Top 5 meditation retreats in India to find inner peace and feel one with yourself and nature.

In the hustle and bustle of city life, we often forget about our mindfulness, spiritual connection and oneness with ourselves. While the stressful chaotic daily life makes it impossible to take a moment for ourselves, work from home imposes working even on a vacation. So how do you find your me time and take time to reflect and just be your spiritual self? We are here to take care of your worries and give you a peaceful time.

Here are the top 5 meditation retreats in India to help you calm your restlessness:

1. Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry:

The Aurobindo Ashram is built in the planned city of ‘Auroville’ known as the city of dawn. The meditation center is famous for the naturally lit interiors of the place. Especially, during the early hours of the morning and daytime. The crystal placed right in the center of the sphere-shaped dome is where the first sun-ray of the day falls. Also, the crystal reflects the sunlight throughout and across the dome. The meditation and prayer centre is built in the memory of a fine Indian philosopher and poet- Aurobindo Ghosh.

2. Isha Yoga and Meditation Centre, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu:

The retreat is a brainchild of the spiritual speaker Sadhguru and his self-established Isha Foundation. The meditation and yoga centre on the hills of Velliangiri mountains is the perfect peaceful getaway. It helps to focus on meditation in the calming silence of the setting. The meditation centre is called the ‘Dhyanlinga’ and has a ‘shiva linga’ in the centre. 

3. Art of Living Ashram, Bangalore:

Almost unimaginable to think of 65-acres of land dedicated to meditation and yoga in Bangalore. It’s a meditation retreat that has everything planned and taken care of for you. Right from plans and packages made as per the guests understanding and practice of yoga and spiritual meditation.

4. Ananda, Himalayas:

What defines peace of mind? The hills, the Ganges, the land of sages Rishikesh, and everything that makes you forget about your deadlines and workload. The Ananda meditation is not only one of the finest ayurvedic wellness retreats in the world but also the most luxurious one. If you don’t believe us, the retreat is a favourite to stars like Oprah Winfrey, Bill and Melinda Gates, Deepak Chopra, etc. The retreat is a palace that once belonged to the Garwahli king- Tehri Garhwal. Did we just say palace and meditation? Our luxurious taste makes us scream yes!

5. Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad:

Almost on the verge of opening and functioning in godspeed, this new meditation retreat wants to change the way the world sees meditation and the centers associated with it. The concept is based on sanctity, spirituality, and heartfulness. Its execution takes place keeping in mind the power of masses meditating together. Together this can bring a much-needed change in the world.

The premises have lush green plantations that are an attempt to give back to the nature we take so much from. Including amphitheatres, meditation halls, dormitories, and apartment blocks. These are built and planned to provide a complete experience to the devotees and visitors to the cause. We certainly are awaiting for the retreat to open all its wings and start as a complete experience.

Experience meditation at the holy shrine: Kedarnath!

To put it all briefly, peace of mind and a tranquil state of mind can be quite difficult to achieve. It is indeed a very stressing constantly disturbing humdrum of city life. Sometimes your best shot at cutting out the voice in your life is to find places and retreats that help you listen to only one voice- that is your own. 

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