TRIP TO MYSORE INDIA – OCTOBER 2026
A chance of a lifetime, join us as we head to Mysore – the home of Ashtanga with Kes and Teresa’s teacher – Practicing traditional Mysore Ashtanga with Saraswathi Jois, daughter of Ashtanga Vinyasa founder, K. Pattabhi Jois. Certified to teach by yoga giant, Krishnamacharya (acknowledged as the father of modern day yoga) she was the first female in Mysore to offer mixed gender yoga classes, in addition to being the first female to attend Mysore´s Sanskrit University.
Kes and other authorized teachers also assist with corrections. This will be an amazing community adventure as we travel as a group to the birthplace of yoga and also meet other yogi’s out there as we take our practice to the next level (all levels also welcoming beginners).
Whilst in Mysore we will be doing Yoga 6 days a week in the morning, followed by breakfast a daily schedule for 3-4 days full of activities we can do as a group, including Ayurvedic Massages, Kirtan, Cooking classes, Chamundi hill, Mysore Palace and River Visits and more for the full Mysore experience.
You will have your own room with bathroom and shared/own kitchen in a nice Hotel: Varsha Enclave Trinity House.
We will communicate daily on whats app group for schedules and meet for dinners in the evening.
We are looking to go for a month, but if you would like to come for 2-3 weeks instead do let us know
What’s included in the package:
*Accomodation – Own Room, bathroom for 30 night stay
*KPJAYI Yoga School One Month Pass
*Airport transfer to and from Mysore from Bengaluru
*Weekly Schedule with optional activities, Breakfast, Dinner Group locations
What’s not included:
*Flights to and from India
*Visa and Fee’s
*Meals and Other Expenses
*Optional activities not listed as included
*Application Process to Yoga School
Included:
*Mysore Asthanga daily Classes (4X a week)
*Ashtanga Full primary series (2x a week)
*Pranayama/Chanting Classes (2 X a week)
Optional Activities in Schedule include:
*Chamundhi Hill, Famous River Trip, Ayurvedic Massage, Indian Cooking Course, Relax Day – Famous South Star Hotel Swimming Pool and Lunch Buffet, Mysore Palace, Kirtan, Devaraja Market, Shopping Trip and More!
About Kpjay Shala
You will be attending classes at the Shri K Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Shala. Your Guru here will be Saraswathi – daughter of Sri K Pattabhi Jois who developed the Ashtanga style of Yoga. Also her daughter Sharmila and authorized teachers will be there as well to assist, giving this Shala a unique traditional style.
The classes will be every morning, Saturday day off *full moon and New moon days off
You will need to fill out an application form to get excepted into KPJAYI shala. Registration opens April 2026
https://www.kpjayshala.com/
Schedule
Start date 1st October 2026
6.30am Mysore Ashtanga practice Monday to Thursday
6.30am Ashtanga full primary Class Friday & Sunday
9:00am – 10:00am: Group Breakfast
10:00am – 11:00am – Sanskrit & Philosophy Class (Wednesday/ Friday)
12:00pm – 6:00pm – Planned Schedule Day (3 days a week)/Free Time
6:00pm – 8:00pm – Dinner
Flights
Outbound
You will need to get your own flights to Bengaluru Airport (3 Hour Drive to Mysore). If you let us know your arrival time we can arrange a taxi to collect you.
If you can get a flight to arrive for Wednesday 30th September. Options to arrive day earlier and stay in Bengaluru, you can let us know.
For those who are travelling from the Yoga Retreat in Koh Phangan, or Bangkok let us know as we can travel together.
Return
For Return we will be 31st October as this is checkout of hotel. Feel free to book flight a bit before or stay longer and arrange own accommodation.
COST
Total cost for the trip is €1,270 ONLY, (47,500 Baht) For 2 people sharing double bed is €2,200 (82,300 Baht)
To Book your place we require a Deposit of €635 or €1,100 (for couple) with final payment due 6 weeks before the trip.
