wellbeing and spiritual retreats

Award-winning destination spa Ananda in the Himalayas is a world-renowned holistic wellness retreat in the Himalayan foothills in North India, overlooking the spiritual town of Rishikesh and the River Ganges. It is located in the former Palace Estate of the Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal, spanning across 100 acres of lush grounds and gardens and surrounded by a forested hillside.

As the birthplace of Ayurveda, Yoga, and meditation, this spiritual destination embodies and facilitates wellness and enlightenment. The philosophy of Ananda revolves around Ayurveda, holistic wellness, yoga, meditation, emotional healing, spiritual awareness, and healthy cuisine.

The heart of Ananda lies in its 25,000 square-foot wellness center, offering beautifully designed therapy rooms with nature views, open-air yoga and meditation pavilions, an outdoor pool, a physiotherapy center, gymnasium, and a comprehensive range of Ayurvedic and international therapies for holistic cleansing of the body, mind, and soul.

A Spiritual Retreat

Ananda in the Himalayas is bringing back their series of programs centered on spiritual awakening and wellbeing. “The Bhagavad Gita” Vedanta Master Class Retreat is conducted by experts in Vedanta. Ananda in the Himalayas creates an idyllic atmosphere to imbibe the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita. Each seven-day series conducted at the wellness property begins with the chanting of the verses, followed by explanations and its practical application to life.

The "From Doing to Being” Vedanta Master Class Series” - held October 7th – 13th, 2023 - is a week-long commitment to discovering one’s true self and realizing one’s spiritual potential through the study of the Bhagavad Gita.

The Bhagavad Gita is an ancient scripture considered a profound manual for life and living and offering practical and sublime wisdom applicable to all, irrespective of background. These classes will be conducted by Gaurav Gurgurte, a senior disciple of Swami A. Parthasarathy, founder of Vedanta Academy.

This retreat focuses on insights from a key portion of the Bhagavad Gita - Chapter 4, uniquely interpreted by Swami A. Parthasarathy - describes the entire range of actions in a human being and tells us how to direct all of them towards spiritual development. Each session is guided by the Vedanta scholar with chanting of each verse from the Gita accompanied by the interpretation and insights from the verse. Gradually, through these teachings, introspection, and discussions with other participants, the retreat leads to an awakening, a higher awareness, personal growth, and a sense of harmony.

At Ananda, daily interactive Vedanta talks and teachings have been conducted for over two decades. With this series, Ananda delves deeper into the Vedanta philosophy through the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.

To attend these classes, book a stay at Ananda in the Himalayas from October 7th – 13th, 2023 (arriving on October 7th morning and departing on October 14th).

Visit the website for Ananda in the Himalayas here.