Healing Arts Yantra Workshop

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Up to 30 in group
Date
February 28 - March 2, 2025

Retreat Highlights

  • Step-by-step guidance on painting a Yantra using templates
  • Immersive experience with sacred sounds and mantra chanting
  • Exploration of colors and shapes associated with each Yantra
  • Puja ceremony to invoke the energy of the chosen deity
  • Meditation and chanting to transfer energy into the completed artwork

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

Yantras are an ancient geometrical technology that have existed for thousands of years, dating back to ancient India. They are tools for meditation, healing, and self-realization. These sacred shapes are a visual map for spiritual growth and each Yantra is associated with a particular Divine energy and sound vibration. Some consider Yantras to be an art form, while others understand them to be psychological transmissions of the Divine that carry the ability to activate our spiritual progress.
During this weekend workshop we will:

Go through the process of painting a Yantra while experiencing the healing effects of meditative painting.
Begin with a template to outline our chosen Yantra onto canvas.
Explore the colors and shapes of our Yantras while immersing ourselves in sacred sounds through Mantra.
Bring the Yantra to life through Puja (sacred ceremony) to invoke the energy or deity associated with it, transferring that energy into the physical artwork.

No experience with painting necessary to experience the transformative power of these healing arts!  You will be supported and guided to let the spirit move through you in a completely judgment-free space while creating your very own Yantra through the process.
Testimonials:
"One of the most centering and freeing meditations I've ever done! I just loved the creative freedom, artistic guidance, and chanting that led my spirit to my most Zen place. Extraordinary." - Denise Gordon
"It was a wonderful experience sharing this process, taking the time to focus, and be open to a new perspective beyond our own. This is a joy we can all benefit from." -Kathy Tebo
"It was a great experience slowly noticing how the yantra was emerging while focusing on it, yet time passed so fast. We didn't want it to stop." -Peter Francis
"Padme is so lovely, her voice soothing and calming. The workshop was meditative and relaxing, truly healing and magical.  And, of course, we went home with a beautiful Yantra. I loved every minute of it." -Faith Chang

Getting Here

Location icon Yogaville

Directions

Yogaville offers transportation from the airport, train and bus stations in Charlottesville, VA. If you are driving Google Maps has reliable turn-by-turn directions.

Accommodation

Availability of complimentary accommodations is determined by the order of booking.
Dormitory

The most popular accommodations we have are Dormitory Accommodations – shared room and shared bath. We have two dormitories, Vivekananda Vihar and Ramalinga Nilayam, which are centrally heated and air-conditioned and convenient to meals and programs.
Lotus Guest House (Private Room)

Each room in our six unit guest house is equipped with a small refrigerator, queen size bed and full bath. Each room in our nine unit guest house is equipped with a queen sized bed and full bath, and no refrigerator.

Tenting
Set off in a quiet, wooded area adjacent to the Lotus Guest Houses are twelve campsites. Campers have use of the bathroom, shower, and laundry facilities nearby Vivekananda Vihar dormitory. Camping is available from March 15th to December 1st.

Shared Dormitory: Bottom Bunk

Accommodation
Bottom bunk in a shared dorm room. Dorm rooms contain 4-8 beds. Shared bathroom Dorm rooms are not coed Availability is Gender Specific

Private Dormitory

Accommodation
This is a private room with a shared bathroom in our Ramalinga Nilayam Dorm - Females Only

LGH: Full Bed

Accommodation
Private room and Private Bath. A single Full bed and a private bath designed for those seeking peace in solitude.    

LGH: 2 Twin beds

Accommodation
Private Room and Private Bath. Two twin Beds and a private bath that is ideal for friends looking to experience the bliss of Yogaville.  

LGH: Queen Bed

Accommodation
Private Room and Private Bath. A queen bed or a queen with two day beds and a private bath that is perfect for couples and families searching for a peaceful time together. Please put in the personal comments if you need a room that includes trundles.  

Tent-Site

Accommodation
Open from Mar. 16–Nov. 30. Closed from Dec. 1–Mar. 15 Set off in a quiet, wooded area adjacent to the Lotus Guest Houses are Eighteen campsites. Campers have use of the nearby bathhouse as well as laundry facilities at the LGH Building 3.   Also, all tent sites have tent platforms for a more comfortable and dry tenting experience.  Fires and Stoves are not Permitted. Price is per person per night. Please bring your own tent, tie downs, tarp (weather protection). bedding and towels.  

Venue & Amenities

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Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
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Yogaville is home to the Light of Truth Universal Shrine (LOTUS). The LOTUS is a unique temple dedicated to interfaith understanding and the Light within all faiths. Individual altars represent and honor the different world faiths and spiritual paths. The vision, design and inspiration of Sri Swami Satchidananda, LOTUS was dedicated in 1986. It demonstrates, “Truth is One, Paths are Many.” In the peaceful countryside of Virginia, the doors of LOTUS are open to welcome people of all backgrounds and beliefs.

Meals

Menu Types

Organic, vegetarian/vegan food Labeled ingredients Lacto-vegetarian Gluten-free and vegan options Salad bar Large herbal tea selection Coffee is available for purchase at Mandala Cafe

What's Included

  • Accomodations
  • Meals
  • Meditation Sessions
  • Yoga Classes

What's Not Included

  • Transportation
  • Airfare

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