Chakra Meditation Workshop
(Based on the Teachings of the Śiva Saṁhitā)
by Dr. Santosh Pandey
13th to 20th December 2026
(Check-in: 13th December
Check-out: 20th December)
सर्वशास्त्राणि संवीक्ष्य पुनः पुनः ।
इदमेकं सुनिश्चित्य योगशास्त्रं परं मतम् ॥“Having repeatedly examined all scriptures, this one conclusion
becomes firmly established — that the science of Yoga is supreme.”(Śiva Saṁhitā 1.17)
Introduction — From Prāṇa to Pure Consciousness
Yoga, according to the ancient Ṛṣis, is not merely a collection of physical postures, breathing techniques, or methods of relaxation. It is a complete science of human evolution that guides an individual from the awareness of the physical body to the realization of the Supreme Consciousness. Among all the methods of yoga described in the traditional literature, Chakra Meditation occupies a unique position because it integrates every important aspect of yogic practice — āsana, prāṇāyāma, mudrā, bandha, mantra, nāda, concentration, meditation, and inner awareness — into a progressive and harmonious path.
This workshop is designed primarily upon the teachings of the Śiva Saṁhitā, one of the most authoritative classical texts of Haṭha Yoga, with supporting references from the Haṭha Pradīpikā, Gheraṇḍa Saṁhitā, Gorakṣa Śataka, Siddha Siddhānta Paddhati, Pātañjala Yoga Sūtra, and the Nāda Bindu Upaniṣad. Rather than presenting Chakra Meditation as a modern visualization technique, this workshop restores its original classical context, where the awakening of consciousness is inseparably connected with purification of the nāḍīs, regulation of prāṇa, refinement of the mind, and gradual ascent through the subtle centres of awareness.
A distinctive feature of this workshop is the integration of Nāda Yoga. Every stage includes carefully structured sound practices — Kharaj Sādhana, Sargam Sādhana, Omkāra chanting, and Bīja Mantra Japa — leading eventually to Nādānusandhāna, the inward exploration of spontaneous inner sound. The journey unfolds progressively: the body is purified through Śuddhi Kriyā and Āsana, the breath refined through Prāṇāyāma, Prāṇa balanced through Nāḍī Śuddhi, the voice purified through Kharaj and Sargam Sādhana, the mind focused through Mantra, awareness turned inward through Chakra Meditation, sound dissolved into silence through Nādānusandhāna, and silence finally reveals the eternal Self.
Workshop Objectives
- Improve diaphragmatic breathing and respiratory efficiency
- Improve balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
- Increase vagal tone and Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
- Improve posture, spinal alignment, and circulation
- Support healthy endocrine function through better autonomic regulation
- Prepare the nervous system for prolonged meditation
According to Lord Śiva, Prāṇa is the bridge between the body and the mind — when Prāṇa becomes balanced, both naturally become peaceful. This workshop gradually purifies and regulates Prāṇa through Nāḍī Śuddhi Prāṇāyāma, Kharaj Sādhana, Sargam Sādhana, Bīja Mantra Chanting, Nabho Mudra, and Chakra Meditation.
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Improve emotional regulation and resilience
- Increase concentration, memory, and attention
- Develop greater patience, self-confidence, and self-awareness
- Increase positive emotional states — gratitude, compassion, contentment
As practice deepens, awareness moves from the physical body to the breath, from the breath to Prāṇa, from Prāṇa into the subtle chakras, and from sound into inner silence — culminating in the silent witnessing consciousness described throughout the Śiva Saṁhitā.
Preparatory Practices
Higher meditation cannot be approached directly. Before the practitioner attempts to awaken the subtle dimensions of consciousness, the body must become stable, the breath rhythmic, the nervous system balanced, and the mind sufficiently purified. This workshop therefore builds through a progressive sequence:
- Śuddhi Kriyā: Purification of the body, breath, and mind — improves respiratory mechanics, circulation, and sensory clarity.
- Meditative Āsanas: Siddhāsana, Padmāsana, Svastikāsana, and Ugrāsana — establishing a stable, steady, comfortable base for meditation.
- Nāḍī Śuddhi Prāṇāyāma: Balances the flow of Prāṇa through Iḍā and Piṅgalā, preparing entry into Suṣumnā.
- Kharaj Sādhana: Sustained low-pitch chanting that develops breath control, vocal resonance, and internal vibratory awareness.
- Sargam Sādhana: The seven musical notes practiced as Dhāraṇā — refining listening, attention, rhythm, and subtle perception.
- Omkāra Chanting: Harmonizes breath and consciousness, guiding awareness from vibration toward silence.
- Bīja Mantra Japa: Chanting of each chakra's seed-sound with awareness of pronunciation, breath, vibration, and meaning.
- Nabho Mudra: The tongue rests gently against the palate, promoting inward awareness and diaphragmatic breathing.
The Seven Chakras
Each chakra is studied through its traditional location, symbolism, Bīja Mantra, and psychological and physiological significance — understood not merely as a symbolic centre but as an integrated point where body, Prāṇa, and consciousness converge.
The program follows the traditional principles of the Śiva Saṁhitā, Patañjali Yoga Sūtras, Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā, and Nāda Bindu Upaniṣad. Its purpose is not to forcefully awaken the chakras, but to prepare the practitioner through gradual purification of the body, regulation of Prāṇa, stabilization of the mind, and refinement of awareness. Each day consists of two sessions.
Morning Session: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Foundation of Purification, Stability and Breath Awareness
- Opening prayer, Guru Smaraṇa, and centering
- Śuddhi Kriyās — Jala Neti, Sutra Neti, Kapālabhāti, Trāṭaka (under supervision)
- Basic Bandha preparation — Jālandhara Bandha, preparatory Uḍḍiyāna Bandha
- Haṭha Yoga sādhanā — āsanas selected for age, health, and flexibility
- Basic Prāṇāyāma — Vibhāgī Prāṇāyāma, Nāḍī Śuddhi, Bhrāmarī, Ujjāyī
- Guided relaxation
Afternoon Session: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Chakra Meditation and Inner Awareness
- Introduction to the chakra of the day — location, element, colour, deity, Bīja Mantra, and significance
- Kharaj Sādhana — the foundation of Nāda meditation
- Sargam Sādhana — the seven swaras practiced with synchronized breathing
- Bīja Mantra Sādhana and Āvaraṇa (four traditional stages of repetition)
- Śiva Pañcākṣarī Mantra Sādhana — Om Namah Shivaya
- Omkāra (Praṇava Sādhana)
- Nabho Mudra during chanting and meditation
- Nāda awareness and Śūnyatā meditation — silent witnessing
- Self-reflection to close the day
Advanced Practice
This six-day workshop provides the traditional foundation. Advanced practices — Prāṇāyāma with extended ratios, traditional Upabīja Mantra Sādhanā, and advanced chakra practices — are introduced only after a minimum of six months of sincere, regular, and verified practice under the guidance of the teaching faculty.
Benefits of Chakra Meditation
- Mūlādhāra: Balances the musculoskeletal, circulatory, and reproductive systems
- Svādhiṣṭhāna: Regulates urinary and reproductive health; supports hormonal balance
- Maṇipūra: Enhances digestion, metabolism, and vitality
- Anāhata: Strengthens the heart and lungs; eases anxiety and depression
- Viśuddha: Supports thyroid and throat health; clears respiratory blockages
- Ājñā: Regulates endocrine function; reduces stress and eye strain
- Sahasrāra: Harmonizes hormonal and neurological systems; fosters mental clarity
- Restores and stabilizes pranic flow across all chakras
- Purifies the nāḍīs and subtle energy pathways
- Releases suppressed emotions, promoting deep emotional healing
- Facilitates profound meditation and inner stillness
- Reduces stress through the synergy of Chakra, Nāḍī, and Nāda (sound) therapy
Workshop Facilitator
Dr. Santosh Pandey
Lecturer in Kaivalyadhama College. Senior Yoga and Naturopathy Physician
Dr. Santosh Pandey
Consultant Naturopath at the Kaivalyadhama Health Care Centre and Lecturer at the Kaivalyadhama College. Dr. Santosh Pandey is a distinguished expert in Naturopathy, Yoga Therapy, and Acupressure & Acupuncture, with over 24 years of experience. He holds a B.N.Y.S., a Master Diploma in Yoga Therapy, an MBA in Hospital Administration, and is a Reiki Grand Master (Level 12) and Advanced Pranic Healer. He has received the President's National Award and a Gold Medal in Yoga and Naturopathy (2005). With Chakra Meditation practiced for 35 years and taught for 20, Dr. Pandey blends traditional and modern techniques to promote holistic health.
Eligibility
- Anyone who wishes to learn and experience Nāda, Chakra energies, and Prāṇic awareness
- Basic understanding of Yoga is helpful but not mandatory
- Deep interest, sincerity, and discipline are the primary requisites
- Suitable for yoga practitioners, meditation seekers, sound-healing aspirants, and spiritual students
- No previous experience in advanced prāṇāyāma or meditation is required
Special Note
Participants attending Chakra Meditation for the first time will be given a foundational orientation session, separate guidance on preliminary Prāṇāyāma, and a gradual introduction to the practices. Progression is based strictly on readiness, not speed.
Registration
Please visit the link here for Room Details
(The complete package pricing for the workshop along with accommodation is as given under “Workshop fees including accommodation and meals”)
Workshop fees including
accommodation and meals
Single Standard Room with Common Bath is Fully Booked
Registration Till 22nd November 2026
- Single Standard Room with Common Bath: Rs. 23,200/-
- Single Standard Room with Attached Bath: Rs. 28,100/-
- Single Deluxe Room without AC: Rs. 37,200/-
- Single Deluxe Room with AC: Rs. 39,300/-
- Single Anand Room with AC: Rs. 50,500/-
Late Registration (23rd November 2026 onwards)
- Single Standard Room with Common Bath: Rs. 25,200/-
- Single Standard Room with Attached Bath: Rs. 30,100/-
- Single Deluxe Room without AC: Rs. 39,200/-
- Single Deluxe Room with AC: Rs. 41,300/-
- Single Anand Room with AC: Rs. 52,500/-
Please Note:
- On registration to the workshop, you will be redirected to the payment page for a partial advance for the workshop.
- On confirmation of payment, your seat to the workshop will be reserved.
- If doing a Late Registration as per the dates given above, then we will require the full workshop package amount to be paid for confirmation of the registration.
- On receipt of the advance payment, we will promptly begin the process of your room booking and workshop registration. We will get back to you with the availability of room and balance payment to confirm the seat in the workshop.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
If, for some reason, you find the need to cancel your reservation, do note the following:
| Cancellation | Eligibility |
| More than a month prior to the start date of your program | Full refund excluding any applicable transaction fee/s |
| 7 days prior to the start date of your program | 75% refund excluding any applicable transaction fee |
| Within 7 days to the start date of your program | No refund |
Cancelling your reservation –
Do email us at booking@kdham.com mentioning details of your reservation/ booking and we will get back to you with next steps. Do note that we do not accept cancellation requests over the phone. An email is mandatory.
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