Yoga Yagna, India
with Tara Mitra & Dr Vigneshwar Bhat
January 2-15, 2027, Mysore & Rushikulam, India
From Sthūla to Sūkṣma: A Thirteen-Day Pilgrimage Into Practice, Study & Devotion
Yoga Yajña carries you from the gross into the subtle, through practice, ritual and direct transmission.
Most retreats hand you a schedule of classes. This pilgrimage hands you something older: an unbroken thirteen days in which āsana, chanting, philosophy, and ritual are not separate activities but one continuous unfolding, the way this tradition has always moved through a serious student.
Mysore
Sthūla Śarīra; form, ritual, sound
A single, rare āsana class taught by Sri Subha, the youngest daughter of Sri Krishnamacharya, a direct link to the source of this entire lineage.
A walk through the city Tara calls her second home: its temples, its markets, its restaurants, the corners she keeps returning to for decades.
A sound bath with Akhil Lanka. A Carnatic music session with Ranjini Kushik. And a conversation with Saraswathi Jois, one of Ashtanga’s most respected living teachers, offered with a warmth rarely extended outside her own shala.
Nothing here is theoretical. You leave Mysore having touched the source directly.
Rushikulam
Sūkṣma Śarīra; mantra, study, absorption
The pilgrimage turns inward. Sustained study with Dr Vigneshwar Bhat anchors this stretch, Vedic priest, scholar, author of What is God and The Splendour of Mantra, one of the last remaining transmitters of this material at genuine depth.
Mornings open with Sandhyā Vandanam. Vedic, Tantric and Purāṇic chanting run through the days. Durgā Dīpa Namaskāra Pūjā and continued Tattva Bodha study give shape to the arc from outer ritual toward inner discernment. Excursions to Hampi and Gokarna offer air, distance, and perspective between the deeper work.
Spiritual Retreat Information
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Direct study with a teacher connected by blood to Krishnamacharya himself
Sustained, serious guidance from a rare Vedic scholar and priest
A felt understanding of Tattva Bodha, not a lecture about it
Chanting, ritual and pilgrimage held with real authenticity, not performance
Time inside a small group of practitioners who take this as seriously as you do
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Want to meet this tradition where it began, not where it’s been repackaged
Are done collecting techniques and ready for genuine transmission
Value a teacher’s lineage as much as her credentials
Want study and ritual to carry equal weight
Are seeking a small, sincere room rather than a crowded one
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Duration: 13 days, January 2–15, 2027
Location: Mysore & Rushikulam, Karnataka, India
Teachers: Tara Mitra & Dr Vigneshwar Bhat
Accommodation, meals, internal transportation, and full travel details will be provided upon registration.
All levels from beginner to advanced are welcome.
WHO ARE WE?
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Dr Vigneshwar Bhat
Dr. Vigneshwar Bhat was born and raised in Karnataka. He holds a Ph.D. in Karma Meemamsa from Karnataka Sanskrit University. He earned gold medals for his M.A. degrees in Poorvameemamsa Vidwat Uttama and Sahitya Acharya from Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati. His expertise extends to Śauta, Smārta, Tāntrik, and Paurāṇik rituals and he is a Vedic priest and professor.
His research interests include Indian Philosophy, Yoga, Vedas, Sanskrit, and Indian Culture and Traditions. Dr. Bhat has authored numerous papers and books, shedding light on the profound wisdom of ancient scriptures.
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Tara Mitra
with her unique blend of East Indian and Canadian heritage, has been practising yoga for over 20 years and has been exploring her mind since 1989. This rich cultural connection and her innate gift allow her to share pure knowledge from the East with the modern world of yoga in the West, creating a bridge of understanding and appreciation.
Under the guidance of renowned teachers Tim Miller, R. Sharath, and R. Saraswathi Jois, Tara immersed herself in Ashtanga Yoga. Her dedication was evident as she spent 4 years assisting in a busy shala in Mysore, India. (lvl 2)
She has been a student of Dr. Vigneshwar Bhats for almost a decade and continually studies the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Vedic Chanting.
Tara is also a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IYAT, T. Krishnamacharya lineage) who specializes in trauma, stress, and anxiety.
Tara's unwavering belief in the path of continuous learning is the cornerstone of her teaching philosophy. Her commitment to expanding her knowledge, evident in her continuous studies of yoga sutras, Upanishads, Ayurveda, and Healing, inspires confidence in her students. This dedication, coupled with her traditional yet playful teaching style, which incorporates the teachings of her mentors, makes her a highly effective and respected yoga teacher.
FAQ
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Teachers, long-term practitioners, or anyone sincerely drawn to yoga as a complete tradition rather than a set of poses. Curiosity matters more here than years on the mat.
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No. Sri Subha’s class and the group’s rhythm accommodate a range of experience. Each practitioner works at her own capacity.
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A typical retreat schedules yoga around a vacation. This pilgrimage schedules everything- meals, conversation, silence- around the practice itself.
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Tattva Bodha, Vedic chanting, mantra, and the philosophical inheritance Dr Bhat has spent his life inside.
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Yes, woven through both Mysore and Rushikulam, with dedicated excursions to Hampi and Gokarna.
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Especially so. Many teachers arrive here to root their own understanding before returning to teach from that ground.
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Use the button below. Full preparation and travel information will arrive shortly after registration.
We hope you join us for this unique opportunity to learn how these traditional practices can help us overcome our difficulties and thrive. This is a powerful opportunity to have close accces to both Tara Mitra & DR. Bhat and hos family and ask questions about life.
All levels, from beginner to advanced, are welcome
