---------- Classical Yog Sadhana
Discover the
stillness
within you
Under the guidance of Yoga Guru Dr Samprasad Vinod, Shanti- Mandir offers authentic Classical Yoga, rooted in ancient texts, that transforms daily life through meditation, pranayama, & self-inquiry.
Dr. Samprasad Vinod
Yoga Guru · Shanti-Mandir
"True happiness and peace become part of life when one turns inward through sincere Yog Sadhana."
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SHANTI-MANDIR, PUNE
1985
Founded by Dr. Vinod
----------OUR MISSION
Where ancient
wisdom meets
modern life
“Yoga is not just postures — it is a complete science of living in harmony with one’s true nature.”
— Dr. Samprasad Vinod
Shanti-Mandir is not merely a yoga centre. It is a living tradition where Patanjali’s classical teachings are practised, studied, & transmitted with the same depth they have held for millennia. Every program here is designed to bring lasting change — not just physical wellness, but genuine inner transformation.
------- What We Offer -------
Pathways of Practice
Each path is a complete and self-consistent approach to classical Yog Sadhana.
Classical Yoga & Asana
Body-centred practice rooted in classical texts, building strength, flexibility, and awareness as a foundation for deeper practice.
Pranayama & Breathwork
Systematic breath training drawn from the Hatha Yoga Pradipika — transforming the nervous system and subtilising the mind for meditation.
Meditation & Self-Inquiry
Guided practice in Dhyana leading to stillness, clarity, and genuine self-knowledge. Suitable for all stages — beginner to advanced.
Yogic Philosophy
Study of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and Upanishads as living guides — not historical texts but practical roadmaps for today.
Residential Retreats
Immersive programs at Shanti-Mandir ashram in Siddhbari, Himachal Pradesh — a transformative pause from the pace of modern life.
Meditation & Self-Inquiry
Guided practice in Dhyana leading to stillness, clarity, and genuine self-knowledge. Suitable for all stages — beginner to advanced.
----------The Teacher
Yoga Guru
Dr. Samprasad Vinod
For over three decades, Dr Samprasad Vinod has devoted his life to the transmission of classical Yoga as a living science. His teaching integrates the full spectrum of the Yoga tradition — from physical asana to the deepest meditative absorption — guided always by the ancient texts and by direct experience.
- Founder, Shanti-Mandir — Siddhbari, Himachal Pradesh.
- Author of acclaimed works on classical Yoga philosophy.
- Thousands of students transformed across 50+ countries.
- Teaching rooted in Patanjali, Vedanta & Hatha Yoga tradition