Shri Kali Ashram: Traditional Tantra Yoga

Shri Kali Ashram is located in Agonda, Goa on the south-west coast of India. Agonda is a small, quiet, beach-front village on a secluded bay. It is a positive, friendly community of Hindus and Christians coexisting peacefully. Named for Agondeshvara (an aspect of Shiva), the village subsists mainly on fishing and tourism. Surrounded by forested hills and bracketed by two of Goa's largest nature preserves, Agonda is a popular, but never crowded, destination for families and travelers who want to get away from the regular tourist circuit. The air is fresh and unpolluted - there is no traffic, and the local panchayat [village council] is active in combating littering and maintaining the quality of the beach and surroundings.

Agonda's beach is yellow sand - nearly four kilometers in length, and offers good swimming and sunbathing. Visitors can also walk to nearby Butterfly or Kola beaches for a more secluded atmosphere. The weather in Agonda is optimal for yoga, hovering around 30°C / 80°F year-round, without the sweltering summers and chilly winters of northern India. Several cafes and restaurants offer both western and eastern food, and two internet cafes provide easy access to the outside world. In addition to our yoga, visitors to Agonda enjoy swimming, sunbathing, hiking, kayaking, dolphin watching, Ayurvedic massage and Panchakrama. For those who are interested in exploring India's rich cultural heritage, there are a number of temples and churches in the immediate area. You can also arrange excursions to nearby Gokarna - a famous Shaiva pilgrimage site, and Hampi - a striking UNESCO World Heritage Site with hundreds of temple ruins. For those who enjoy a more social setting, Agonda is just twenty minutes from the popular tourist center of Palolem which offers a wide range of restaurants, frequent live music, and excellent shopping [clothes, jewelry, instruments, statues, etc.] from all over India.

For many people Goa still carries a negative connotation as a party center. This is outdated. Goa still has the excellent climate and beautiful beaches that originally drew Westerners to come here, but parties are long banned - all loud music must stop by ten at night. The Indian government doesn't want the party or drug culture that westerners brought along in the past and enforces very harsh anti-drug laws to combat it.

The residence is located five minutes walk from the beach. Rooms are large and comfortable with balconies, wireless internet, and private bathrooms. Most of our long-term students stay with us while studying, but we can arrange outside accommodation, if you prefer. We also offer ample, home-cooked meals prepared by our chefs. Shri Kali Ashram is family friendly. If you are travelling with children, we can help you arrange for a nanny during classes.

Agonda is located 30 km south of Margao (sometimes spelled Madgaon). You can fly domestically to the Goa Airport in Dabolim (a few kilometers from Margao) from any major airport in India. You can also get to Margao by train or bus. From there It is a 1.5 hour local bus or taxi ride to Agonda. We can arrange airport pickups on request.

The nearest bus and train stations to Agonda are in the town of Canacona / Chuari, 7 km away. Busses and trains coming from the south or east will often stop there. Auto-rickshaw and public busses connect Canacona with Agonda.

Tantra Yoga Ashram Teacher Training near Beach, Nature