Bhakti Yoga Be Love: Harmony of the Heart
A 9 DAY ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING (500 HR LEVEL) in baja, mexico
During these 9 days we will explore the practices and philosophy of Bhakti Yoga and the art of Kirtan! Allow your devotion to flourish as you explore avenues to serve your spirit and share your offerings for the collective good.
Dive into the instruments of Bhakti yoga, including the shruti box, tamboura, rhythmic kartals and drums, harmonium, as well as ukulele as delightful accompaniments for kirtans.
Delve into the rich tapestry of Bhakti through stories, puja rituals, deity worship, mantra chants, and the joyful expression of kirtan. Join a circle of kindred spirits and immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of devotion.
Yandara’s Bhakti Yoga Training is an elective part of our 300hr Teacher Training Program. You are also welcome to attend this module to re-inspire your personal practice.
Upcoming Bhakti & Mantra Yoga Courses
| Upcoming Dates | Availability | Book Now |
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| June 13 - 23, 2027 | Open | Book Now |
*Please note, the travel days are the first and last day of the posted training dates. Please schedule your arrival/departure accordingly.
Bhakti Yoga
Born from a deep desire to feel and express ones relationship to the divine, Bhakti Yoga offers a way to connect the spiritual heart with everyday life experience.
Become part of the global Bhakti Yoga community. Together we will explore many different devotional practices. You will learn to share traditional as well as contemporary mantras and kirtans. You will receive personal instruction on how to play Indian Bhakti Yoga instruments, such as harmonium, sitar, tamboura, shruti box, drums, and kartals. Instruments will be provided or you can bring your own, if you enjoy playing the guitar, bring it and learn to play mantras/kirtans.
Learn how Bhakti developed in the yogic tradition, participate in study groups to discuss and apply the wisdom from ancient Yogic texts, such as the Bhagavad Gita, Narada’s Bhakti Sutras, and the Vijnana Bhairava Tantra. Learn and share mythological stories about Gods and Goddesses, and find out about the origin and stories behind many of the mantras and asanas. Become familiar with the Bhakti Yogis of India, such as Ananda Mayi Ma, Sri Caitanya and the wandering mystic Mirabai.
Heal and unravel your heart’s radiant nature. Bhakti is a world of overflowing love, Yoga’s sweetest path to enlightenment. Through Ishvarapranidhana – love and reverence for the essence of life – we look forward to support you in your individual expression of Bhakti Yoga.
Bhakti Yoga Training – Curriculum
- What is Bhakti Yoga
- Sanskrit Mantra and Kirtan
- Sargam – Indian Musical Notation – discover your SA (voice foundation note)
- Instrument Classes – harmonium, shruti box, tamboura, dotar, sitar, dilruba, kartals, drums
- Ancient Yogic Texts and Stories
- The History and Development of Bhakti Yoga
- The Relationship of Guru (teacher) and Shishya (student)
- Mudra, Mudra Meditation Kriya, Nyasa (blessing of the physical body)
- Puja (ceremony) and Arati (offering light with a traditional Indian oil lamp)
- Sacred food – learn a chant to bless your food and learn to prepare prasadam – blessed food.
Bhakti Yoga Teacher
The lead teacher of the Bhakti Yoga Training is Mercy Ananda Dev Sangeeta Kaur (M.A., E-RYT500), a dedicated yogini, musician, and Certified Sound Healer. Mercy has performed on numerous kirtan albums with the Mount Madonna Center, Hanuman Fellowship, and Sacred Sound Choir, and appears on recordings such as Mahamrityunjaya Healing Mantra and Shri Anandi Ma’s Shri Ram Jaya Ram.
Rooted in her daily Bhakti Yoga sadhana of asana, meditation, and mantra, Mercy has participated in the satsangs of teachers including Baba Hari Das, Sri Satchidananda, Anandi Ma, Sri Karunamayi, and Sri Mata Amritanandamayi. She holds both a Bachelor’s degree in classical violin and a Master’s in Music Composition with a focus on Ethnic and East Indian music, and has studied with maestros Ali Akbar Khan and Deepak Ram. In addition to violin, she plays harmonium, sitar, and other devotional instruments, and has led satsangs for over 25 years.
Mercy believes that “Bhakti Yoga creates a presence and resonance of healing and love.” As an experienced teacher, she shares this love with warmth, devotion, and heartfelt service.
Program Details & Prerequisites
- Prerequisite: If you intend to complete your 300-hour certification, a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate from Yandara yoga Institute, or other Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is required. We also welcome all serious yoga students/teachers who are interested in further study even if you don’t intend to complete a 300-hour certification.
- Preparatory Study: Purchase, read and contemplate on “Be Here Now” by Ram Dass.
- Contact hours: 90 hours
- Non-contact hours: 10 hours (to be fulfilled by home study)
- Teachers: Mercy Ananda teaches Yandara’s Bhakti & Mantra program together with Sarasvati Young and the Yandara band, Jaya.
Cost
Total All-Inclusive Cost Starting At: $1,600
Tuition, meals and accommodation in one of our deluxe tents are included. Airport transportation is not included in the price. Canadian residence may be eligible for an “exchange rate” scholarship, contact us for details. For more accommodation options please click the ‘book now’ button.
A $550 USD deposit is required to reserve your spot. The remaining balance is due upon arrival at Yandara.
If your plans change, here’s how we handle cancellations:
45+ days before your program: Full refund of your deposit, no questions asked.
44–30 days before: Refund of $450 (deposit minus a $100 booking fee), or full credit toward a future training.
29–15 days before: 50% refund of your deposit, or full credit toward a future Yandara program within 24 months.
Less than 15 days before: While the deposit is non-refundable, you may apply it as a credit toward another Yandara program within 24 months.