According to Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita, Karma yoga is the spiritual practice of "selfless action performed for the benefit of others". Karma yoga is a path to reach moksha (spiritual liberation) through work.
Karma yoga is often referred to as community or donation based yoga. These classes help yoga become accessible to more people by allowing them to pay what is affordable. It ensures that those who are eager to learn more about yoga aren’t hindered by costs. Karma/Community classes are held at different locations around Barbados with various teachers and one of the most well-known karma yoga classes is East Side Yoga.
About East Side Yoga
East Side Yoga offers open-air oceanfront karma yoga classes on the deck at Round house Barbados on the magical East Coast of Barbados.
Classes are held every Sunday morning from 8 am until 9 am. Every community class is suitable for all levels, whether you have a regular practice or are trying yoga for the first time - modifications are available and new yogis are encouraged to come!
The class is made up of a mix of occasionally-practicing yogis, regular yoga students, yoga teachers who want to practice with other teachers, people who just dip in now and again, and they always have a couple of people who have never tried yoga before… that’s just why this space was created and all are welcome. There is no fee to take class, only a donation is asked for the jar which goes to the teacher each week.
After class, students are encouraged to stay for a trail walk through the village, a dip in the rock pools on the beach below or settle in for a yummy farm-to-table brunch.
Quick Reminders for Attending Class
Every community class is suitable for all levels.
Bookings are required. Space in classes usually fills up quickly so book early and if you can’t make it, please let them know ahead of time as there are often people who would come were a spot to open up!
Arrive at 7:45 am LATEST to sign in. Class starts promptly at 8:00 am and runs for an hour. Please arrive at least 15 mins beforehand so that you have time to sign in and settle in.
No fee but a donation for the jar is required. Suggested donations: $10/$20/$30/$40 per person as you wish for the energy exchange.
BYOMAT ( bring your own mat) is preferred but they have a few mats for borrowing. Please let them know if you will need a mat beforehand.
The location is on the main deck at Round House Barbados, so park in the top parking lot or down below above the beach and take our steps up.
After class, coconut water is available, you can grab a quick coffee before heading out, or take a table and stay for a delicious brunch served from 9 am to 11:00 am.
To find out more about classes or to book a class, contact Elise from East Side Yoga at (246) 230-0033 or roundhouse@caribsurf.com.
Go to our schedule to keep track of these and other karma/community classes offered in Barbados. Enjoy!
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