The Ultimate Yoga Expedition for Teachers and Spiritual Seekers — Yadu Yoga’s Sacred 2-Week Journey to India
A Transformational Journey Rooted in Authentic Tradition
For serious yoga teachers and spiritual seekers, visiting India means more than travel — it means entering into the living heart of yoga. At Yadu Yoga, we offer a rare opportunity: a 2-week yoga expedition fully immersed in the sacred teachings of Sri T. Krishnamacharya’s lineage.
This journey blends deep practice, sacred temple visits, living philosophy, and cultural immersion. You won’t simply observe; you will experience India’s timeless spiritual pulse. You will practice, study, and live the full spectrum of yoga as it was traditionally taught.
Why Yadu Yoga’s Expedition is Different
Many modern yoga trips only touch the surface. In contrast, this Yadu Yoga expedition is designed for:
- Yoga teachers seeking authentic, lineage-based practice and deeper understanding.
- Spiritual seekers longing to merge into the living tradition of yoga.
- Dedicated practitioners who want to integrate asana, mantra, philosophy, and ritual.
Each day combines practice, study, and cultural experience. Every moment connects you to the timeless stream of paramparā — the uninterrupted transmission of yoga’s sacred knowledge.
The Sacred Itinerary: 2 Weeks of Full Immersion
1. Alwartirunagari – The Gateway of Bhakti and the Home of Nammalvar
We begin our sacred journey in Alwartirunagari, located in Tamil Nadu. This holy town is the birthplace of Sri Nammalvar, one of the greatest saints of the Sri Vaishnava tradition. Nammalvar’s devotional poetry is central to the spiritual heart of South Indian Bhakti.
Here, we:
- Participate in ancient temple ceremonies and darshans.
- Listen to the sacred Tamil hymns known as Divya Prabandham.
- Experience the living presence of Bhakti Yoga in its purest form.
- Learn the connection between Bhakti, Vedanta, and Yoga practice.
This first destination lays the spiritual foundation of our entire journey, awakening the heart to the deeper dimensions of yoga.
2. Mysore – The Cradle of Modern Yoga and the Legacy of Krishnamacharya
From Alwartirunagari, we travel to Mysore, the city where Sri T. Krishnamacharya developed and transmitted much of his life’s work.
In Mysore, we:
- Practice Vinyasa Krama, the breath-centered asana system of Krishnamacharya.
- Integrate Samantraka Krama, where mantra, breath, and movement unite.
- Explore Pranayama and Mudras to regulate energy and stabilize the nervous system.
- Apply Marma-based adjustments to activate energetic channels.
- Study yoga’s true purpose beyond physical flexibility: citta vritti nirodhah (stilling the mind).
3. Melkote – The Seat of Vedantic Wisdom and Ramanuja’s Legacy
Our journey continues to Melkote, one of the great centers of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, established by Sri Ramanujacharya. Here, yoga philosophy comes alive, offering profound insight into the relationship between the soul (jivatman) and the Supreme (Paramatman).
In Melkote, we:
- Study the principles of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, the core philosophy behind Krishnamacharya’s yoga.
- Visit ancient temples and witness daily rituals performed for centuries.
- Explore the concept of Śaraṇāgati (total surrender) as the path of inner transformation.
- Understand how Vedanta directly informs asana, pranayama, and meditation practice.
Melkote reveals yoga not only as physical discipline but as a complete path of realization and devotion.
4. Rishikesh – Yoga on the Banks of the Ganges
The expedition reaches its culmination in Rishikesh, at the foot of the Himalayas and on the banks of the sacred Ganga. Rishikesh is the global capital of yoga, where sages have meditated for thousands of years.
Here, we:
- Begin each day with sunrise meditations facing the Ganga.
- Participate in powerful Ganga Aarti evening ceremonies.
- Study the Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita in the light of Krishnamacharya’s teachings.
- Integrate our entire journey into personal Sādhanā (spiritual discipline).
Rishikesh offers the space to absorb everything you have learned, practiced, and experienced — anchoring your transformation before returning home.
Daily Practice: The Complete System of Yoga
Throughout the entire journey, each day follows a sacred rhythm:
- Morning Vinyasa Krama practice with traditional sequencing.
- Pranayama and Mudra sessions for energetic balance.
- Samantraka Krama integration, where mantra empowers every movement.
- Vedantic philosophy classes to deepen your understanding of yoga’s true purpose.
- Evening chanting and meditation to stabilize the mind in peace.
This full-spectrum practice allows you to live yoga as it was originally intended — a path of complete transformation.
Merging into Indian Culture: Living Yoga Fully
Unlike typical yoga retreats, our expedition deeply integrates you into India’s spiritual culture:
- We participate in daily temple rituals and ceremonies.
- We receive direct teachings from local scholars, priests, and practitioners.
- We share Ayurvedic sattvic meals supporting both body and mind.
- We experience the sacred arts, music, and festivals woven into yoga’s cultural fabric.
This is not tourism. This is a living pilgrimage into India’s eternal yoga heritage.
Designed for Yoga Teachers and Serious Seekers
For yoga teachers, this expedition offers:
- Deeper understanding of yoga’s authentic roots.
- Tools to enrich your teaching with true lineage-based knowledge.
- Direct experience of how yoga philosophy informs physical practice.
- Integration of Bhakti, Vedanta, Mantra, and Pranayama into your personal and professional path.
For spiritual seekers, this is an unparalleled opportunity to:
- Merge into India’s living spirituality.
- Awaken inner devotion.
- Receive the direct experience of yoga as sacred transmission.
Expedition Details
- Duration: 14 days / 13 nights
- Locations: Alwartirunagari, Mysore, Melkote, Rishikesh
- Group size: Maximum 12 participants
- Price: $1800 USD (includes accommodation, meals, yoga program, ceremonies, tours, and teachings)
Reserve Your Space: Enter the Living Heart of Yoga
Spaces are limited to preserve the personal attention and authentic transmission of this sacred journey.
Reserve your place today. Step beyond superficial yoga and enter the timeless tradition of Sri Krishnamacharya’s lineage with Yadu Yoga.