Yoga, Advaita & Tantra
Mandala Yoga Ashram is an internationally renowned centre of yogic knowledge, based in Wales, UK. We offer residential retreats, online courses and yoga teacher training based on the authentic teachings of yoga, advaita and tantra.
Our approach emphasises meditation, transformation, and the cultivation of direct insight through practice and personal experience.
A Spiritual Sanctuary
As one of the few authentic ashrams to be found outside of India, we provide a vibrant link between the spiritual teachings of the yogic sages and sincere seekers of the modern world. Founded in 1986, the Ashram has over the years been a source of profound learning and transformation for thousands of people from all walks of life.
More about the AshramOur Teachings
Our teachings draw on the deeply connected systems of classical yoga, advaita and tantra, aiming to support the cultivation of direct meditative insight into the fundamental nature of reality alongside the development of the full range of human potential.
Yoga
We teach authentic yoga in the broadest sense of the term, as a practical science designed to systematically awaken us to the depths of our being through harmonising and integrating the body, mind and emotions.
Advaita
Advaita is a radical, elegant, and profound philosophy of non-dualism that describes the world in terms of a singular Conscious unfolding. It represents the pinnacle of realization and understanding available to a human being.
Tantra
The focus of the ancient system of tantra is to expand our experience and awareness, often using our day-to-day experiences to become conscious of that which lies beyond them, opening doorways into insight and realisation.
Our Residential Retreats & Online Courses
Residential Retreats
Our residential retreats are rare opportunities to go deeper into the mysteries of yoga in an environment of great natural beauty and focused spiritual energy.
Online Courses
We offer two kinds of online course: live courses broadcast via Zoom, and self-study courses provided through our own online portal.
Some Upcoming Retreats & Courses
Wed 17 June -
Sun 21 June 2026
Honouring Grief
With Swami Krishnapremananda
This is a four-day retreat, offering a supportive and sacred space to explore the nature of grief. Together, we will look at how we, both personally and collectively, attempt to avoid grief and how turning gently toward it can allow space for healing. By facing grief, we make room for gratitude, appreciation, and even deeper love.
Tues 7 - Sun 12 July 2026
Bhaja Govindam
With Swami Nishchalananda and Rajesh David
This retreat explores the Bhaja Govindam, a poetic text by Adi Shankaracharya that blends non-dual wisdom with devotion. Swamiji offers insightful commentary, while Rajesh brings the verses to life through music and chanting. Together, we’ll engage with this sacred text not just through study, but through direct, heartfelt experience.
Fri 13 - Sun 15 March 2026
Tattwa Shuddhi
With Swami SatyaDaya and Tulsi
Discover the subtle power of Tattwa Shuddhi, a rarely taught tantric practice that uses mantra, symbolism, and inner awareness to reconnect you with your true nature. Rooted in ancient tradition, this practice gently purifies and harmonises the elements of body, mind, and spirit.
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The Ashram Sangha
The Ashram Sangha is our online community, a space where those who feel a connection with the Ashram can receive ongoing teachings and support from us in the comfort of their own homes. It's our way of making the teachings and spiritual life of the Ashram as accessible as possible to anyone anywhere in the world.
Find out more and join free for 14 days
Free Yoga Teachings
In addition to our retreats and courses we offer a free library of teachings. The library contains a wealth of articles, videos and audios on the philosophies and practices of yoga, advaita and tantra. We believe that genuine spiritual teachings exist for the benefit of everyone, and that money shouldn't be an obstacle to anyone accessing these teachings.
Explore the library
Our Founder
Swami Nishchalananda set up the ashram in 1986. He still teaches regularly on Zoom, and has two blogs in French and English publishing historical teachings. Click on the button below to find out more about him and how you can access his teachings.
Ashram Sangha
The Ashram Sangha is our new online hub, a space for us to support all those who feel a connection with the Ashram, its teachings, and its vibrant yoga community.
Ashram Shop
In our online shop you can find books and yoga booklets written by Swami Nishchalananda, as well as beautiful malas strung here at the Ashram.
