Our Story
Welcome to Gokul Yoga page
Gokul Yoga, founded by Jani Jaatinen a.k.a. Gokulacandra (www.gokulacandra.com) from Finland is dedicated to sharing with you a variety of truly authentic styles of yoga classes, workshops, retreats and teacher trainings.
The Gokul Yoga System is a holistic and traditional approach to the practice of Yoga. Its holistic quality comes from the inclusiveness of working through Physical, Energetic/Emotional, Mental/Intellectual, Existential, and Spiritual platforms simultaneously which is fundamental to the Patanjala Yoga process.
Gokul Yoga System has been compiled and organized by Mahayogi Gokulacandra dās as an effort to protect and perpetuate a pure lineage of Yoga practice through a legitimate succession of disciples (Gaudiya Vaisnava Sampradaya) going back thousands of years to its origins. The parallel syncretism of Patanjala Yoga as part of Bhakti Yoga has been particularly entrusted to M.Y. Gokulacandra, allowing him to share this ancient tradition in a legitimate way.
Conveniently located in the suburb of Luyang, our classes are taught in a tranquil and eco-friendly environment for every level of practitioner. We encourage a non-competitive attitude among our students, with a higher priority placed on internal development than outward achievement.
Gokul Yoga invites you to come in and share the practice of yoga together, regardless of age, size, gender, fitness, diet and lifestyle.
General Information:
- Yoga mats are provided as are props such as blocks and straps which we may use to assist students in postures.
- For your first visit we suggest that you arrive at least ten minutes before the start time.
- We recommend wearing comfortable clothing. Try not to attend practice with a full stomach (it takes 1 hour to digest a snack and 3 hours for a full meal).
- Mobile phones are to be switched to silent mode during the class.
- Be kind and loving to yourself, accepting where you are. Realize its ok to come out of the pose early, allowing yourself to be intuitive to your body.