Embracing New Year with Purpose, Balance and Inner Peace
Dates
16 – 23 December 2026
Teacher
Yogi Ashokananda
Location
Retreat Fees
As one year draws to a close and another begins to emerge, nature invites us to pause, reflect and begin again with renewed clarity.
The Purification & Awakening Retreat is an immersive eight-day experience that combines authentic yoga, meditation, Ayurveda and sacred cultural experiences to help restore balance, purify body and mind, and awaken a deeper connection with your true nature.
Guided personally by Yogi Ashokananda, this retreat is far more than a holiday or wellness escape. It is an opportunity to step away from the distractions of everyday life and immerse yourself in timeless yogic practices that have supported physical vitality, mental clarity and spiritual growth for generations.
Complementing the yogic practices, our residential Ayurvedic physician, Dr. Radhika, will guide your Ayurvedic experience through personalised consultation and treatments, helping restore harmony according to your unique constitution while supporting purification, rejuvenation and wellbeing.
Practice
Retreat Highlights
- Yoga Experience: Each day includes progressive practices that cultivate strength, flexibility, vitality, awareness and inner stillness through authentic Himalayan teachings
- Ayurvedic Experience: Ayurveda provides the perfect complement to your yoga practice by supporting purification, restoration and balance from within.
- Cultural Experience: Experience the spiritual heritage of South India through sacred places that have inspired seekers for centuries.
- Throughout Your Stay: In addition to the structured programme, there is ample opportunity to rest, reflect and simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Event Details
Location: Yogiville India
Set within the peaceful surroundings of Yogiville India, at the sacred foothills of Mt Arunachala, each day follows a natural rhythm of practice, reflection, nourishment and restoration. Whether you are taking your very first steps into yoga or have an established practice, the teachings are accessible, authentic and suitable for every level of experience.
Yogiville India is over 13 acres of land on the outskirts of the temple town of Tiruvannamalai, a major pilgrimage destination in Tamil Nadu and at the base of the holy Mt Arunachala, “Fire Mountain of Wisdom”, recognised by many as the spiritual heart of the world. We are blessed with constant views of Mt Arunachala and uninterrupted views of the stunning sunrises kissing the sky as we start each day.
Discover Yogiville India
Yogiville India is a comprehensive site for travellers, retreat guests, training groups and day visitors. Yogiville includes a variety of accommodations, kitchen, indoor, outdoor and open dining areas (Ananda Kitchen), purpose built yogashala in the round, Yajnashala for self-practice or smaller group practice, Buddha Bowl – Meditation Dome, Temple area, swimming pool, Neuroprana Wellness Centre with Ayurvedic treatments, farmland, orchards, cows and goshalas, roaming footpaths, hammock areas, a gift shop, charity projects including a Primary School, Sita Devi Charity School, on adjacent property.
Retreat Outcomes
Close this year with presence. Begin the next with purpose. By the conclusion of your retreat, you will return home with:
- Renewed physical vitality and energy.
- Greater mental clarity and emotional balance.
- A deeper understanding of authentic yogic practice.
- Practical meditation and breathing techniques to support daily life.
- Improved awareness of posture, breath and mindful movement.
- Greater understanding of Ayurvedic principles and your individual constitution.
General Information
Included in the Fee
- Accommodation: 7 nights’ accommodation
- Yoga Experience: Daily yoga, meditation and pranayama practices, cleansing Kriyas, daily Satsang and yogic teachings, all practice materials
- Ayurvedic Experience: Personal Ayurvedic consultation, 2 x 60-minute Ayurvedic treatments, therapeutic mud bath, vegetarian sattvic meals
- Cultural Experience: Mount Arunachala Cave excursion, evening Arati, traditional Vedic Fire Ceremony
- General: 7 nights’ accommodation, Chennai Airport transfers, access to the organic farm, swimming pool, quiet spaces for contemplation, yoga mats and props
Not included in the Fee
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before or after the retreat
- Airport transfers from Bangalore
- Additional Ayurvedic treatments or therapies
- Personal purchases and optional excursions
Nearest Airport: Chennai International Airport (MAA), with airport transfers included in your retreat. Transfers from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) can be arranged for an additional supplement.
Upcoming Retreats
Dates: 22 – 26 October 2026
Location: Yogiville Croatia
Language: English
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Language: English
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Dates: 16 – 23 December 2026
Location: Yogiville India
Language: English
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Language: English
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Dates: 26 December 2026 – 1 January 2027
Location: Yogiville India
Language: English
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Location: Yogiville India
Language: English
Registration’s Now Open