YogAnga Retreat
Schedule & Dates
Courses & Schedule at YogAnga Retreat
YogAnga Retreat at Sri Santosh Puri Ashram offers a range of residential Yoga and Ayurveda courses throughout the year. Rooted in traditional teachings, these programs support both study and direct experience within an authentic ashram environment.
Courses are scheduled according to the lunar cycle (Hindu calendar), creating a natural rhythm for practice and learning. Guests may join specific courses, come for a personal or silent retreat, or simply follow the daily routine of the ashram.
Life at the ashram is closely connected to the rhythm of traditional Indian festivals. You may choose to plan your stay to coincide with these moments. Key festival dates are included in the schedule below.
Explore the different courses below, and scroll down to view upcoming dates and schedule.
Residential Courses and Retreat Descriptions
Ayurveda One Month Residential Intensive Training Certificate Course
Sanskrit scriptural foundation meets real life relate-ability, where you will learn the basics of principals, diagnosis, treatments, medicinal plants & preparing medicine, in this One Month Intensive Ayurveda Certificate Residential Training Course.
Patanjali Yoga Sutras Lecture Courses
Patanjali Yoga Sutras Philosophy lecture course with Ganga Puri gives an introduction to Jñana Yoga in four chapters: Samadhi, Sadhana, Vibhuti, and Kaivalya. Take your yoga practice to the next level by gaining a deeper understanding of the eight limbs of yoga.
YogAnga Retreat France, at St Izaire
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.
Ayurveda Theory Two Week Residential and Online Courses
Sanskrit scriptural foundation meets real life relate-ability: learn the basics principals to help you lead a healthy Ayurvedic lifestyle, in this two week Ayurveda Theory Online Course.
Hatha Yoga: Asana & Pranayama
Explore various techniques of traditional Hatha Yoga: Asana & Pranayama by deepening your 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.
Yogic Sukṣma Vyāyām Courses
Alaknanda Puri teaches Sukṣma Vyāyām, also known as Himalayan Yoga, a unique system of subtle prāṇic exercises, which energizes the body and harmonizes the mind.
Ayurvedic Indian Cooking
In this two weeks intensive practical 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.
Bhagavad Gita Courses
YogAnga Retreat Bhagavad Gita Courses happen several times throughout the year providing both theoretical and practical experience in Karma, Bhakti and Jñana Yoga. One of the foundational books of Sanatan Dharma (Hindu Philosophy), the Bhagavad Gita is a Sanskrit text that can guide any seeker towards the art of living.
Yantra Painting with Mandakini Puri
Experience the unique clarity of mind, inner peace, mantra and meditation, while connecting with your own creativity through Yantra Painting in this two week residential course with Mandakini Puri.
YogAnga Retreat Schedule 2026
Best Place to Study Traditional Ayurveda One Month Residential Certificate Course
Ever wondered where is the best place to study Traditional Ayurveda in North India? Do you know about the next YogAnga Retreat Ayurveda Course?
YogAnga Retreat at Sri Santosh Puri Ashram is the best place to learn traditional Ayurveda in the foothills of the Indian Himalayas.
Sri 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!
Sanskrit 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.
This 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.
COURSE DATES: November 14 – December 14th, 2026
Ayurvedic 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.
Alaknanda 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.
Ayurveda Intensive One Month Residential Certificate Course will cover the following topics:
Parāyaṇam (call and response Ayurvedic scripture study)
Ayurvedic Principles
Diagnosis Techniques
Practical Treatment Techniques
Herbal Medicine Preparations
Sukṣma Vyāyām (subtle prāṇic exercise)
Ayurveda Cooking
Marma Science
Botanical Garden Tour (medicinal plant identification)
YogAnga Retreat at Sri Santosh Puri Ashram is the best place to study Traditional Ayurveda in North India. Here is an example class:
Alaknanda Puri teaches Ayurveda Intensive One Month Residential Course once a year.
Typical Daily Routine (subject to change):
4:00 Am – awakening Conch, Aarti, Silent Meditation, herbal tea
6:00 Am – Parāyaṇam (call and response Sanskrit scripture study)
7:30 Am – Sukṣma Vyāyām (Subtle Prāṇic Exercise)
9:00 Am – Breakfast
10:00 Am – Karma Yoga
11:00 Am – Practical (Treatment / Medicine Preparation) Class
1:00 Pm – Lunch
3:00 Pm – Tea Time (Herbal Tea)
4:00 Pm – Ayurveda Theory Class
6:00 Pm – Dinner
7:15 Pm – Vedic Chanting by the dhuni
8:00 Pm – Meditation or Kirtan
9:00 Pm – Lights out
Contact 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.
What kind of Visa Should I get to Learn Traditional Ayurveda with Alaknanda Puri at Sri Santosh Puri Ashram in India?
Please visit the official government website for the latest updates on which visas are available.
Two Week Hatha Yoga & Ayurvedic Cooking Residential Course
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.
…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.
Hatha 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.
Please 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.
Also 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.
The 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.
Certificates may be granted upon request.
Hatha Yoga & Ayurvedic Cooking 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
11:00 Am – Svādhyāya (self study time)
1:00 Pm – Lunch
3:00 Pm – Tea Time (Herbal Tea)
4:00 Pm – Ayurvedic Cooking Class
6:00 Pm – Dinner
7:15 Pm – Vedic Chanting by the dhuni
8:00 Pm – Meditation or Kirtan
9:00 Pm – Lights out
Recipe for Carrot Halwa.
What kind of Visa Should I get?
Please visit the official government website for the latest updates on which visas are available.