When we come together in faithful spiritual aspiration, we are bonding in truth and enlightenment. This is the foundation of an awakened, united and creative society.
May we contribute to a greater human love that surpasses our conditioned past and which heals the wounded hearts of generations.

Meet some of the Sangha
and feel the ashram through their hearts:

Reinhard

My place of peace

KriyaMandiram is an ashram filled with magic and spirituality – a place where healing and awakening of consciousness uniquely come together. The high frequency that can be felt within its sacred space creates an atmosphere that touches every visitor on the deepest level. Whether in the temple or the yurt, this power place offers room for silent meditation as well as for inspiring exchange.
Here you can just "BE"!

Behind this special place stands Chaitanya, a devoted spiritual teacher who lives his visions authentically and shares them with an open heart. With his clear and eloquent way of speaking, he masterfully conveys the essence of self-discovery in a manner that awakens deep understanding and inspiration. His teachings simplify complex spiritual concepts, making the journey to discovering one's true self an accessible
and encouraging path.

For me personally, Kriya Mandiram is much more than just a place of practice. It is a power spot created through divine love, where I am able to grow with gratitude and devotion. Here, I find deep fulfillment and peace, whether in silence or through inspiring connections with Chaitanya
and the community.

I am infinitely grateful to be part of this spiritual journey and to find inner strength and clarity in this special place.

therapeutic masseur, healer, devotee of light and purity

Kriya Mandiram is my home of healing, stillness and deepest truth.

Here I heal my earthly roots and grow into the truth of being.

This place tells stories and the latest one is that of Kriya Mandiram, which fascinates me. What deeply moves, delights, challenges and nourishes me is that the place in its origin reminds me of my home in my first phase of life. Sitting in the temple, I look out over the landscape of my childhood, the meadows with the old fruit trees, the farms in the distance with the fields. Standing in the farmhouse kitchen or in the garden, I smell the scent of those days, I hear the voices, the animals and the sounds of the farm where I grew up, lovingly accompanied by my hard-working parents.

But now, in the here and now of Kriya Mandiram, I wander silently through this landscape and forests, eat the simple, delicious food slowly and thoughtfully and meditate in the temple, immersing myself in the silent expanse of being - and experience inner cleansing, a purging and realigning. Living spirituality here in this place that is so special to me is REAL and earthy. The magical days in the Kriya Mandiram invite reconciliation and self-knowledge and open me up to love and bliss.

The person who started KriyaMandiram is a wonderfully gifted worthy teacher: Chaitanya.

I met Chaitanya in an everyday setting and listened mesmerized to his stories about his mission in life. It was immediately clear to me: this is my teacher.

His words and his actions are beyond all dogma. He is an authentic artist who paints pictures with his words that penetrate deep inside me and cause the seeds of knowledge to germinate, ready to blossom. His charisma and enthusiasm for his path and his love for Babaji have a magical contagious power that is clear and pure. Christian makes full use of the opportunity of his humanity: he stands with both feet firmly anchored on this earth and is deeply connected to heaven with clear intention and devotion.

Thank you Chaitanya for devotedly following your call and powerfully holding the space for the awakening of many.

Gabriele

kindergarten teacher, ambassador of the sacred feminine

KriyaMandiram ... where the stars in the darkness just shine so much brighter than anywhere else.

This is a magic place surrounded and embraced by mother natur and run by two lovely people, who's heart and devotion is felt everywhere. Whenever I am in need of a break, stillness, intense sadhana, hosting or joining a retreat, reconnection, selfless service - seva - that's the place I go.

My journey has started with a pretty transformative and healing silence retreat held by Chaitanya. With his warm and loving energy but clear and strong he holds space for everybody on his own journey.

Thank you Chaitanya and Katharina.

Jai Babaji!

psycho therapist, yoga teacher, devotee of Kriya

Iris (Ganga)

For me, the KriyaMandiram Ashram is coming home.

When I attended my first yoga class with Chaitanya, I immediately felt a strong connection to this place and had no idea that it would become the center of my life. So I followed the inner call to return to this place again and again and to learn the tradition of Kriya Yoga.

Yogic practice has enriched my life with many insights and allowed my spiritual aspirations to blossom.

Kriya Yoga has given me a lasting sense of fulfillment and serenity. I find the integral practice particularly appealing as it is so versatile and yet to the point ... There is a trace of truth and freedom in every breath.

The KriyaMandiram is like the view of the mountains, it gives a feeling of vastness, clarity and connectedness.

Carried by a shared vision (of self-knowledge), I enjoy the sangha and the inspiring exchange.

The ashram has become a home. Simple things like lighting the fire before yoga classes teach me to be in service for the greater good and the well-being of others ...

Every time I arrive at the ashram, I feel this perfect calm that invites me to focus on the essential.

At KriyaMandiram, yoga is practiced with heart. What I find particularly special is that every person, with their character and lifestyle, is completely accepted and valued here. Every member of the ashram is invited to contribute their knowledge, share their skills and learn from each other. I have been offering my healing work in the yurt for over two years and I am always delighted when people go home relaxed and radiant. Giving massages or craniosacral sessions in the yurt is not “work” for me, but a gift that I give from my heart and I am grateful to be able to contribute something good.

If you like, the Mandiram is like an oasis of the purest water, and every bath shows you who you are in your essence.

It is a blessing to participate in the KriyaMandiram and to get to know myself again and again. For me, the Mandiram has become a second family.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Nicolas

holistic masseur, spiritual wanderer

The ashram in Holzhäuseln is a place full of peace and silence. There, this can easily be found in nature, the different spaces, the houses and of course in the temple. But rather it's been found inside the heart during Yoga sessions and meditation courses guided by Chaitanya - the soul of the ashram.

What I appreciate most during those courses is Chaitanya's investigative, impartial and objective approach to spirituality, his encouraging to see things for yourself as they are, far away from pretending to be a great Guru.

So it is possible to find your own way to the source of divine consciousness.

There is no pressure or concept I am forced to follow.

KriyaMandiram is a place to expand humility, compassion and freedom.

dedicated space holder, lover of silence & meditation

Renate

Angéline

There is a before and after KriyaMandiram for me.

I will never forget my first encounter with the ashram, with the land : the Kirtan I led with my partner that summer evening is one of my most precious memory.

That night, I heard the calling to come back and live here for a while : the ashram was just waiting to teach me.

And that’s how, in no time I found myself becoming a member and hibernating at KriyaMandiram. I have been feeling so supported and held by the place, the surrounding Nature, the Community and Chaitanya, a true devotee and dedicated teacher. Here I have found meaning, purpose, freedom, insights, guidance and the space to Practice, Rest and Create.

Life at KriyaMandiram has a special fragrance, a special rhythm, a special Song. Every minute spent in this Great container is revealing, healing and elevating. Sādhanā has no end and no beginning :
your Life is your Yoga.

KriyaMandiram feels like home, and it is yours too if you allow yourself to receive its many blessings. Looking after the ashram like it is looking after me has been a great honour. Only now do I realise the transformational power of Service.

It is my sincere wish that you gift yourself time at the Ashram, whether in Practice, in Community or in Solitude - to experience the Simplicity and the Purity of Life. I am forever grateful for the privilege of calling it ‘Home’ ,

for the privilege of remembering my true essence.

ayurvedic practitioner, yoga teacher, lover of devotional kirtan

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