Way of Lifea little dream of mountain living
A little dream of mountain living, thoughtfully brought to life. Maatre is a home in the forest, created for those who long to wake up to the mountains, live closer to nature, and rediscover the simple joys of everyday life.
AccommodationAt Maatre
Maatre has been designed around a simple philosophy: to live in harmony with nature, rather than disturb it.
The intention was never to build a property in the jungle, but to create a home within nature: a space where one can slow down, reconnect and experience life in its simplest form.
Spread across the forest landscape are 8 thoughtfully designed cottages, meditation spaces, a temple, Yagya Shala and our much-loved Chulha, surrounded by native fruit-bearing and local trees, along with herbal and Ayurvedic plants and flowers.
Each cottage is inspired by the rhythm of the jungle and the simplicity of a yogic way of life, with a touch of cottagecore woven into its design, a reflection of the way Heena inherently sees and experiences home.
Lifeat Maatre
- 8 nature-inspired cottages
- Common living room
- Book Café
- Open Kitchen
- Art Corner
- Machaan
- Multiple meditation & sit-out spots
- Temple & Yagya Shala
- Chulha
- Herbal & Ayurvedic Kitchen Gardens
- Walking path
- Cycles for exploring the surroundings
VedicHealing Practices
At Maatre, healing is approached as a journey of bringing the body, mind, emotions and spirit back into harmony. Through traditional Vedic practices such as Yagya, Five Elements Puja, sacred rituals, mantras and personal counselling, we create a space for purification, reflection and inner transformation. Rooted in the wisdom of the Vedas and Puranas, these practices invite you to pause, reconnect with yourself and deepen your relationship with nature, the Divine and your own inner being.
Yagya
The fire of Yagya, infused with Ayurvedic herbs and Vedic mantras, is used as a sacred practice of cleansing and offering.
Five Elements Pooja
Five Elements Puja helps us reconnect with the elemental forces within and around us.
Counselling and Guidance
Through open, compassionate counselling, we create a safe space to express, release and understand what may be holding us back.
Yoga PracticesAt Maatre
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Hatha Yoga
The practice of Asana, Mudra, Pranayama and Bandha coming together for our complete physical well-being and stress release from our body.
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Jnana Yoga
As is said, “Knowledge sets you free”, is the essence of jnana yoga. A practice of yoga for mental peace and well being, it involves reading of scriptures followed by Satsang and group discussions on its meaning and application in daily life to liberate the mind.
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Bhakti Yoga
The most powerful practice for Kaliyug as it focuses completely on emotional healing and well being. Through devotional music and dance we overcome our past traumas and wounds and lead ourselves to better emotional clarity and understanding.
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Raja Yoga
It's all in the mind, and that is where Raja Yoga practice lies. Through deep meditative state, Raja Yoga calms the disturbances in our mind and give us mental peace and clarity within.
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Mantra Yoga
Mantras are pass codes to access and channelise the vast sources of divine energies present in universe, and Mantra Yoga helps us achieve the same.
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Karma Yoga
Ego is the biggest enemy that we have, and Karma Yoga helps us in surrendering that. The acts of selfless service to mother earth and all our fellow living beings not just heals our heart, but the soul.
Dincharya
Start your morning with bird's alarm and flower tea
Morning
- 7.00 – 8.15 a.m.
- Raja Yoga / Mantra Yoga
- 8.15 – 9.00 a.m.
- Mauna Practice / River Visit
- 9.00 – 10.00 a.m.
- Karma Yoga
- 10.00 – 11.00 a.m.
- Break / Self Time
- 11.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.
- Breakfast
Afternoon
- 12.00 – 1.30 p.m.
- Relax Time
- 1.30 – 2.15 p.m.
- Philosophy (Jnana Yoga)
- 2.15 – 4.30 p.m.
- Break / Self Practice
- 4.30 – 5.30 p.m.
- Karma Yoga / Nature Walk
- 5.30 – 6.00 p.m.
- Tea Break
Evening
- 6.00 – 7.15 p.m.
- Bhakti Yoga and Vriksh Pooja
- 7.30 – 8.30 p.m.
- Dinner
- 9.00 – 9.30 p.m.
- Journaling and Release
- 10 p.m.
- Lights Out
Nature& Surroundings
Marchula, Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve. Dense sal and mixed Himalayan forest on three sides. The Ramganga river directly in front. Leopard, elephant, deer, and over 500 bird species as neighbours. The land at Maatre is not simply beautiful. It is genuinely wild.
Location
More waysto experience Maatre
Your stay at Maatre is not limited to a fixed schedule. Depending on the season, your interests, and the rhythm of your stay, you may be invited to experience a range of nature, healing, creative, and slow-living sessions.
Nature
- Forest Bathing
- Nature Walks
- Village Hikes
- Waterfall Hikes
- Riverside Yoga
- Riverside Meditation
- Riverside Practice Sessions
- Stargazing
- Birdwatching
- Sunrise & Sunset Walks
- Forest Picnics
- Riverside Picnics
- Silent Walks
- Barefoot Earth Walks
- Corbett & Wildlife Experiences
- Day Outings
- Local Village Experiences
Healing
- Art Therapy
- Mud Pack Therapy
- Salt Therapy
- Guided Meditation
- Breathwork
- Sound Healing
- Ayurveda Sessions
- Herbal Tea Experiences
- Digital Detox Sessions
Devotional
- Kirtan & Bhajan Sessions
- Aarti
- Vriksha Pooja
- Yagya Sessions
- Storytelling & Satsang
- Fire & Bonfire Gatherings
- Cultural Experiences
Creative & slow living
- Slow Living Sessions
- Journaling & Reflection
- Creative Workshops
- Stone Paint & DIYs
- Nature Art & Craft
- Gardening Sessions
- Kitchen Garden Experiences
- Farm-to-Table Experiences
- Organic Cooking Sessions
- Conscious Eating Experiences
- Tea & Conversation Circles
We look forward to hosting you at our forest home.
Jai Maa