Monthlong Silent Retreat

For Experienced Practitioners

Finally, I found the door into the way back home, to myself. True happiness I find inside.       – Marianne Frei-Andrae, Switzerland

Every morning on the beach here in Amritapuri, the fishermen drag their wooden canoes and pitch them into the waves. Once past the rough waters near shore, the fishermen can relax, and pursue their goal in still, deep waters.

We invite you to join us on such a journey. For twenty-eight days, we will immerse ourselves in wave after wave of sadhana—meditation, yoga, satsang and scripture classes. This sustained practice provides a unique opportunity to saturate ourselves in silence, to deeply connect with our inner Amma, and to establish stability in our practice.

By meditating together, we will envelop the entire world with powerful vibrations of peace. As Amma says, “Spiritual practice brings peace to our own mind and also helps to restore the balance of nature and the harmony of the world.”

This year we are delighted to welcome back Amma’s senior disciple, Swami Purnamritananda Puri. Swamiji will give satsang, guide us with his signature flute meditation and hold interviews with each participant in small groups.

We are also blessed to welcome Swami Atmananda Puri, who will speak on the essence of the Mandukya Upanishad and Br. Atmaprakash Chaitanya, who will speak on the essence of the Ishavasya Upanishad.

We warmly invite you to join us as we set off on this journey of self-discovery.

Retreat Options:

  • Amritapuri in-person retreat
  • Online full retreat
  • Online Light – partial retreat

Unique Features:

  • Scripture Classes. Participants are presented a study of the Mandukya Upanishad with Swami Atmananda Puri in a series of lecture entitled, “Meditation is a Noun, not a Verb.” Br. Atmaprakash Chaitanya will present a study of the ancient Ishavasya Upanishad.
  • Group Check-In w/ Swami Purnamritananda Puri. Senior disciple, Swami Purnamritananda Puri, has supported the Amrita Silent Retreats since the beginning in 2015. Swamiji will meet with all participants in small groups, giving them the opportunity to discuss their practices and ask questions.
  • Senior Instructors. The retreat will be offered by members of the following core team of senior instructors: Narendra, Rasya, Vinod & Br. Mitramrita Chaitanya.
  • Weekly Seva. Participants perform a couple hours of light seva (selfless service) in silence together once a week.
  • Juice Fast and Restorative Yoga. On Thursdays, participants are led through a restorative yoga session and invited to observe a juice fast until dinner.
  • Self-Practice Yoga Time.Midway through the retreat, during the allotted yoga time, participants have the option to either follow a guided yoga practice exploring different themes and sequences OR use the time for their own yoga self-practice.
  • Online Participants. A unique opportunity to journey into silence for 28 days. For those with busy lives, customize your retreat, combining noble silence with the practices and your other responsibilities.

Requirements for Eligibility:

  • Previously attended at least one 5-Day, 7-Day or 9-Day Amrita Silent Retreat
    OR:
  • Previously attended a silent meditation retreat of a minimum of 10 days in another lineage
    AND:
  • Maintain a regular meditation and yoga self-practice

**The requirements listed above must be met to be considered for admission into this retreat. Without meeting these requirements, please first attend one of our other residential silent meditation retreats. The Amrita Silent Retreats Committee reserves the right to select participants based on these prerequisites and the answers submitted in their application.**

I feel like I made my way back to God, thanks to the retreat, that I found Him/Her. My relationship with Amma took a totally different turn. I was able to discover the power of the heart and forgive people that had hurt me very badly.

Claire M, France, 33 yrs

Silent Meditation Retreats
2019-09-27T03:10:24+05:30

Claire M, France, 33 yrs

I feel like I made my way back to God, thanks to the retreat, that I found Him/Her. My relationship with Amma took a totally different turn. I was able to discover the power of the heart and forgive people that had hurt me very badly.
A torrential downpour of Grace and Blessings. This course blew my expectations out of the water, took them to a galaxy far, far away… Described it as “a crash course with Amma”. So, so very full.

Nalini Prakalathanan, Australia, 43 yrs

Silent Meditation Retreats
2019-09-27T03:11:01+05:30

Nalini Prakalathanan, Australia, 43 yrs

A torrential downpour of Grace and Blessings. This course blew my expectations out of the water, took them to a galaxy far, far away… Described it as “a crash course with Amma”. So, so very full.
How it has changed the way I think about my life! Actually to stop thinking and be selfless. I have felt such love and gratitude during this retreat. I have learned to be more accepting, to realize what a blessed life I have. This has been one of most amazing experiences of my life.

Frances Sandra Bloom, USA, 77

Silent Meditation Retreats
2019-09-27T03:11:34+05:30

Frances Sandra Bloom, USA, 77

How it has changed the way I think about my life! Actually to stop thinking and be selfless. I have felt such love and gratitude during this retreat. I have learned to be more accepting, to realize what a blessed life I have. This has been one of most amazing experiences of my life.
I had so many beautiful experiences, hard to put in words. I understood for the first time from my heart that it is really possible to reach the goal.

Sandra S, Germany, 42 yrs

Silent Meditation Retreats
2019-09-27T03:12:13+05:30

Sandra S, Germany, 42 yrs

I had so many beautiful experiences, hard to put in words. I understood for the first time from my heart that it is really possible to reach the goal.
Yoga was the best in the retreat! I learnt so much - it helped me go deeper, embodying love and light. The silent yoga was so intimate with your own breath and mantra.

Katri Levonen, Finland, 41 yrs

Silent Meditation Retreats
2019-09-27T03:12:49+05:30

Katri Levonen, Finland, 41 yrs

Yoga was the best in the retreat! I learnt so much - it helped me go deeper, embodying love and light. The silent yoga was so intimate with your own breath and mantra.
I have come away from this retreat with a profound connection to Amma both internally and externally, with a visceral understanding of the bigger “I”. I’m in awe at the level of care that has gone into this whole production. What a gift the silent retreats are.

Nitya Amrita, Australia, 63 yrs

Silent Meditation Retreats
2019-09-27T03:13:25+05:30

Nitya Amrita, Australia, 63 yrs

I have come away from this retreat with a profound connection to Amma both internally and externally, with a visceral understanding of the bigger “I”. I’m in awe at the level of care that has gone into this whole production. What a gift the silent retreats are.
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