Anthardhwani: A Journey to Your Inner Voice
Reconnect with your true self through the sacred silence of Arunachala. This is your invitation to pause, listen, and find your Anthardhwani.
Here, we move beyond words. This is a moment of shared energy and release during a gentle movement session, a core part of unlocking the stories held within our bodies.
Listen to Anjali's story. She shares how the retreat helped her move beyond inhibition to find her own unique voice, a journey I guide each participant through.
This is Arunachala, the sacred mountain that holds our space. Its ancient silence is not empty; it is full of energy that helps us disconnect from the outside world and listen within.
Through expressive arts, we give form to our inner world. This is a moment from our mask making workshop, where a participant begins to explore the faces we show the world versus the one within.
I invite you to join me on this journey. The path to your inner voice is a sacred one, and I am here to walk it with you, sharing stories and holding a space for your own to emerge.
My approach is personal and hands-on. I work with each person to help them connect with their body and breath, gently guiding them toward a deeper state of awareness and self-acceptance.
About Featured
This is not a lecture-based retreat. Over three days at the foot of Arunachala, we step away from the noise to practice deep silence and guided reflection. You will use journaling, expressive therapy, and meditative walks to reframe your personal scripts. If you are feeling stuck or needing to let go of old baggage, this provides the space to finally hear what you have been ignoring for too long.
Finding Your Anthardhwani
The word Anthardhwani translates to your inner voice, a sound often drowned out by the daily hustle of urban life. I designed this 3-day residential retreat to serve as an antidote to that chaos. We do not just talk about stories; we live them.
The Arunachala Experience
I chose the foothills of Arunachala in Tiruvannamalai because the mountain acts as a teacher. The centuries-old silence here is palpable. It is not empty space; it is a weight that forces you to confront the stories you carry within yourself. We balance this intensity with:
- Expressive Therapy: Using art, movement, and rhythm to unlock emotions that words cannot touch.
- Meditative Walks: Slowing down to connect with the landscape and your own breath.
- Group Healing: Sharing in a safe, supportive space where you can be vulnerable without judgment.
Is This For You?
This retreat is for the seeker. It is for the corporate professional who feels empty despite the success, the parent needing to reconnect with themselves, and the creative soul feeling blocked. You do not need previous artistic or storytelling skills. You only need a willingness to sit with yourself and listen.
By the end of the third day, you will leave with a cartload of experiences—not just ideas, but tangible tools for self-reflection that you can use long after you return home to your busy life.
Geeta Ramanujam
For 45 years, I have walked the path of a storyteller, and I have learned that we are all elemental by nature. I don't just teach performance; I hold a space where you can shed your inhibitions, work through the noise, and uncover the truths you have been carrying. I am here to help you find your own voice, just as I found mine.
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