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
Two Week Yantra Painting & Hatha Yoga Residential Course
This two-week residential course with Mandakini Puri offers an introduction to Yantra Painting as a meditative and transformative practice, combined with daily Hatha Yoga.
Rooted in the tantric tradition, Yantra Painting is approached as an active meditation — bringing together mantra, form, and concentration. Through the repetition of precise geometric patterns and the chanting of Vedic mantras, the practice supports the cultivation of stillness, focus, and inner clarity.
Each day begins with a traditional morning Hatha Yoga session, including asana, pranayama, and meditation. In the afternoon, participants engage in the process of yantra painting, working with a chosen deity, chakra, or planetary energy.
Guided by Mandakini Puri, who has over 20 years of experience and learned the Harish Johari Wash Painting Technique from her teacher Pieter Weltevrede, the course offers a structured yet immersive environment to deepen both practice and understanding.
Daily Rhythm (subject to change)
4:00 am — 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 — Herbal tea
4:00 pm — Yantra Painting
6:00 pm — Dinner
7:15 pm — Chanting by the dhuni
8:00 pm — Meditation or kirtan
9:00 pm — Lights out
Practical Information
Arrival and departure dates follow the lunar cycle; however, guests are welcome to arrive earlier or stay longer. Some courses may begin following a new or full moon fire ceremony.
For visa information, please refer to official government guidelines.
Two Week Hatha Yoga Immersion: Asana, Pranayama & Meditation Residential Course
Spend two weeks immersed in the practice of traditional Hatha Yoga while experiencing the rhythm of authentic ashram life at YogAnga Retreat, nestled between Rishikesh and Haridwar in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Guided by Mandakini Puri, Ganga Puri, and other available teachers, this residential course offers a balanced introduction to āsana, prāṇāyāma, meditation, and yogic living. Whether you are beginning your practice or looking to deepen an existing one, the program provides a supportive environment for steady and meaningful growth.
Each day follows the natural rhythm of the ashram, combining practice, self-discipline, reflection, and community life. Morning yoga sessions are adapted to the needs and abilities of participants, while afternoon prāṇāyāma and meditation allow for a deeper exploration of the inner dimensions of yoga.
An essential aspect of the experience is Karma Yoga—the practice of selfless service. Through simple daily tasks such as gardening, food preparation, or caring for shared spaces, participants discover yoga as something lived beyond the mat.
Time is also dedicated to Svādhyāya (self-study), encouraging reflection through journaling, scriptural study, or quiet observation. The ashram library offers a rich collection of yogic texts and commentaries for those wishing to deepen their understanding.
More than a course, this residential immersion is an opportunity to experience yoga as a way of life—cultivating discipline, simplicity, presence, and inner balance within a traditional spiritual environment.
Typical Daily Routine (subject to change)
4:00 am – Awakening conch, ārati, silent meditation & herbal tea
7:30 am – Hatha Yoga
9:00 am – Breakfast
10:00 am – Karma Yoga
11:00 am – Svādhyāya (self-study)
1:00 pm – Lunch
3:00 pm – Herbal tea
4:00 pm – Prāṇāyāma & Meditation
6:00 pm – Dinner
7:15 pm – Vedic chanting by the dhuni
8:00 pm – Meditation or Kirtan
9:00 pm – Lights out
For visa information, please consult the official Government of India visa website for the latest requirements.
For enquiries or to register, please contact us or complete the registration form.
Two Week Hatha Yoga Immersion: Asana, Pranayama & Meditation Residential Course 2026 Oct. 26 – Nov. 9th
Spend two weeks immersed in the practice of traditional Hatha Yoga while experiencing the rhythm of authentic ashram life at YogAnga Retreat, nestled between Rishikesh and Haridwar in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Guided by Mandakini Puri, Ganga Puri, and other available teachers, this residential course offers a balanced introduction to āsana, prāṇāyāma, meditation, and yogic living. Whether you are beginning your practice or looking to deepen an existing one, the program provides a supportive environment for steady and meaningful growth.
Each day follows the natural rhythm of the ashram, combining practice, self-discipline, reflection, and community life. Morning yoga sessions are adapted to the needs and abilities of participants, while afternoon prāṇāyāma and meditation allow for a deeper exploration of the inner dimensions of yoga.
An essential aspect of the experience is Karma Yoga—the practice of selfless service. Through simple daily tasks such as gardening, food preparation, or caring for shared spaces, participants discover yoga as something lived beyond the mat.
Time is also dedicated to Svādhyāya (self-study), encouraging reflection through journaling, scriptural study, or quiet observation. The ashram library offers a rich collection of yogic texts and commentaries for those wishing to deepen their understanding.
Celebrate Diwali at the Ashram
This course includes the opportunity to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, at Sri Santosh Puri Ashram. Observed on the new moon, Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.
Traditionally, homes are cleaned and illuminated with ghee lamps to welcome the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, representing abundance, prosperity, and auspicious new beginnings. Celebrating Diwali within an ashram offers a unique opportunity to experience this sacred festival through simplicity, devotion, and community.
More than a course, this residential immersion is an invitation to experience yoga as a way of life—cultivating discipline, presence, inner balance, and spiritual growth within a traditional ashram environment.
Typical Daily Routine (subject to change)
4:00 am – Awakening conch, ārati, silent meditation & herbal tea
7:30 am – Hatha Yoga
9:00 am – Breakfast
10:00 am – Karma Yoga
11:00 am – Svādhyāya (self-study)
1:00 pm – Lunch
3:00 pm – Herbal tea
4:00 pm – Prāṇāyāma & Meditation
6:00 pm – Dinner
7:15 pm – Vedic chanting by the dhuni
8:00 pm – Meditation or Kirtan
9:00 pm – Lights out
For visa information, please consult the official Government of India visa website for the latest requirements.
For enquiries or to register, please contact us or complete the registration form.
Three Week Hatha Yoga Immersion: Asana, Pranayama & Meditation Residential Course
Spend the final weeks of the year immersed in the practice of Hatha Yoga while living the daily rhythm of an authentic ashram between Rishikesh and Haridwar, in the foothills of the Himalayas. Concluding with the celebration of New Year's Eve, this three-week residential course offers an opportunity to end the year with reflection, discipline, and renewed intention.
Guided by Mandakini Puri, Ganga Puri, and other available teachers, the course provides a practical introduction to āsana, prāṇāyāma, and meditation within the supportive environment of ashram life. Suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners, classes are adapted to the needs of the participants while leaving ample time for self-practice and personal study.
Beyond the yoga sessions themselves, participants are invited to experience the broader path of sādhana through karma yoga, community living, meditation, Vedic chanting, and the simplicity of a traditional daily routine. The residential format allows yoga to become not only a practice, but a way of living.
Typical Daily Routine (subject to change)
4:00 am – Awakening conch, ārati, silent meditation & herbal tea
7:30 am – Asana
9:00 am – Breakfast
10:00 am – Karma Yoga
11:00 am – Svādhyāya (self-study)
1:00 pm – Lunch
3:00 pm – Herbal tea
4:00 pm – Prāṇāyāma & Meditation
6:00 pm – Dinner
7:15 pm – Vedic chanting by the dhuni
8:00 pm – Meditation or Kirtan
9:00 pm – Lights out
Welcoming the New Year within the peaceful atmosphere of the ashram offers a meaningful alternative to conventional celebrations—a chance to begin the year grounded in practice, community, and inner reflection.
For enquiries or to register, please contact us or complete the registration form.