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Yoga Vacation Retreat in Gudur (Tirupati)

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

About this retreat

This is a two-week, 14-day and 13-night Sivananda Yoga Vacation at 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. It suits beginners and experienced practitioners. The daily routine has two yoga classes, morning and evening satsang, meditation, pranayama, Surya Namaskar, twelve classical postures, a daily talk on yoga philosophy and lifestyle, and Karma Yoga, which is selfless service. Asana coaching is optional. Meals are vegetarian. It is a chance to slow down, build a steadier routine and experience yogic living. The programme runs all year.

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 (14 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

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.