Simply stated, a Mandala is a sacred geometric figure that represents the universe. When completed, a Mandala becomes a sacred area that serves as a receptacle for deities. By mentally entering a Mandala and proceeding to its center, a person is symbolically guided through the cosmos to the essence of reality.

Mandala Vinyasa, is a dynamic flow and can be as challenging as the student would like it to be, modifications and options will be given to suit the students practice. A regular practice or experience of Vinyasa yoga is recommended.

In yoga, the mandala is a visual tool used during meditation to hone focus and establish a sacred and enlightened place. A mandala-style yoga flow draws upon this wholeness and shape to create a dynamic sequence that has you moving around your mat in a circular pattern, much like the shape of a mandala itself.

Find out more about Swami Nishchalananda's yogic background, his founding of Mandala Yoga Ashram, and the books he has written.