In this two week Yantra Painting & Hatha Yoga Residential Course taught by Mandakini Puri, cultivate mindfulness and stillness in your art practice.
…along the bank of the Ganga, in the foothills of the Himalayas in between Rishikesh and Haridwar in Uttarakhand, India
In this introductory two week Yantra Painting & Hatha Yoga Two Week Residential course led by Mandakini Puri you will strengthen your concentration, while cultivating a one pointed focus. Start your morning as any other at Santosh Puri Ashram with a 1.5 hour Hatha Yoga Session (asana, pranayam and meditation). Spend the afternoon chanting a Vedic mantra for the chosen deity while painting their representative yantra. November 9th – 24th, 2026 in Uttarakhand, India
With over 20 years experience, Mandakini learned this Harish Johari Wash Painting Technique by her teacher Pieter Weltevrede.
What is Yantra Painting?
Yantra Painting is a tantric active meditation practice, involving a chosen chakra, planet or deity and its appropriate mantra.
Yantra Painting with Mandakini Puri | Short Course at YogAnga Retreat from Sri Santosh Puri Ashram on Vimeo. November 9th – 24th, 2026 in Uttarakhand, India
Please note: while these are suggested arrival and departure dates, according to the moon cycle, we do welcome you to arrive earlier and / or stay longer. Some classes may or may not have a (new or full moon) fire ceremony, with the actual class starting the following day. In some cases where this date falls on a Sunday, the actual class session will begin on Monday.
Yantra Painting & Hatha Yoga Two Week Residential Course Typical Daily Routine (subject to change):
- 4:00 Am – awakening Conch, Aarti, Silent Meditation, herbal tea
- 7:30 Am – Hatha Yoga
- 9:00 Am – Breakfast
- 10:00 Am – Karma Yoga
- 1:00 Pm – Lunch
- 3:00 Pm – Tea Time (Herbal Tea)
- 4:00 Pm – Yantra Painting
- 6:00 Pm – Dinner
- 7:15 Pm – Vedic Chanting by the dhuni
- 8:00 Pm – Meditation or Kirtan
- 9:00 Pm – Lights out
Your Teacher: Mandakini Puri
What kind of Visa Should I get?
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