Mahavidya & Sound Healing Rishikesh, India | 9-19 October 2026

The Geometry of Power: Yoga, Ayurveda, Mahavidya & Sound Healing Retreat

Rishikesh, India | 9–19 October 2026

In the foothills of the Himalayas, where the Ganges flows, we return to the center. This ten-day retreat, timed with the lunar cycle of Navaratri, is designed to strip away the noise and build profound inner awareness.

Join Dr. Nitasha Buldeo and the Nada Yoga School to bridge the gap between ancient yogic practice and modern science. We do not seek to escape the world, but to move through it with skill, resilience, and clarity.

The Experience

We will engage with the raw mechanics of the body and mind. By combining the precision of Mahavidya teachings with interoceptive neuroscience, you will gain practical tools to transform your internal state. Our practice is built on four pillars:

• Interoceptive Yoga: Training the nervous system to connect deeply with the physical body and refine movement mechanics.
• Ayurveda & Marmapuncture: Directing energy and healing through precise physical pathways to optimize cellular function.
• Sound Healing: Utilizing specific Vedic frequencies and raga structures with the Nada Yoga School to recalibrate the nervous system and restore sharp focus.
• Mahavidya (The 10 Wisdoms): Timeless, systematic practices to help you navigate the world with a steady, clear mind.

Who Should Attend

• This intensive is suitable for everyone ready to do the work, regardless of your current level of yoga.
• For Yoga Teachers: This retreat is particularly beneficial if you want to deepen your understanding of interoceptive neuroscience, the nervous system, and the physical mechanics of movement. You will leave with a highly practical foundation to elevate your own teaching.

Retreat Details

This intensive is limited to a select group of practitioners dedicated to the study of esoteric disciplines.

• Dates: 9–19 October 2026

• Location: Rishikesh, India—The global epicenter of yogic science.

• Investment: GBP 1,600

• Led by: Dr. Nitasha Buldeo in partnership with Nada Yoga School.

The Path to Authority

In the tradition of the ancient masters, we do not seek to escape the world, but to master it. This retreat provides the technical foundation to transform your internal resonance, allowing you to return to your life with a renewed sense of clarity and command.

Are you ready to claim your seat?

“To understand the Mahavidyas is to understand the very fabric of reality. To master sound is to master the self.”

Reserve Your Place at IYogaa.org  Spaces are strictly limited to maintain the integrity of the transmission

Day 1: The Arrival & Grounding (9 Oct)

• Afternoon: Arrival at the sanctuary in Rishikesh; orientation on the structure of the retreat.
• Evening: Opening Fire Ceremony (Homa) to establish our focus.
• Satsang: Introduction to the Ten Mahavidyas and the science of inner awareness.

Day 2: Kali – The Physics of Transformation (10 Oct)

• Sunrise: Nada Yoga focusing on seed mantras (Bija).
• Morning: Interoceptive Yoga: Understanding transformation and biological harmony.
• Afternoon: River meditation by the Ganges.
• Evening: Sound Bath with the Nada Yoga School focusing on deep rhythmic resonance.

Day 3: Tara – The Sound of Clarity (11 Oct)

• Sunrise: Breathwork (Pranayama) to generate internal heat and focus.
• Morning: Tara Sadhana: Navigating the mind through concentrated intent.
• Afternoon: Introduction to the Harmonium and the science of Raga as a tool for the nervous system.
• Evening: Tarak Mantra repetition under the stars.

Day 4: Tripura Sundari – Structural Integrity (12 Oct)

• Sunrise: Interoceptive Yoga sequence focusing on physical precision and joint stability.
• Morning: The Sri Yantra: A technical workshop on focused geometry.
• Afternoon: Introduction to Ayurveda and Marmapuncture pathways.
• Evening: Classical Indian Music performance at the Nada Yoga School.

Day 5: Bhuvaneshwari – The Space of Harmony (13 Oct)

• Sunrise: Vocal toning to regulate the vagus nerve.
• Morning: Bhuvaneshwari: Mastering the physical and mental space between thoughts.
• Afternoon: Marmapuncture clinic and contemplative walk through the foothills.
• Evening: Deep Nidra Yoga session focused on deep rest and cellular repair.

Day 6: Bhairavi – The Fire of Discipline (14 Oct)

• Sunrise: Advanced Tapas (discipline) practices.
• Morning: Bhairavi: Embracing the friction required to build physical and mental endurance.
• Afternoon: Intensive Nada Yoga focusing on the percussive elements of sound.
• Evening: Mauna (Silence) begins until the following sunrise.

Day 7: Chhinnamasta – Radical Perception (15 Oct)

• Sunrise: Dynamic movement and breath-retention (Kumbhaka).
• Morning: Chhinnamasta: The science of transcending sensory overload.
• Afternoon: Workshop on Yantra painting to sharpen one-pointed focus.
• Evening: Trataka (Candle gazing) for visual concentration.

Day 8: Dhumavati & Bagalamukhi – Stillness & Precision (16 Oct)

• Sunrise: Low-frequency chanting for grounding.
• Morning: Bagalamukhi: The power of the stilled tongue—conserving energy and mastering communication.
• Afternoon: Dhumavati: Finding stillness and resilience in challenging conditions.
• Evening: Sound frequency healing targeting the parasympathetic nervous system.

Day 9: Matangi & Kamala – The Integration (17 Oct)

• Sunrise: Integration Asana—moving with effortless precision.
• Morning: Matangi & Kamala: The union of applied knowledge and biological harmony.
• Afternoon: Group practice for the culmination of Navaratri.
• Evening: Grand Kirtan (Sacred Sound) celebration with the Nada Yoga School.

Day 10: The Application (18 Oct)

• Morning: Full practice integration—combining Interoceptive movement, Mantra, and Nada.
• Afternoon: Personal consultations with Dr. Nitasha Buldeo for post-retreat application in your daily life and teaching.
• Evening: Closing meal and communal fire ceremony.

Day 11: The Departure (19 Oct)

• Morning: Final morning meditation and closing thoughts.
• 11:00 AM: Check-out and onward journeys.

(Logistics Note: This schedule remains flexible to adapt to the physiological state of the group, ensuring maximum efficacy of the practices.)

Recommended (Not Compulsory) Reading & Theory

While the retreat is experiential, these texts provide the theoretical understanding for our practices:

1. “The Ten Great Cosmic Powers” by S. Shankaranarayanan: The definitive technical manual on the Mahavidyas from a Tantric perspective.

2. “The Music of India” by Herbert Popley: A classic text to understand the mathematical structures behind the Ragas we will perform.

3. “Tantra: The Path of Ecstasy” by Georg Feuerstein: To provide a rigorous historical and philosophical framework for our esoteric rituals.

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