MaatreThe Divine Feminine
The Mother.
The force that nurtures life.
We chose this name because Maatre, to us, represents the feminine energy of creation: the ability to nurture, hold, nourish, transform, and give life.
It is the energy of the earth beneath our feet, the river flowing beside us, the food that nourishes us, the hands that tend the garden, and the quiet space that allows something new to grow.
Maatre is our attempt to create a place that holds you gently, and reminds you to hold yourself the same way.
As said in the Vedas“Tat Sat”: That is the truth, the Self.
Welcome HomeMaatre: an experience called Life
Almost four years ago, Maatre began as a small yoga retreat in the forests of Jim Corbett. Over time, it became something much more than that. It became a Home. A home by the Ramganga River, surrounded by forests and mountains, where we could slow down, live closer to nature, and explore a more conscious way of living.
Maatre is not a hotel. It is not a resort. And it is not a vacation rental.
It is a FOREST HOME, and we would love for you to experience it as one.
We practice Slow Living here. We wake up with nature, eat simple satvic food, spend time outdoors, work with our hands, sit by the river, read, reflect, pray, and make space for stillness.
We practice yoga beyond the mat: through Karma, Bhakti, Jnana, and Hatha Yoga, and through the little ways we live, work, and share space with one another. We have consciously and mindfully created this place over the years, keeping nature at the centre of everything we do.
There is no rush here. There isn't a packed itinerary waiting for you. You don't have to tick experiences off a list. You can simply be.
Come for a few days. Stay longer. Join our daily rhythm. Participate in the life of the ashram. Sit by the river for an entire afternoon if that's what you need.
And most importantly, come as you are. Maatre is an inclusive space. You don't need to be a yogi, spiritual seeker or someone who has it all figured out. You just need to be willing to slow down, be present, and experience life a little differently.
This is our home.
For a little while, let it be yours too.
- Slow Living
- Yoga beyond the mat
- Come as you are
To celebrate life.
To live each and every day as if a festival, every moment as if nothing lies beyond, to smile without a reason.
The past is long gone, and the future is always beyond our control. And hence we believe only in the present and live it fully and completely. Grounding, awareness and Bhakti is the core of our way of life, a way of life that is Yoga. And every practice we do, every karma we perform, every breath that we take, it becomes our guiding principle.
And Bhaav (emotions) is the essence of it all. It is what makes this life worth living. With Bhaav food becomes prasad, songs become bhajan, music becomes meditation and nature the best work of art ever created. And it's bhaav that we work on bringing alive in everything we do.
Our approach is nothing but to bring back a little heart and happiness in this mechanical way of life that we have become used to. Yoga for us is not just a set of practices, but a way of life.
Bhakti
Devotion as the heart of all practice, where emotions become offerings and every act a prayer.
Awareness
Grounding in the present moment, fully and completely, with clarity and wakefulness.
Maa Prakriti
The living earth as teacher, nature as the finest work of art, to be revered and returned to.
Yogic Way of Life
Yoga not as a set of practices, but as the thread that runs through every breath and action.
Type of Stays4 ways to experience Maatre
Whether you are here to slow down, learn, contribute, work from nature, or simply experience a different rhythm of living, there is a stay designed around your intention. Choose the way that feels right for you, and let Maatre take care of the rest.
01Ashram Lifestyle Stay
A simple daily rhythm of yoga, spiritual practices, nature, mindful food and community.
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02Maatre Residency
Stay longer, contribute, learn and become part of the everyday life at Maatre.
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03Staycations & Workations
Work, rest, explore and live close to nature, without a structured residency.
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04Learning & Immersive Programs
Courses, workshops, retreats, teacher trainings and other immersive experiences.
ExploreLunar Retreats
Monthly programs anchored to the lunar calendar: Maasik Shivratri, Purnima, Amavasya and Ekadashi.
VedicCeremonies
Vedic ceremonies are sacred acts of alignment between the self, the cosmos, and the passage of time. At Maatre, they are not performed as ritual theatre. They are lived, breathed, and offered with full presence.
A Consecrated Space
Maatre is a sacred space, consecrated through the Praan Pratishtha of Bhairav Baba Ji, inviting us to pause, reconnect and experience the presence of the divine in everyday life.
Celebrations
Vedic Celebrations
Sacred ceremony for joyous occasions: weddings, anniversaries, naming ceremonies, housewarmings, birthdays, and collective rituals of gratitude and new beginnings.
Vivah Puja · Gruhapravesh · Namkaran · Anniversary · Satyanarayan Katha
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Sanskaras
Vedic Sanskar
The firsts are always very important. The Sanskaras celebrate the milestones of life with special rituals, Yagya, kirtan and a peaceful time with your loved ones.
Naamkaran · Annprasana · Chudahkarna · Upanayana · Paanigrahan
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FoodAt Maatre
पुण्यो गन्धः पृथिव्यां च तेजश्चास्मि विभावसौ।
I (Divine) am the original fragrance of the earth, and the heat in fire.
Bhagavad Gita · 7.9
And this is the philosophy that is the essence of food at Maatre. It is a divine offering to the body which is our temple, a holy place of worship. Hence, we do not just cook dishes, but prepare Prasadam.
Food is a very important part of the yogic life and spiritual practices that we follow here, hence is completely satvik and detoxifying. The food is prepared fresh from scratch and consumed at prescribed times in Ayurveda. The ingredients sourced are fresh from farmers, and we do not use any packaged, processed or mass produced ingredients. All our vegetables, spices, oil, ghee, pickles and grains are grown in our kitchen garden or sourced from the farmers around, and prepared with a lot of love by a local family under strict guidance of Heena herself. Chulhe ki Roti and Sil batte ki chutney is something you will always remember for the fresh earthy flavors.
The flavors that stand out in our preparations come from local Kumaoni cuisine, including a variety of lentils, beans, fresh vegetables, fruits, and the popular local grain Madua (fox millet), used to make rotis. An invigorating flavor of South Indian dishes as Dosa, Idli and Chila comes from Heena and her experiences in southern part of our country, and a lot of healthy bakery items as Cakes, Cookies and Pizza prepared fresh from scratch using millet and whole wheat flour.
Trees as Mango, Litchi, Jamun, Guava, Lemons, Oranges, Grapefruit, Chiku, Nashpati, Banana, Jackfruit, Amla have been planted for fresh fruits along with Roli, Palash, Neem, Ajwain, Tulsi, Jasmine, Harshringar, Sadabahaar, Roses, Lemongrass have been planted for their ayurvedic benefits. Do try our fresh Herbal Tea made from them whenever you visit us!
Our FavouriteChulha
From breakfast to dinner, and everything in between, this is where we find ourselves most often. Sitting by the chulha, eating, talking, reading, napping… this little corner has truly become one of the most loved and lived-in spots at Maatre.
Living Yoga
Ramcharitmanas“होइहि सोइ जो राम रचि राखा। को करि तर्क बढ़ावै साखा॥”
Of what is the will of Rama shall only happen. Hence why to challenge it than to accept it graciously.
As knowledge without application is useless, so is Yoga without living it. From sunrise to sunset, in everything that we do and are, it's the learnings of yoga that help live each and every moment to the full by being in it completely. Of what has happened and what is yet to happen is always beyond our control. Plans fail, schemes go haywire, relations of years end in a moment, dreams are shattered and rebuilt, curve balls are thrown when we least expect them.
We try our best to define outcomes of our actions and yet fail incessantly. Grief, sadness, sorrow and depression engulf us in so many ways that we do not even realize. And yet life goes on. And yet everything happens exactly the way it has to.
Something that does not change is our constant struggle for control and that is where we fail. For control is ever an illusion, and Submission the only truth. And that is what Bhakti means.
To submit to the Prarabdh, or the divine plan, and live life to its full in each and every breath we take. To have the faith that whatever is happening is happening the way that it is supposed to, and we but have to play our parts to the best of our capabilities.
And when that happens finally, we experience what life truly is. Of how beautiful this world is, of how joyful our heart is, and how easy to smile is. Anger, grief, hurt and pain are not normal. Be it physically, mentally emotionally or spiritually, we are always meant to lead a happy and blissful life.
Bhakti leads to submission, and submission leads to bliss. And that is how one lives each and every moment of our lives at Maatre.
AccommodationAt Maatre
Maatre has been designed around a simple philosophy: to live in harmony with nature, rather than disturb it.
PeoplePresence, Connection
This is our home. For a little while, let it be yours too.
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We look forward to hosting you at our forest home.
Jai Maa