This is a super nice place to do yoga. everything is very simple, the teacher was great ( harri was not teaching and was replaced by a french women called leulita) the rooms are basic but very clean. Food is good. very healthy and fresh be carefull if you don't like insects as there are many insects near the yoga... More

My friend and I stayed there for 5 nights in February 2012. It's a simple house with 5 rooms located in a quiet garden. The meals were really good -- oatmeal and fresh fruit for breakfast, and several indian vegeterian dishes for lunch. I'm not vegeterian but I was really happy with the food. We did two yoga sessions 8-10am... More

I stayed at Sharanagati in November for 3-4 days. I've stayed at Sivananda Yoga ashrams before, so I was happy with my experience. But I guess some other people might not be. It's a home, and a nice place to stay - but is treated like a relaxed kind of ashram. Rules, but not strict - perfect for me. (Basic... More

My husband and I stayed with Hari at his lovely yoga retreat home stay in Varkala. With only 4 guest rooms you get to know the other guests and it feels like a home away from home. Hari is a lovely person who is very accommodating and helpful. He teaches Sivanada yoga twice daily and meditation (on request). Yoga mats... More

We had a great stay at the Sharanagati in January. We were welcomed by the lovely Hari, who is welcoming, friendly, and very funny. Our room was very clean and bright and the food was delicious. The house is located very near to the beach and the strip. It was a great place for my partner to get a taste... More

I booked to stay 6 nights with Hari and then planed to go to Kovalam. I hadnt done yoga for nearly a year but wanted some sort of structure to my day. Hari's excellent teaching skills and kindness helped me re-appreciate yoga and meditation. The location was ideal, close enough to the North Cliff if that is where you want... More

We spent ten days at Sharanagati in the beginning of November as a start to two months in India. It was absolutely lovely! The house lies in a beautiful garden where you can sit in a chair or lie in a hammock and just BE! The yogaclasses are so great. Even now almost two months after the yogavacation we still... More

Sharanagati Yogahaus  People come here for the yoga and Hari is an accomplished instructor.  Having lived 3 years in an ashram, he provides an authentic, fully rounded yoga experience, effortlessly combining the physical exercise with meditation and spirituality.  All this with small group instruction and without the rigidity of the ashram environment.  Guests are invited to two yoga sessions daily... More

We are so greatful to have met Hari! We stayed for 10 days and wished we booked for longer time in advance! After the 10 days we still are coming for at least one yogaclass a day. Hari is in our hearts and will be there forever. Hari shares so much wisdom and you feel so taken care of. Hari... More