Need a break from your everyday life? Somewhere peaceful and quiet? Then, what is better than a divine escape? Well, in that case, you are at the right place to know everything about some amazing spiritual getaways offering you wonderful and perhaps life-changing experiences.
1. KANHA SHANTI VANAM NEAR HYDERABAD
Kanha Shantivanam, a spiritual retreat by the heartfulness organisation, has brilliant facilities along with the world’s largest meditation hall. Situated in Hyderabad of the Telangana State holds the capacity of spiritual gatherings for over several thousand.
Heartfulness, the organisation here, takes you on a spiritual journey where we together meditate at heart. Four essential daily practices are suggested to follow, are – Relaxation, Meditation, Cleaning, and Inner Connect.
The Green Kanha program is to maintain the serenity that we see today. Apart from the spiritual and positive essence that it carries, it is also lush green all around. The flora that is there is often of medicinal value which, adds more to the sustainability and this self-sufficient retreat.
If you’re planning to join the Heartfulness organisation today, it is absolutely free of cost and you can do so by reaching out to the nearest Heart spot. Because, today is the best of times and the best of times when all the diverse cultures, beliefs, and people from all walks of life come together as one to celebrate spirituality.
2. CITY OF DAWN, AUROVILLE
Progressive harmony is said to be the idea of this universal town where all genders, races from all across the globe come together to find peace. In the fast-paced life we all live today, nobody knows anyone’s story. But the idea of this town is to rather come close to one another and realise human unity.
Located between Pondicherry and the Viluppuram district of the Tamil Nadu State is somewhat twenty square kilometres of barren wasteland with the coast situated three miles away from it. It is a beautiful getaway destination for anyone who is in search of an escape or silence.
It is said to be the city that our earth needs, a town that belongs to the mother earth. Founded by Mirra Alfassa who believed that a man is a transitional being. Without a doubt she was right, one can really be born again as a butterfly here. It is a divine experience that contributes significantly to the progress of humanity towards its splendid future by bringing together people of goodwill and aspiration for a better world.
3. TUSHITA, HIMACHAL PRADESH
Tushita is a meditation centre based in the northern state of India, Himachal Pradesh, in the forested hills above the town of McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala. It carries a heartwarming motto that says, “If you cannot come to us, we come to you.”
The meditation centre was opened to study as well as practice Buddhism which came from the Tibetan Mahayana tradition of the state. Tushita offers to introduce Buddhism courses as well as some intermediate courses to those who have practices some of it previously. Moreover conducts group practice retreats for those who have been practising Tibetan Buddhism along with some basic as well short courses.
They also welcome you to utilise one of their three meditation halls for your own practice, as well as use their magnificent library. The aim is to provide a friendly and conducive habitat for people from all nations and backgrounds to learn about the teachings of the Buddha and bring them into practice.
4. LOTUS OF THE DESERT, RAJASTHAN
It is one of the most popular yoga retreats for women, a sixteen-day journey that starts from the capital, New Delhi and the final destination awaits at Pushkar, Rajasthan. The several pit stops include, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Jodhpur The Blue City, and Jaisalmer.
Lotus has its root in dirty and ark waters but it still continues to bloom graciously towards the sunshine. Similarly is the journey every woman has here, with a mighty exploration of the divine feminine, and how she resides in you manifest within you. The odds are to discover growth and evolve as you find your hidden potential and who you truly are.
It is an eccentric opportunity to experience the beauty of the country as a diverse group of women. There are several activities that are included in this journey at the same time. From camel trekking to climbing and yoga and of course not to forget some local delicacies. Furthermore, what is a women’s trip without shopping? So, yes there are absolutely enough time slots to shop at every town you visit on your way.
5. BLUE MANGO, SPITI
The Blue Mango Retreats in the alluring landscapes of Lahaul-Spiti is the world’s highest spiritual retreat. Apart from the pleasing view, the region is widely known for mediation as well as Buddhist culture.
We all need an escape, often at times in our wrkplaces, we get so exhausted. At a certain time, we all must have discussed how we want to get away from everything, take a pause and just breathe. Well, this happens to be a place that fits all that and if you’re looking for solitude nothing can be better than the valleys of Spiti.
What is a better way to rejuvenate than via meditation amidst these celestial hills? The program here offers a six-day spiritual journey to bring you peace and tranquility, to help you better understand how to live life. It also provides you with an interesting opportunity to interact with locals and learn more about the culture. It is a paradise where you will observe yourself healing, emotionally and mentally.
