The Inner Silence Retreat In India 2027
February 3 – 16 (14 days)
A deeply inward retreat with daily yoga, meditation, and contemplative practices that support clarity, balance, and self understanding. This journey is designed for those who wish to step back from the pace of daily life and reconnect with a quieter inner space.
Through daily practices and periods of silence, we explore the deeper architecture of human experience: body, breath, mind, and awareness.
This retreat takes place in a calm and natural setting away from crowds and distractions. The environment itself supports stillness, reflection, and gentle inner work.
During these two weeks, Govind personally guides the group with care and attentiveness, supporting each participant to move at their own pace within a structured yet spacious framework.
15% Santhi Yoga birthday special discount – Until May 31
9,565 DKK (approx. 1,280 EUR) (including VAT)
Register now with 3500 DKK (approx. 470 EUR)
Retreat Stories from India
Hear how our retreats at Arunachala have touched and transformed lives. – watch the feedback videos and feel the spirit of India: Click Here
Note: The feedbacks shared here are from our ‘Spiritual and Cultural Retreat in India’. While the Inner Silence Retreat is more inward focused, these reflections give a true feeling of the experience and guidance offered.
At the heart of the retreat
This retreat gently explores the wisdom of the five elements: earth, water, fire, air, and space.
Ancient yogic understanding describes that both nature and the human system are composed of these elements. When they are in balance, we experience steadiness, vitality, and emotional clarity. When disturbed, we may feel restlessness, heaviness, or inner friction.
A major part of this journey is the mindful exploration of the chakras, the inner energy centers described in the yogic tradition. Rather than approaching them as abstract concepts, we work with them in a practical and experiential way through yoga, breath, meditation, and self reflection.
Visit as a guest, not as a tourist
Get inspired from the direct touch! Govind invites you to “his India” – in his home country and to the mountain Arunachala where Govind has been meditating since he was a teenager. This opens an opportunity for you to learn from the inside of an ancient, rich and unique culture. Together, we cross the usual tourist border lines and make you feel as a participant rather than a spectator. All guest teachers – including swamis and other radiating personalities – are people Govind is personally connected to. The places Govind takes you to are places that inspire him the most whether it’s an amazing temple or a poor farmer in his hut. They all have stories to tell. In each step, you are personally guided by Govind.
The Space You Will Stay In
The retreat takes place in a quiet, natural setting away from crowds and constant stimulation. The surroundings are simple and down to earth, supporting a slower rhythm and a more inward focus. To get a feel for the retreat setting, watch this video – Click here
During these two weeks we explore
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Daily yoga & meditation classes by Govind
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Five elements based practices
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Chakra based exploration
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Guided self reflection and contemplation
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Periods of intentional silence
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Silent meditation in the ancient caves of Arunachala
- Individual one-to-one session with Govind
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Contemplative visits to temples and ashrams & “On location classes”
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Gentle participation in traditional chanting and fire rituals
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A mindful pilgrimage walk around the mountain in silence and self reflection
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Sessions by inspiring spiritual personalities
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We visit a wonderful school in a small village to experience the beauty and joy of Karma Yoga in action
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Course certificate
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On every retreat we have organized in India, the participants have wholeheartedly contributed towards the eco-restoration of Arunachala forests.
Course fee for the 14 – day retreat (pay to us)
11,250 DKK (approx. 1,506 EUR)
15% Santhi Yoga birthday special discount – Until May 31
9,565 DKK (approx. 1,280 EUR) (including VAT)
Register now with 3500 DKK (approx. 470 EUR)
Accommodation & Food Cost (more details below)
The combined cost for accommodation and food is approximately 1200 DKK (approx. 160 EUR) for the full 14 day retreat.
- Payment is made directly at the retreat place in India
- The price is calculated per bed and 3 meals per day
- The cost is the same whether you stay in a single room, double room, or cottage
Accommodation, Food & Transportation
Tiruvannamalai
Tiruvannamalai, located in Tamil Nadu, India, is a renowned spiritual destination centered around the holy mountain Arunachala. This sacred mountain, believed to be a manifestation of a Hindu God, attracts seekers from around the world for its ancient meditation caves, vibrant ashrams, and profound spiritual vibrations. Arunachala is known for its ability to facilitate deep meditation and spiritual awakening.
We will be staying in a very calm and quiet retreat environment away from crowds and city life. The setting is simple and down to earth, created to support inward focus rather than comfort luxury.
- Single rooms, double rooms, and cottages available
- Room sizes vary and may be relatively small
- Some rooms are in a larger shared building, while others are in smaller individual buildings, including cottages
- Some rooms and cottages have Western toilets and some have Indian toilets
- Additional Western toilets are available in common areas
- Bucket shower in all rooms
- Hot water available in some rooms and at common points
- Mosquito nets on windows and doors, and over all beds
- Laundry can be arranged locally for a small tip
Room preference:
Participants may share their preference for single, double, or cottage, and toilet type. Allocation is generally on a first come basis. We will do our best to consider preferences, but this cannot be guaranteed.
We will be having our meals in the retreat place and in restaurants and other homely village food places. In all our retreats we arrange Indian vegetarian food which is freshly prepared with local ingredients. We eat most meals together but it is also possible to eat a few by your self, if you like.
Some of the dishes are authentic traditional Indian food. If you have food limitations or are sensitive to spicy food you need to contact us to discuss your situation when you register. In order to make the best out of the time, we pre-select a variation of good dishes for the group meals since it is extremely time consuming if each person order different food in the rural areas of India. So, be flexible to eat “what is on the table” and we promise you that it will be good, healthy vegetarian food!
We will make sure you get freshly cooked, healthy, Indian vegetarian food.
- You are responsible for your visa, booking your flights (both ways), and insurance.
- The nearest airport is Chennai Airport (also called Madras Airport), about a 4-hour drive from Tiruvannamalai.
- Currently, you can get tickets (both ways) starting at DKK 4900 – 5900 (SEK 7400 – 8900) from Copenhagen to Chennai.
- We will arrange taxis for travel between Chennai and Tiruvannamalai, and you will be paying the taxi fare (approx. 300 DKK) directly to the driver.
- More information on booking taxis and other details will be provided upon registration.
Booking & further info: contact us to get a registration form
Good to know
Procedure: to register you need to fill out a registration form and pay a deposit.
Payment: Deposit of 3500 DKK/470 EURO to be paid when booking. The rest of the payment is to be paid 2 months before the retreat begins.
Cancellation procedure: We will fully refund your deposit if you cancel up to two months before the retreat. If you cancel at a later date, you will receive a 50% refund. However, in case if we find another participant to take over your seat, we’ll happily refund your full deposit. We strongly recommend all to have a travel and cancellation insurance. In case if we have to cancel the retreat (which never happened before), we will return the fully paid amount.
Participants: we can have up to 20 in a group.
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Language: We speak and teach in simple English.
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Testimonials & Videos of Previous Retreats
Tiruvannamalai and especially the mountain Arunachala is a very special, sacred place, very vibrant and to me I can feel it especially when I meditate here, I fall into meditation quite peacefully and I really feel that this vibrant place, I can take it home with me and use it in my meditation back at home.
You may think that retreats are only for younger people, but I can say for one, being 66, it’s also possible for you to go on a retreat like this. You come here with a retreat group and our group is a fantastic group, we care about each other and a certain kind of love and a feeling as one has entered us all. That’s probably what I have learned from this retreat, that we are all one.
This was my third time joining Govind’s retreat. In joining it was my intention to reignite my daily yoga practice and get time in the beautiful energies of Tiruvannamalai to recharge and reconnect. Govind taught about ayurveda, which asanas to do to balance the doshas, which mantras to use to transform energy and deeper knowledge which really makes you contemplate about life and what is important.
The biggest reward for me in this retreat is that I gained confident in my own spiritual practice. Anna Marie and Govind, You love your spiritual practice – and I open my heart and gain confidence in you in yoga and in meditation.
Being thought yoga, pranayama and meditation the traditional yogic way, and the opportunity to meet and have satsang with authentic Yogis, Swamis and Vedic priest is a rare luxury. A gold mine for spiritual seekers.
The spiritual atmosphere of the mountain of Arunachala was definitely the biggest experience for me. Arunachala is a great place to be, one of the finest and most spiritual places in India. It has a special atmosphere that promotes mindfulness.
Listen to the life-changing experiences of our retreat participants through these heartfelt testimonials. Join us on a journey of growth, healing, and spiritual awakening as our participants share their personal stories of transformation. Gain insights into the profound impact of our Yoga, Meditation, and Ayurveda Retreat in Tiruvannamalai, India, and be inspired to embark on your own transformative adventure with us.