Tiruvannamalai, India
January 31 - February 09, 2025
You're invited to join Louise Kay in Tiruvannamalai, India for a 9 day Embodied Awareness meditation retreat.
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This retreat is an opportunity to spend 9 days deepening into the stillness of the present moment.
Embodied Awareness is a practice which supports the direct recognition of one's True nature, as well as the integration of unprocessed energies and emotions held in the body. This practice allows one to live fully in presence and to become a vessel through which higher consciousness can flow freely, bringing joy to every aspect of life. Alongside like-minded community you will be supported to surrender fully into the now, dis-identify from the conceptual self and open up to your True nature, pure consciousness, to discover a deep, lasting peace and love. Whatever emotions or sensations arise in the body will be met with unconditional love under Louise's gentle guidance, allowing for deep healing and transformation to take place on the level of form. Meetings will consist of guided meditations followed by Q&A sessions and silent meditations. All participants will receive downloadable video recordings of the guided meditations and group sessions. |
"When we recognise our true nature, a process of deep inner healing begins to take place. We are able to see unconscious patterns playing out, and limiting beliefs and destructive behaviours naturally begin to fall away as we align with a higher consciousness." - Louise Kay
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The retreat will be held at Shivalaya in Tiruvannamalai. Renowned for its palpable, intense energies, this area draws hundreds of spiritual seekers and pilgrims every year. The ashram is surrounded by nature, with views of mount Arunachala on one side and beautiful gardens on the other, the perfect place to immerse yourself in divine presence. |
The retreat center is located close to Arunachala mountain, one of the five main holy places in southern India. Over the centuries many sages and saints have been drawn to Arunachala, which is said to be the physical incarnation of Lord Shiva. The beloved Indian sage Sri Ramana Maharshi's ashram is located in the nearby town. |
Schedule
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Friday January 31st 2:00pm - 5:30pm - check-in 5:30pm - 6:30pm - welcome and guided meditation 7:00pm - 8:00pm - dinner Saturday February 1st - Saturday February 8th 6:30am - 7:30am - Havan (traditional fire ceremony) 9:00am - 10:00am - breakfast 11:00am - 12:30pm - meeting and silent meditation 1:00pm - 2:00pm - lunch 3:00pm - 4:30pm - meeting and silent meditation 7:00pm - 8:00pm - dinner 8:00pm - 9:00pm - guided / silent meditation / kirtan Sunday February 9th 9:00am - 10:00am - breakfast 10:30am - 11:45am - meeting 12:00pm - check-out. The schedule is subject to change without notice. |
In order to support the deepening and integration of the teachings, full silence will likely be observed for most of this retreat.
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Accommodation and Food
Please be aware that the standards in India are not the same as in the West and the rooms are very basic. Hot water and electricity may not be available all the time. Also, your room may differ from how it's shown in the photos below.
Shared rooms will be allocated by gender and we will allocate rooms to participants (you are not responsible for finding someone to share your room with).
If you wish to share a room with a friend, please send an email to [email protected] with the name of your friend so that we can do our best to accommodate your request.
Ticket prices include three meals per day (unless otherwise stated), all sessions and downloadable recordings.
The retreat center serves traditional south Indian vegetarian food. Specific individual dietary needs cannot be accommodated, so if you have a food allergy or intolerance, you are welcome to supplement your meals by bringing some of your own food items. There is a refrigerator available for guest use.
Ticket sales close on January 30, 2025
The retreat center serves traditional south Indian vegetarian food. Specific individual dietary needs cannot be accommodated, so if you have a food allergy or intolerance, you are welcome to supplement your meals by bringing some of your own food items. There is a refrigerator available for guest use.
Ticket sales close on January 30, 2025
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Brahma Pyramid Hut 1: Three bed room with private bathroom (males only)
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Vishnu Pyramid Hut 2: Three bed room with private bathroom (females only)
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Commuting
The retreat center have suggested Vinayaga Residency and Anukraha Home Stays for commuters, which are both within 5km distance from the ashram. There are plenty more hotels and guest houses in Tiruvannamalai.
Booking
PRICES INCLUDE: accommodation, 3 meals per day (unless stated otherwise), all sessions outlined on the schedule and downloadable recordings of the sessions.
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE: flights, airport transfers.
Ticket Information and Cancellations
Ticket is paid in full at the time of booking.
70% of balance is refundable if cancelled before December 17, 2024.
There are no refunds for cancellations made after December 17, 2024.
Tickets are non-transferable.
Ticket is paid in full at the time of booking.
70% of balance is refundable if cancelled before December 17, 2024.
There are no refunds for cancellations made after December 17, 2024.
Tickets are non-transferable.
In the unlikely event that the retreat is canceled, your payment will be transferred to an online retreat ticket and you will receive a full refund of the remaining balance.
Scholarships are available. If you feel strongly that you would like to attend this retreat but are truly not able to meet the financial requirements, you can apply for a reduced price scholarship here.
Location
Arriving by Plane
The closest airport is Chennai International Airport (MAA). From here you can take a taxi, train or bus. For more information you can check the Chennai airport website here.
Additional Information
Visas: Please check entry requirements to India for your nationality before booking your ticket. It is very likely that you will need a visa to enter India.
Two Weeks of Open Meetings: January 15 - 26, 2025
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Tiruvannamalai is a major spiritual pilgrim destination. As a result of the level of devotion that the spiritual seekers and devotees of Sri Ramana Maharshi bring, a distinctive potent atmosphere has been generated over many years, creating the perfect environment to connect deeply within one's own being. I'm very excited to spend time together in this special place with you sharing our love for Truth. I will be offering daily guided meditations and Q&A sessions every Wednesday to Sunday 11:30am - 1:00pm from January 15 - 26, 2025 (doors open for silent meditation at 11:00am). These meetings are open to everyone on a donation basis and will also be livestreamed. You can register for the livestream here. The meetings will be held at Aishwarya Residence, Top floor hall, 69 Chengam Road, Near Sri Ramana Ashram. Booking is not required and you can just show up on the day. Looking forward to seeing you there. Love, Louise |
Join via Livestream
If you can't make it to the retreat in-person you can join us via livestream from the comfort of your own home.
The retreat has been designed to enable participants from all over the world to join. You will receive downloadable recordings of each guided meditation and meeting session with Louise so if you are unable to attend any sessions live due to the time difference, you are invited to watch the recording of the missed session at a time convenient for you during the week. Also, the schedule includes additional group silent meditations, which are exclusively for livestream participants.
The retreat has been designed to enable participants from all over the world to join. You will receive downloadable recordings of each guided meditation and meeting session with Louise so if you are unable to attend any sessions live due to the time difference, you are invited to watch the recording of the missed session at a time convenient for you during the week. Also, the schedule includes additional group silent meditations, which are exclusively for livestream participants.