Residential Retreats
We've been running retreats here at the Ashram for over 35 years, for those seeking to deepen or expand their yoga practice and their understanding in an environment of focused spiritual energy and natural beauty. We offer fully residential retreat courses of between 2 and 10 days in length, and longer sadhana courses combining multiple residential retreats with guided home-study.
Retreat Courses
Our retreat courses range between 2 and 10 days and cover subjects relating to the main branches of yoga, as well as advaita and tantra. Our emphasis is on cultivating direct insight within our supportive Ashram environment.
Sadhana Courses
Our sadhana courses cover various advanced yogic subjects in greater depth than a single retreat allows. These courses range between 6 and 12 months and combine multiple retreats here at the Ashram with guided home-study.
Retreat Courses
We usually run retreat courses from February to November, closing for a couple of months over the winter. Below you'll find our courses scheduled for 2022.
Thurs 17 March -
Sun 20 March 2022
Rest, Restore & Renew
With Ananda Devi, assisted by Swami SatyaDaya
Emphasising relaxation and renewal, the retreat structure will include gentle and accessible yoga practices, interspersed with plenty of time to rest and simply be within the Ashram grounds.
Fri 22 April -
Sun 24 April 2022
Exploring Ashram Life
With Experienced Ashram Teachers
This weekend retreat is designed to introduce you to the teachings and purpose of the Ashram, and help you go deeper in your yoga and meditation practice.
Wed 18 May -
Sun 22 May 2022
Yoga Therapy for Anxiety and Sleeping Disorders
With Dr. Hania Katarina Kramlund and Swami Nishchalananda
This course will give you the tools which will help you to sleep better, reduce anxiety, and to thereby live a more healthy and joyful life.
Thur 16 June -
Sun 19 June 2022
The Alchemy of Mantra
With Swami Krishnapremananda
Mantras are like potent seeds planted within, which, with regular ongoing practice, have the potential to release their alchemical power into our heart, mind and energy body, transforming our self-understanding.
Sadhana Courses
Kriya Yoga
Kriya Yoga is a sophisticated and practical method of harmonising and refining the natural energies of our being to allow the physical, emotional, etheric and mental energies to be brought into balance.
Comprising 4 residential weeks spread out between summer 2022 and early 2023
More details >>A Spiritual Sanctuary
As one of the few authentic ashrams to be found outside of India, Mandala Yoga Ashram provides a vibrant link between the spiritual teachings of the yogic sages and sincere seekers of the modern Western world. Founded in 1986 by Swami Nishchalananda Saraswati on his return from 14 years of intensive training with his guru Swami Satyananda Saraswati, and nestling in 25 acres of beautiful, remote hill-country in Southwest Wales, UK, the Ashram has over the years been a source of profound learning and transformation for thousands of people from all walks of life. Our residential retreats are rare opportunities to go deep into the mysteries of yoga in an environment of great natural beauty and focused spiritual energy.
More about the Ashram
Our Online Offerings
Live Online Courses
Study with us live via Zoom. Our 1-day and 2-day courses offer opportunities for you to take short study and practice retreats with us in the comfort of your own home.
Self-Study Online Courses
Study at your own pace. Our self-study courses cover a range of core yogic topics with options for beginner, intermediate and more advanced practitioners.
Friends Of The Ashram
Friends Of The Ashram is our new online community, a hub for all those who feel a connection with the Ashram, its teachings, and its vibrant yoga sangha.
