2 Day Silent, Vegan Fasting Yoga Retreat near Pondicherry in Tamil Nadu, India
India Wellness Retreat
This two-day silent yoga retreat by Sri Ananthi Nature Cure and Yoga Ashram (SANCYA) is a unique and powerful program to experience deep silence, healing, and transformation through both traditional and spiritual forms of asana, pranayama practices, yoga Nidra, yogic cleansing processes, and meditation practices.
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Highlights
- 3 yoga classes per day
- Daily guided meditation session
- Pranayama and breath awareness practices
- Theory lessons and naturopathy treatments
- 1 night accommodation
- Daily meals
- Certification
Skill level
- Beginner
Chennai International Airport (US$ 41 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Kitchen
- Meditation garden
- Smoke-free property
- Yoga studio
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Library
- Medical assistance
- Meeting room
- Newspapers
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
- Outdoor shower
Rooms are more spacious, pollutionless, and well-ventilated. Daily one-time cleaning and hygiene are maintained. You can enjoy the sound of singing birds and feel the fresh and chill air and pure oxygen. 24/7 water supply, electricity, and room service are available. Ashram is provided with free Wi-Fi.
Program
During this silent yoga retreat, participants can practice complete silence throughout the two days. This silent yoga retreat will definitely provide the basic theory and practical knowledge of meditation in yoga. These two days can bring you peace and give you a way to handle stress, problems, and all other disorders. SANCYA is maintaining the schedule for the retreat activities. At the same time, the aspirants will have the opportunity to explore the Pondicherry temple. Note: in this budget retreat, other than yoga, diet, spiritual activities, and theory classes, everything will have separate charges.
- Deep knowledge of yoga and yogic philosophy
- Basic knowledge of Hinduism
- Basic naturopathy and yoga therapy treatments
- Specific yoga asanas for specific diseases in cases you have
- Know about Karma yoga, Raja yoga, Bhakti yoga, and meditation
- Indian traditions and its scientific importance
Yoga
SANCYA is giving participants both theory and practical knowledge during this retreat.
Basic yoga
This retreat is designed for first-time and basic yogis. It is the right class for you if you want to learn the fundamentals of yoga in a group where everyone is new. The teacher will give you some background on yoga while you are seated but come prepared to move. You will walk out feeling embodied, empowered, and energized. Meditation in the yoga tradition is a systematic and logical approach to understanding, calming, and bringing some control to the mind and thoughts leading to the realization of who you truly are.
In this course, you will learn meditation, breathing, and relaxation techniques of Raja yoga to calm and control thoughts, emotions, and outer sensations. Through regular practice of meditation techniques, anyone can attain their innermost self and live an effective, balanced, and peaceful life regardless of outer circumstances. These extremely accessible classes are perfect for anyone looking to develop a practice of conscious, mindful movement with some support.
Theory classes
SANCYA will give theory classes on basic yoga including Yama, Niyama, asanas, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi.
Asanas
1. List of postures or asanas in the supine position
- Uttanpadasana with both legs (leg raised pose)
- Uttanpadasana with one leg
- Vipritakarani (inverted pose)
- Sarvangasana (shoulder stand)
- Ashwini Mudra (horse gesture in shoulder stand)
- Matsyasana (fish pose)
- Halasana (plow pose)
- Noukasana (boat pose)
- Shavasana (corpse pose)
- Tadagasana (pond pose)
- Pavanamuktasana two legs (gas release pose)
- Pavanamuktasana one leg
- Ardhachakrasana one (half wheel pose)
- Ardhachakrasana two
- Anantasana one
- Anantasana two
2. List of postures or asanas in the prone position
- Saral Hasta Bhujangasana (cobra pose with straight hands)
- Vakra Hasta Bhujangasana (cobra pose with curved hands)
- Shalabhasana half (locust pose)
- Shalabhasana (locust pose)
- Dhanurasana (bow pose)
- Noukasana (boat pose)
- Makarasana (crocodile pose)
- Adhvasana
3. List of postures or asanas the in sitting position
- Dhyan mudra (meditation gesture)
- Swastikasana (auspicious pose)
- Samasana (balance pose)
- Padmasana (lotus pose)
- Padmasana (Baddha - tied lotus)
- Padmasana (Utthit - lifted lotus)
- Parvatasana (mountain pose)
- Akarna Dhanurasana (type one - bow pose in sitting)
- Akarna Dhanurasana (type two - bow pose in sitting)
- Padmasana Yogamudra (type one)
- Padmasana Yogamudra (type two)
- Vakrasana (type one - twisted pose)
- Vakrasana (type two - twisted pose)
- Ardhamatsyendrasana (half spinal twist)
- Sharanagata mudra (forward bending)
- Vajrasana (thunderbolt pose)
- Vajrasana Yogamudra (type one)
- Vajrasana Yogamudra (type two)
- Paschimottanasana (half-half forward bend)
- Paschimottanasana (full-forward bend)
- Januhastasana
- Hastashirasana
- Ekpadsahajhasta Bhujangasana (cobra pose)
- Dwipadsahajhasta Bhujangasana (cobra pose)
- Dattamudra
4. List of postures or asanas in the standing position
- Tadasana (mountain pose)
- Vrksasana (tree pose)
- Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana (extended hand-to-big-toe pose)
- Natarajasana (dancer pose)
- Virabhadrasana III (warrior III)
- Ardha Chandrasana
Model timetable
- 05:30 Wake up with herbal drinks
- 06:00 Yoga class
- 08:00 Natural diet
- 09:00 Theory class one
- 11:00 Herbal drink,
- 12:30 Raw diet
- 13:00 Karma yoga
- 14:00 Rest
- 15:00 Meditation
- 17:00 Yoga class
- 18:00 asanas
- 19:00 Trataka
- 20:00 Natural diet
- 21:00 Sleep
SANCYA will provide a fruit diet every two hours until 8:00 a.m. In this timetable, the theory classes can be used for other activities such as visiting temples or for other naturopathy treatments.
Instructors
Yoga Siromani Maheshwaranandha
“Yoga Siromani” Sri. Maheshwaranandha is a versatile person who is naturally born to donate his entire life to the yoga for research and teaching purpose of the community. He trained nearly 1000 students. He got the Best Yoga Teacher Award – Tamilnadu Sports Yogasana Association in 2018. He was the Jury in the International Yoga Festival 2016 and 2017 by the Government of Pondicherry. He is organising many yoga travels, vacations, and yoga retreats. He successfully treated more than 500 peoples from addiction by his special de-addiction technique.
Dr. Sunder Raman
Dr. Sunder Raman BNYS is a young and talented yoga and naturopathy doctor who finished his doctorate in 2016 in JSS college of naturopathy and yogic science - Coimbatore. He is a gold medalist in three of his subject. He is an expert in teaching kriyas and asanas. He started doing his research in yoga. In 2017, he is the jury in the inter school competition yoga conducted by SANCYA. He treated nearly 200 patients who suffered from obesity, diabetes, hypertension, hemiplegia, and kidney failure only through yoga and naturopathy. Now he is serving in SANCYA as a medical officer.
Location
SANCYA is one of the most renowned and largest yoga and naturopathy hospitals in Pondicherry and Tamil Nadu. the premier institute is located on five acres of lusty green, pollution-free, with bamboo and herbs surrounding the environment. It is located between Villupuram and Pondicherry. The ashram will be 12 kilometers away from the Pondicherry bus stand and 24 kilometers away from the Villupuram bus stand. SANCYA is situated in Pallithennal village, Sadayandikuppam road, at Thendral Nagar’s entrance.
Distances
- Pondicherry bus stand, 12 kilometers
- Villupuram bus stand, 24 kilometers
Food
You will be served daily meals and water included in the price.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Fruitarian
- Other dietary requirements on request
What's included
- Daily yoga classes
- Daily meditation practice
- Daily pranayama and breath awareness practice
- Daily mantra recitations
- 1 night accommodation
- Vegan breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
- Filtered water
- Wi-Fi connection
- Jala Neti and Sutra Neti
- Participation certification from SANCYA
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Additional meals and activities
- Personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Chennai International Airport
1053 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 41 per person
Arrival by bus
Through public bus, you can come to the ashram at an additional cost of 350 INR. Once you reach Pondicherry. Through Villupuram road, you can reach the ashram, 12 kilometers from Pondicherry bus stand.
Arrival by train
By train, you have to check the train timetable. For a train, you have to pay 250 INR (approximately). You have to get down at Villain railway station. From there, SANCYA can pick up you to the ashram. The ashram is just two kilometers from Villainur railway station and 13 kilometers away from Pondicherry railway station.
Arrival by taxi
Through taxi, you can come to the ashram by traveling 140 kilometers and duration of three and a half hours. For taxi, they will charge 4000 INR. Once you reach Pondicherry. Through Villupuram road, they can reach the ashram, 12 kilometers from Pondicherry bus stand.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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