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4-Day Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Gudur (Tirupati)

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Tapaswini Ashram, Gudur–Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) · Gudur, Andhra Pradesh

About this retreat

This is a four-day, three-night yoga stay at Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Tapaswini Ashram in Gudur, near Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The teaching is rooted in classical Hatha yoga and in the Five Points of Yoga, which cover exercise, breathing, relaxation, diet and meditation. Beginners and experienced practitioners are both welcome. There are two yoga classes a day, morning and evening satsang, daily meditation, pranayama, Surya Namaskar, twelve classical postures, a daily talk on yoga philosophy and lifestyle, and Karma Yoga, or selfless service. Asana coaching is optional. Meals are vegetarian, and the programme runs all year. Days start at 5:30 and end with lights out at 10:30.

Benefits

  • A structured break from daily stress
  • Regular yoga practice that may support flexibility and mobility
  • Meditation and satsang
  • A taste of traditional ashram living
  • Learning classical yoga philosophy
  • Experience of Karma Yoga

Itinerary

  1. Daily schedule (4 days)

    05:30 wake-up; 06:00 morning satsang (meditation, chanting, talk); 07:30 tea; 08:00 morning yoga class (beginner and intermediate); 10:00 brunch; 11:00 Karma Yoga; 12:30 optional asana coaching; 13:30 herbal tea; 14:00 yoga talk or lecture; 15:30 afternoon yoga class; 18:00 dinner; 20:00 evening satsang; 22:30 lights out.

Inclusions

  • Stay at the ashram
  • Twice-daily classical Hatha yoga sessions
  • Morning and evening satsang
  • Daily meditation
  • Pranayama practice
  • Surya Namaskar
  • Twelve classical yoga postures
  • Daily yoga philosophy and lifestyle lecture
  • Karma Yoga (selfless service)
  • Optional asana coaching
  • Vegetarian meals

Exclusions

  • Airfare, train fare and bus fare
  • Transport to and from Gudur
  • Airport and railway station transfers
  • Personal expenses and shopping
  • Travel insurance
  • Medical expenses and personal medicines
  • Additional therapies or services not mentioned
  • Private transport
  • Any activity outside the listed programme
  • Optional activities
  • Yoga equipment
  • Laundry
  • Ayurveda consultation and therapies

Accommodation

  • Cottages

  • Single Room With Ac

  • Twin Share With Ac

Who can join

Suits beginners and experienced practitioners. Guests with health conditions should speak with their doctor and with the centre first.