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Specialized Meditation Retreats & Advanced Programs

byArt of LivingIn-person retreats at Bengaluru and Gujarat AshramsStarts from₹3,200 Per Person (3-Day Course)View full gallery

Beyond our daily rhythm of yoga and satsang, we host immersive programs designed to take you deeper into stillness. From the advanced Sanyam course to the Intuition Process, these retreats offer a dedicated space for profound inner exploration.

Can you see without your eyes? This is a live demonstration of our Intuition Program, where participants learn to tap into their innate intuitive abilities. It's one of the unique skills you can explore here.

Participants of the Sanyam Level 2 program share their incredible experience of learning directly from Gurudev. Sanyam is an advanced meditation program that offers deep rest and inner exploration.

A collage showing participants in deep meditation during the Patanjali Yoga Sutras program with Gurudev. This week-long immersion into ancient wisdom left over 7,000 seekers awestruck.

An animated video illustrating how our Senior Citizen Advanced Meditation Program helps one move from restlessness to stillness. We provide tailored support, including convenient accommodation and medical facilities.

Renowned comedians Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover share a moment of laughter and wisdom with Gurudev. The center is often visited by artists and leaders from all fields, creating unique and memorable interactions.

An invitation to our special programs for Guru Purnima. This is an example of the many residential courses we offer, such as the Advanced Meditation Program (AMP), DSN, and Sri Sri Yoga Deep Dive.

A schedule of the various programs offered during the Navratri festival. We provide a wide range of courses, from the 10-day Art of Silence to the Blessing Program, for our international participants.

About Specialized Programs & Unique Experiences

Committing to an advanced program like Sanyam or one of our silence retreats is a shift from casual practice to deep immersion. These programs are structured to help you disconnect from the noise of daily life and settle into a space of sustained silence and guidance, allowing for a level of clarity that short weekend workshops simply cannot reach.

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In-person retreats at Bengaluru and Gujarat AshramsStarts from ₹3,200 Per Person (3-Day Course)

We are a global community based at our Kanakapura Road campus, dedicated to sharing simple, ancient tools for peace. Whether you are here for a 3-day workshop or a 10-day silence retreat, our focus is on helping you find that 10-second pause in your breath and reconnect with your inner joy.

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