Traditional Hatha Yoga
Asana, Mudra & Pranayama
Explore traditional Yoga practices
Deepen your understanding of Yoga through daily practice of asana and pranayama within a residential ashram environment. Living in this setting allows the practice to extend beyond the mat and become part of daily life.
Daily classes are open to all guests, whether you are a beginner or have previous experience. Sessions are adapted to the level of the group, allowing each participant to develop their practice at their own pace under the guidance of experienced teachers.
Open to All Levels
07:30am - 09:00am Every Morning (except Sundays, New and Full Moons)
Every Sunday 11:30am - 1pm IST
—> Join us from anywhere for 60 mins of classic āsana & 30 mins of prānayama.
Residential Classes
Online Classes
Daily Yoga Practice at YogAnga Retreat
Most morning yoga sessions are based on traditional Hatha Yoga, unless otherwise indicated in the schedule.
Mandakini Puri’s classes combine traditional and often therapeutic asanas with pranayama and subtle practices
Ganga Puri’s Hatha Yoga approach, known as “Hatha Vinyasa YogAnga Abhyāsa,” emphasizes precise alignment, awareness of breath and prana, and the cultivation of balance and clarity through practice.
Alaknanda Puri offers sessions in Sukshma Vyayama, a subtle and meditative system of movements that works on the flow of energy in the body, supporting awareness, sensitivity, and inner balance.
Guest teachers may also occasionally guide asana and pranayama classes.
All guests following the ashram daily routine are welcome to join morning asana and pranayama sessions without enrolling in a teacher training. Short stays are possible, though longer stays are recommended to fully benefit from the practice.
Please register via our contact page to inform us of your arrival dates.
Yogic Sukṣma Vyāyām
Also known as Himalayan Yoga, Sukṣma Vyāyām is a traditional system of subtle yet dynamic yogic exercises designed to awaken energy, increase awareness, and prepare the body and mind for deeper states of practice.
Though the movements may appear simple, the practice works deeply through concentration, breath, isolated movements, mudrās, and awareness of prāṇa. With consistent practice, Sukṣma Vyāyām helps cultivate strength, vitality, focus, balance, and mental clarity.
The practice traces through the lineage of Kartika Swami and Dhirendra Brahmachari, before being passed to Narvada Puri Mataji and later taught by Alaknanda Puri at Santosh Puri Ashram.
More than physical exercise, Sukṣma Vyāyām is approached as a meditative discipline: refining awareness of the subtle body while preparing the nervous system for deeper yogic practices.
Teachings may be offered during retreats, trainings, residential stays, or occasionally online upon request.
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Ganga Puri Rox
YogAcharya & Jyotish
Ganga Puri holds a degree in Physics and Mathematics from Garhwal University in Srinagar. The mahasamadhi of his father in 2001 marked a turning point in his life, leading him from a scientific orientation toward a deeper commitment to spiritual practice and the pursuit of Truth. Meditation and yoga became central to his life. He later completed a postgraduate diploma and a Master’s degree in Human Consciousness and Yogic Science at Gurukul Kangri University, founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati, in Haridwar.
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Mandakini Puri
YogAcharya
Mandakini Puri is rooted in a traditional yogic family, following the sanyasi lineage of her parents and teachers, Santosh Puri Maharaj and Narvada Puri Mataji. She was born and continues to reside on the banks of Maa Ganga. Her dedicated practice led her to become a Yoga Acharya, and she holds a Master’s degree in Yogic Science and Human Excellence. Since 2004, she has been managing and teaching courses with YogAnga Retreat at Santosh Puri Ashram.
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Alaknanda Puri
Ayurvedic Doctor and Teacher
Dr. Alaknanda Puri (Gangotri) is the resident Ayurvedic doctor and teacher at YogAnga Retreat, Sri Santosh Puri Ashram. She began her studies through close guidance from swamis and traditional Ayurvedic practitioners, before pursuing formal education. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Ayurvedic Medical Science from Ayurveda College Coimbatore, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and a Diploma in Yogic Science from Shrinagar University. She has further completed a certification in traditional Ayurveda (Vaidyavisharad) and a Diploma in Holistic Health Management at Dev Sanskriti University.
