AGNIHOTRA:
The Way of Sacred Fire
Ritual • Presence • Transformation
22-24 May
With Shankara Arunachala (India) • Terra de Luz, Galicia
A rare opportunity to receive direct and embodied Agnihotra teachings from a living tradition of India, here in Galicia
Limited places
You may not have heard of Agnihotra before. I hadn’t either.
But what I have found in this practice is not just another technique, but something I can feel immediately.
Not as an idea, but as something tangible.
A clearer mind and deeper presence.
A real sense of connection with the space and the elements.
It’s something I’ve felt inspired to continue here at Terra de Luz, as a way of caring for, purifying and elevating the space.
And I’ve since met others working with this same practice, including those exploring its use in supporting the healing of the land.
More recently, I’ve felt something subtler.
A shift in how I relate to life, to the environment, and to something beyond just the mind and personal story.
This immersion is a chance to experience that for yourself, directly.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
This immersion is not for everyone. It is for those who feel a genuine call to bring more connection, steadiness, and presence into their lives.
It may be especially relevant for you if:
You want to stay strong, clear, and centred in a world that often feels chaotic and overwhelming
You work closely with others (as a yoga teacher, healer, coach, or space holder) and want to remain balanced, protected, and resourced
You hold or run spaces (retreat centre, yoga studio, guesthouse), or care for the land, and recognise the importance of practices that bring harmony, healing, and a more coherent, elevated energy to them
You are ready to develop a simple and consistent daily practice rooted in discipline and sincerity
You are drawn to sacred ritual and want to experience it in a grounded and practical way
You feel called to deepen your awareness through direct experience and integrate ancient practices into your daily life
No prior experience is required.
This immersion is an invitation into the sacred fire of Agnihotra, an ancient yogic practice that brings clarity, presence, and a deeper connection with life.
Agnihotra is a simple yet precise fire ritual, performed in alignment with natural rhythms. Through it, we begin to work with fire as a force of purification, balance, and transformation.
We gather at Terra de Luz to learn, experience, and practice in a way that is both authentic and accessible, grounded in lineage and lived experience.
You will leave with a clear understanding of the practice, your own personal ritual, and the confidence to begin at home.
Rare Opportunity
This is a very rare opportunity to receive these teachings here in Galicia, guided by Shankara Arunachala, who comes from Arunachala in India, a place deeply rooted in fire, devotion, and direct spiritual practice. His work is grounded in discipline, simplicity, and lived experience, with a deep commitment to preserving and transmitting these teachings in their original form.
Highlights of the Immersion
A clear and practical introduction to Agnihotra
Guided morning and evening fire rituals
A simple and sustainable daily practice
Kriya, breath, and subtle practices to awaken and balance the inner fire
A personal sadhana (practice) to continue at home
Space for silence, reflection, and integration
A direct, embodied relationship with the sacred fire
Agni Vidya: The Inner Technology of Fire
Agni Vidya is the knowledge of working with the sacred fire as a living force of transformation. At its foundation is Agnihotra, a precise fire ritual performed at sunrise and sunset.
This is not a symbolic or improvised practice. It follows a clear and time-tested structure using mantra, gesture, exact timing, natural materials, and conscious offering. Each element has a function, working together as a coherent system.
In this way, Agni Vidya can be understood as an inner technology, a direct method for working with energy, awareness, and the elemental forces that shape both body and mind, developing a deeper sensitivity to the subtle body and inner experience.
Fire, in this tradition, is not only external. It is a living point of connection between the inner and the outer, between the human and the elemental. Practiced consistently and in alignment with natural rhythms, it supports purification, clarity, and balance within the individual and the spaces we inhabit, while also contributing to the care, regeneration, and healing of the land.
“When you sit with the fire in the right way, it begins to work on you.
Not only on the surface, but in the deeper layers of your being.
The fire becomes a teacher, if you are willing to listen.”
- Shankara Arunachala
What You May Leave With:
A grounded Agnihotra ritual you can integrate into daily life
A deeper sense of presence and clarity
A practical understanding of how to sit with fire with respect, awareness and connection
A stronger connection to your inner fire and subtle awareness
Tools to support purification, alignment and healing - within yourself, in the spaces you inhabit, and in your relationship with the land
Feel the call to this Sacred Immersion?
Questions? Contact Sai directly
The Flow of the Immersion
Arrival
Opening circle
Introduction to Agnihotra
First connection with the fire
FRIDAY (from 17.00)
Full day of practice including morning and evening fire
Teachings with Shankara
Kriya and breath practices, meditation, silence, and integration
SATURDAY (all day)
Morning practice: Agnihotra, meditation, Kriya yoga and personal sadhana
Closing circle
Integration into daily life
SUNDAY (until 14.00)
The structure is intentional but not rushed. There is space for the practice to land and be experienced directly.
TERRA DE LUZ
Terra de Luz is a place that has been cultivated through years of practice, care, and intention. It offers a simple and supportive environment for this kind of work.
We will live close to the land, share meals, and practice together in an intimate setting.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation and food are offered by conscious contribution.
Options include shared indoor space, camping, or nearby accommodation. We can assist in coordinating what suits you best.
EXCHANGE
Full Immersion (Friday - Sunday)
222€
Core Immersion (Saturday - Sunday)
165€
Bring 3 people and your place is free.
* If you feel genuinely called but finances are a barrier, contact Sai directly.
SHANKARA ARUNACHALA
Shankara Arunachala was born in Kerala, South India, in a region deeply rooted in traditional ways of living, ritual, and spiritual culture. From a young age, he was immersed in temple life and a close connection to nature. At eighteen, he travelled to the West to study and work as a pilot, before a deeper longing and inner search began to unfold.
His journey led him back to India and into the guidance of respected teachers, including Sri Tathata and Sri Balamurugan Swami, who introduced him to the depths of Tantra and Vedanta. He later trained at the Isha Yoga Center, receiving a strong foundation in yogic discipline and practice.
His path eventually brought him to Arunachala, a sacred mountain long associated with fire, transformation, and direct realisation, where he now lives and teaches.
Rooted in the Siddha tradition, his work is grounded in lived experience, daily practice, and direct transmission.
What he shares comes from years of dedication to fire, breath, mantra, and the elemental forces of life.
If you feel the call, trust it.
Places are limited.
This is a very rare opportunity to receive these teachings here in Galicia.
We do not know if this will be offered again in this way.
FAQ
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No. This immersion is open to beginners as well as those with experience. The practices will be introduced clearly and step by step.
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You will receive clear guidance on how to practice at home and how to source the necessary materials. A limited number of kits may be available as an optional add-on (please write to us if you would like us to organise a kit for you).
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Agnihotra is a traditional fire practice performed at sunrise and sunset using a small copper pyramid, specific materials, and ancient mantras. It is designed to bring balance, clarity, and alignment through working with natural rhythms.
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You will receive a full list after registering, but in reality you won’t need to plan too much.