“No mud, no lotus.”

— Thich Nhat Hanh

Lotus Retreats at Mud Story

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 Lotus Retreats, immersive three day, one week, and two week programs designed to restore and awaken your body, mind, and spirit.

LOTUS RETREAT
Programs include:

  • Traditional Mysore Ashtanga Yoga classes, honoring the local lineage of Sri T. Krishnamacharya and the Jois family, taught by Sandi and visiting teachers, 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, Astrology, 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

  • Connection with purpose, community, and creativity

Return to the mud and bloom like the lotus!

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  • "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

  • "I’M REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING MORE CLASSES WHEN SANDI COMES BACK TO MYSORE. EVEN A FEW ASANAS THAT I BELIEVED I WAS DOING CORRECTLY, I MEAN, I WAS STILL DOING IT CORRECTLY, BUT THERE WERE SMALL WAYS, SMALL ALTERATIONS IN WHICH I COULD GET BETTER BENEFITS FROM THAT PARTICULAR ASANA. SHE HAS BEEN VERY PATIENT AND VERY INTUITIVE IN UNDERSTANDING WHAT EXACTLY THAT IS. SHE HAS BEEN REALLY ABLE TO HELP ME OUT. SHE WAS TRULY AMAZING.”

    — Anupama

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