7 Day Meditation, Naturopathy, and Yoga Retreat near Auroville in Tamil Nadu, India
Healthy Meditation and Yoga Retreat India
Seven days of heavenly yoga retreat which opens your mind into a meditative level, a different retreat concentrating upon controlling the mind.
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Highlights
- Daily yoga classes
- Daily panchakarma therapies
- Lectures and correction of lifestyle
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily meals and fruits
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Chennai International Airport (US$ 35 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
Program
This naturopathy, dhyana yoga retreat will definitely provide the basic theory and practical knowledge of meditation in yoga. This 7 days can bring you peace and gives the way to handle the stress, problem, and all other disorders. SANCYA is maintaining the schedule for the retreat activities.
- Deep knowledge in yoga and yogic philosophy
- Basic knowledge of human body and its major systems and diseases
- To know more about lifestyle modifications and our ancient techniques to cure diseases
- Basic knowledge about Hinduism
- Basic naturopathy and yoga therapies treatments
- Home remedies for some diseases
- Specific yoga asanas for specific diseases in cases our guest have
- Know about Karma yoga, Raja yoga, Kriya yoga, Bhakti yoga, Hatha yoga, meditation
- Indian traditions and its scientific importance
Yoga
They are giving both theory and practical knowledge for the participants in 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 we truly are.
On this course, you learn the 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 become attained to 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 the theory class on basic yoga includes yama, niyama, asanas, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi.
Asanas
Basic asanas
List of postures or asana in 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 (plough 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
List of postures or asana in 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
List of postures or asana 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
List of postures or asana in 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 (half moon pose)
Naturopathy activities
SANCYA will give the basic naturopathy syllabus both in theory and practicals such as acupuncture, acupressure, mud therapy, hydrotherapy, physiotherapy, electrotherapy, massage, and yoga as therapy.
Model timetable
- 05:30 Wake up with herbal drinks
- 06:30 Meditation class
- 08:00 Natural diet
- 09:00 Theory class 1
- 11:00 pranayama
- 12:00 Raw diet
- 13:00 Karma yoga
- 14:00 Rest
- 15:00 Theory class 2
- 16:00 Meditation class
- 17:00 Yoga class
- 18:00 asanas
- 19:00 Discussion
- 20:00 Natural diet
- 21:00 Sleep
SANCYA will provide fruit diet for every two hours till 8:00 a.m. in this timetable. The theory class can be used for other activities such as visiting temples or for other naturopathy treatments.
Included excursions
Excursions will be in and around Pondicherry with extra charges
- Pondicherry beach with extra charges
- Hindhu temples like Manakula Vinayagar with extra charges
- Auroville with extra charges
Instructors
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.
Sadha Kannan
Dr. K. SADHAKANNAN is the founder and chief medical officer of Sri Anandhi Nature Cure and Yoga Ashram, Villupuram district in Tamil Nadu. He obtained his Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic sciences (B.N.Y.S) degree from JSS Institute of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, affiliated under the T.N. DR. M.G.R. Medical university, Tamil Nadu.With 12 years of clinical experience, he served in various naturopatic centres. He treated more than 1500 chronic disorder patients such as kidney failure, hemiplegia, insulin dependence, diabetis, psoriasis, hypertension, etc.
Dr. Purushothaman Munirathinam
Doctor Purushothaman Munirathinam from India Education : Doctor of Yoga and Naturopathy Experience : 16thn in the field of Health and Wellness. Author of book: Detox yoga, Trick to lose body weight 2 kilos in 3 Days. RYT 200 Yoga alliance since 2019. Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Natural Diabetes Clinic, Reverse Diabetes dalam 90 days.
Location
SANCYA is one of the most renowned and largest yoga and naturopathy hospital in Pondicherry and Tamil Nadu. the premier institute is located in 5 acres of lusty green, pollution-free, with bamboo and herbs surrounding environment.
It is located in between Villupuram and Pondicherry. 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, in Thendral Nagar's entrance.
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Fruitarian
Things to do (optional)
- Steam bath with extra of 1000 rupees per sitting
- Plantain leaf bath with extra of 1000 rupees per sitting
- Mudbath with extra of 1000 rupees per sitting
- Head massage and facial steam with extra of 1000 rupees per sitting
- Acupressure with extra of 500 rupees per sitting
What's included
- Daily 4 yoga classes
- Daily lectures
- Correction of lifestyle
- Asanas
- Pranayamas
- Mudras
- Meditation
- Wi-Fi
- 6 nights accommodation
What's not included
- Flights
- Transport from and to the airport
- Airfare
- Insurances
- Vaccines
- tours
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Chennai International Airport
128 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 35 per person
The guests have to come to the Chennai Airport. Transfers from Chennai International Airport is available for Rs. 3,000 per person). However, you can come to the ashram by:
Arrival by taxi
Through taxi, guests can come to the ashram with the traveling of 140 km and duration of 3.30 hours. For taxi, they will charge 3000 rupees. Once guests reached in Pondicherry. Through Villupuram road, they can reach ashram in 12th km from Pondicherry bus stand.
Arrival by bus
Through public bus also guests can come to the ashram for that they will charge 350 rupees. Once guests reached in Pondicherry. Through Villupuram road, they can reach ashram in 12th km from Pondicherry bus stand.
Arrival by train
By train, guests have to check the train timetable. for a train, you have to pay 250 rupees [approx.].Guests have to get down in villain railway station, from there we can pick up you to the ashram. The ashram is just 2 km from Villainur railway station and 13 km away from Pondicherry railway station.
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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