Meditation retreat setting in Rishikesh

Meditation.
Philosophy.
Silence.

A space to explore timeless wisdom
and cultivate inner stillness through
contemplation, philosophy and practice.

Two retreats every month.

●   Rishikesh, India

TWO WAYS TO GO DEEPER

Wisdom retreat

WISDOM RETREAT

Philosophy · Meditation · Self-Inquiry

3 days · Every month

Explore the wisdom of India's philosophical traditions through contemplation, meditation and self-inquiry.

Upcoming themes

Yoga Sutras · Bhagavad Gita · Koshas
Shiva Sutras · Vijnana Bhairava Tantra

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Silence retreat

SILENCE RETREAT

Meditation · Observation · Silence

3 or 5 days · Every month

Step away from conversations, screens and everyday activity. Give yourself time for sustained meditation, observation and silence.

Alternating 3-day
and 5-day retreats

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KEEP EXPLORING

A retreat isn't the only way to practice with us.

Local meditation class

LOCAL MEDITATION CLASS

In-person · Once a month

Join us at a local centre for a focused session of meditation, philosophy and practice.

Online meditation class

ONLINE MEDITATION CLASS

Online · Once a month

Explore meditation and Indian wisdom from wherever you are.

THE SHANTI
MONTHLY RHYTHM

Every month, we offer two retreats.

01

PHILOSOPHY +
MEDITATION

3 days
First Sunday
of the month

TRANSITION DAY

A day to rest,
integrate and
prepare for silence.

02

SILENCE RETREAT

3 or 5 days
Begins Thursday
of the same week

MEDITATION IS MORE THAN A TECHNIQUE

We explore meditation not simply as a way to become calm, but as a way to understand the mind, attention, awareness and the nature of experience.

PHILOSOPHY

Explore timeless questions rooted in India's contemplative traditions.

PRACTICE

Turn theory into direct meditation practice.

SILENCE

Create the space to experience what practice reveals.

THE TRADITIONS WE EXPLORE

Yoga Sutras

Yoga Sutras

Understanding consciousness, restraint and the fluctuations of the mind.

Koshas

Koshas

Exploring the layers of human experience.

Bhagavad Gita

Bhagavad Gita

Action, attachment and the possibility of freedom in everyday life.

Shiva Sutras

Shiva Sutras

Consciousness, awareness and the recognition of the Self.

Vijnana Bhairava Tantra

Vijnana Bhairava Tantra

112 approaches to meditation and direct recognition.

More traditions

And more...

A deep well of wisdom traditions to support your journey.

Sugato, meditation and yoga philosophy teacher

THE TEACHER

Sugato

Meditation & Yoga Philosophy Teacher

With over two decades of study and practice, Sugato teaches with clarity, depth and compassion.

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

He has a remarkable ability to make complex philosophical ideas accessible and relevant to daily life.

BarbaraBrazil

The philosophy classes were a life-changing experience.

StephAustralia

His wisdom and intuitive approach have transformed my life.

IlinkaSwitzerland
Rishikesh, India

A PLACE TO LOOK WITHIN

Rishikesh, India

At the foothills of the Himalayas and beside the Ganga, Rishikesh has long been a sacred place for seekers and contemplative traditions.

Our retreats take place in a serene and peaceful setting where there is space for practice, reflection and silence.

About Rishikesh