Vedantic meditation.
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10 day Intensive Sadhana retreat. Heart Pilgrim is announcing a 10 day Intensive Sadhana retreat in Uttarkashi, India. This immersion retreat focuses on deep practice of Vedantic meditation, Yoga, Pranayama and the study of Vedanta philosophy. The daily schedule will be in Mauna (silence) to support inner reflection and assimilation. It is a spiritual retreat designed for sincere practitioners from all disciplines who want to boost their Sadhana (spiritual practice), and for those who want to introduce new techniques into their practice.
Vedantic meditation. Vedantic meditation is a form of rigorous inquiry (Vicharana), as practiced by Himalayan Masters for millennia. It is universal in nature and appropriate for sincere practitioners of any discipline. It originates from the Vedanta philosophy which is one of the most important philosophies of India dealing with the absolute truth, the meaning of existence, and the release from suffering. By using deep inquiry, free of dogma, we will dive into and unravel our True Self.
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Uttarkashi.
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Uttarkashi. The retreat will take place at Uttarkashi, a picturesque town in the Indian Himalayan region, about 100 miles north of Rishikesh. Uttarkashi is known for its unbroken tradition of great yogis who practice meditation and study the Vedanta philosophy in its deepest form. In Uttarkashi, we will stay at Tapasyalayam Ashram. It is a modern, quiet and spacious place on the bank of the Ganges, ideal for spiritual retreats.
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Cost
The cost of the retreat is $845 and it includes all expenses from the starting point until the departure point. * We organize transportation from Rishikesh to Uttarkashi and back for an additional cost of $50. You can also arrive at Uttarkashi by yourself. * Want 40% discount on this retreat and FREE transportation? Read More. Weather
October is a beautiful time in the Himalayas with occasional light showers. However, nights and early mornings may be chilly. It is necessary to bring with you warm cloths. Accommodation
The participants will stay 2-3 persons in a room with an attached bathroom. Few single rooms are available for additional cost of $40 per day. Contact us for more details. Transportation
A bus will pick up the participants from Rishikesh on the morning of September 17 (time and exact place will be announced). It is highly recommended to arrive to Rishikesh at least a day or two earlier to get some rest before the drive to Uttarkashi (6-7 hours) and the beginning of the retreat. Those who want to come to Uttarkashi by themselves should reach Tapasyalayam, Netala, Uttarkashi by 4:00 pm on September 17. The retreat will end in the evening of September 26. A bus will take the participants the following morning (September 27th) at about 8am. Please allow yourself a day in Rishikesh before you continue your journey. There is an airport half an hour drive from Rishikesh called Dehradun airport. There are inexpensive flights from Delhi to Rishikesh. You can check for flights here. |
Daily Schedule
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4:00am Wakeup
4:30am Meditation session 5:30am Morning Vedanta class 6:30am Light Breakfast 7:00am Pranayama session 8:00am Yoga Asana Class 10:00am Lunch 12:00am Group Meeting 1:00pm Vedanta Class 3:00pm Midday Meditation session 4:00pm Self practice of Asanas 6:00pm Dinner 7:30pm Evening Meditation & study 9:00pm Lights off |
Retreat features
- Vedantic meditation practices
- Practice of Pranayama (Anulomaviloma & Kapalabhati)
- Yoga Asana practice
- Daily classes on the Vivekachudamani of Shankaracharya
- Simple, Sattvic (pure), vegetarian diet
- Early rise, early to bed
- Practice of Mauna (silence)
Rules of the retreat
- No use of phone or Internet throughout the retreat (a complete digital fast)
- No intoxicants of any type (smoking, alcohol, coffee, drugs, etc.)
- Eating only the food which is served in the retreat (sattvic, vegetarian food)
- Maintain mauna (silence)
- No leaving the premises of the retreat without permission
