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Experience the sacred Silence & grace of mountain Arunachala and Ramana Maharshi's ashram in Tiruvannamalai. A deep dive within silence and loving presence, our true Essence.
If you feel a strong calling to realise and abide in your True Nature and are ready to experience the opening and deep love of your own Heart, then this retreat is for you.
We will start our retreat together with 4 days of silence at the Greenland Ashram, a beautiful and quiet retreat venue outside of town and within close sight and felt presence of Arunachala. We will stay in simple and clean ashram style rooms and there is a wonderful lush garden we can explore. Just being here together will bring us into direct experience of the essence of our true Being.
During these first retreat days in silence we will practice meditation, self inquiry (who am I?), hatha & yin yoga, some optional karma yoga (selfless service in the ashram, in the form of small tasks) and our inner journey is supported by 3 nourishing and delicious Indian ashram meals per day. Experience the authentic Indian ashram life.
After the silent retreat we will move to the Sangham House. This is a luxurious retreat house with roof terrace which serves as an open-air session space and swimming pool. There are spacious bedrooms and we will be within walking distance from Ramana Ashram, Arunachala hill, most temples, and satsang-teacher Ganga Ma.
During our stay at Sangam House we will have silent mornings, a morning practice such as meditation, yoga, and / or breathwork. These days we will explore together different caves of Arunachala to sink in deep meditation, visit Ramana Ashram, make an auspicious pilgrimage (girivalam) around mount Arunachala and attend satsang of different teachers.
You might think 10 days in India is a relative short period. However, in our experience and in the experience of our participants, linear time seems to disappear near Arunachala.
According to participants, this retreat is a timeless and priceless experience, for some even life-changing.
ARUNACHALA
The sacred mountain of Arunachala, located in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, has been an important area for meditation, contemplation, and spiritual retreat for centuries.
According to scriptures, sages, and saints, this mysterious hill is believed to be the embodiment of Shiva, pure Consciousness. Ramana Maharshi, one of Rolandjan & Ellemarie's main teachers, was irresistibly drawn to Arunachala after his awakening at the age of 16, to continue his pathless inner journey mainly in meditative silence. For the rest of his life he lived in several caves and ashrams in and around Arunachala.
Surrounding the mystical hill are numerous ashrams, temples, and the tombs of great saints, drawing seekers, practitioners, and devotees from various spiritual paths. They come to experience the elevated vibrational energy, most clearly felt at the Samadhi (tomb) of Sri Ramana Maharshi.
This sacred place has become a sanctuary for devoted seekers, providing the ideal atmosphere for deep meditation and reflection. Many enlightened beings have attained liberation here.
DAILY RHYTHM SILENT RETREAT GREENLAND ASHRAM
Meditation: 6:00-7:30am
Breakfast: 8:00-9:00am
Pranayama & Yoga practice: 10:00-12:00am
Lunch: 12:30-13:30pm
Resting time & Seva: 13:30-15:30pm
Meditation: 15:30-16:00pm
Chai: 16:00-16:30pm
Q&A inspiration talk & Meditation: 16:30-18:30pm
Dinner: 18:30-19:30pm
Yin / Restorative yoga: 20:00-21:15pm
Rest: 21:30pm
DAILY RETREAT RHYTHM SANGAM HOUSE
Meditation: 8:00-9:00am
Breakfast: 9:00-10:00am
Satsang/ Yoga / Visit Ramana ashram: 10:00-12:30am
Lunch: 13:00-14:00pm
Free time: 14:00-17:00pm
Visit Ramana ashram / Arunachala hike: 17:00-19:00pm
Dinner: 19:00-20:00pm
Evening program: 20:00-21:00pm
Rest: 21:00pm
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TIME
Arrival time: 11 October
You are welcome from 13:00pm for your check-in at the Greenland ashram. We will start the retreat 16.00pm.
12-15 October Silent Retreat Greenland Ashram
15 October: Check out Greenland ashram/ Check-in Sangam House
15-20 October Sangam House
Departure Time: 20 October
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
❋ 10 days / 9 nights accomodation (but a feeling of months :))
❋ Delicious Indian / Western vegetarian meals
❋ Daily yoga, breathwork and meditation
❋ Full day yoga / breathwork program
❋ Transport in Tiruvannamalai
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
❋ Flight to Chennai or Bangalore
❋ Taxi from airport to Tiruvannamalai and back
Chennai - Tiruvannamalai (4 hours): € 40
Bangalore - Tiruvannamalai (5-6 hours): € 56
If you arrive earlier then the start of the retreat, you have to arrange accomodation yourself. We can suggest some nice accomodations to stay.
PRICE:
€ 1099,- per person for a 2-person shared room. There are limited spots available to have your own room. If this is what you want, please contact the organizer.
Depending on the participants, the language that will be spoken at the retreat will be in Dutch or English (for now there are only Dutch speaking participants)
For more info, testimonials and registration:
https://www.beinghome.nu/sacred-arunachala-retreat-india
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