8-Day Vipassana Yoga at Shivsadhana in Pune

About this retreat

This eight-day, seven-night retreat at Shivsadhana Ashram Spiritual & Health Retreat in Pune centres on Vipassana meditation, yoga and mindful breathing, within a disciplined routine. It is meant to help quieten the mind and let go of stress, and to give a deeper look into yourself. The day begins around 4:00 AM with morning meditation, followed by a wisdom class. Long blocks of individual meditation practice come before lunch, with a personal consultation, further practice and an evening group meditation. Dinner is at 7:00 PM and sleep at 9:00 PM. Guests stay in a shared dormitory, with an open garden and a yoga hall, and eat sattvic vegetarian meals. There is room to meet like-minded participants and to learn stress-management techniques.

Benefits

• Vipassana meditation and yoga in a disciplined routine
• Self-observation that may support a more balanced mind
• Greater awareness and inner calm
• Stress-management techniques
• Company of like-minded participants

Itinerary

1. Daily schedule (8 days)

   Awakening and morning meditation from 4:00 to 7:00 AM, then a theory and wisdom class until 9:00 and breakfast. Individual meditation practice runs from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with lunch at 2:30. Personal consultation from 3:00 to 4:00, continued practice from 4:00 to 6:00 and an evening group meditation from 6:00 to 7:00. Dinner is at 7:00 PM and sleep time is 9:00 PM.

Inclusions

• Shared dormitory stay in a peaceful natural setting
• Open garden area
• Yoga hall
• Three sattvic vegetarian meals a day
• A specialised Ayurvedic diet planned for revitalisation

Exclusions

• Flights and train fares
• Airport transfers, unless stated otherwise
• Travel insurance
• Visa fees and travel documents
• Meals and drinks outside the retreat schedule, including alcohol
• Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls and shopping
• Tips and donations
• Optional activities, sightseeing and excursions outside the official schedule
• Therapies not included in the package
• Medical costs, consultations, prescription medicines and first-aid items
• Fees for early arrival or late departure that were not arranged beforehand
• Personal yoga mats, props or clothing, unless provided
• Extra accommodation, and stays before or after the retreat dates
• Room upgrades or special requests outside standard arrangements
• Private accommodation
• Personal toiletries
• Any medical tests

Accommodation

• Dormitory

Who can join

Suits people looking for inner calm and clarity, and those ready for a disciplined daily meditation routine. Guests with health conditions should speak with their doctor first.