within one Mysore room
- Extensive hands-on adjustments training and assisting techniques
- Building progressive 60 / 75 / 90 minute Led classes
- Maintaining rhythm, concentration, and discipline within the practice space
Mysore Program Development
Learn to build your own Mysore room
Mysore style is the traditional way of practicing Ashtanga, where each student moves through the sequence at their own pace within the shared energy of the room.
This training helps students learn how to create and lead a Mysore program — introducing beginners, guiding mixed-level rooms, and supporting students toward independent practice.
A key part of the training is learning how to structure and teach progressive 60, 75, and 90-minute Led class sequences, helping teachers adapt the practice to different class formats and student levels.
Focus Areas
- Guiding mixed-level practitioners within one Mysore room
- Extensive hands-on adjustments training and assisting techniques
- Building progressive 60 / 75 / 90 minute Led classes
- Maintaining rhythm, concentration, and discipline within the practice space
A Typical Day
Daily schedule
Day 1 through Day 10, with key moments woven throughout the intensive.
Highlight Moments
Marking the journey
Opening Ceremony
Arrival gathering, introductions, and orientation.
Exams
Practical and teaching assessments toward the end of the training.
Closing Ceremony & Full Primary Led Class
Final morning Led Primary Series followed by closing ceremony, certificates, and group photoshoot — all included in the post-breakfast block.
Opening Ceremony
Arrival gathering, introductions, and orientation.
Exams
Practical and teaching assessments toward the end of the training.
Closing Ceremony & Full Primary Led Class
Final morning Led Primary Series followed by closing ceremony, certificates, and group photoshoot — all included in the post-breakfast block.
Evening Workshops
Movement & devotion
Backbending
Hatha Vinyasa based backbending classes to improve spine flexibility — a series of 2 classes with preparation and progression.
Animal Movements & Handstand
Improve hip flexibility and mobility, arm strength, and hand-balancing through playful, primal locomotion.
Capoeira
Learning the art of playing Capoeira games with music and fun — on the beach and in the studio.
Kirtan & Mantra Chanting
A devotional practice — call-and-response chanting with harmonium and percussion to close the day.
Evening Workshops
Movement & devotion
Backbending
Hatha Vinyasa based backbending classes to improve spine flexibility — a series of 2 classes with preparation and progression.
Animal Movements & Handstand
Improve hip flexibility and mobility, arm strength, and hand-balancing through playful, primal locomotion.
Capoeira
Learning the art of playing Capoeira games with music and fun — on the beach and in the studio.
Kirtan & Mantra Chanting
A devotional practice — call-and-response chanting with harmonium and percussion to close the day.
Key Takeaways
What you will carry home
Your Teachers
Sharath & Cecilia
Sharath Shantharaju
Mysore, India
Sharath Shantharaju is an Authorized Level 2 teacher under Vijay Kumar. Born and raised in Mysore, India, he has studied Ashtanga under two renowned teachers for over 17 years.
Over the last decade, he has developed, supported, and taught Mysore programs across India and internationally, working closely with practitioners of different backgrounds and levels.
Alongside Ashtanga Yoga, Sharath is also a dedicated Capoeira practitioner and teacher with over 15 years of experience, bringing elements of rhythm, coordination, mobility, and movement awareness into his teaching approach.
Cecilia Cambre (Cece)
Baja California, Mexico
Cecilia Cambre (Cece) is an Authorised Level 2 teacher under Vijay Kumar. Originally from Mexico, she has trained extensively in India for over 6 years.
She is also a 750-hour E-RYT Yoga Alliance certified teacher and has led multiple teacher trainings internationally while supporting Mysore programs around the world for more than 5 years.
Her teaching approach combines discipline, clarity, patience, and accessibility, helping students develop consistency and confidence within traditional Ashtanga practice.
Accommodation & Location
Bhakti Kutir, South Goa
Nestled in the lush landscapes of South Goa, Bhakti Kutir is an eco-village blending traditional Indian hospitality with the serenity of nature — a short walk from the pristine Palolem and Patnem beaches.
Set in a two-acre coconut grove, the retreat features twenty-two unique cabanas built from sustainable materials like rice straw and bamboo, with private bathrooms and open-air spaces under the star-lit sky.
It is well-equipped for yoga and wellness, with multiple dedicated shalas — including a beautifully designed treetop bamboo shala — set within tropical forest, just 5 minutes from Palolem Beach.
Ayurveda spa treatments are available separately and not included in the training.
Accommodation & Location
Bhakti Kutir, South Goa
Nestled in the lush landscapes of South Goa, Bhakti Kutir is an eco-village blending traditional Indian hospitality with the serenity of nature — a short walk from the pristine Palolem and Patnem beaches.
Set in a two-acre coconut grove, the retreat features twenty-two unique cabanas built from sustainable materials like rice straw and bamboo, with private bathrooms and open-air spaces under the star-lit sky.
It is well-equipped for yoga and wellness, with multiple dedicated shalas — including a beautifully designed treetop bamboo shala — set within tropical forest, just 5 minutes from Palolem Beach.
Ayurveda spa treatments are available separately and not included in the training.
Food & Restaurant
Nourishment from the forest & fields
Vegetarian, vegan, and organic-friendly food, made fresh daily from local seasonal produce drawn from the forests and fields of South Goa.
Meals are shared in the open-air restaurant at the heart of the retreat — simple, nourishing, and designed to support a full day of practice and study.
Food & Restaurant
Nourishment from the forest & fields
Vegetarian, vegan, and organic-friendly food, made fresh daily from local seasonal produce drawn from the forests and fields of South Goa.
Meals are shared in the open-air restaurant at the heart of the retreat — simple, nourishing, and designed to support a full day of practice and study.
Pricing & Booking
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Testimonials
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Experiences shared by students who have completed the intensive.
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Join Us
A structured and immersive environment to deepen practice and refine understanding
Whether you are new to Ashtanga or an experienced practitioner, this course is designed to meet you where you are and support you in developing and progressing your practice — alongside the ability to teach and hold space within the tradition.
Join Us
A structured and immersive environment to deepen practice and refine understanding
Whether you are new to Ashtanga or an experienced practitioner, this course is designed to meet you where you are and support you in developing and progressing your practice — alongside the ability to teach and hold space within the tradition.