Yoga sessions are designed to suit the time of day, season, inclination and ability. There are usually at least four hours of yoga per day, divided into two or three sessions, leaving plenty of time for swimming, bird watching, and exploring on foot or by canoe.

Classes are held either in the circular, shaded yoga shala or on the roof terraces. The shala, directly overlooking the lake, has a thatched roof and a marble floor that keeps it refreshingly cool at all times of the day. The main terracehas a 360° panoramic view of the lake and is perfect for morning and evening yoga sessions. The atmosphere at sunrise and sunset can be magical.

Tuition is provided by qualified, experienced yoga teachers. All are fluent English speakers and many are multi-lingual. Sessions are mainly open level, providing tuition for both complete beginners as well as more experienced practitioners. All yoga equipment is provided and massage facilities are also available.

For more information about joining a retreat please see the schedule on our Teachers page. Prices for yoga weeks start from £470 per person for a week and include accommodation, all meals and yoga tuition. To check on availability, please get in touch via our Contact page. Or if you are a teacher who would like to bring a group to Basunti, drop us a line via the Contact page.

The first inaugural week's retreat at Basunti was conducted by leading yoga teacher Sandra Sabatini, who describes it as "a very special place". Sandra will be leading her fifth one-week retreat at Basunti in 2009 - from October 1st to October 8th and again in 2010 (September 23rd - September 30).