Stepping Into the New Year with Clarity, Purpose and Presence
The days between Christmas and the New Year offer a rare opportunity to pause. As one chapter of life comes to a close and another quietly begins, we are invited to reflect, reconnect and consciously choose the direction of our journey ahead. The Insight & Self-Reflection Retreat is a seven-day immersion into authentic yoga, meditation, Ayurveda and Vedic tradition, created to support this natural transition. Guided personally by Yogi Ashokananda, the retreat provides a peaceful sanctuary away from the distractions of everyday life, allowing space for deep reflection, inner stillness and meaningful personal growth.
Through the authentic teachings of the Yoga Mastery Journey, you will cultivate greater awareness of body, breath and mind while discovering practical tools that continue to support your daily life long after the retreat has ended.
A central theme throughout the retreat is the practice of Sankalpa—forming a heartfelt intention that arises from wisdom rather than desire. Rather than making resolutions based on external goals, you will be guided to discover a deeper inner direction that reflects your highest values and aspirations for the year ahead.
Complementing the yogic practices, our residential Ayurvedic physician, Dr. Radhika, offers personalised consultations and treatments designed to restore balance according to your individual constitution. Through Ayurvedic therapies, wholesome vegetarian sattvic meals and mindful self-care, body and mind are gently supported throughout your journey.
Practice
Retreat Highlights
- Yoga Experience: The Yoga Mastery Journey forms the heart of your retreat. Each day combines authentic Himalayan practices that cultivate physical vitality, mental clarity, emotional resilience and spiritual awareness.
- Ayurvedic Experience: Ayurveda complements your yogic practice by restoring harmony and supporting purification from within.
- Sacred Experience: Experience the living traditions of South India through sacred places and authentic Vedic practices that have inspired seekers for thousands of years.
- Throughout Your Stay: The retreat has been intentionally designed with spaciousness between practices, allowing time for integration, reflection and simple enjoyment of 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
This retreat is not about becoming someone different. It is about remembering who you truly are. By the conclusion of your retreat, you will return home with:
- Greater clarity about the direction you wish to take in the year ahead.
- A heartfelt Sankalpa to guide your personal journey.
- Renewed physical vitality and emotional balance.
- Practical yoga, meditation and breathing techniques to support everyday life.
- Greater self-awareness through reflection and contemplative practice.
- A deeper understanding of authentic yogic teachings.
Increased confidence in creating space for stillness amidst daily life. - A renewed sense of gratitude, purpose and inner peace.

General Information
Included in the Fee
- Yoga Experience: Daily yoga and meditation practices, Daily Satsang and yogic teachings, Sankalpa and self-reflection sessions, Yogic guidance throughout the retreat, Yoga mats and practice equipment
- Ayurvedic Experience: Personal Ayurvedic consultation, 60-minute Ayurvedic treatments, 120-minute Shirodhara, Vegetarian sattvic meals
- Sacred Experience: Mount Arunachala Cave Trek, Daily Evening Arati, Traditional Vedic Fire Ceremony (Puja), New Year’s Eve Vedic Fire Ceremony (Puja) led by Pujari Yogi Ashokananda
- General: 6 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.
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Language: English
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Location: Yogiville India
Language: English
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