7-Day Retreat in Southern India

Spiritual Immersion in South India Join Dr. Vigneshwar Bhat and me for a supercharged 7-day retreat

Dates: Friday, November 1, 2024 - Friday, November 8, 2024

Location: Western Ghats

Host: Tara Mitra & Dr. Vigneshwar Bhat

Price: 900 pounds

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Our transformative retreat begins on the auspicious Day of Diwali, a celebration of lights and a day of profound spiritual significance. This is a time for cleansing and removing impurities, marking the perfect moment for new beginnings and personal growth.

We will start each morning at 6:00 AM with Mysore-style Classes and Pranayama, led by Tara. After a healthy breakfast, Dr. Vigneshwar (a Vedic Priest and Sanskrit Scholar with three masters degrees) will teach the significance of rituals and philosophy, as he learned in the Ancient Gurukul system in India. The days will be filled with various activities, including meditation, nature walks, and group discussions, and will conclude with a delicious sattvic dinner.

We endeavour to create the most authentic experience, from being with a local family to sharing Āyurveda home remedies to knowledge for life from the Vedas to enrich this week together of Exploring the inner and outer worlds while still having time for relaxation, good conversations and incredibly home-cooked meals.

Discussions, bhajans on daily evening satsang

Pilgrimage to Yana & Sahasrlinga and the waterfalls

Guidance for individual sadhana (personal practice)

Accomodation
Lush greenery, cascading waterfalls, and meandering rivers create a picturesque backdrop against the azure sky. Tranquil forests cloak the hills, providing a haven for wildlife and adventurers alike. This area holds rich culture, with vibrant festivals and rituals celebrating Karnataka's essence.

Exploring further reveals Sahasralinga, where the Shalmala River showcases a thousand lingas carved into its bed, and the enigmatic rock formations of Yana, steeped in myth and mystery.

Gokarna, with its sacred shores and pristine beaches, adds spiritual depth to the coastal charm.

Meals

Our guests treated to homemade Organic, Sattvic Meals and healthy beverages three times a day, along with healthy beverages.

Indulge in our nutritious vegetarian dishes, lovingly prepared using locally sourced ingredients, that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.

Price includes includes All classes, two pilgrimages, 3 sattvic meals daily and accommodation

Early Bird up to August 31 - 780 pounds / 80,000 rupees
From September 1st - 900 pounds / 95,000 rupees
Deposit: 250 pounds (deposit is required to hold your spot)
Deposits are non-refundable

Prices excludes
Airfare (flight tickets)
Visa ( indianvisaonline.gov.in )
transfer from and to the nearby Airports - we can help arrange this for you

Registration is open until October 15 or until the last free spot.

If you have any questions please email taramitrayoga@gmail.com

Once your reservation is confirmed we meet online to answer any querstions you may have an ensure you are prepared for out adventure together.

Dr. Vigneshwar Bhat
Dr. Vigneshwar Bhat was born and raised in Karnataka. He holds a Ph.D. in Karma Meemamsa from Karnataka Sanskrit University. He earned gold medals for his M.A. degrees in Poorvameemamsa Vidwat Uttama and Sahitya Acharya from Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati. His expertise extends to Śauta, Smārta, Tāntrik, and Paurāṇik rituals and he is a Vedic priest and professor.

His research interests include Indian Philosophy, Yoga, Vedas, Sanskrit, and Indian Culture and Traditions. Dr. Bhat has authored numerous papers and books, shedding light on the profound wisdom of ancient scriptures.

Tara Mitra
with her unique blend of East Indian and Canadian heritage, has been practising yoga for over 20 years and has been exploring her mind since 1989. This rich cultural connection and her innate gift allow her to share pure knowledge from the East with the modern world of yoga in the West, creating a bridge of understanding and appreciation.

Under the guidance of renowned teachers Tim Miller, R. Sharath, and R. Saraswathi Jois, Tara immersed herself in Ashtanga Yoga. Her dedication was evident as she spent 4 years assisting in a busy shala in Mysore, India. (lvl 2)

She has been a student of Dr. Vigneshwar Bhats for almost a decade and continually studies the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Vedic Chanting.

Tara is also a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IYAT, T. Krishnamacharya lineage) who specializes in trauma, stress, and anxiety.

Tara's unwavering belief in the path of continuous learning is the cornerstone of her teaching philosophy. Her commitment to expanding her knowledge, evident in her continuous studies of yoga sutras, Upanishads, Ayurveda, and Healing, inspires confidence in her students. This dedication, coupled with her traditional yet playful teaching style, which incorporates the teachings of her mentors, makes her a highly effective and respected yoga teacher.

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