Welcome to Sādhana Mālā

Yoga Retreats, Study Courses & Yoga Teacher Training

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  • Veda Sādhana

    This course will begin with a live weekend intensive with Sheela on the 18 & 19 July in Malvern, Worcestershire

  • Healing Voice

    Your Voice as a Healing Instrument 

    A 1-day non-residential chanting workshop 
    with Sheela Shankar in London 
    Thurs July 9 2026

    This immersive workshop, guided by the ancient wisdom of mantra-s and the structured beauty of indian music, invites you to unlock your personal vocal instrument and harness its unique therapeutic potential.

  • Being There

    A series of workshops exploring the teachings and innovative ideas of Peter Hersnack. 

    2026 dates:
    17/18 Jan (earlybird by 30 Nov)
    28/29 Mar (earlybird by 31 Janl)
    3/4 Oct (earlybird by 31 July)

    The workshops for 2026 are now open for enrolment.

  • Online Yoga Sutra Study

    Yoga Sūtra Chapter 3
    with analysis of Vyāsa’s commentary

    Like flowers that bloom in unexpected places, every story unfolds with beauty and resilience, revealing hidden wonders. The Yoga Sūtra is such a flower, and the Vyāsa commentary truly helps it to bloom and reveal its hidden treasures.

    Online Course Starts 9 Oct with 17 Friday morning live zoom meetings 10am-1pm UK time
    Sessions will be recorded for catch-up or independent study.