Shakti Chakra Tantra Yoga Retreat with Ganga Puri, at YogAnga Retreat France Ananda Mataji Hermitage – session 2 – August 8th – 16th, 2025.

Join Ganga Puri at Ananda Mataji Hermitage, in this seven day retreat course is an immersion that blends traditional Yoga practices with the profound teachings of Tantra, aiming to awaken the divine energy, Shakti, within participants.

As per the ancient tantra tradition developed by the Himalayan yogis, this retreat focuses on kundalini awakening, chakra balancing, with deep meditation techniques to promote spiritual growth. Daily exploring walks and swim in the River Tarn and Dourdou.

There is limited indoor space but plenty of space to camp.

800€ for bed and 2 meals 

600€ for camping and 2 meals

YogAnga Retreat France: Ananda Mataji Hermitage at St Izaire carries the spirit of Santosh Puri Ashram, from the banks of the Ganga River all the way to the banks of the Dourdou de Camares River in the South of France.

For our European Friends who can’t travel all the way to India, but miss the daily routine of a sadhana retreat, we would love to invite you to join us in the South of France!

YogAnga Retreat France, Ananda Mataji Hermitage at St Izaire, is a chance to escape the everyday distractions and disillusionment of the modern world’s temptation, entertainment, and competition. Rediscover the forgotten art of living with traditional yoga, in complete wilderness, while you connect and commune with mother nature. Let your time at YogAnga Retreat St Izaire be an introduction to bringing Santosh Puri Ashram’s yogic traditions to your European sadhana experience.

Spend seven days at Ananda Mataji Hermitage, on the banks of the Dourdou de Camares River, learning, practicing and transforming your consciousness with fellow aspirants guided by Ganga Puri.

Join Session 1 – June 1st – 8th

Shakti Chakra Tantra Yoga Retreat Daily Routine

(subject to change)

6:00 am Śatkarma (six cleansing kriyas)
7:30 am YogAnga Asana/Prāṇayama
10:30 am Brunch
11:30 am Karma Yoga
1:00 pm Swim in the Tarn
3:30 pm Satsang with Chai/Herbal Tea
4:30 pm Shiva Sutra Parāyaṇam (call and response recitation in Sanskrit with commentary)
5:30 pm Meditation
6:30 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Vedic Chanting
9:00 pm Lights Off (Yoga Nidra)

Karma Yoga is an essential part of your sadhana journey at YogAnga Retreat France.

You will have the auspicious opportunity to contribute to the development and maintenance of Ananda Mataji Hermitage through seva. Karma Yoga (ie. seva) is the spiritual practice of selfless service, without an expectation of recognition or reward. While this may be new for those embedded in modern Capitalism, we guarantee positive affects on your soul and chakras.

We welcome Karma Yogi guests with skills in sustainable construction, carpentry, masonry, landscaping, organic farming and permaculture. Other tasks could include food preparation, caring for Ananda Mataji herself, or cleaning our communal indoor / outdoor spaces.

Food & Accommodations during Chakra Yoga & Meditation YogAnga Retreat France:

• Collaborate in cooking, learning the basics of how to prepare traditional vegetarian yogic meals
• Eat together in silence
• Share common rooms or bring your own tent for more privacy

What to bring with you?

• clothes according to weather
• bedding for sleeping (ground pad, sleeping bag, etc.)
• tent, tarp or bivy tent
• musical instruments if you play them
• your open heart
• collaborative state of mind

Where is Ananda Mataji Hermitage at YogAnga Retreat France?

12480 St Izaire
Avéron
between Sainte Izaire and Broquiès

View map of the surrounding area.

3 km from Ste Izaire, take the Tunnel,

then the little tarred road on the left, before the metallic bridge,

Then follow to the end of this road, there is a hamlet.

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