YogAnga Retreat at Sri Santosh Puri Ashram: Explore a yogic lifestyle, where yogis were born and raised… on the bank of the sacred Ganga River in the foothills of the Himalayas (between Haridwar and Rishikesh).
Shiva Tantra Mantra Meditation Residential Course, based on the Shiva Sutra, will be taught by Ganga Puri February 2 - 17, 2026. The Shiva Sutra (Śivasūtra-s) by Vasugupta, is an ancient scripture from which arose Kashmir Shaivism during the 9th century. 77 aphorisms (poetic lines of Sanskrit text) provide a very deep threefold explanation about our consciousness, its evolution and the 36 tatvas (elements) that make up the human body.
In 2024 YogAnga Retreat will celebrate Guru Purnima at Sri Santosh Puri Ashram on July 21: a full moon celebration in honour of our gurus, Santosh Puri Babaji and Narvada Puri Mataji. Guru Purnima according to the Hindu lunar calendar, is held every year in the month of Ashadh (typically around June or July during monsoon). Come gather with us in this special time of year. Mingle among old friends and fellow devotees. Share stories about your experiences with Babaji and Mataji. Listen to the recitation of the Guru Gita.
In this introductory two week Yantra Painting & YogAsana 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 YogAsana Session (Hatha Yoga, pranayam and meditation). Spend the afternoon chanting a Vedic mantra for the chosen deity or planet while painting their representative yantra. February 19th - March 2nd, 2026 in Uttarakhand, India