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SUMMARY:Two Week Yantra Painting & Hatha Yoga Residential Course 2026 Nov 9th - 24th
DESCRIPTION:In this two week Yantra Painting & Hatha Yoga Residential Course taught by Mandakini Puri\, cultivate mindfulness and stillness in your art practice.\n…along the bank of the Ganga\, in the foothills of the Himalayas in between Rishikesh and Haridwar in Uttarakhand\, India\n\n\n\nIn 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 \nWith over 20 years experience\, Mandakini learned this Harish Johari Wash Painting Technique by her teacher Pieter Weltevrede.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Yantra Painting?\nYantra Painting is a tantric active meditation practice\, involving a chosen chakra\, planet or deity and its appropriate mantra.\n\n \nYantra Painting with Mandakini Puri | Short Course at YogAnga Retreat from Sri Santosh Puri Ashram on Vimeo. November 9th – 24th\, 2026 in Uttarakhand\, India   \n\n\n\nCLICK TO FILL OUT REGISTRATION FORM\n\nPlease 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.\nYantra Painting & Hatha Yoga Two Week Residential Course Typical Daily Routine (subject to change):\n\n4:00 Am – awakening Conch\, Aarti\, Silent Meditation\, herbal tea\n7:30 Am –  Hatha Yoga\n9:00 Am – Breakfast\n10:00 Am – Karma Yoga\n1:00 Pm – Lunch\n3:00 Pm – Tea Time (Herbal Tea)\n4:00 Pm – Yantra Painting\n6:00 Pm – Dinner\n7:15 Pm – Vedic Chanting by the dhuni\n8:00 Pm – Meditation or Kirtan\n9:00 Pm – Lights out\n\n\nYour Teacher: Mandakini Puri\n\n\n\nWhat kind of Visa Should I get?\nPlease visit the official government website for the latest updates on which visas are available. \nContact us for enquiries or fill out the registration form.\n\nMore in Ayurveda
URL:https://yoganga.org/event/two-week-yantra-painting-residential-course-2026-nov-9-24/
LOCATION:Śri Santosh Puri Ashram\, Sri Santosh Puri Ashram\, Haripur Kalan\, via Raiwala\, DEHRADUN\, UTTARAKHAND\, 249205\, India
CATEGORIES:HathaYoga,Residential Retreat Course,two week courses,Yantra Painting
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SUMMARY:Best Place to Study Traditional Ayurveda One Month Residential Certificate Course Nov 14 - Dec 14th\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered where is the best place to study Traditional Ayurveda in North India? Do you know about the next YogAnga Retreat Ayurveda Course?\nYogAnga Retreat at Sri Santosh Puri Ashram is the best place to learn traditional Ayurveda in the foothills of the Indian Himalayas.\nSri Santosh Puri Ashram offers the best traditional ayurveda courses with Alaknanda Puri\, both two week short courses\, as well as this Intensive One Month Residential Certificate Course\, throughout the year. Our participants leave this program with a solid foundation of knowledge to diagnose and facilitate traditional ayurvedic treatments; say this is the best place to study Traditional Ayurveda in North India! \nSanskrit scriptural foundation meets real life relate-ability\, Alaknanda Puri teaches the basics of Traditional Ayurveda: principals\, diagnosis\, treatments\, medicinal plants & preparing medicine\, in this Ayurveda Intensive One Month Residential Certificate Course.\nThis Ayurveda Intensive One Month Residential Certificate Course is for both Foreigners and Indian Nationals and will be taught in English. We will start and end the course with a havan (Vedic Fire Ceremony). It is advisable to arrive a day or two before the course begins. Course fee includes accommodations\, meals\, course materials and certificate of completion. \nCOURSE DATES November 14 – December 14th\, 2026\n \nAyurvedic Medical Science was passed down to us through generations over thousands of years of oral tradition\, before finally being recorded in written form. It explains a holistic way of living a healthy life\, a balance within one’s physical\, social\, mental and spiritual being. Approaching health holistically\, from the physical\, mental\, social-emotional\, and spiritual perspectives\, Ayurvedic lifestyle and treatments bring health to the unhealthy and maintain that of the healthy and thus enabling one to attain their purpose in life. The basic knowledge of Ayurvedic principles helps us to understand our individual nature as well as that of the universe\, to realize the connection between the microcosm within ourselves and the macrocosm of the universe\, ultimately leading to optimal health and happiness. \nAlaknanda Puri teaches traditional ayurveda courses. You will learn theory based on Sanskrit scriptures\, as well as medicine preparation\, treatments\, and lifestyle guidance\, in order to put the theory into practical use.  \n\n\n\n \n\nAyurveda Intensive One Month Residential Certificate Course will cover the following topics:\n\nParāyaṇam (call and response Ayurvedic scripture study)\nAyurvedic Principles\nDiagnosis Techniques\nPractical Treatment Techniques\nHerbal Medicine Preparations\nSukṣma Vyāyām (subtle prāṇic exercise)\nAyurveda Cooking\nMarma Science\nBotanical Garden Tour (medicinal plant identification)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYogAnga Retreat at Sri Santosh Puri Ashram is the best place to study Traditional Ayurveda in North India. Here is an example class:\n \nAlaknanda Puri teaches Ayurveda Intensive One Month Residential Course once a year. Typical Daily Routine (subject to change):\n\n4:00 Am – awakening Conch\, Aarti\, Silent Meditation\, herbal tea\n6:00 Am – Parāyaṇam (call and response Sanskrit scripture study)\n7:30 Am –  Sukṣma Vyāyām (Subtle Prāṇic Exercise)\n9:00 Am – Breakfast\n10:00 Am – Karma Yoga\n11:00 Am – Practical (Treatment / Medicine Preparation) Class\n1:00 Pm – Lunch\n3:00 Pm – Tea Time (Herbal Tea)\n4:00 Pm – Ayurveda Theory Class\n6:00 Pm – Dinner\n7:15 Pm – Vedic Chanting by the dhuni\n8:00 Pm – Meditation or Kirtan\n9:00 Pm – Lights out\n\nContact us for enquiries to learn Traditional Ayurveda with Alaknanda\, or click the button below to fill out the registration form to join the next YogAnga Retreat Ayurveda Course.\nRegister Now \n \nWhat kind of Visa Should I get to Learn Traditional Ayurveda with Alaknanda Puri at Sri Santosh Puri Ashram in India?\nPlease visit the official government website for the latest updates on which visas are available.
URL:https://yoganga.org/event/ayurveda-intensive-one-month-residential-course/
LOCATION:Śri Santosh Puri Ashram\, Sri Santosh Puri Ashram\, Haripur Kalan\, via Raiwala\, DEHRADUN\, UTTARAKHAND\, 249205\, India
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SUMMARY:Two Week Hatha Yoga & Ayurvedic Cooking Residential Course 2026 Nov 24 - Dec 8
DESCRIPTION:In this two week Hatha Yoga & Ayurvedic Cooking Residential Course taught by Mandakini Puri\, with the kitchen as your classroom\, you will learn classic vegetarian dishes based on the Ayurvedic principles\, to feed your yogic lifestyle.\n…along the bank of the Ganga\, in the foothills of the Himalayas in between Rishikesh and Haridwar in Uttarakhand\, India\, November 24th – Dec 8th\, 2026.\nHatha Yoga & Ayurvedic Cooking Residential Course: Start your morning as any other at Santosh Puri Ashram with a 1.5 hour Hatha Yoga Session (asana\, pranayam and meditation) led by Mandakini Puri. Spend the afternoon in the kitchen\, learning to use various food combinations as a means of balancing your doṣas. Gain an understanding of how to make basic stable meals\, snacks and condiments needed for a truly yogic lifestyle. Learn apply Ayurvedic concepts into the food you prepare for yourself\, family\, and friends. \n\nPlease Note: this Hatha Yoga and Ayurvedic Cooking course may have some extra fees to cover the cost of cooking supplies for the class. You will be giving such details upon registration.\nAlso 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. \nThe recipies Mandakini Puri teaches in her Ayurvedic Cooking course\, typically cater to serving 2-6 people\, while measurement calculations can easily be tailored to your specific needs. \nCertificates may be granted upon request. \nRegister Now \nHatha Yoga & Ayurvedic Cooking Two Week Residential Course Typical Daily Routine (subject to change):\n\n4:00 Am – awakening Conch\, Aarti\, Silent Meditation\, herbal tea\n7:30 Am –  Hatha Yoga\n9:00 Am – Breakfast\n10:00 Am – Karma Yoga\n11:00 Am – Svādhyāya (self study time)\n1:00 Pm – Lunch\n3:00 Pm – Tea Time (Herbal Tea)\n4:00 Pm – Ayurvedic Cooking Class\n6:00 Pm – Dinner\n7:15 Pm – Vedic Chanting by the dhuni\n8:00 Pm – Meditation or Kirtan\n9:00 Pm – Lights out\n\ncarrot halva“I remember since childhood\, Baba Ji and Mata Ji (using nearly 20 kilos of carrots!) would make carrot halva on the dhuni for the ashram and guests on Chrismas day\, what we called “bada din” (big day\, just after the winter solstice\, new moon). While serving it to our guests\, Mata Ji would sing Silent Night in German. Carrot Halva revitalizes and warms the body\, helping the blood circulation and regulating the hemoglobin\, and it is also... \nWhat kind of Visa Should I get?\nPlease visit the official government website for the latest updates on which visas are available. \nContact us for enquiries or fill out the registration form.\nMore in Ayurveda
URL:https://yoganga.org/event/two-week-hatha-yoga-ayurvedic-cooking-residential-course-2026-nov-24-dec-8/
LOCATION:Śri Santosh Puri Ashram\, Sri Santosh Puri Ashram\, Haripur Kalan\, via Raiwala\, DEHRADUN\, UTTARAKHAND\, 249205\, India
CATEGORIES:Ayurveda,Ayurvedic Cooking,HathaYoga,Residential Retreat Course,two week courses
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SUMMARY:Three Week Hatha Yoga Immersion: Asana\, Pranayama & Meditation Residential Course 2026 Dec 8  - 31
DESCRIPTION:Come to YogAnga Retreat for New Years Eve! In this special winter holiday\, three week Hatha Yoga Residential Course taught by Mandakini Puri\, Ganga Puri\, and other teachers according to availability\, learn the basics of Asana\, Pranayama & Meditation while living an authentic yogic lifestyle\, December 8th  – 31st\, 2026.\nSpend your New Years Eve along the bank of the Ganga\, in the foothills of the Himalayas in between Rishikesh and Haridwar in Uttarakhand\, India\nOur Hatha Yoga Immersion Two Week Residential course is a great way to deepen your Asana\, Pranayama & Meditation practice by living a spiritual life within a residential ashram environment. All will benefit from our general guest asana classes\, whether you are a beginner or have previous experience\, as the styles of the daily morning asana sessions are often adjusted to the abilities of the participants\, dependent upon the individual teachers. In this two week residential course you will have two sessions a day as well as ample time for self practice. \n\n\n\nCLICK TO FILL OUT REGISTRATION FORM \nHatha Yoga Two Week Residential Course Typical Daily Routine (subject to change):\n\n4:00 Am – awakening Conch\, Aarti\, Silent Meditation\, herbal tea\n7:30 Am –  Asana\n9:00 Am – Breakfast\n10:00 Am – Karma Yoga\n11:00 Am – Svādhyāya (self study time)\n1:00 Pm – Lunch\n3:00 Pm – Tea Time (Herbal Tea)\n4:00 Pm – Pranayam & Meditation\n6:00 Pm – Dinner\n7:15 Pm – Vedic Chanting by the dhuni\n8:00 Pm – Meditation or Kirtan\n9:00 Pm – Lights out\n\n\nWhat kind of Visa Should I get?\nPlease visit the official government website for the latest updates on which visas are available. \nContact us for enquiries or fill out the registration form.\n \n\nSpend your New Years Eve with YogAnga Retreat at Sri Santosh Puri Ashram.\nAll will benefit from living a spiritual life within a residential ashram environment\, whether you are a beginner or have your own dedicated practice.\nFollowing the suggested daily routine (below)\, or creating your own\, we will encourage you to develop the self disciple it takes to live a true yogic lifestyle. \nIf you are unsure where to start with your practice\, you may request a class session led by Mandakini Puri to learn the basics of Asana\, Pranayama & Meditation. Mandakini’s hatha yoga classes are adjusted to the abilities of the participants. \nKarma Yoga is an essential part of your sadhana journey.\nContributing to the maintenance of the ashram through seva – the spiritual practice of selfless service without an expectation of recognition or reward. In the rainy off-season\, with less guests than usual\, its often difficult to keep up the general ashram maintenance. Tasks could include food preparation\, gardening and cleaning our communal spaces. \nSvādhyāya (pronounced Swadhyaya) is self-guided-study as much as it is the study of the self.\nSpend your free time observing yourself (your thoughts\, words and actions)\, journaling or studying yogic scriptures\, philosophy and commentaries. Our library is stacked with most anything you would want to read\, research or study. \nAnd if you can’t find what you are looking for\, our local bookstore\, Drolia Pustak Bhandar\, has a large variety of books (in Sanskrit\, Hindi and English) to support your studies. They also sell everything from malas to yoga mats to neti pots. \nSee full YogAnga Retreat schedule\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \nDecember 8th  – 31st\, 2026.
URL:https://yoganga.org/event/three-week-hatha-yoga-immersion-asana-pranayama-meditation-residential-course-2026-dec-08-31/
LOCATION:Śri Santosh Puri Ashram\, Sri Santosh Puri Ashram\, Haripur Kalan\, via Raiwala\, DEHRADUN\, UTTARAKHAND\, 249205\, India
CATEGORIES:HathaYoga,Residential Retreat Course,two week courses
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