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Mud Story Retreats

@mudstoryretreats

www.mudstoryretreats.com

Welcome to Mud Story, an emerging eco-farming community nestled in groves of organic coconut trees in the countryside of Mysore, Karnataka, the historic birthplace and cultural heart of modern yoga. Join Sandi and friends in this forest sanctuary for immersive weekend, one week, and two week programs designed to restore and awaken your body, mind, and spirit with Mud Story Retreats.


Programs include:

  • Traditional Mysore Ashtanga Yoga classes, honoring the local lineage of Sri T. Krishnamacharya and the Jois family, open to all levels from beginner to advanced

  • Daily Meditation, Restorative Yoga, Chanting, Yoga Philosophy, and Satsang

  • Creative Workshops in sustainable and traditional arts: Natural Dyeing with Color Ashram, Pottery, Creative Writing, Astrocartography, Vedic Astrology, Ayurvedic Cooking, Plant-based Nutrition, Indian Classical Music, and Performing Arts

  • Free Time at the farm (swimming in eco-pool, reading and relaxing amidst tropical fruit trees, optional tree planting and food harvesting)

  • Lovingly prepared meals with farm-fresh ingredients that come from the local soil and soul

  • New farmhouse accommodations that breathe with the land

  • Cultural & Wildlife excursions into the heritage city of Mysuru and to wildlife sanctuaries in the region

  • Connection with purpose, community, and creativity

Return to the mud and bloom like the lotus!

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Natural dyed yoga clothing from Biome by ColorAshram | Photography by Nithin from the Organic Cafe

  • "I HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH YOGA STUDENTS IN MYSORE FROM PAST 14 YEARS BUT I DIDN'T GET TO START MY OWN PRACTICE UNTIL I MET SANDI. SHE MOTIVATED ME TO START PRACTICING AND I AM VERY GRATEFUL FOR HER AND PROUD TO SAY SHE IS MY FIRST TEACHER."

    — Pradeep

  • "Sandi teaches the heart and mind of yoga in addition to the asanas."

    - Ava

  • "Having taught and performed North Indian classical and folk dance forms and having studied yoga for 5 decades myself, I feel confident in attesting Sandi’s knowledge and respect for these practices. I truly appreciate the wonderful energy and expertise that Sandi brings to her classes."

    — Mekhala

“No Mud, No Lotus.”

— Thich Nhat Hanh