India Retreat Date with Yogi Ashokananda / December 26 – January 1 2027

Inquiry and Self-Reflection Retreat – 7 days with Yogi Ashokananda

Location Yogiville India

Retreat Fees from £660 / Early Bird Fees, book by September 15th

Begin the New Year with Clarity, Purpose and Presence

The days between Christmas and the New Year offer a rare opportunity to pause. As one chapter of life comes to a close and another quietly begins, we are invited to reflect, reconnect and consciously choose the direction of our journey ahead.

Join Yogi Ashokananda for the Insight & Self-Reflection Retreat, a seven-day immersion into authentic yoga, meditation, Ayurveda and Vedic tradition, created to support this natural transition. Guided personally by Yogi Ashokananda, the retreat provides a peaceful sanctuary away from the distractions of everyday life, allowing space for deep reflection, inner stillness and meaningful personal growth.

Set within the tranquil surroundings of Yogiville India, at the sacred foothills of Mt Arunachala, each day follows a gentle rhythm of practice, contemplation, nourishment and rest. Through the authentic teachings of the Yoga Mastery Journey, you will cultivate greater awareness of body, breath and mind while discovering practical tools that continue to support your daily life long after the retreat has ended.

View from the front Balcony of your room — Glorious Mount Arunachala

A central theme throughout the retreat is the practice of Sankalpa—forming a heartfelt intention that arises from wisdom rather than desire. Rather than making resolutions based on external goals, you will be guided to discover a deeper inner direction that reflects your highest values and aspirations for the year ahead.

Throughout the retreat, generous periods of silence, digital disconnection, self-contemplation and time in nature create the ideal conditions for genuine insight to emerge. Whether you are beginning your yoga journey or have many years of practice, this retreat meets you where you are and supports your continued evolution with authenticity, compassion and wisdom.

Complementing the yogic practices, our residential Ayurvedic physician, Dr. Radhika, offers personalised consultations and treatments designed to restore balance according to your individual constitution. Through Ayurvedic therapies, wholesome vegetarian sattvic meals and mindful self-care, body and mind are gently supported throughout your journey.

The retreat culminates on New Year’s Eve with one of the most meaningful experiences of the week—a sacred Vedic Fire Ceremony (Puja) led by Yogi Ashokananda. This ancient ceremony is far more than a celebration. Through Vedic mantras, sacred offerings and collective prayer, participants are invited to release the past with gratitude, affirm their Sankalpa and welcome the New Year with clarity, humility and devotion. Gathered together in Sangha beneath the evening sky, this timeless ritual offers a deeply moving beginning to the year ahead.

Yoga Experience

The Yoga Mastery Journey forms the heart of your retreat.

Each day combines authentic Himalayan practices that cultivate physical vitality, mental clarity, emotional resilience and spiritual awareness.

Your Yoga Experience includes:

Daily Himalayan Hatha Yoga
Daily Prana Kriya Yoga
Atma Kriya Meditation
Pranayama, Mudra and Mantra
Guided relaxation practices
Daily Satsang and discourses with Yogi Ashokananda
Yogic philosophy supporting self-enquiry and personal growth
Sankalpa development and reflective practices
Time for silence and digital detox
Suitable for all levels of experience

Ayurvedic Experience

Ayurveda complements your yogic practice by restoring harmony and supporting purification from within.

Under the guidance of Dr. Radhika, your experience includes:

60-minute Ayurvedic treatments
120-minute Shirodhara
Wholesome vegetarian sattvic meals
Ayurvedic lifestyle recommendations
Time for rest, restoration and integration

Cultural Experience

Experience the living traditions of South India through sacred places and authentic Vedic practices that have inspired seekers for thousands of years.

Included experiences include:

Guided trek to the sacred caves of Mount Arunachala
New Year’s Eve Vedic Fire Ceremony (Puja)
Devotional chanting, storytelling and Sangha
Time to experience the peaceful atmosphere of the Yogiville Temple

Throughout Your Stay

The retreat has been intentionally designed with spaciousness between practices, allowing time for integration, reflection and simple enjoyment of the peaceful surroundings.