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Tucked away in the hills of Mandangad, Ratnagiri, this is more than just a place — it’s a home for the soul.
Here, energy healing, natural farming, and simple community living come together in harmony.
We’re creating a living ashram — a space where people from around the world can:
Go deeper within themselves
Offer their time and service
Live close to nature
Learn and share Pranic Healing and Permaculture
Inspired by the teachings of Grand Master Choa Kok Sui (GMCKS), we bring together ancient energy wisdom and sustainable living.
Whether you’re a healer or simply someone who wants to live a more natural, peaceful life — if you value service, simplicity, and personal growth, you’re 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
Seva & Spiritual Support
Organize group meditations (Twin Hearts, Arhatic practices)
Support healing clinics (if trained in Pranic Healing)
Care for sacred spaces — meditation areas, altars, and gardens
Permaculture & Farm Work
Nurture the food forest through mulching, composting, and daily care
Help with rainwater harvesting and greywater systems
Support seed saving, herbal gardens, and soil regeneration
Eco-Building & Design
Work with natural materials — clay, cow dung, lime, and earth paints
Build and maintain meditation huts, cob benches, and simple natural structures
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Marathi: Fluent
Accommodation
Our simple 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 .
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
The living space is humble, clean, and lovingly maintained
What else ...
Staying Here
Live close to nature and experience Indian village life through a blend of spiritual and sustainable living.
What You Can Learn:
Pranic Healing & Meditation
Learn energy healing, practice Twin Hearts Meditation, and explore the teachings of Master Choa Kok Sui.
If you’re already a practitioner, deepen your practice with daily Arhatic routines.
Permaculture & Earth Living
Get hands-on experience in growing food forests, composting, water harvesting, and building with natural materials.
Simple Living & Natural Food
Enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals made from local ingredients and learn to see food as energy.
Village Life & Community
Take part in village activities, visit temples, meet local farmers, and help with healing outreach in nearby areas.
Sacred Practices & Self-Discovery
Join in Healings , chanting, energy works and moments of silence to connect with your inner self.
Cultural Exchange
Share stories, learn local traditions, and work together in a spirit of service and simplicity.
Live in a small, heart-centered community where spirituality and sustainability come together.
Who It’s For
Healers, travelers, artists, and seekers — anyone ready to live, learn, serve, and grow.
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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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
