Ātmabodha
4-day Residential Retreat from 26 Sept – 29 Sept 2026.

You have spent ample time bringing awareness to your past conditioning, blocks, distortions and have also been sincerely making efforts towards reset. This 4-day residential retreat is a journey from Self-Awareness to Self-Mastery. It is here to help you bridge the subconscious and supraconscious, to walk this path with self assurance and greater confidence.

Since you have completed at least one program or retreat with us before you know that these opportunities bring profound transformations. To be together as a collective is even more powerful. You may have experienced your innate wisdom express itself in the form of insights, breakthroughs, realizations and inspiration to be more and more of your true Self. This journey from the self to the greater Self, is graced by the Cosmic One and its many manifestations which bring forth healing, initiations and empowerments that cannot be verbalised and yet make themselves known far beyond the duration of the programs.

During this retreat we walk further into our eternal selves, using the mind to go beyond it. This is a path of the intellect. Better to use it for integrated advancement. This can create a more stable and sustainable foundation for our future endeavors on the path to awakened, conscious and compassionate living.

"Living together in a dedicated environment accelerates learning and inner transformation. We prefer to intentionally keep the participation intimate so that it allows individuals greater access to guidance and time for sharing.
I remember the times I used to long for extended days to just be with Babaji. He made it possible. He makes this time we spend together at the retreat possible too.
May His Grace continue to guide us all."

- Ananta Aum

Be Clear about your WHY

Ask yourself why you want to be part of this Self-Mastery Retreat.
Good cues for thought would be, 'Why is self awareness important to me?' An example of a response is, 'I don't want to repeat my trauma cycles.' or I want to practice calm by bringing myself back to the circle of control whenever required.' Avoid overthinking and allow for a spontaneous answer to come forth - What does Self-Mastery mean to me right now?

How To Prep - Vital Info.

Take time to inform your loved ones that you won't be available in the day and that your phone will be switched off. You will be given 15 minutes each evening to check in on your family. Start training yourselves by checking your phone and responding to messages only during self-assigned times in the day.

This suggested preparation is to help you take back the power from the device or those who reach out constantly. Outside of work especially, ensure you create a hygienic routine.

Wellness 101

We will use the breath as a primary tool and mindfulness practices for holistic wellbeing. You will learn to practice mindful living, by doing. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and bring layers if you have a tendency to feel cold. If possible choose breathable natural fabrics with no dyes that can enhance your experience. To better prep for the program, practice Wellness 101. Attempt to eat, sleep, walk and meditate at self-assigned times at home to create a routine.

Arrival and Introduction

After arrival at 11AM on the 26th September 2026, we will have the welcoming ceremony and an introduction before lunch. We will begin the retreat with the first 2 hours that afternoon dedicated to the powerful teacher of Silence followed under guidance and clear instructions which will be shared during the introductory program.

Discourse and Discussions

The topic of our retreat requires courageous and honest self-reflection. As you know we practice patience, humility and compassion by listening to everyone share and practice confidence building by making an effort to share our thoughts and feelings. We learn from each other as we walk together as diverse manifestations of the Cosmic One.

Activities include

Study and Discussion

Learning from each other

Daily Discourse

Expanding our Vessel

Reflection

Learning to listen

Meditation

Deepening our Sadhana

Connect with Nature

Energy Expansion

Art Therapy

Expanding Self Awareness

Mindful Eating

Being Present to the Senses

Venue

at the Ananda Yoga Ashram

Vegetarian Meals

Fresh wholesome meals are prepared each day for you: Breakfast, Lunch, Tea and Dinner.

Meetings

Remember to carry your medicines (both regular and SOS that suit you), sanitary wear, mosquito repellants that suit you and anything else that you need for your stay to be safe and comfortable.

Double Occupancy

We will be offering the option of two people per room. As you know the rooms are basic, clean and comfortable.

Clothes and Footwear

This will be organised at the Temple or Swamiji's Room depending on the activity and weather each day.

Medicines

Kindly carry full length clothing given the weather and terrain. Also carry a rain jacket, sturdy footwear, a sweater or light jacket.

Ma Ananta’s very first spiritual initiation happened in 1986 and until 2012 her training continued under the protection of the Great Himalayan Yogis, Siddhas and Kriya Masters. She has witnessed and experienced human suffering over lifetimes. She is here as a reminder that 'the way out of the birth and death cycles, is journeying inwards’. She encourages integrated and embodied spiritual living using breath-awareness as a primary tool for Self-Awareness and Self-Realization.