Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, India
30th December 2019 – 6th January 2020
Yoga, Meditation & Satsang Days
Begin the New Year by diving deep within and enjoying the unique spiritual energy in the ancient pilgrimage place of Arunachala. During the 7 days, you will have your daily programme with the group from morning till noon. After this, the day is yours and the options are many in the spiritual centre of the “ashram area”. You can meditate, participate in rituals, chanting or satsangs or simply stay in the peaceful presence in the main ashrams (Ramana Ashram & Yogi Ram Surat Kumar Ashram).
Price: 5.100 DKK/683 EURO
Single room: 6.300 DKK/844 EURO
Visit as a guest, not as a tourist
Get inspired by 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 inside an ancient, rich and unique culture. You can spend time in and around the holy mountain of Arunachala meditating in the caves like Ramana Maharshi and other spiritual masters have done and walk the pilgrimage route around the mountain visiting the small ancient temples on the way. There will also be plenty of time to explore this unique part of India visiting the markets, the different restaurants, enjoy a chai with the locals and visit the amazing grand Tiruvannamalai Temple in the city.
Daily programme
06.00 – 08.00: Yoga & meditation
08.00 – 09.30: Breakfast/break
09.30 – 11.30: Satsang & meditation
12.00 – 12.45: Reflective sharing/individual session
15.00 – 21.00: Individual time
Bring your partner, friend or family member
You will have all day after the satsang to spend with them and they have time to explore the spiritual area, nature etc. while you take time for yourself and the group. If you like to bring children, we may have the option for arranging activities for children during some of the YMS Days. Contact us for more details.
Accommodation & Food
You will stay at the resort Arunai Anantha where the classes are conducted. The resort is located by the foot of the holy mountain Arunachala just five minutes away from the “ashram area” with ashrams, vegetarian cafes and various shops. You have the option to stay in a double or single room. Besides the nice and comfortable rooms, Arunai Anantha serves tasty Indian food in their garden restaurant and have a lovely outdoor yoga shala for our classes. In the afternoons, when the peak temperature reaches 27 – 30 degrees, you can enjoy the swimming pool or drink a cooling fresh juice on the terrace while digesting the inputs of the day. The morning buffet included in the price contains a broad selection of both Indian and continental vegetarian breakfast. Lunch and dinner are not included in the 7 days, but you will be introduced to different good restaurants in case you like to explore eating outside the resort. Expect to spend 60 – 300 rupees (6-29 DKK / 1-4 EURO) per meal for local Indian food and a little more per meal when dining in the “more western dining places”.
The price includes
Course fee for 7 days course including one individual session with Govind, accommodation in double room (7 days, 30.12 2019 – 06.01 2020), breakfast (Indian and continental). Single rooms available for 1425 DKK/191 EURO (limited numbers of rooms).
Not included:
Transportation, lunch and dinner, extra payment for a single room (limited amount)
How to get there
Transportation: You are responsible for your own flight and for local transportation from the airport to the resort and back.
Nearest airport: Chennai airport (also called Madras Airport) located 4 hours’ drive from Tiruvannamalai. Further information regarding arrival/taxi and more will be sent when you register.
Good to know
Cancellation procedure: In case of cancellation up till 2 months before the retreat:
50% of the deposit will be refunded.
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Language: English
Rejsegarantifonden: Santhi Yoga is registered in Rejsegarantifonden (membership no: 2915)