Sharanagati Yogahaus

Simply magical. I call Varkala “my happy place” now strictly due to the wonder experience I had at Sharanagati Yogahaus. This unique yoga experience was spent within the walls of Hari’s beautifully handcrafted tropical jungle. Daytime was filled with birds, butterflies, tropical flowers and yoga, and at dusk graceful fruit bats soared overhead. Accommodation was brilliantly beautiful and comfy. The food was delicious and very healthy - many ingredients picked from the garden. The yoga routine was good for a yoga practitioner like me, and the newbies alike. My yoga companions were people from all over the EU, staying at the haus as well (which made the experience even more comfortable - no outsiders, just us). I met some new friends from around the world that week, and a few months later I’m still thinking of something Hari would say when I’m feeling stressed or lonely: “Breath in, and know that you are.” Thank you Hari.

The best yoga retreat experience me and my friend have had so far! The Yoga house's location is very easy to reach and it is really close to the central station. The rooms are spacy and comfortable, very well blending in with the beautiful garden. The house itself offers great communal atmosphere, too! We've met many beautiful souls there and we've had a great time with our Yoga Master - Hari. The house offered us super delicious vegetarian food each day of our stay! All locally sourced, fresh and healthy! And the most important thing - the classes, led by Harry, we simply incredible! Unlike other places, where they teach you only how to perform the asanas, those yoga sessions were concentrating a lot on the thoughts, which was simply mind-healing! We consciously tried (and still do!) to be more PRESENT, more NOW, more HERE. For those who like to do yoga by the sea, or simply sunbath - the house is few minutes walking distance from a very beautiful calm beach of Varkala. Our experience was simply amazing and we will come back! Thank you a lot, Hari!!!

Hari is such a warm and kind person and this reflects from calm and soothing energy of the place. Everything is clean, the staff super sweet and food delicious. Lots of people come back to Sharanagati again and again and I clearly see why. Highly recommend.

The yoga retreat level was perfect for my intermediate abilities (although definitely suitable for beginners and more advanced yogis) and the teachers are excellent, also offering private coaching of the asanas and techniques on a daily basis. The rooms are very comfortable with the highest level of cleanliness I've seen in India. The food is incredible, offering a good variety of vegetarian dishes cooked in a homemade manner. Overall the place and team are so welcoming that I can only highly recommend a stay here to anyone looking for a shanti getaway.

Key points to note: * Relaxed style * Super friendly and approachable * Attracts a good crowd * Not scary at all * Good food * Comfortable beds * Nice location * Great teacher Just worth saying again that Hari the teacher is a delightful German teddy bear and truly sets a lovely tone to the whole place.

What an amazing experience! I spent 5 nights at Sharangti and I can truly say, it’s the real deal. The physical space feels like Paradise - greenery everywhere, beautiful orchids and a balance of natural yet kept landscape. The food prepared was exquisite: simple yet flavorful. Vegetarian. Healthy. The schedule of the day was the perfect balance of structure with built in time for exploration and self reflection. 3 hours in the morning and 1.5 in later afternoon. Hari is so flexible and accommodating. There were all levels of individuals during my stay and he was effortlessly able to accommodate each of them. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a retreat focusing on replenishing themselves - their minds- body’s and souls!

Hari's place is a true gem. The accommodation, the food and the classes are excellent. I spend 6 days there and I loved it. Thank you for everything Hari !

A fantastic yoga retreat set in beautiful surroundings! Highly recommend this place to practice yoga and meditation in Varkala!

We spent nearly 2 weeks at Hari's and we can't recommend it highly enough. We had such a relaxing and uplifting time. Set amongst lush greenery and beautiful flowers, the retreat itself is an oasis of calm from the hustle and bustle outside. The "no phones" rule really allows everyone to unwind and be mindful, and it's the perfect place to relax in a hammock with a book. The accommodation is perfect and the yoga hall is beautiful. The freshly cooked food, much of which comes from their own garden, is clean and delicious. The daily yoga and meditation was the perfect combination of relaxing and challenging - we really felt ourselves improving every day and looked forward to our daily practice. The location is excellent, a few minutes walk from a beautiful quiet beach for swimming, and close to a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, salon / spas etc (with good wifi access if you need it). Of course, the best thing about this place is Hari himself! Thank you so much for welcoming us into the wonderful Sharanagati oasis - we had such an inspirational and educational time with you. We can't wait to come back next year! See you soon! x

My girlfriend and I stayed in this beautiful place for a week and we do not regret it one bit. Hari was an amazing host and teacher, the food is absolutely delicious and you can easily stay in the premises of sharanagati without going anywhere. Such a great energy here. It is intense practice, but we both felt a significant progression both spiritually and physically. Thank you Hari for your kindness and love.

Beautiful, secluded house in a peaceful garden that offers exactly the atmosphere you are looking for when treating yourself with a few days of serenity and mindfulness. Hari is a very hospitable, cheerful and fun person who - if you want - accepts you into the retreat family whole-heartedly. The motto is, however, you are as included as you wish. For me, it was perfect in the midst of my solo travels through India to have these few days with a fellow yoga family to relax, meditate, eat, talk and walk - and, of course, practice yoga. The nearby beach is beautiful and the entire cliff feels a bit like you're in a resort altogether. I spent perfect four days with interesting conversations, personal headstand records and amazing food.

Hari is a very welcoming host! We feel good in this magical and green place. It’s really beautiful and calm. Hari is also a good guide for meditation. It’s really interesting to discuss with him. Sivananda yoga is a type of yoga that I did not know before the retreat. I enjoyed discovering it. The sequence is complete and refreshing. The food cooked by Shiva is excellent! The places around are very great too. Many beautiful beaches!! For sure I recommend this yoga retreat!!

It's about a month since I went on retreat at Sharangati Yoga. I'm still feeling the effects of my 6 day retreat. I arrived with my skeptical hat on, we live in a time where sometimes yoga has a danger of being stripped of its true meaning. I wanted to empty out the cobwebs in my mind and a bit of a workout would be nice too. I soon realised that Hari was the real deal. He speaks from his heart, spontaneously and with great humour about many things, especially the funny way we have a voice inside our heads that just won't shut up, and how we can navigate that in the crazy world we live in. His grace and openness creates a beautiful atmosphere which seems to open up the whole group. My boyfriend had never done yoga before, he thoroughly enjoyed the experience too...in fact we only booked in for 3 days and ended up staying for 6! I learned a lot on the retreat and met some wonderful people. I am very grateful for the experience. I hope you will experience something similar if you decide to go on Hari's retreat.

One of my favorite places in all of India, and definitely THE go-to place for a yoga vacation. 4 hours of yoga everyday (the right amount) and one hour breathing and meditation, and beautiful, fresh, healthy vegetarian food. Varkala is a busy coastal town but the lush garden is so peaceful and beautiful, the rooms pristine and the ambiance extremely restful. A great place to unwind !

The photos don't do this place justice! And the thought to take photos didn't occur to me perhaps because I was physically, emotionally and cognitively fully engaged in each moment. I stayed at Hari's for 5 nights and would have liked to have stayed twice that! My room was in the original house, cool and comfortable with a good size bathroom. As a beginner yoga participant, the daily mediation and morning and afternoon yoga sessions were a welcome (and achievable) challenge. Breakfast and lunch were delicious and healthy. The location is perfect, just a stone's throw from the cliff and perhaps 100 metres to the black beach (perfect for sunset swims after the 4pm yoga session!) Hari and the staff are very hospitable and their network of local contacts means connections are wide and welcoming. Nothing is too much trouble for this village crew! I will definitely return - and bring friends along for the serenity, health and adventure!