India Retreat Date with Yogi Ashokananda / December 16 – 23 2026

Purification and Awakening Retreat – 8 days with Yogi Ashokananda

Location Yogiville India

Retreat Fees from £760 / Early Bird Fees, book before September 1st

As one year draws to a close and another begins to emerge, nature invites us to pause, reflect and begin again with renewed clarity.

Join Yogi Ashokananda for The Purification & Awakening Retreat, an immersive eight-day experience that combines authentic yoga, meditation, Ayurveda and sacred cultural experiences to help restore balance, purify body and mind, and awaken a deeper connection with your true nature.

Guided personally by Yogi Ashokananda, this retreat is far more than a holiday or wellness escape. It is an opportunity to step away from the distractions of everyday life and immerse yourself in timeless yogic practices that have supported physical vitality, mental clarity and spiritual growth for generations.

Set within the peaceful surroundings of Yogiville India, at the sacred foothills of Mt Arunachala, each day follows a natural rhythm of practice, reflection, nourishment and restoration. Whether you are taking your very first steps into yoga or have an established practice, the teachings are accessible, authentic and suitable for every level of experience.

Complementing the yogic practices, our residential Ayurvedic physician, Dr. Radhika, will guide your Ayurvedic experience through personalised consultation and treatments, helping restore harmony according to your unique constitution while supporting purification, rejuvenation and wellbeing.

The retreat concludes just before the festive season, offering the ideal opportunity to release what no longer serves you and return home with renewed energy, practical tools for daily life and a deeper sense of peace and purpose.

Yoga Experience

The Yoga Mastery Journey forms the heart of this retreat.

Each day includes progressive practices that cultivate strength, flexibility, vitality, awareness and inner stillness through authentic Himalayan teachings.

Highlights include:

Daily Himalayan Hatha Yoga
Daily Prana Kriya Yoga
Atma Kriya Meditation
Pranayama, Mudra and Mantra
Guided relaxation and yogic breathing practices
Cleansing Kriyas
Yogic philosophy and practical teachings
Self-contemplation and reflective practices
Daily Satsang with Yogi Ashokananda
Practices suitable for all levels of experience

Ayurvedic Experience

Ayurveda provides the perfect complement to your yoga practice by supporting purification, restoration and balance from within.

Your Ayurvedic experience includes:

Personal Ayurvedic consultation with our onsite Ayurvedic Practitioner
Two 60-minute Ayurvedic treatments in our onsite clinic
Therapeutic mud bath
Guidance based on your individual dosha
Vegetarian sattvic meals prepared to nourish body and mind
Herbal support and Ayurvedic lifestyle recommendations
Time for deep rest and integration

Cultural Experience

Experience the spiritual heritage of South India through sacred places that have inspired seekers for centuries.

Included experiences include:

Excursion to the sacred caves of Mount Arunachala
Daily evening Arati – a traditional devotional ceremony in which light is offered to the Divine as an expression of gratitude, reverence and surrender
Traditional Vedic Fire Ceremony (Puja)
Time to experience the peaceful atmosphere of the Yogiville Temple
Opportunities to connect with local traditions and spiritual culture

Throughout Your Stay

In addition to the structured programme, there is ample opportunity to rest, reflect and simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

You will also enjoy:

Seven nights’ accommodation at Yogiville India
Time to explore our organic farm and gardens
Swimming pool
Hammocks and quiet spaces for relaxation
Nature walks and peaceful contemplation
Airport transfers from Chennai, a supplement applies if travelling via Bengaluru airport
Yoga mats and practice props provided

Retreat Outcomes

By the conclusion of your retreat, you will return home with:

Renewed physical vitality and energy.
Greater mental clarity and emotional balance.
A deeper understanding of authentic yogic practice.
Practical meditation and breathing techniques to support daily life.
Improved awareness of posture, breath and mindful movement.
Greater understanding of Ayurvedic principles and your individual constitution.
A stronger connection with yourself through reflection and self-awareness.
Renewed inspiration to enter the New Year with purpose, balance and inner peace.

Included in Your Retreat

Yoga Experience

Daily yoga, meditation and pranayama practices
Cleansing Kriyas
Daily Satsang and yogic teachings
All practice materials

Ayurvedic Experience

Personal Ayurvedic consultation
Two 60-minute Ayurvedic treatments
Therapeutic mud bath
Vegetarian sattvic meals

Cultural Experience

Mount Arunachala Cave excursion
Evening Arati
Traditional Vedic Fire Ceremony

General

Seven nights’ accommodation
Chennai Airport transfers
Access to the organic farm
Swimming pool
Quiet spaces for contemplation
Yoga mats and props

Not Included

International flights
Additional accommodation before or after the retreat
Airport transfers from Bangalore
Additional Ayurvedic treatments or therapies
Personal purchases and optional excursions

General Information

The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport (MAA), with airport transfers included in your retreat. Transfers from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) can be arranged for an additional supplement.

Experience Level

This retreat is suitable for all levels of experience. Whether you are completely new to yoga or have been practising for many years, the programme is designed to support you wherever you are on your personal journey.

Close this year with presence. Begin the next with purpose.

Join Yogi Ashokananda this December for eight days of authentic yoga, Ayurveda and spiritual immersion, and return home purified, awakened and ready to embrace the year ahead with renewed clarity, vitality and inner peace.

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