Step away from the noise of everyday life and into a space of stillness, reflection, and gentle transformation. The Bharatha Yoga Holiday isn’t a typical retreat — it’s a conscious pause. A quiet turning inward.
This yoga holiday in Mysore, India offers a chance to reconnect with yourself through daily traditional practice, bringing more balance, awareness, and clarity into your life.
Here, the word holiday takes on a different meaning. This is not a getaway for indulgence or escape — it’s a return. To your breath, your body, and the clarity that lives beneath the surface of your day-to-day.
Set just 4 km from Mysore’s Gokulam area and a short walk from Kukkarahalli Lake, our yoga shala is surrounded by trees and birdsong — a serene refuge remarkably close to the city, yet deeply removed from its distractions. Here, yoga is more than movement; it becomes a way of being.
Rooted in the wisdom of classical texts like the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, this 6-day immersion begins with the body — preparing it through asana, breathwork, and cleansing practices to open the path inward. With guided self-practice, yoga kriyas, pranayama, meditation, and nourishing daily rhythms, each day invites you to reconnect with your inner pace.
Whether you’re seeking clarity, healing, or stillness, this space offers gentle support and personal guidance, including one-on-one time with Acharya Bharat Shetty. Mindful rituals, silence, and community weave through each day — not as demands, but as invitations.
This is a holiday not from your life — but a deep, meaningful return to it.
Personalized Guidance: Every participant receives individual attention. Whether you’re a beginner or dealing with specific health conditions, the program is thoughtfully adapted to support your unique needs and goals.
Tailored for All Bodies & Backgrounds: We help you understand your body and mind better, offering practices that are relevant and sustainable beyond the retreat.
Digital Detox: Step away from screens and distractions. This is your time to unplug — to be present, reflect, and truly rest.
Global Sangha: Share space with fellow seekers from around the world, each on their own inward journey. Conversations are meaningful, connections are real.
Lasting Takeaways: Leave not just refreshed, but equipped — with a home practice, daily rituals, and lifestyle insights to carry into your everyday life.
Meet Acharya Bharat Shetty: As part of this experience, you’ll have the chance to interact with Bharat Ji, whose guidance can help you deepen, refine, or begin your personal yoga journey.
6.30 am: Wake up alarm
7.15 am – 7.30 am: Kriyas
7.30 am – 8.30 am: Asana Practice
8.30 am – 9.00 am: Pranayama
9.00 am – 9.30 am: Juice
9.30 am – 10.00 am: Bare Foot Walking Meditation
10.00 am – 11.00 am: Brunch
11.00 am – 12.00 am: Digital Break
12.00 am – 1.30 pm: Reading
1.30 pm – 2.00 pm: Tea & Fruit
2.00 pm – 3.15 pm: Reflection / Self Study
3.30 pm – 4.45 pm: Asana Practice
4.30 pm – 5.45 pm: Guided Sessions
6.00 pm – 8.00 pm: Dinner
8.00 pm – 8.45 pm: Chanting
9.00 pm – 9.30 pm: Reflection
9.30 pm: Good Night
Yoga Kriya: Start your day with internal cleansing practices like Mukha Dhauti and Agni Sara to awaken digestion, release stagnation, and prepare the body for deeper practices.
Asana Practice: Each participant receives a personalized sequence with one-on-one guidance, designed to build a strong, safe, and self-sufficient personal practice — one you can confidently take home and continue on your own.
Pranayama: Learn foundational breathing techniques through guided instruction, gradually building a sustainable daily breath practice to regulate energy and emotions.
Barefoot Walking Meditation: Walk silently in nature, fully present to each step, breath, and sensation — grounding your awareness and deepening mindfulness.
Digital Break: Phones are returned for one hour each day, giving you space to detach from external noise and connect more deeply with your inner world.
NOTE
A minimum of 5 participants is required for the Bharatha Yoga Holiday program to run as intended.
If fewer than 5 people register for a given week, guests will instead have the option to join our regular Mysore-style Yoga Classes — a flexible alternative open year-round.
Reading & Learning Time: Engage with books, reflective writing, or quiet study to absorb insights that support your inner growth and understanding of yogic living.
Reflection / Self study: Spend intentional time alone — journaling, resting, or contemplating — to listen inwardly and integrate the day’s experiences.
Evening Asana Class: A guided class that complements your morning practice, supporting release, realignment, and inner balance.
Guided Sessions: Depending on availability, each evening offers something unique — from Yoga Nidra and meditation to Trataka (eye practices), as well as nourishing talks on nutrition or yoga philosophy.
Chanting: Conclude the day with calming mantras that uplift the heart and settle the mind, anchoring you into stillness and harmony.
This program is for you if you are:
Open to all levels. No previous experience required.
Pick-up and Drop-off services can be arranged at extra cost
Comfortable clothing, a personal journal, books to read, a water bottle, walking shoes (optional), layers for cooler evenings, and a yoga mat (available for purchase or rent at the reception).
Silence must be observed in designated silent areas throughout the program.To support cleanliness and mindfulness around food, eating inside the rooms is not permitted.
Two wholesome vegetarian, meals a day and a fresh juice, snack offered daily in the Dining hall. Tea and coffee are available throughout the day.
Our Yoga Holiday now begins twice a month, usually during the last two weeks of each month.
Please confirm the exact dates with the Shala before planning, as occasional changes may occur.
DURATION: The 6-day journey begins on Monday morning and concludes on Saturday post-lunch.
ARRIVAL: Participants are expected to arrive on Sunday evening. This allows time to settle in and prepare for the week ahead.
DEPARTURE: Check-out is on Saturday evening after tea. If you wish to extend your stay, please contact the Dhama team for availability.
MEALS: Dinner will not be served on Sundays (arrival day) and next Saturday (departure day)
START DATE: Our Yoga Holiday now begins twice a month, usually during the last two weeks of each month.
Please confirm the exact dates with the Shala before planning, as occasional changes may occur.
Our Mysore-style option offers the best of both worlds. There’s no digital detox, so you’re welcome to bring your laptop or other devices and work remotely during your stay.
You can design your own schedule
– Morning Kramatvam (guided self-practice)
– Evening Laghutvam (led class)
– Arogyam Program (therapeutic)
– Vegetarian meals (1 or 2 per day)
– Accommodation at the shala
Nothing is mandatory — practice, food, and stay can be customized to your needs. This version offers structure with freedom, allowing time for personal work, rest, and practice as you wish. Explore Mysore Style Yoga Classes here.
Participants can choose between:
Single Room – Private room with an attached bathroom.
Shared Room – Shared with another participant, also with an attached bathroom.
For a glimpse of the space, visit: About Yoga Dhama →
Fee: 300 Euro for a Single Room, 250 Euro for a Shared Room.
After registration, you will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours containing the payment portal link.
Payment Methods: All major credit cards supported. For MasterCard, net banking, or wire transfer, please write to us.
Please note: Fees once paid are non-refundable.
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Rooted in classical tradition, Bharatha Yoga is a Mysore-based institute dedicated to sincere seekers on the path of inner awareness. Each offering supports the union of breath, body, and subtle energies — balancing Ida and Pingala, awakening Sushumna, and aligning with the five Mahapranas. With programs like YTTC’s, Kramatvam, Laghutvam, and Arogyam, the shala offers a space for transformative practice at every stage of the journey. Students are invited to return — not just to form, but to source.
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Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday 8am – 9pm
Address: No 130-1C, Bogadi Road, T.K Layout Bogadi, Mysuru, India
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