Art of Yantra
Retreats and workshops on creating and using Yantra, Mantra and Mandala as tools for inner-focus and transformation.
Upcoming Events
YOGA NIDRA – Ascent into the Subconscious
A comprehensive guide to the method developed by Svami Satyananda Sarasvati
by Nadeshda Stürzebecher (Antarshuddhi)
After five years of intensive research, I am delighted to finally share the results in this 500-page book. Based on classical sources of Indian philosophy (Vedanta, Samkhya, Tantra) and embedded in the integral yoga system of Bihar Yoga, this book combines theory, practice and historical classification.
For all those who want to understand and apply Yoga Nidra not only as a relaxation technique, but also as a method for expanding consciousness.
Navagraha Exploration live-online series
Join us for a special one-year journey through the nine planets visible to the naked eye, and, ultimately, a journey within ourselves too. This series offers a monthly session beginning in January, where we explore each planet through the lens of Jyotiṣa (Vedic/Indian astrology) with Sara while connecting with the sacred practices of mantra and yantra with Antarshuddhi. Although the course stretches during the whole year, you can book single sessions or the replay of already past sessions.
Dates and links for Booking:
- Sūrya (Sun): recording available
- Chandra (Moon): recording available
- Buddha (Mercury): recording available
- Shukra (Venus): recording available
- Mangala (Mars): recording available
- Guru (Jupiter): recording available
- Pause: July and August
- Shani (Saturn): recording available
- Rahu: Monday, 5 October
- Ketu: Tuesday, 10 November
- Integration Session: Sunday, 13 December
Mahashivaratri Mantra and Yantra online, 6th March 2027
Mahashivaratri (Mahāśivarātri) is traditionally observed throughout the night just before the new moon, with chanting, celebration and blissful intoxication. Shiva is worshipped in India in different forms, each expressing different aspects and qualities, with variations across places and traditions. Among the many forms of Shiva, Mahamrityunjaya (Mahāmṛtyuñjaya) is regarded as one of his most powerful forms, meaning the Great Conqueror of Death.
Join us for a special online session dedicated to the special occasion of Mahashivaratri exploring Mahamrityunjaya mantra and yantra. In this form, Shiva is invoked as a powerful force of healing, protection, relief from suffering and liberation.
Our Aim
Our aim is to offer the opportunity to explore the practice of mantra and yantra in an accessible, systematic and meaningful way. Through day, weekend and longer retreat courses we wish to create an environment where these ancient and powerful tools of transformation can be explored and experienced as part of one’s spiritual practice and personal development.
Mantra and Yantra are tools of Tantra. Tantra is the root of yoga, through their practice one can
heal and harmonise, integrating head, heart and hands; thought, feeling and expression.
The whole process of creating the yantra goes beyond one of simply drawing and painting a beautiful image, it is a process of worship. An open attitude is more important than ability and we have experienced on many occasions participants amazing themselves with what they are able to create, express and discover.
Fine Art Prints
The Yantras and Mandalas are not only beautiful images or patterns, but they are also meditation objects and powerful tools of self-enquiry and transformation. They appear as maps of consciousness – helping us to focus, expand our consciousness and activate our creative potential.
The pictures presented here have been painted in a gouache and watercolour technique, which requires a lengthy working process in which the paint is applied layer by layer to create the depth and the smoothness of the nuances and gradients. They are available as high quality art prints.
