Drop-in Centre

Ashiyana's season runs from the beginning of November until the end of April.

Ashiyana's drop-in centre is a stunning circular building, located next to the Mandrem river and set amidst lush palms and a peaceful garden.The Drop-in centre offers a daily programme of yoga classes, meditation (see below), as well as a mix of different workshops that are offered throughout the season. The centre allows yoga holiday customers as well as customers from outside Ashiyana to attend classes and workshops usually lasting between 3 and 7 days. (See Workshop Calendar). 

Daily Yoga and Meditation Schedule:

(* Afternoon classes are subject to attendance levels early and late in the season.)

The following yoga styles are normally offered during the season:

Ashiyana*     Ashtanga Vinyasa     Dynamic Yoga     Sivananda     Iyengar     Scaravelli

*Ashiyana Yoga has evolved here at Ashiyana. The asanas come from classical hatha yoga and the teaching is intuitive and encourages inner-awareness. This is currently taught by Chris and Susie (see teacher page).

We have no bias towards any particular activity or style of teaching and encourage you to explore and experience with openness.

Teachers
The teachers for the drop-in classes will vary according to who is with us at any particular time. There are normally at least four teachers during any one week and we frequently run, at short notice, workshops focusing on a specific style or aspect of the asana practice. Please contact us if you would like to know who will be teaching during your visit.

Daily Morning and Afternoon Yoga
These are yoga classes suitable for all levels, beginners through to more experienced. The style of each class will depend on the individual teacher.

Self Practice
Join other yoga students and teachers at the drop-in platform for self practice. Practice whatever form of yoga you feel to, at your own pace and with the freedom to explore and enquire under the guidance of your inner wisdom. Sessions last for about 2 hours, though you may practice for as long as you like within the allocated time. You can check to see if a teacher will be present to give you any guidance that you may require.

Meditation
The meditation sessions offer the opportunity to bring awareness to your inner stillness through withdrawing attention from the 'outer world'. Some sessions will be guided meditation. Please contact us for details.

There are yoga mats available at Ashiyana to use freely, but we recommend bringing your own mat or buying one on arrival (Rs 900) as it is more hygienic and encourages you to develop a self-practice at home.