Govinda Kai (certified kpjayi)

 

We are delgihted to welcoming soon back again certified Ashtanga teacher GOVINDA KAI and his teachings to SantoshaYoga!

Govinda Kai is a certified teacher of Ashtanga Yoga from the Jois lineage in Mysore, India.

He began yoga practice at the age of 19 in California USA in 1978. Between 1978 and 1989, Govinda practiced Iyengar style yoga in San Francisco, California at the Iyengar School of Yoga.

In 1990, he was introduced to Ashtanga Yoga and has been a student of the practice for the past 32 years. Between 1995 and 2015, Govinda traveled to India to practice, usually for 3-6 months at a time, over 20 times.

He began teaching Ashtanga Yoga full time in 1997 and has been teaching full time until the present day. Though the course of his life, Govinda has taken a strong interest in different kinds of meditative disciplines, spending extensive time practicing meditation in the Mahayana and Zen Buddhist traditions. Govinda has also engaged in the study of yoga philosophy and other spiritual philosophies.

Come, study and learn from this exceptional teacher. Be prepared to be challenged, inspired and called to a deeper understanding, not just about yoga practice, but about what it means to live a truly meaningful life.

"Let us explore the great tradition and practice yoga together in ways and with a level of passion and enthusiasm that we have never given before."
- Govinda Kai

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PROGRAM

Mysore Morning 
Friday 7.00-9.00AM; Saturday 09.00-10.45AM

Led Class Full Primary
Sunday 9:00-10:30 AM

Ashtanga Yoga & Philosophy Workshops 

• Friday 05.45PM-07.45PM: A Proper Understanding of Ashtanga Practice 
  
  There is some confusion by many students about both the proper purpose and methodology of Ashtanga yoga practice. Let’s have a in depth conversation about how to deepen and empower your Ashtanga yoga practice.
  
  
• Saturday 01.00-03.00PM: The Power & Beauty of Mantra & Chanting
  
  Very few people are aware of just how powerful and beautiful a Mantra and chanting practice can be. We will introduce both beginners and more experienced practitioners to the incredible effect of a mantra and chanting practice. Very special!
  
  
• Sunday: 11.30AM-01.30PM: The Importance of Reading & Understanding Yogic Literature for both Practice & Life
  
  The reading and understanding of yogic texts is absolutely essential to anyone seeking to unlock the secrets to the most powerful and fulfilling yoga practice and personal life. We will discuss in a simple and accessible way how to integrate basic principles of ancient yogic texts into one’s yoga practice and life.

   

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Rates

Complete pass (icl. 3x practice and 3x workshop): 205€
Drop in mysore, led or workshop: 40€

(20% discount for Santosha Yoga students with 6-/9-/12-month flat)

All levels welcome. 

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Cancellation policy

A binding registration takes place on the day of receipt of payment. In case of cancellation by the participant, the following participation fees will be refunded:
- Up to 2 weeks before: 80%
- In case of a later cancellation a refund is not possible.

Minimum participants: If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the workshop.

Minimum participants: 6

If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the workshop.