Alan Goode Iyengar Yoga
Varanasi 2026
25 to 31 January
Begin with an inhalation……
Immerse in centuries of devotion and practice with Senior teacher Alan Goode in
Varanasi, home of gods and the oldest city on earth.
January 25 to 31 2026
$2200.00 per person
$500 non refundable deposit, please choose wisely
Payment plans available if you wish to pay off your balance over time
Alan Goode is the director of Yoga Mandir.
An institute of practice and study based in the Australian Capital Territory where Alan teaches classes, writes and mentors teachers.
Alan Goode is a leading voice in the yoga community and facilitates workshops and retreats in Australia and internationally.
All levels of students are welcome to attend. Extended session times for established students, teachers and trainees to explore deeper, stay longer
and reach higher.
A yoga experience
like no other.
Twice daily workshop style classes.
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The twice daily yoga program is vibrant innovative and contextual. Suitable for all levels of yoga student, from the brand new to the established student.
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It all begins with an inhalation. Go deeper, stay longer. Varanasi retreats are perfect for engaging with the vast subject, pranyama, the bridge between the physical and the esoteric.
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Observing self, looking in looking out. What does it mean, identify with my thoughts ? What are the twin pillars of yoga and how will this relate to my practice. Alan’s discusion groups bring light and clarity to this complex school of thought, making it relatable for everyone.
What’s Included
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We stay together on the banks of the Ganges River is a peaceful Ashram.
The Ashram has clean spacious basic rooms each with attached bathroom.
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A balanced and generous breakfast is provided each day.
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You will be met at Varanasi Airport and transferred to the ashram on arrival on the 21st and departure.
Early arrivals can be arranged at a small cost
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To start our weeks together Alan invites you to join him for dinner. A wonderful way to start our time together.
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Join us in the predawn as we climb into a boat together for a short trip down the misty Ganga for a Surya Namaskar you will never forget.
Watch Varanasi wake up as we move gently along the river in a wide-bodied wooden boat with local boatman and guide our friend Sandeep.
Sunset boat tour to old ghat to see the evening ritual prayers and burning ghats .
Take a boat to the other side and visit the old fort. Try the a traditional buffalo yogurt on your way back.
The yoga space.
Ashram Rooms
The Ashram is peaceful and faces the Ganges River.
The yoga space is light and airy.
Plenty of spaces to sit together.
Built over three stories everywhere faces the river.
Common area to sit together.
Balcony Room.
Front rooms enjoy this view
Yoga twice or three times each day.
Bring a friend !
Boat tours with Sandeep.
Boat tours are a highlight of the cultural events.
Let me show you Varanasi !
There is yoga at dawn in Asi Ghat each day for locals.
Support street side sellers and women in micro business.
Tuk Tuks. Always fun with our friends.
Time to eat together and celebrate our yoga community.
Shopping ! Rhonda is our shopping expert and this is always fun. Buy a new outfit for our closing party.
Strong bonds are formed on retreat.
Our group from 2019.
A Varanasi sunrise.
A suyra namaskar I promise you wont forget.
Visit temples and more .
Tuk Tuk fun !
You never know who you could meet on the streets of Varanasi.
Early morning boats with Sandeep.
Optional Extra’s
