Inner Landscape
Yantra Drawing & Painting
Workshop
September 27, 28 2025
Harbin Hot Springs, Middletown CA
Discover the sacred art of yantra creation, a tantric tool for meditation that fosters your artistic and spiritual growth. No prior experience needed,
step-by-step guidance will be provided.
Yantras are sacred geometric diagrams, revered in tantric traditions, serving as meditative tools that channel divine energy for inner harmony and spiritual growth. Each yantra embodies a deity’s form—such as Laxmi, Ganesh, Shiva—its structure centering on a bindu (focal point) paired with a bija mantra (sacred sound) to unite mind and spirit. When a yantra is adopted for worship, the practitioner must abandon their critical/analytical mind and the yantra becomes the dwelling place of the deity by whose name it is known.
The geometrical pattern of the yantra when combined with its mantra, engages both the brain hemispheres — visual (right) and verbal (left) — equally and at the same time, establishing a union (yoga) of the two opposites. Since the yantra is a symbolic projection of a deity, meditating on the yantra in this state leads to attunement with the energy and consciousness of that particular deity.
The act of drawing and painting yantras teaches the mind to concentrate and become one-pointed, reaching a state of centeredness. In this workshop, you’ll create Ganesh and Laxmi yantras, invoking Ganesha’s obstacle-removing wisdom and Laxmi’s blessings of prosperity and abundance.
Ready to explore the sacred art of yantras?
Day 1: Saturday, September 27, 2025 — Ganesh Yantra
A geometric symbol honoring Lord Ganesha, revered as the remover of obstacles and the patron of arts and sciences.
Schedule & Format -
Time: 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM (approx., ends by 6:00 PM)
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8:30 AM - Opening circle, altar creation, grounding asana and pranayama, mantra chanting to attune to Ganesha's energy.
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9:30 AM to 12.30 PM - Understand the anatomy of Ganesh yantra and draw it using precise mathematical calculations.
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12.30 PM to 2:30 PM - Break for soaking in the hot springs & lunch.
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2:30 PM to 5:30PM/6:00 PM - Painting the yantra using colors embodying Ganesha's energy.
*Timings are approximate and group-dependent. We will aim to conclude by 6 PM.
Schedule & Format -
Time: 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM (approx., ends by 6:00 PM)
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8:30AM - Opening circle, altar creation, grounding asana and pranayama, mantra chanting to attune to Laxmi’s energy.
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9:30AM to 12.30PM - Understand the anatomy of Laxmi yantra and draw it using precise mathematical calculations.
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12.30PM to 2:30PM - Break for soaking in the hot springs & lunch.
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2:30PM to 5:30PM/6:00PM - Paint the yantra using colors embodying Laxmi's energy.
*Timings are approximate and group-dependent. We will aim to conclude by 6 PM.
Day 2: Sunday, September 28, 2025 — Laxmi Yantra
A geometric symbol honoring Goddess Laxmi, embodying harmony, progress, and wealth.
Ready to create your yantras?
Pricing
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1 day (Sept 27 or 28, 2025): Sliding scale $125 to $143 + lodging/camping
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Both days: Sliding scale $251 to $296 + lodging/camping
Included: All drawing and painting supplies, light snacks (fruits/nuts), guided instruction, and your completed yantra as a meaningful keepsake and a sacred addition to your space.
How to Register
Spaces are limited! Email bhavana@bhavanagesota.com for payment options and to secure your spot. After registration and payment, book your lodging or camping at Harbin by visiting https://harbin.org/reservations.
* Participation is confirmed only after full payment; a cancellation fee may apply.
Namaste!
I’m Bhavana, an Indian-American artist and meditator with a passion for art, ancient wisdom, and the occult. Born in Pune, India, I’ve explored spiritual traditions worldwide, from India to Peru, blending tantric meditation with creative expression. I began studying yantra art in 2008, with Pieter Weltevrede in the Harish Johari (a tantric teacher from Haridwar, India) tradition, mastering the sacred geometry of yantras.
Join me to discover yantra art as a pathway to inner harmony and self-reflection, guided by my expertise and heartfelt approach. Learn more about my journey at My Story and My Bio.