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Sound Bath 9 Day YTT Module
Sound Bath 9 Day YTT Module
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November 2 - 12, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Yandara’s Sound Bath and Yoga Nidra Training is open to all levels and is an elective part of our Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Program. During these 9 days we will explore the sacred art of Sound Bath and the relaxation-based meditation technique, Yoga Nidra! You will learn what you need to create deeply meditative and rejuvenating sound baths and guided relaxations for yourself and your students. This program is well suited to dedicated yogis and teachers that are looking to add depth to their practice and enrich their classes. This retreat-style training will be nurturing for body, mind and heart. We will prioritize the cultivation of a calmer, more heart centered state of being through daily regenerative practices and activities.
About this Retreat
The lead teacher of the Bhakti Yoga training is Mercy Ananda Dev Sangeeta Kaur (M.A., E-RYT500). Mercy Ananda is a highly trained musician as well as Certified Sound Healer. She performs on the many kirtan albums produced by the Mount Madonna Center, Hanuman Fellowship. She is a member of the Sacred Sound Choir with Karuna Ault, and chants on their "Mahamrityunjaya Healing Mantra" album. Mercy also performs on many other kirtan albums, including the "Shri Ram Jaya Ram" album by Shri Anandi Ma.
Mercy has a daily bhakti yoga sadhana of asana, meditation and mantra. Through her love of Bhakti yoga she has participated in the satsangs of teachers such as Baba Hari Das, Sri Satchidananda, Anandi Ma, Sri Karunamayi, and Sri Mata Amritanandamayi.
Mercy Ananda received a Bachelor's Degree in Music, with classical violin focus, from UCSC in 2003. In 2005 she completed an M.A. in Music Composition, focusing on Ethnic and East Indian Music. She studied classical East Indian music with Maestros Ali Akbar Khan and Deepak Ram. She plays harmonium and several traditional devotional instruments, including the sitar, and has lead satsangs for over 25 years.
Mercy believes that "Bhakti Yoga creates a presence and resonance of healing and love." She is an experienced certified Yoga Teacher and express her service through the sharing her heartfelt love of Yoga with her students.
Amber was drawn to yoga to relieve her body from the daily aches and pains caused by sports injuries in her early 20’s. “It has been key to keep my body and mind in a place of comfort and contentment.”
Amber’s first yoga teacher was her mother, Mercy Ananda, a long time yogini and kirtan musician and part of the Yandara faculty. Amber describes her mother as “one of the most inspiring women she has ever known.”
For Amber, yoga is a way of life rather than a practice. As well as being a devoted yogini on all levels, Amber is an inspired surfer. She has learned to surf the waves of the ocean as well as the waves of life as yoga teacher, a householder, and a loving mother to her daughter Coral.
Forever in love with the flow of the ocean, Amber teaches and practices a fluid Vinyasa style, her students describe her classes as fun and dynamic with a strong emphasis on arriving in the present moment.
Since completing her first 200-hour training in 2008, Amber has had the priveledge to learn from and teach with all the amazing instructors at the Yandara yoga Institute. Amber has also received her 500 hour certification as well as a certification in Prenatal Yoga.
Quote:
“If someone asked me to describe myself in three words i would say strong, silly and kind. To me, Yoga is freedom.”Details of this retreat
Yandara's Sound Bath Training is open to all levels and is an elective part of our Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Program. During these 9 days we will explore the sacred art of Sound Bath! You will learn what you need to create deeply meditative and rejuvenating sound baths and guided relaxations for yourself and your students. This program is well suited to dedicated yogis and teachers that are looking to add depth to their practice and enrich their classes. This retreat-style training is designed to be nurturing for body, mind and heart. We will prioritize the cultivation of a calmer, more heart centered state of being through daily regenerative practices and activities.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
A Sound Bath is a dreamy experience where tuning forks, Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls, gongs, chimes, shakers, and other instruments are played intuitively. A Sound Bath promotes deep relaxation and peace. It brings a contemplative inner awareness of the now and helps to open the body’s energetic system. Enjoy and learn to create a transformative Sound Bath experience.
This retreat is part of Yandara's 300-hr advanced program. It is ideal for those want to advance their yoga teaching career and certification and also for those who simply want to deepen their own personal practice.
The lead teacher for this retreat style training module is Mercy Ananda (Sound Healer & Mantra Musician) together with the rest of our inspiring Yandara crew.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
A Sound Bath is a dreamy experience where tuning forks, Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls, gongs, chimes, shakers, and other instruments are played intuitively. A Sound Bath promotes deep relaxation and peace. It brings a contemplative inner awareness of the now and helps to open the body’s energetic system. Enjoy and learn to create a transformative Sound Bath experience.
This retreat is part of Yandara's 300-hr advanced program. It is ideal for those want to advance their yoga teaching career and certification and also for those who simply want to deepen their own personal practice.
The lead teacher for this retreat style training module is Mercy Ananda (Sound Healer & Mantra Musician) together with the rest of our inspiring Yandara crew.
Getting Here
Accommodation
Glamping Cabana with Private Bath
For further comfort, our new cabanas have private bathrooms! With cushy full/queen size bed, down comforter, towels and plenty of space to store your clothes, these cabanas are simply divine - nestled into the desert, yet sheltered from the elements.
Glamping Cabana - Single Occupancy
Our new concrete glamping cabanas are pure luxury! With comfy full size bed, down comforter, towels and plenty of space to store your clothes, these cabins are your perfect home away from home - nestled into the desert, yet sheltered from the elements.
Luxury Canvas Cabin - Single Occupancy
For more luxury during your stay while still being connected to nature. With polished concrete floor, comfy full size bed, down comforter, towels and plenty of space to store your clothes, these cabins are your perfect home away from home - nestled into the desert, yet still close to the beach.
Deluxe Furnished Tent
Many yogis that attend our YTT choose to stay in our furnished tents. These are big tents, each with a twin size bed, a small set of drawers and a lamp. Bed linens are provided, but not towels. Comfortable and still close to nature. We like to call it comfort camping. For couples we can offer a larger tent with a larger bed. We have 7 bathrooms and 7 showers on our campus.
Yandara Private Cabana
The original hexagonal Yandara cabana has a full size bed and private bathroom.
Bring your own tent
Bring your own tent.
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
The natural setting of our yoga teacher training in Mexico is as much a part of your experience as the yoga instruction itself. This secluded Baja, Mexico location offers stunning beachfront vistas featuring open-air studios to keep you in touch with your surroundings and all the beauty that nature has to share with us.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Drawing upon Mexican heritage, your dining experience will also feature an internationally influenced menu. A menu choice is rarely ever repeated, and focuses on fresh, local organic ingredients.
What's Included
- Tuition,
- Meals
- Accommodation.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Airport transportation
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