Mysore, Karnataka—where Ashtanga Yoga was born and tradition still lives in every corner. This is Teacher Basava’s home. He grew up practising in these halls, learning from the masters who shaped the lineage, and now he’s bringing you into the heart of it.
Authentic Mysore-style Ashtanga in its birthplace. Sunrise climbs to sacred hilltops. Mysore Palace glowing against the night sky. Ancient temples carved in devotion. Ayurvedic wisdom passed down through generations. 6 days where you’re not just visiting—you’re being welcomed in.
Day 1 (17 Mar, Tue)
Arrive in Bengaluru and transfer to The Windflower Resort & Spa in Mysore. Settle in, then ease into your first practice—Melt Into Stillness, a Yin Yoga session to ground and restore you after traveling the whole day.
Day 2 (18 Mar, Wed)
Start your day with traditional Yogic purification rituals. After breakfast, step into Devaraja Spice Market where sandalwood, spices, and Ayurvedic herbs fill the air. Afternoon brings hands-on Ayurvedic cooking. As evening settles in, sink into Hatha Sadhana that deepens your connection to the energy within.
Day 3 (19 Mar, Thurs)
Wake before dawn for Chamundi Hills. Climb sacred steps as the sun rises, reaching Chamundeshwari Temple at the summit. Mysore spreads below you—breathtaking and still. Return for breakfast, then dive into the Foundations of Ashtanga Workshop. And as darkness falls, witness Amba Vilas Palace come alive with thousands of lights.
Day 4 (20 Mar, Fri)
Begin the day with Balancing Dualities—a Yin & Yang practice. After breakfast, practice Mysore-style Ashtanga in a traditional ashram where the lineage still lives. Afternoon brings free time to explore Sayyaji Rao Road or rest at the resort. Evening Trataka Kriya—candle-gazing meditation that steadies the mind.
Day 5 (21 Mar, Sat)
Your day begins with a journey to Namdroling Monastery—one of the largest Tibetan Buddhist settlements outside Tibet. Explore golden temples and immersive Buddhist art. Continue to Somanathapura to witness a UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece—a 13th-century star-shaped temple covered in intricate stone carvings. Return to the resort for evening Heart Opening Flow before a closing circle.
Day 6 (22 Mar, Sun)
Final traditional Mysore practice by the resort. Then depart for Bengaluru. Arrive at Phoenix Marketcity for some last shopping before heading to the airport. Board your flight home, carrying Mysore's traditions with you.
Single room: Early bird – $1,999 nett/pax (U.P. $2,399)
Twin room: Early bird – $1,599 nett/pax (U.P. $1,999)
*Early bird limited to first 10 sign-ups only
Includes:
– 6D5N accommodation (17 – 22 March)
– Private land transportation throughout Mysore & Bengaluru.
– Daily Yoga sessions and workshops
– Cultural experiences & activities (including all palace/temple/monastery entrance fees)
Basava’s journey into Yoga began with profound loss—his grandmother’s death from bronchial asthma. That grief became his calling, showing him how Yoga could heal what modern medicine couldn’t. He wished he’d discovered it sooner.
From Gadag, Karnataka, Basava trained in the traditional Gurukul system under Yogacharya Baseveshwara Swamiji, earning his Master’s in Yoga Therapy. 9 years of teaching, including 6 in Singapore, have shaped his approach: bridging ancient wisdom with scientific understanding to create genuine healing.
On Leading This Retreat: “Let me bring you to Mysore, where practice and tradition are woven into daily life. For 6 days, I’ll share my Karnataka homeland with you—the birthplace of Ashtanga, where tradition fills every street.”
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