about us

The Yantra Mountain Retreat is located 10 miles south of Olympia, Washington 
on top of a hill bordering Capitol Forest, a large forest reserve area.  
The custom built structure takes advantage of the pure, undisturbed nature 
surrounding it and the sweeping view that includes Mount Rainier to the east 
and Mount St. Helens to the south.

These elements provide the perfect setting for experiencing the healing powers 
of Transformational Breathing, listening to recordings of awakened masters, 
melting into yoga and enjoying the purity of delicious raw food and fine teas.

The Main Room

The Deck


Mt. Rainier


Mt. St. Helens

Karl Schaffner

Certified Transformational Breath^TM Facilitator and Founder of Y.M.R.

For Karl, facilitating the Breath is the culmination of a life - long spiritual journey,

to which he has arrived through many spiritual endeavors as well as art, music

and architecture. Born and raised in Germany, Karl got his MA in architecture

from the University of Munich. In 1974 his spiritual and artistic pursuits took

him on extensive travels to Asia, the Middle East, and finally, in 1987, to the US.

Here he produced several music albums and countless paintings while also

working as an architect. To explore his artwork, please visit www.artvayu.com.

In facilitating the Breath and creating retreats, Karl found a way of sharing

his experiences with others on the path to more spiritual awareness

for a life of greater joy, peace and balance.

“The Breathwork has done wonders for me and it is where my passion is.

What is exceptional and so empowering about it is that every person is doing it

themselves - I’m only guiding and coaching them. To be a part of their process

and to see the results is very rewarding.

I feel blessed and honored to be able to do this work.” K.S.

Karl is offering individual, couples and group breathing sessions.

See also breathing.

For more Information or to schedule a Breathing Session

please call (360) 357-4602

email: karl@yantramountainretreat.org

Maya Deva Adjani

Certified Yoga Instructor and Transformational Breath Facilitator, Co-Director of Y.M.R.

Maya Adjani was born in West Africa, and raised in Northern California. Mind/body wellness

and personal freedom live at the heart of her life and work.

For seven years, Adjani apprenticed with Toltec Shaman Don Miguel Ruiz, author

of 'The Four Agreements.’ She is also a Transformational Breath Facilitator and trained

with Dr. Judith Kravitz, author of 'Breathe Deep,Laugh Loudly' and founder of

The Transformational Breath Foundation.

Maya teaches Kundalini Yoga, Conscious Breathing and Soul Rhythms Dance.

The question “What are we really?” continues to fuel her passion to explore and

teach dance, meditation and breathwork.

"If we are at choice about how we think

and live,why not choose beauty in every moment?"

For more Information or to schedule a Breathing Session please call (360) 357-4602

email: maya@yantramountainretreat.org

Dr. Siri Gian Singh Khalsa, Ph.D.,

Certified T.B. facilitator, raw food chef and kundalini yoga instructor

Dr. Siri Gian Singh Khalsa was born in Oakland and raised in Sacramento, CA.
He holds a B.A in History from U.C. Berkeley, an M.A. from U.C.L.A. in African History,
and a Ph.D. in Psychology from International College. Dr. Khalsa has also studied
at Menlo College, the University of Valencia (Spain), and the Sorbonne (Paris, France).
He has taught African History, Latin American History, Western Civilization, Kundalini yoga,
acupressure, psychology, and shamanic studies in the United States and abroad.

Siri Gian Singh has been a student of Kundalini Yoga, meditation and tantra for
25 years under the guidance of Kundalini and Tantra Yoga Master Yogi Bhajan,
who gave him his Sikh name in 1974. He has also practiced Hatha Yoga and
Transcendental Meditation.

Dr. Khalsa spent six years living in spiritual communities and 11 years living abroad
studying with traditional healers. Siri Gian is also a certified massage therapist,
acupressure practitioner, and herbalist. He completed a two year apprenticeship
with Iona Teeguarden, studied herbology with Ron Teeguarden and Shatoiya de la Tour;
studied shamanic African healing with Togbe Agbaga in West Africa, took voice lessons
for seven years with Barbara Klein. He was mentored in Reichian Therapy
by Dr. Philip Curcuruto, who supervised his 1981 thesis in psychology.

Today, Siri Gian Singh offers Reichian breathwork and Transformational Breath^TM sessions,
teaches Kundalini yoga and leads workshops and retreats on acupressure, tantra, live foods
and other holistic, life affirming practices.
He has recently graduated from the Living Lights Culinary Arts Institute as a raw food chef.

For more info : www.reichianinstitute.com

Britnee Sperry, Raw Food Chef

Britnee Sperry is a graduate of the Living Light Culinary Arts Institute.
Britnee also completed two years of traditional cullinary training prior to studying
at Living Light. She has always been amazed by the impact of healthy food choices
on every level of our being. Britnee is passionate about sharing her knowledge
of raw food, and preparing divine cuisine for all to enjoy!