‘Restraint of a Mountain’

Enroll for the ‘Sacred Spaces’ yoga retreat that will teach yoga meditation in a methodical manner

5 days 4 nights

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Thiruvannamalai Travel Cost

COST

INR 16,500/PAX*

Theme of Thiruvannamalai Trip

THEME

Agni, The Path of Light

Thiruvannamalai Location

WHERE

Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

Thiruvannamalai Travel Date

DATES

June 16-20 2023

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What to expect

  • To bring harmony in the body and mind, session are developed to engage with the cosmic elements ākāśa, vāyu, agni, ap, pṛthivi.
  • With the staggering mountain Thiruvannamalai as the canvas, and invoke Siva, the destroyer through silent meditative chants
  • Experience new guided yoga meditation with abstract healing sounds that will ease beginners into meditation, and also help seasoned practitioners to intensity their practice
  • Observe the cosmic elements in the body responding to the resonance of sounds and chants
  • Interact with the host on the theme “Agni: The path of Light” to gain knowledge of the subtle
  • Exchange notes with peers: seekers and practitioners

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About Thiruvannamalai

Thiruvannamalai Hill

Thiruvannamalai is a sacred geography which celebrates the qualities of Fire, an element of Nature. In Tamil, the word arunam means red or fire, and asalam means hill – hence Lord Siva is believed to reside here as Lord Arunachalesvara, taking the form of Light, keeping the volcanic mountain dormant. The contemporary seer, Maharishi Ramana, hence made Thiruvannamalai as his home. An important local festival celebrated in the Tamil month of Karthigai is Deepam, when the volcanic pit of the Annamalai hill top acts as a huge earthen lamp that is lit with tons of ghee. Personalizing this festival, the locals celebrate the entire month by burning lamps in the thresholds of their homes.

Thiruvannamalai Hill

Sparks of Travel

Mind-body integration at this sacred geography clears the path to Rest.

He, who destroys,
for his devotees meditating on Him,
the bondage of past karma
as well as the fruit of future deeds;
He who lives in the shrine of Annamalai,
on whose ancient rocky slopes
echo the best of drums,
when the evening moon rests.

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Travel features

Air Conditioner

Air Conditioned rooms

Wifi

Wifi

24 hr Room Service

24 hr Room Service

Common bath and sanitary facilities

Well Equipped Sanitary facilities

Laundry

Laundry

Regional cultural activities

Hospitality Partner Sparsa, Aalayam

Swimming Pool

Swimming Pool

Beyond the essentials

Include:
  • Twin Sharing Accommodation in Eco-friendly resort
  • Breakfast & Dinner (Veg)
  • 1hr asana practice with chants everyday
  • 1hr special, customised guided meditation
  • Talks on theme based topic
  • Visit rare Pallava rock-cut caves and temples
  • Trek to the Virupaksha Cave
  • Special Temple Darshan
  • Chennai Return
  • Thiruvannamalai-Chennai Return
Does not Include:
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Local sight-seeing
  • Dinner

Additional Notes

  • Instruction of practice by the host will be in English. Yoga practices will not have difficult goal poses. Focus will address the “subtle and subtler functions” of an asana
  • Brochure will be sent on enquiry
  • Detailed itinerary will be sent after registration
  • Registrations close Jun 1
  • Follow Jvala’s social-media handles for early bird packages.
  • Images of accommodation are of Sparsa, an eco-friendly resort for Patrons
  • To keep the focus on experience, the packages are customized for Patrons and Enthusiasts variedly

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      Itinerary
       
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      Day 5
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      “Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.”
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      Includes:
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      • Entry fee at Heritage sites
      • Logistic from Start and End point of Tour
       
      Does not Include:
      • Lunch
      • Other temples/ structures at the destination
      • Recreational sport at the destination
      • Concert entry fee

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