IKARA ASHTANGA YOGA INTENSIVES

What is an Intensive?

Our Intensive Programs offer a deeper journey beyond a retreat. Immerse yourself in daily Ashtanga yoga, breathwork, meditation, and philosophy to deepen your practice, expand your knowledge, and reconnect with yourself.

3-DAY
ASHTANGA YOGA INTENSIVE

Deepen your Understanding of the Ashtanga Yoga Method

Our 3-Day Ashtanga Yoga Intensive offers a focused introduction to the traditional Ashtanga method, helping you deepen your practice with confidence. This program does not include accommodation.

Your Host

Marilu is an Authorized Ashtanga Yoga teacher, trained by Sharath Jois at the Sharath Yoga Center in Mysore, India. With years of dedicated practice and studies in Sanskrit, chanting, and philosophy, she offers authentic, traditional Ashtanga Yoga.

 

What to Expect

 

  • Daily Ashtanga Practice, Pranayama & Meditation
  • Yoga Philosophy
  • Mantra Chanting
  • Backbend workshop
  • Asana Clinic
  • Developing a Personal Practice (Sadhana)

 

Start Every Monday

 

Monday – Wednesday

8:30–10:00 AM – Ashtanga Led Class / Mysore Practice

11:00–11:30 AM – Chanting, Pranayama, or Meditation

11:30 AM–12:30 PM – Yoga Philosophy
History of Ashtanga, the Eight Limbs & Ashtanga Foundations

12:30–2:00 PM

Monday: Asana Clinic

Tuesday: Workshop – Anatomy of Breath & Bandhas

Wednesday: Closing Q&A & Reflection

3-Day Intensive Package

IDR 3’500,000/ USD 215/EUR 195

*Full payment required upon arrival.

INCLUSIONS

  • Comprehensive course materials, including the Yoga Manual. 
  • Yoga mat & props

EXCLUSIONS 

  • Flights to Lombok
  • Transportation from the airport
  • Accommodation
  • Scooter rental
  • Travel insurance
Book Now

5-DAY
ASHTANGA YOGA INTENSIVE

Deep Dive in the Transformative Ashtanga Yoga Method

Our 5-Day Ashtanga Yoga Intensive offers a deeper immersion into the traditional Ashtanga method, with daily practice and workshops designed to strengthen your practice and deepen your understanding. Accommodation is not included.

What to Expect

 

 
  • Daily Ashtanga Practice.
  • Pranayama & Meditation.
  • Yoga Philosophy (History of Ashtanga Yoga & Principles).
  • Mantra Chanting.
  • Anatomy of Breath & Bandhas
  • Healthy Backbending Fundamentals
  • 1 Yoga Nidra
  • 1 Recovery Pass

 

109

A Transformative Experience
Deepen your practice, reconnect with yourself, and leave feeling inspired, balanced, and renewed.

Start Every Monday

Daily Schedule (Monday–Thursday)

8:30–10:00 – Led Class / Mysore Practice

11:00–11:30 Mantras, Pranayama, Meditation.

11:30–12:30 – Yoga Philosophy
(Ashtanga History, the Eight Limbs & Ashtanga Foundations)

12:30–2:00

Monday & Wednesday: Asana Clinic

Tuesday & Thursday: Workshops

Anatomy of Breath & Bandhas

Healthy Backbending Fundamentals

Friday

8:30–10:00 – Mysore Practice
11:00–11:30 – Pranayama
11:30–12:00 – Yoga Nidra
12:00 Closing Circle & Program Completion

5-Day Intensive Package

IDR 6’500,000 / USD 395 /EUR 365

*Full payment required upon arrival.

INCLUSIONS

  • Comprehensive course materials, including the Yoga Manual. 
  • Yoga mat & props
  •  One complimentary Recovery Pass to a wellness center with access to the sauna, ice bath, and magnesium pool
  • One complimentary yoga event during the intensive
  • Special Gift

EXCLUSIONS 

  • Flights to Lombok
  • Transportation from the airport
  • Accommodation
  • Scooter rental
  • Travel insurance
Book Now
WhatsApp Image 2026-01-05 at 7.20.23 PM

2 Weeks Intensive

Two Week Intensive Practice (Monday - Friday)

Our Two-Week Ashtanga Yoga Intensive is for practitioners who want to deepen their personal practice through the traditional Mysore method. Please note: this is not a teacher training and does not provide a teaching certification. Accommodation is not Included.

Who This Intensive Is For

  • Dedicated Ashtanga practitioners.
  • Yoga teachers.
  • Students committed to deepening their practice.

What to Expect

 

  • Daily Ashtanga Practice
  • Pranayama & Meditation
  • Yoga Philosophy ( History of Ashtanga Yoga & Yoga Sutras).
  • Vinyasa Counting & Methodology
  • Mantra Chanting 
  • Asana Clinic

 

 

  • Anatomy of Breath & Bandhas
  • Healthy Backbending Fundamentals
  • Inversions: Fundations & Aligment
  •  1 Yoga Nidra
  • 1 Special Event
Daily Structure  (Monday to Friday subjected to change)

 

8:30–10:00 – Led Class / Mysore Practice

11:00–11:30 Mantras, Pranayama, Meditation.

11:30–12:30 – Yoga Philosophy
(History of Ashtanga Yoga & Yoga Sutras).

12:30–2:00

Monday & Wednesday: Asana Clinic

Tuesday & Thursday: Workshops

Anatomy of Breath & Bandhas

Healthy Backbending Fundamentals

Inversions: Fundations & Aligment

Friday

 

8:30–10:00 – Mysore Practice
11:00–11:30 – Pranayama
11:30–12:00 – Yoga Nidra
12:00 Closing Circle & Program Completion

Special Yoga Community Event (schedule announced during the intensive)

2 Weeks Intensive Package

IDR 11’000,000 / USD 657 /EUR 563

*Full payment required upon arrival.

INCLUSIONS

  • Comprehensive course materials, including the Yoga Manual. 
  • Certification of Completion for the Ashtanga Intensive
  • Yoga mat & props
  •  One complimentary Recovery Pass to a wellness center with access to the sauna, ice bath, and magnesium pool
  • One complimentary yoga event during the intensive
  • Special Gift

EXCLUSIONS

  • Flights to Lombok
  • Transportation from the airport
  • Accommodation
  • Scooter rental
  • Travel insurance

4 Week Intensive

Four Weeks Intensive (Monday- Friday)

 

Monday, August 17th to Friday, September 11th,2026.

 

Our Approach

Rooted in the traditional Mysore method, this intensive integrates daily practice with philosophy, anatomy, pranayama, chanting, and meditation. Through personalized guidance and hands-on adjustments, students cultivate a safe, sustainable practice that extends beyond the mat. Accommodation is not included.

Who This Intensive Is For

  • Dedicated yoga practitioners.
  • Yoga teachers and aspiring teachers.
  • Students committed to deepening their practice and understanding of Ashtanga Yoga.
 

What to Expect

 

  • Daily Ashtanga Practice
  • Pranayama & Meditation
  • Yoga Philosophy ( History of Ashtanga Yoga, Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Koshas,Chakras, Doshas & Gunas).
  • Vinyasa Counting & Methodology
  • Mantra Chanting 
  • Asana Clinic
  • Anatomy of Breath & Bandhas

 

 

  • Healthy Backbending Fundamentals
  • Inversions: Fundations & Aligment
  • Anatomy of the Shoulders, Knees & Hips
  • Core Stability & Arm Balances
  • Hands-on Adjustments
  •  1 Yoga Nidra
  • 1 Special Event
Daily Structure  (Monday to Friday subjected to change)

 

8:30–10:00 – Led Class / Mysore Practice

11:00–11:30 Mantras, Pranayama, Meditation.

11:30–12:30 – Yoga Philosophy
(History of Ashtanga Yoga, Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Koshas, Chakras & Gunas).

12:30–2:00

Monday & Wednesday: Asana Clinic

Tuesday & Thursday: Workshops

Anatomy of Breath & Bandhas

Healthy Backbending Fundamentals

Inversions: Fundations & Aligment

Anatomy of the Shoulders, Knees & Hips

Core Stability & Arm Balances

Hands-on Adjustments

Friday

 

8:30–10:00 – Mysore Practice
11:00–11:30 – Pranayama
11:30–12:00 – Yoga Nidra
12:00 Closing Circle & Program Completion

Special Yoga Community Event (schedule announced during the intensive)

4 Weeks Intensive Package

IDR 22’000,000 / USD 1,210 /EUR 1,078

*Full payment required upon arrival.

INCLUSIONS

  • Comprehensive course materials, including the Yoga Manual
  • A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who attend the full intensive
  • Yoga mat & props
  •  One complimentary Recovery Pass to a wellness center with access to the sauna, ice bath, and magnesium pool
  • One complimentary yoga event during the intensive
  • Special Gift

EXCLUSIONS

  • Flights to Lombok
  • Transportation from the airport
  • Accommodation
  • Scooter rental
  • Travel insurance
Faye O
Faye O
Best yoga in Lombok
Apr 2022 . Marilu is an amazing teacher and I learnt so much from her classes. If you really want to have a deeper understanding of yoga this is the place to go. Traditional style and personalised assistance in the postures. Marilu pays close attention to students so I really felt my yoga practice developed a lot. For me, a must do in Lombok. Thank you, very grateful!
Eric J
Eric J
Best Ashtanga Teacher!
Mar 2021 • Marilu is such a great teacher. Since I and my partner just started Ashtanga, there were questions in our minds, she showed us our capacity and areas we could improve in just 1 lesson. I wish we could stay longer in Lombok and continue the lessons with her. Thank you again!
Marianne3406
Marianne3406
Powerful experience !
Feb 2021. I spent a month in Lombok and it was great to benefit from Marilou’s classes. Powerful, strong and very good pedagogy, Marilou adapted herself to my level (YTT 200h) and she was precautionous about potential injuries.
Katarzyna Markiewicz
Katarzyna Markiewicz
Ashtanga Immersion
In june 2023 I took part in ashtanga immersion level 1 and 2. Earlier I got to know ashtanga asana a bit, but i had problems with back pain, focus and practice itself. What I learned in the course exceeded my expectations. Marilu introduced us to Ashtange as a whole concept of Yoga. thanks to her I was able to start this journey. Marilu not only gave us pure knowledge, but also showed herself as a reliable teacher and an incredibly experienced and modest person. What I had in the course: History of Ashtanga Asana technique: sun salutation A and B Yoga Sutras: The 8 Pillars of Yoga Asana technique: standing postures Counting in Sanskrit Yoga workshops with music Mysore ashtanga Ashtanga lead classes. This is only the first part of the workshop. In the next one: Pranayama Kapalbhati And Anuloma viloma - meaning and benefits Ashtanga led classes. Asana technique: sitting postures Opening and closing mantras special sequences increasing the mobility of the back, basic anatomy of the spine Yin yoga Mysore ashtanga It was exactly what I was looking for. I now have a structured practice with directions where to go next. I recommend.
Emily G
Emily G
@emily
I loved the yoga retreat at Ikara 💚 Review of Ikara Ashtanga Yoga Reviewed 4 weeks ago I loved everything about the yoga retreat at Ikara Ashtanga yoga. Marilu is the best Ashtanga yoga teacher that I have experienced. She is so patient and encouraging, paying attention to every detail of the practice. I learnt so much and my practice was enhanced from only two weeks in Lombok. The yoga retreat was very thoughtfully put together, I loved the outdoor sunset meditation, the cacao ceremony, the cultural visits, vegetarian restaurants and surf lessons, in addition to devoted Ashtanga guidance. I loved my time in Lombok. I highly recommend this yoga retreat Date of experience: December 2024
Emily Morandini
Emily Morandini
@emily morandini
December 2025. I had an amazing experience doing the 5-day Ashtanga yoga intensive. I’ve been practicing Ashtanga for several years and in this short time Marilu offered a wealth of personalised guidance on my practice and was able to clearly explain concepts that have greatly assisted me since. Marilu is a knowledgeable and professional teacher, and also incredibly kind and generous which made me feel at home at her shala and in Lombok. I wish I’d had another few weeks there. I definitely recommend studying with Marilu if you’re looking to develop your physical practice and go deeper into the theory and philosophy of yoga. It’s also a wonderful introduction to life in Lombok. Marilu has designed a thoughtful schedule that results in an incredibly unique, personalised, and authentic experience.
@167 cm
Sentí que Marilu era una practicante muy sensible. Fue suave pero precisa al corregir mi postura, y me señaló cuidadosamente mi hábito de siempre presionar demasiado los hombros, lo que me ayudó a ser más consciente de ello y a continuar con los movimientos. Fue poco tiempo, pero fue un tiempo precioso para concentrarme plenamente en mí misma y reaprender la mentalidad para abordar el ashtanga. Me sentí tan feliz de practicar mientras sentía la suave brisa. ¡Sin duda volveré el año que viene!
Roberto Vanin
Roberto Vanin
@roberto vanin
October 2025. I was practicing at Ikara with my wife and it was such a special experience. The view from the shala, surrounded by lush hills and peaceful nature, made morning practice feel magical. Marilu is an great and professional teacher: her thoughtful and precise adjustments helped us feel more connected to the practice, both physically and mentally. I felt supported, inspired, and truly at home. Can’t wait to come back! For sure will be next year 🙏🏻 Roberto & Giulia
Felix Bircher
Felix Bircher
Marilu is a fantastic yoga teacher who supports each student individually and helps them grow at their own level. I also enjoyed the other activities included, with surfing lessons from cool instructors, a relaxing sound bath, other yoga styles, and a traditional excursion offering real insight into local life in Lombok. Highly recommended for Ashtanga Yoga beginners and anyone wanting to improve their own body awareness. The physical Ashtanga practice builds strength, increases flexibility, and calms the mind. Also ideal for very advanced Yogis looking to deepen their practice or simply enjoy yoga, surfing, and authentic local culture.
Sophie Hopkinson
Sophie Hopkinson
@Sophie Hopkinson
July 2025. I recently did the 3 day immersion at Ikara yoga and highly recommend. I was relatively new to Ashtanga and learnt so much about the practice. Marilu was an excellent teacher and shared her learnings from practicing in India. In addition to physical practice, I had 1:1 sessions covering philosophy / history of Ashtanga, pranayama, backbend workshop and restorative yoga. The studio was in a gorgeous setting just outside of Kuta town. I have left the immersion feeling inspired and motivated to continue my Ashtanga practice. Thank you!
upavistakonasana

Immersion

Scroll to Top