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Tucked away in the serene hills of Mandangad, Ratnagiri (Maharashtra, India), we are more than just a place — it's a soul sanctuary. A living field where Pranic Healing, Arhatic Yoga, regenerative farming, and conscious community living come together in harmony.
We are lovingly nurturing a living ashram — a sacred space where sincere seekers from around the world are invited to:
Deepen their inner practice
Offer seva (sacred service)
Live in rhythm with nature
Learn and contribute to Pranic Healing & Permaculture
Our path is deeply rooted in the spiritual teachings of Master Choa Kok Sui (GMCKS), gracefully weaving together ancient energy science and earth wisdom to co-create a more conscious way of living.
Whether you're an experienced healer or simply drawn to sustainable, soul-aligned living — if your heart resonates with service, silence, simplicity, and self-transformation — you are truly welcome here.
Atma Namaste
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Cycling
Nature
Books
Plant care
Charity work
Farming
Sustainability
Music
Cooking & food
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Staying here offers a deep, immersive cultural and spiritual exchange — rooted in the rhythm of Indian village life, ancient yogic traditions, and regenerative living.
What You Can Learn Here:
Pranic Healing & Meditation:
Learn the basics of energy healing, practice Twin Hearts Meditation, and immerse in the teachings of Master Choa Kok Sui. If you're already a practitioner, deepen your sadhana through daily Arhatic Yoga routines in a supportive environment.
Permaculture & Earth Wisdom:
Gain hands-on experience in creating food forests, building with natural materials, composting, water harvesting, and living in harmony with the land.
Sattvic Living & Yogic Food Culture:
Experience the Indian philosophy of food as subtle energy. Cook and eat simple, healing meals prepared with local ingredients, love, and intention.
Village Life & Community Connection:
Participate in local customs, explore tribal pathways, visit nearby temples and sacred sites, and engage in healing outreach to surrounding villages. Learn to communicate and serve across cultures.
Sacred Ritual & Self-Discovery:
Explore spiritual journaling, agnihotra (fire rituals), mantra chanting, dreamwork, and periods of silence — allowing deeper connection to your own soul journey.
Cultural Exchange:
Exchange stories with local villagers and farmers — many of whom live in deep alignment with the Earth.
Practice karma yoga — selfless service — alongside seekers from different parts of the world.
Live in a community that honors diversity, devotion, and discipline, where spiritual science meets sustainable practice.
Whether you're a healer, traveler, artist, or seeker — we invite you to learn by living, grow through giving, and transform by tuning in.
Help
+ Ashram Seva & Spiritual Support :
Organizing group meditations (Twin Hearts, Arhatic practices)
Healing clinics (if trained in Pranic Healing)
Maintaining sacred spaces (meditation areas, altars, gardens)
+ Permaculture & Farm Work
Food forest care, mulching, composting
Rainwater harvesting & greywater systems
Seed saving, herbal gardens, and soil building
+ Eco-Building & Design
Clay/ cow dung plastering, lime wash, natural paints
Building meditation huts, cob benches.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Marathi: Fluent
Accommodation
Our simple yet soulful village home can comfortably host up to 5 people in a shared dormitory-style room. In addition, we have space to pitch up to 5 tents, and you're most welcome to bring your own — there’s plenty of open ground for peaceful camping under the stars.
The home is equipped with:
1 Western and 1 Indian-style toilet
Year-round water supply from a reliable borewell
A fully equipped kitchen for wholesome, Pranic meals
Solar-powered electricity, aligned with our sustainable ethos
The living space is humble, clean, and lovingly maintained — a quiet container to support deep inner work, rest, and connection with nature.
What else ...
Location Details
Mandangad is the taluka (tehsil) headquarters in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra state in India. The heart of Mandangad is Mandangad Fort.
The village is situated at the extreme north of Ratnagiri District.
Area: approx. 43,100 hectares
Altitude: 882 feet (268 metres)
Latitude: 17.9833
Longitude: 73.2500
Time zone: UTC+5.30
Average rainfall: 3996 mm
Mandangad is a hilly coastal zone. It is:
175 km from Ratnagiri
170 km from Pune
192 km from Mumbai
It is connected by road. The nearest major town is Mangaon in Raigad District, located on the Mumbai-Goa National Highway No. 66.
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Climate
As Mandangad is located on a higher level than the sea, the weather is not very humid. Winters are really very cold.
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Transportation
Mandangad is a junction where all the ST buses coming from Mumbai, Thane, Pune etc., and going to Kolhapur, Miraj, Khed, Dapoli, Bankot, Palekond, Kelshi, Mhapral, Mahad Velas etc., halt.
Nearest Railway Stations
Karanjadi – 27 km
Veer – 35 km
Goregaon – 45 km
Khed – 50 km
Nearest Airports
Lohagaon, Pune – 107 km
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai – 144 km
Kolhapur – 208 km
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Tourist Sites
The places worth visiting in and around Mandangad town are:
1. Velas – 36 km
Famous for the Marine Turtle Conservation Festival
Birthplace of Nana Phadnavis
Attractions: Nana Phadnavis House, Mahalaxmi Temple, Gokulashtami Festival
2. Bankot / Himmatgad Fort (aka Victoria Fort)
Located at the mouth of River Savitri
Ferry connection to Harihareshwar via Bagmandla
3. RadhaKrishna Temple, Gokulgaon
A recently built temple with peaceful atmosphere and beautiful idols
4. Kelshi Beach (Dapoli taluka)
Quiet, scenic beach
Attractions: Mahalakshmi Temple, nearby Uttambar
5. Panderi Dam
An irrigation project on the Savitri River
Also a picnic spot
Site of the Pandava Cave
6. Ambavade – 20 km
Native place of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Includes a monument commemorating him
7. Palgad (Dapoli taluka)
Birthplace of Sane Guruji (author of Shyamchi Aai)
8. Unhavare – 23 km
Known for its hot water springs
Nearby: Savat Kada waterfall in Palavni village
9. Kelshi – Daira Village – 37 km
Site of Baba Yaqoob Khan Saharvardi’s Mazar on the Arabian Sea shore
He was Shivaji Maharaj’s 11th spiritual guru
10. Dahagaon – Shree Uttareshwar Temple
Famous Swayambhu Lord Shiva temple
Festivals: Tripuri Pournima, Ganeshotsav, Shimga (Holi)
11. Shree RadhaKrishna Temple – Gokulgaon
Well-known for divine idols and tranquil ambiance
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More than two
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Mark
Rural India.
The best cultural experience of my life.
Melwyn and Dani are such a lovely couple who are living their dream.
They made me feel at home.
They are intelligent, funny and passionate about what they are doing.
It was great to interact with the local villagers.
They have amazing friends.
It was a real joy to spend time… read more
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Mark
Rural India.
The best cultural experience of my life.
Melwyn and Dani are such a lovely couple who are living their dream.
They made me feel at home.
They are intelligent, funny and passionate about what they are doing.
It was great to interact with the local villagers.
They have amazing friends.
It was a real joy to spend time… read more
