Village Trip

Lata and Reema conduct annual yoga retreats to Khaknar, a tribal village in north Central India.

Each trip includes chanting, discussions, ayurvedic meals as well as classes in hatha yoga, pranayama, and meditation.

In February 2005, Manav Mandir (Temple of Humanity)-- a nonprofit organization located in Khaknar, a tribal village in central India -- went from being a rural community center to a global center. Twenty-one yogis from all over the world came to Khaknar and inspired the villagers with their strong and elegant hatha yoga practice. Meanwhile, the visitors were inspired to witness how the principles of yoga - living with acceptance, gratitude, compassion, and constant awareness of the sacred -- are very much alive in this village that is beyond time and influences from the outer world. (See photos)

Narendra Kumar, founder of Manav Mandir, has practiced yoga for most of his eighty-three years and lived all around the world while working for the United Nations. Mr. Kumar, also known as 'Bapuji' welcomes anyone to visit his community center - whether you simply wish to witness village life, practice yoga and meditation in a serene environment, or volunteer to teach your style of yoga to the local villagers.

To sign up for our group trip or to set up your own excursion, please email info@ushayoga.org