Full Moon Silent Meditation Retreats
Monthly Donation Based Silent Retreats at Akhanda Ashrams.
Full Moon Silent Meditation Retreats
Retreat Schedule for 2025 - $100 USD Minimum Donation
Aligning with the Full Moon cycle, retreats begin on the nearest Tuesday or Friday:
- Friday, February 14, 2025 – Tuesday, February 18, 2025 (at Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram)
- Tuesday, March 11, 2025 – Saturday, March 15, 2025 (at Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram)
- Friday, April 11, 2025 – Tuesday, April 15, 2025
- Friday, May 9, 2025 – Tuesday, May 13, 2025
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 – Saturday, June 14, 2025
- Tuesday, July 8, 2025 – Saturday, July 12, 2025
- Friday, August 8, 2025 – Tuesday, August 12, 2025
- Friday, September 5, 2025 – Tuesday, September 9, 2025
- Tuesday, October 7, 2025 – Saturday, October 11, 2025
- Tuesday, November 4, 2025 – Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Friday, December 5, 2025 – Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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A Sattvic Journey Into Silence, Healing, and Transformation
Minimum Donation: $100 USD (Single Room Additional Upgrade Fee $200)
Location: Akhanda Sri Jungle Yoga Retreat and Ashram (weather + space permitting) or Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram, Uttarakhand, India
Experience the profound spiritual potency of the Full Moon and the self-healing power of Mauna (silence) with our Full Moon Silent Retreats. Rooted in the ancient wisdom of the Adinath Shiva lineage, these retreats provide an opportunity to align with universal rhythms, cultivate deep inner stillness, and reconnect with your true self.
These 4-Night/5-Day retreats, beginning on a Tuesday or Friday closest to the Full Moon, integrate the transformative practices of sana, pranayama, mantra, and meditation, designed to facilitate holistic healing and spiritual growth. In the sattvic spirit of seva (selfless service) and accessibility, these retreats operate on a “Contribute As You Can” basis, ensuring all can partake in this sacred journey.
The Power of Silence and the Full Moon
The Full Moon is a time of illumination and introspection, offering practitioners a chance to attune to the cyclical wisdom of nature. Coupled with the profound practice of silence, it creates a sacred environment for self-reflection, emotional release, and spiritual alignment.
Why Silence?
Silence, or Mauna, is a cornerstone of dedicated spiritual enquiry, viewed as a gateway to deeper self-awareness. Through silence, practitioners can:
- Access Inner Clarity: Silence removes external distractions, allowing space for introspection and insight.
- Facilitate Emotional Purification: Create a safe container for releasing suppressed emotions and past experiences.
- Enhance Spiritual Connection: Deepen the connection with your higher self and the guiding light of intuition.
- Foster Emotional Resilience: Build the fortitude to navigate life’s challenges with a sattvic mindset of equanimity and balance.
These retreats honor the Full Moon’s luminous energy, guiding you to harmonize the inner and outer worlds through the sattvic practices of the Akhanda system.
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Who Is This Retreat For?
This retreat is for seekers of inner transformation who feel called to engage deeply with the practices of silence, meditation, and spiritual inquiry.
- Sadhakas Seeking Depth: Experienced practitioners looking to deepen their meditation and silence practices, committing to a transformative journey of stillness and insight.
- Life Transitioners: Individuals at a crossroads, seeking clarity, inner alignment, and renewed purpose through meditation and introspection.
- High-Demand Lifestylers: Those with busy lives, yearning to reset and recharge their creative energy and soul connection, and ready to give themselves the ultimate gift of Self-care.
- Nature Enthusiasts: Drawn to the sacred Himalayas for solitude, inspiration, and a spiritual retreat amidst nature’s embrace.
- Beginner Seekers: Sincere practitioners with limited meditation experience but a readiness to commit fully to participation, eager to establish and deepen their Sadhana.
Who Should Not Sign Up
- Those in acute mental or emotional crisis.
- Participants with limited experience in emotional self-regulation.
- Individuals unprepared for the extended periods of silence and introspection.
This retreat is designed for those who are ready to embrace the transformative discomfort of deep self-inquiry as part of their spiritual growth.
Retreat Highlights
- Meditative and Preparatory Techniques: Engage in foundational practices, including Gentle Asana, Yoga Nidra, Pranayama, Agni Hotra (fire ceremony), and mantra chanting.
- Organic Sattvic Meals: Freshly prepared vegetarian meals to cleanse and balance the body.
- Sacred Silence: Experience the depth of silence through guided meditations, reflective walks, and sunrise practices.
- Comfortable Ashram Retreat Living: Shared rooms with private bathrooms in serene, natural surroundings.
- Private Rooms Available: For an upgrade fee of $200+tax, subject to availability.
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Weather and Location
Locations
- Akhanda Sri Jungle Yoga Retreat and Ashram: A sanctuary of natural beauty, ideal during fair weather months for immersive retreat experiences.
- Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram and Retreat: The Rishikesh Ashram for colder seasons or heavy rains.
Weather Considerations
- October – February: Cooler temperatures prevail, with daytime averages of 10–20°C (50–68°F) and nighttime lows of 0–10°C (32–50°F).
What to Bring
- Thermal Layers: Base layers for warmth.
- Woolen Accessories: Hats, scarves, gloves, and socks.
- Waterproof Gear: Jackets and sturdy hiking boots.
Contribution Model
In the sattvic tradition of inclusivity and seva:
- Minimum Donation: $100 USD to secure enrollment.
- Respectful Donation: Additional contributions are encouraged at the retreat’s end to support future offerings.
How to Register
- Select your preferred retreat date.
- Submit your application with a $100 minimum donation. If you are not accepted, you will be refunded the donation in full.
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Facilitated by Senior Akhanda Faculty
Guided by Akhanda’s experienced faculty, these retreats embody the teachings of the Adinath Shiva lineage. While Dr. Yogrishi Vishvketu initiated this sacred offering, his presence is unlikely, though his teachings resonate throughout the practices and rituals.
Begin Your Sacred Journey
Embrace the transformative energy of the Full Moon and silence. Whether at Akhanda Sri Jungle Yoga Retreat and Ashram or Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram, this retreat offers a sattvic space for healing, growth, and self-realization.