A unique 10-day training in India with world renowned master teachers, authors, and founders of Svastha Yoga, A. G. Mohan and Indra Mohan.

All of us know, to some extent at least, what is good and what is bad for us in our lives, yet we struggle to adhere to what is better for us & act upon it.

Two primary weaknesses of the mind in this regard are unsteadiness/wavering (the inability to remain steady in our actions & choices), and clouding (due to inaccurate knowledge and lack of clarity).

The mind is unclear and unsteady in both worldly matters and on spiritual matters. To reach our goals, worldly or spiritual, we need right knowledge and steadiness in will & action. This program will guide participants in achieving both inner peace and success in their goals—both worldly and spiritual.

Two primary weaknesses of the mind in this regard are unsteadiness/wavering (the inability to remain steady in our actions & choices), and clouding (due to inaccurate knowledge and lack of clarity).

The mind is unclear and unsteady in both worldly matters and on spiritual matters. To reach our goals, worldly or spiritual, we need right knowledge and steadiness in will & action. This program will guide participants in achieving both inner peace and success in their goals—both worldly and spiritual.

“There is no (mental) strength equal to yoga. – Mahabharata”

The Path to Clarity and Steadiness

Over the course of this 10-day in-person training, we will explore the core questions at the root of our life experience: Who am I? What is this world? What are my relationships, and why do we have happiness and unhappiness?

Examining these through the lens of ancient Indian philosophy, we will gain a clearer understanding of the psychological patterns that drive thoughts, emotions, and actions. We will look at the six life stages in the ancient Indian darshanas (viewpoints), and study how systems like the Yoga Darshana offer effective and structured ways to work with our life challenges.

We will study the roots of mental disturbance—karma, samskaras (latent impressions), and the functioning of the mind—and see how these relate to personal patterns and challenges. In the final part of the program, we will apply what we have learned in practice: the 8 limbs of yoga, the role of dharma and personal discipline, vrata (vow), types of karma etc. And this will culminate in creating your own daily practice. Through this program, you will come away with tools to increase two fundamental capacities for wellbeing and a good life: clear knowledge and a steady mind.

“This training will guide you with tools for a steady will and clear mind.”

Program Structure

There are daily morning and afternoon sessions with the Mohans with an extended midday break to rest. The program totals 50 hours. For yoga teachers and allied professionals, this can count towards your continuing education and professional development.

The program is divided into 3 sections:

• The Challenge
• The Solution
• Implementation & Progress Assessment

Section 1 – The Challenge

• The Basics
  • Who am I?
  • What is this world?
  • What are my relationships?
• Six stages of life
• Pleasure & pain caused by the six stages
• Methods to overcome suffering
  • The proposal of the Darshanas (ancient Indian philosophies)
• Yoga Darsana – The uniqueness

Section 2 – The Solution

• The root cause of the problem
• The role of karma & what it is
  • Samskara → Result (Action) → Latent Impressions → Functioning of Mind
• The 8 fundamental types of latent impressions (samskaras)
• Role of dharma
  • Its link to knowledge and steadiness of mind
• Classification of karma: 4 categories and their relevance

Section 3 – Implementation & Progress Assessment

• 8 limbs of yoga
• Types of dharma, including the yamas & niyamas
• Kriya yoga
• Vratam – vows and offerings
• Teaching of the Kathopanishad. Three essentials:
  • Knowledge
  • Conscious personal effort
  • Mindfulness
• Karma, jnana, bhakti yoga.
• Preparing your Svastha Yoga Dinacarya (Formulating your daily practice)
• Progress and self-assessment
  • 4-point charter

Personal Practice

The structure of this training allows relaxed time in the mornings for your own personal practice in your comfortable room or on the resort grounds by the sea. The sunrise over the ocean provides an inspiring and vitalizing beginning to your day. There is an extended midday break for lunch and resting, as well as time for your personal evening practice or a beach walk before dinner at the venue or one of the many restaurants close by.

“Life is a blessing. Make it an offering.”

About the Mohans

This training program presents a rare opportunity to study and be guided by A.G. Mohan and Indra Mohan in person. In a fast-paced world, the Mohans teach us to pause and reflect, come back to the self, cultivate peace, and remain focused on what is truly important.

A. G. Mohan is one of the foremost yoga masters in this era. He began his yoga journey in 1971, spending nearly two decades as a personal student of the legendary yogi Sri Krishnamacharya. Then he immersed himself in further wide-ranging studies of ayurveda, samkhya, tantra, ancient India dramatics, jyotisha, and more over decades. He is the author of several books on yoga, including Yoga for Body, Breath, and Mind, Yoga Therapy, Krishnamacharya: His Life and Teachings and Krishnamacharya In His Own Words.

Indra Mohan began her yoga studies along with her husband, A.G. Mohan, in 1971. She is one of few people to receive a post-graduate diploma in yoga from Sri Krishnamacharya. She is appreciated by students not only for her extensive knowledge and clear teachings, but also for her wisdom and calm presence. She has guided many thousands of students over five decades to increase their wellbeing, manage their health problems, and find personal and spiritual transformation.

Venue

Mamalla Beach Resort

Located about 60 km south of the city of Chennai in South India, is Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram), a seashore town of architectural beauty along the Bay of Bengal. Just outside the town is the Mamalla Beach Resort. The resort is a relaxed venue for the training with clean rooms, a large pool, outdoor undercover restaurant, and shady grassed areas to relax. The beachfront is idyllic for personal practice in the early mornings as the sun rises over the sea. In your free time, you can also explore the town and its many shops and restaurants, or visit the famous Shore Temple Complex.

Dates

3 – 12 November 2025

How to Join

For more information, please email: retreats.svastha@gmail.com