Five-day Intensive Silence Retreat in the Netherlands
2023-09-08 - 2023-09-12 | The Beukenhof Monastery, Biezenmortel, Netherlands
Five-day Intensive Silence Retreat in the Netherlands from 8-12 Sep 2023
The theme of the retreat will be – “From Mind to Consciousness” and will be guided by Pierre Lefebvre (Pandit Priyadarshan), Sofia Foteina-Chatzikokoli, Anna Mezösi, and Uta Bisseswar.
The retreat organized by HYMNS, our AHYMSIN affiliated center in the Netherlands, will be held The Beukenhof Monastery located in the beautiful village of Biezenmortel at the heart of the Netherlands.

Come and immerse in the Spirit of the Lineage of The Himalayan Tradition. The practices and teaching of this intensive silence retreat will deepen and strengthen silence.
As Swami Veda Bharati reminded us, silence is not only the act of not speaking; it is something that fills, energises, awakens, and raises the power within changing the frequencies of your being.
For more information on retreat costs and registration, kindly contact Kries Mannie Sing at: info@rajayogales.nl or phone at (0031) (0)20-6649442.

Mantra Practice After Initiation: Purash-charana
2024-01-21 09:00 - 2024-02-02 12:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
Mantra is very central to meditation practice. In the Himalayan Tradition of Yoga Meditation, the mantra stands as a representative of the eternal silence, the abode of the Lord of Life within.
In the Mundaka Upanishad, it is mentioned that “In the tree of life, there sits two eternal birds and they can never be separate. One is individual self—Jiva, and another is universal self—Ishwara, the Lord. It is the individual soul who experiences the sweet and bitter fruits of the tree of life. The cosmic self just witnesses and remains radiant for ever.”
Elsewhere in the Upanishads, it is said that, in the chariot called human body, the universal self and the individual self, travel together from time immemorial, so the sole purpose of meditation is to realise and experience within the omniscient and omnipotent universal self with its omnipresent.
That superconscious self projects itself through innumerable cosmic entities (Vedic deities). The mantras are the sonar (sound) forms of those cosmic entities and mantra initiation means handing over to a divine being who is the representation or himself a universal conscious being with infinite divine virtues.
The Upanishads declare that the sages by meditating on the cosmic sounds or mantras went into deep states of meditation and discovered/realised that the great power of universal conscious principle (Devatma Shakti) within.
We have in our tradition the systematic and precise approach to meditation mentioned in the ancient scriptures which are further commented and explained by Shri Swami Rama and Shri Swami Veda Bharati, which helps the serious students of meditation to enhance their understanding and practicing skills to reach the ultimate goal of meditation.
This unique retreat with Shri Raghavendra Adiga is offered only to those who have received Mantra Initiation within the Himalayan Tradition. They will have an opportunity to go deeper in their personal mantra through the practice of Purash-charana.

Editor’s Note:
Raghavendra Adiga ji is a mantra initiator within the Himalayan Tradition. He is also a member of the AHYMSIN Adhyatma Samiti, or Spiritual Committee. He is the center leader of the Himalayan Centre for Yoga Meditation, Tumkur, Karnataka, India, which is an AHYMSIN Affiliated center.

Mauni Amavasya Silence Retreat at SRSG
2024-02-03 09:00 - 2024-02-09 12:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
Mauni Amavasya (Silence Day) is an annual observance. The observation of Silence Day is a practice that Swami Veda Bharati invited us to practice.
In 2024, Mauni Amavasya is 9 February.
There will be 7-day silence retreats at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Rishikesh, India from 3 – February, 2024. Swami Ritavan Bharati and Adhikari Bhoi will be available to guide the silence participants.

Swami Veda has said, “…there is also an annual silence day in the traditions of India. It is called Mauni Amavasya. Mauni means ‘of or for silence’, and amavasya means ‘no-moon day.’
It occurs on the no-moon day of the Maagha month in the Hindu calendar when sun and moon are both supposed to enter the sign of Capricorn (makara rashi).
It is held in the tradition as the day when Manu, the Archetypal Man first appeared on earth; he wedded Shata-roopa (She of a Hundred Beautiful Forms) and generated humankind.”
All silence retreats in the Himalayan Tradition are always guided and each participant is interviewed by a silence guide before the retreat may begin. Everyone is given a silence schedule to follow for the duration of the retreat. These schedules may vary among participants, depending upon the prerequisites or health issues or other individual factors. You will also be given some articles and handouts to read.
Everyone’s silence schedule will include the ashram morning and evening meditations, morning joints and glands class and an afternoon relaxation practice session. Schedules will also include breathing practices, contemplative walking and japa.
Arrival and Departure Plans
You are strongly advised to arrive on campus two days before your retreat begins in order to rest, get settled, take care of any pending business, get needed supplies etc. This is important. Only with rested body and a relaxed mind will you be able to enter a silent state of mind from the first day.
You should also plan to have at least one full day at the ashram at the end of your retreat before you leave or travel anywhere. This is to allow time for making a gentle transition from silence to everyday life.
At the end of your retreat you will have an opportunity to debrief with your silence guide. The silence guide will also advise you about ways to maintain some silence in everyday life.

Mauni Amavasya (Silence Day)
2024-02-09 | AHYMSIN, Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 1249203, India
Mauni Amavasya (Silence Day) is an annual observance. The observation of Silence Day is a practice that Swami Veda Bharati invited us to practice.
In 2022, Mauni Amavasya is 1st February.
In 2023, Mauni Amavasya is 21st January.
In 2024, Mauni Amavasya is 9th February.
Swami Veda has said, “…there is also an annual silence day in the traditions of India. It is called Mauni Amavasya. Mauni means ‘of or for silence’, and amavasya means ‘no-moon day.’
It occurs on the no-moon day of the Maagha month in the Hindu calendar when sun and moon are both supposed to enter the sign of Capricorn (makara rashi).
It is held in the tradition as the day when Manu, the Archetypal Man first appeared on earth; he wedded Shata-roopa (She of a Hundred Beautiful Forms) and generated humankind.”
He has further explained that the practice of silence is not limited to Indian spiritual traditions only – “On the other hand, if you prefer to be true to some western tradition you may research if there was a day sacred to Harpokrates, the Greek god of silence whose statues have been found as far away as the Gandhara country (present day Afghanistan). Harpokrates was derived from the Egyptian god Harpa-khruti, the child Horus, representing the daily new born sun, the source of light.
Of course, there is an amplitude of Christian saints who have taught silence and there are numerous monasteries of various orders dedicated to silence.”
He further has shared that – “…I would like many of my friends to set aside at least one day to share the silence with me just as you have shared the full moon day for an hour each month for more than a decade now.
…If you plan from now, you can arrange your worldly affairs in such a way that they do not interfere with your one-day vow of silence.
On that day, no driving (except for emergencies), no TV, no conversation, just self-observation, contemplation, japa and learning (1) to give love in silence while (2) learning to love silence.
May I ask all our swamis, initiators, spiritual advisers, teachers, centre leaders to kindly popularize this concept and take this year to prepare the people to undertake this one-day vow of silence.”
This sacred day is celebrated at SRSG by all ashramites and visiting sadhakas as well as globally by the AHYMSIN community.

Recommended Readings:

Silence (Vol. 1) by Swami Veda Bharati
Silence (Vol. 2) by Swami Veda Bharati
Motto for All Future Silence Days by Swami Veda Bharati

Meditation & Silence in Mallorca, Spain
2024-10-24 09:00 - 2024-10-27 15:00 (Europe/Madrid)
A residential retreat in the Monastery of Santa Lucia in Mallorca, Spain.
Date: 24 – 27 October 2024
Information: atma63@gmail.com

Peace, the Fruit of Silence - A Silence Residential Retreat in Italy
2024-11-21 - 2024-11-24 | Camaldoli, Italy, Camaldoli, Italy
Peace, the Fruit of Silence
A Silence residential retreat, 21-24 of November 2024
with the teachers of the Himalayan Yoga Institute of Florence, Oasi Divin Maestro, Camaldoli, Italy.
The healing power of Silence, in action, word and thought, gives us a deeper understanding of ourselves. Diving into Silence leads us to witness, with deeper awareness, the nature of our mind, allowing it to calm down and turn inward. The proposed practices (hatha yoga, pranayama, relaxation, meditation, contemplative walking, ecc.) will help us to dive deeper towards the centre of silence, immersed in the location of Camaldoli’s forest.
“However, it is not Silence if you are silent because you happen to be alone!
Silence is silence when you have the intention, make the sankalpa, to keep a spiritual silence and then your mind is filled with spiritual contemplation and mantra, whether sitting, eating, bathing, lying down or running.”
Swami Veda Bharati
For more information, you may contact the Himalayan Yoga Institute of Florence directly at segreteria@himalayanyogainstitute.it or follow them on Facebook and Instagram. You may also visit their website.

Mantra and Purashcharana
2025-02-09 09:00 - 2025-03-01 21:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
Swami Veda Bharati has said in his writing on ‘Mantra What and Why’, “Mantra is a word or a series of words; it is a thought; it is a prayer, but not in the sense in which the word “prayer” is used ordinarily, but rather a linkage of our lower consciousness with the higher consciousness, which we call the Divine Consciousness, or the Divine Life-Force. A mantra is a sound-unit, a thought-unit. It is a sound or a series of sounds given to a Yoga student or disciple to remember constantly for a specific spiritual purpose.”
Those who have been graced with an initiation into a personal guru mantra within the Himalayan Tradition are connected to the Guru Lineage through their personal mantra. When an intensive practice of japa (mantra remembrance) of one’s own personal mantra is undertaken, this connection with the Guru Lineage is strengthened within.
Under the guidance of Swami Ritavan Bharati, the participants will undertake a sankalpa (resolve) to begin the practice of purashcharana of one’s own personal mantra. A purashcharana is the practice of repeating a mantra 125,000 times plus 10 per cent with fire offerings (or 20 per cent without fire offerings), sometimes in a certain period of time. One makes a resolution and then japa is done faithfully every day until the 125,000 is completed. The practice may be undertaken along with personal silence. Each participant will receive personal guidance from Swami Ritavan Bharati or one of the available mantra initiators.
Everyday during the 21-days retreat from 9 Feb – 1 Mar, there will be dedicated times for personal fire offerings, silent japa, one-on-one guidance from Swami Ritavan Bharati and Raghavendra Adiga about one’s personal practices, and theory classes on ‘Mantra and Purashcharana’ with Raghavendra Adiga and Rabindra Sahu.
In 2025, Mahashivaratri will be on 26 February and there will be special activities and pujas around the sacred occasion. There will be a yajna (fire offerings) with the current AHYMSIN Sangha Mantra (ॐ गं गणपतये नमः । Om Gaṁ Gaṇapataye Namaḥ ।). Special announcements regarding AHYMSIN Sangha Mantra will also be made at the same time.
Applications for participation are invited from those family members who have received Mantra Initiation within the Himalayan Tradition. When applying, the participants are requested to share about the following –

Date and place of your mantra initiation, and the name of the initiator.
Practiced a purashcharana before? If yes, please share details.
Practiced silence before? If yes, please share details.
Anything else you would like to share with Swami Ritavan about your personal practice.

Silence Retreat in the Swiss Alps
2025-08-28 - 2025-08-31
When: 28-31 August 2025
Where: Hotel Balance, Les Granges, Switzerland
Programme:
This retreat invites you to immerse yourself in Silence surrounded by the majestic mountains of the Valais region, with panoramic views of snow-capped peaks.
Each day of the retreat includes a combination of guided and silent meditation sessions, gentle hatha yoga classes, guided deep relaxation practices, and evening Satsang (group discussion of meditation, philosophy and lifestyle). Delicious vegetarian meals will be provided, and there will be ample time for rest and reflection. You may wish to enjoy a hike in the beautiful mountain surroundings, or take a dip in the hotel natural pool together with a relaxing sauna. On Saturday you will be invited to enjoy a full day of complete silence, while following the programme schedule of yoga practice.
For more information, you may also contact AHYMSIN Switzerland directly at ahymsinch@gmail.com or follow them on Facebook or Instagram.

Silence Retreat in the Netherlands
2025-09-19 - 2025-09-26
Welcome to the Netherlands for a full week Silence Retreat
With Swami Ma Tripurashakti Bharati, Pierre Lefebvre and Uta Bisseswar
19 – 26 September 2025
For information and registration, you are very welcome to contact: info@yoga-hymns.nl or visit – www.yoga-hymns.nl

Mantra, Meditation, and Silence Retreat in Spain
2025-10-23 - 2025-10-26 | Monastery of Santa Lucia, Mallorca, Spain
We are delighted to share with you the invitation for The Himalayan Yoga Meditation Center of Mallorca’s most iconic retreat, held in October 2025, at the Monastery of Santa Lucia in Mallorca, Spain. The theme of the retreat would be Mantra, Meditation, and Silence.
May the Grace of the Guru and Tradition guide us.
Fernando Sanchez & Atma Aina Bonet are both long term initiates, practitioners, and teachers within the Himalayan Tradition. They have both received the vows of vanaprastha from Swami Ritavan Bharati.
For more information, you may contact The Himalayan Yoga Meditation Center of Mallorca directly at atma63@gmail.com or contact them on Facebook.

Peace, the Fruit of Silence: A Residential Silence Retreat in Italy
2025-11-20 - 2025-11-23 | Camaldoli, Italy, Camaldoli, Italy
A Residential Silence Retreat with the teachers of the Himalayan Yoga Institute of Florence, Oasi Divin Maestro, Camaldoli, Italy.
The healing power of Silence, in action, word and thought, gives us a deeper understanding of ourselves. Diving into Silence leads us to witness, with deeper awareness, the nature of our mind, allowing it to calm down and turn inward. The proposed practices (hatha yoga, pranayama, relaxation, meditation, contemplative walking, etc.) will help us to dive deeper towards the centre of silence, immersed in the location of Camaldoli’s forest.
“However, it is not Silence if you are silent because you happen to be alone!
Silence is silence when you have the intention, make the sankalpa, to keep a spiritual silence and then your mind is filled with spiritual contemplation and mantra, whether sitting, eating, bathing, lying down or running”. Swami Veda Bharati.
For more information, you may contact the Himalayan Yoga Institute of Florence directly at segreteria@himalayanyogainstitute.it or follow them on Facebook and Instagram. You may also visit their website.

Mauni Amavasya Silence Retreat
2026-01-08 09:00 - 2026-01-28 12:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
Mauni Amavasya (Silence Day) is an annual observance. The observation of Silence Day is a practice that Swami Veda Bharati invited us to practice.
In 2026, Mauni Amavasya is 18 January.
There will be 21-day silence retreats at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Rishikesh, India from 8 to 28 January 2026. Swami Ritavan Bharati and Adhikari Bhoi will be available to guide the silence participants.

Swami Veda has said, “…there is also an annual silence day in the traditions of India. It is called Mauni Amavasya. Mauni means ‘of or for silence’, and amavasya means ‘no-moon day.’
It occurs on the no-moon day of the Maagha month in the Hindu calendar when sun and moon are both supposed to enter the sign of Capricorn (makara rashi).
It is held in the tradition as the day when Manu, the Archetypal Man first appeared on earth; he wedded Shata-roopa (She of a Hundred Beautiful Forms) and generated humankind.”
All silence retreats in the Himalayan Tradition are always guided and each participant is interviewed by a silence guide before the retreat may begin. Everyone is given a silence schedule to follow for the duration of the retreat. These schedules may vary among participants, depending upon the prerequisites or health issues or other individual factors. You will also be given some articles and handouts to read.
Everyone’s silence schedule will include the ashram morning and evening meditations, morning joints and glands class and an afternoon relaxation practice session. Schedules will also include breathing practices, contemplative walking and japa.
Arrival and Departure Plans
You are strongly advised to arrive on campus two days before your retreat begins in order to rest, get settled, take care of any pending business, get needed supplies etc. This is important. Only with rested body and a relaxed mind will you be able to enter a silent state of mind from the first day.
You should also plan to have at least one full day at the ashram at the end of your retreat before you leave or travel anywhere. This is to allow time for making a gentle transition from silence to everyday life.
At the end of your retreat you will have an opportunity to debrief with your silence guide. The silence guide will also advise you about ways to maintain some silence in everyday life.

Mauni Amavasya (Silence Day)
2026-01-18 | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
Mauni Amavasya (Silence Day) is an annual observance. The observation of Silence Day is a practice that Swami Veda Bharati invited us to practice.
In 2026, Mauni Amavasya is 18th January.
Swami Veda has said, “…there is also an annual silence day in the traditions of India. It is called Mauni Amavasya. Mauni means ‘of or for silence’, and amavasya means ‘no-moon day.’
It occurs on the no-moon day of the Maagha month in the Hindu calendar when sun and moon are both supposed to enter the sign of Capricorn (makara rashi).
It is held in the tradition as the day when Manu, the Archetypal Man first appeared on earth; he wedded Shata-roopa (She of a Hundred Beautiful Forms) and generated humankind.”
He has further explained that the practice of silence is not limited to Indian spiritual traditions only – “On the other hand, if you prefer to be true to some western tradition you may research if there was a day sacred to Harpokrates, the Greek god of silence whose statues have been found as far away as the Gandhara country (present day Afghanistan). Harpokrates was derived from the Egyptian god Harpa-khruti, the child Horus, representing the daily new born sun, the source of light.
Of course, there is an amplitude of Christian saints who have taught silence and there are numerous monasteries of various orders dedicated to silence.”
He further has shared that – “…I would like many of my friends to set aside at least one day to share the silence with me just as you have shared the full moon day for an hour each month for more than a decade now.
…If you plan from now, you can arrange your worldly affairs in such a way that they do not interfere with your one-day vow of silence.
On that day, no driving (except for emergencies), no TV, no conversation, just self-observation, contemplation, japa and learning (1) to give love in silence while (2) learning to love silence.
May I ask all our swamis, initiators, spiritual advisers, teachers, centre leaders to kindly popularize this concept and take this year to prepare the people to undertake this one-day vow of silence.”
This sacred day is celebrated at SRSG by all ashramites and visiting sadhakas as well as globally by the AHYMSIN community.

Recommended Readings:

Silence (Vol. 1) by Swami Veda Bharati
Silence (Vol. 2) by Swami Veda Bharati
Motto for All Future Silence Days by Swami Veda Bharati

AHYMSIN Korea Silence Retreat 2026
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-14 | Naewonjeongsa Templestay, 80, Eomgwangsan-ro 40beon-gil, Seo-gu, Busan, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
2025 marked a meaningful milestone: the 100th birth anniversary of Swami Rama. Practitioners have been deepening their sadhana-through trainings in India and steady personal practice in daily life.
In 2026, the AHYMSIN Sangha Gathering will offer new practice guidance for the coming three years (including mantra practice) shared by Swami Ritavanji in that living stream of practice. AHYMSIN Korea warmly invites you to a structured Silence Retreat at a serene Korean Buddhist temple in Busan, guided by Swami Ritavanji and visiting teachers of the Himalayan Tradition.
The retreat is offered in two consecutive parts:

Weekend Silence Retreat (2 nights / 3 days)
Intensive Silence Retreat (4 nights/5 days)

Participants joining the intensive retreat are encouraged to attend the weekend retreat first to settle into the rhythm of silence.

Busan Retreat: Friday, May 8, 3:00 PM – Thursday, May 14, 12:30 PM
Seoul Workshop: Saturday, May 16, 10:00 AM – Sunday, May 17, 6:00 PM

Meditation and Silence Retreat in Switzerland
2026-05-11 - 2026-05-17
EMBRACING SILENCE RETREAT IN THE SWISS ALPS,
with John Sellinger and Michael Kissener
When: 11-17 May 2026
Where: Schweibenalp, Centre of Unity, Brienz
In our daily lives, we are constantly mentally occupied with sensory impressions, information, developments, and various activities.
This retreat offers the opportunity to completely withdraw from the hustle and bustle of everyday life for a few days, to turn our attention inward, and to explore our own inner dimensions. We can learn to understand ourselves better and find access to the transformative and healing power of silence.
Silence inspires
Silence is creative
In silence we find peace
As soon as the restlessness of the mind ceases, we perceive the sound of silence.
For more information, kindly visit the event page at – https://schweibenalp.ch/detail/?seminarId=%204566d826-3213-4cdf-b41c-478b611b0e64
You may also read more about the event at – https://www.ahymsin.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Embracing-Silence-Retreat-in-Switzerland.pdf
Registration by: 28th of February 2026
Contact us: ahymsinch@gmail.com (Lea and Anna)
Follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

Dutch Retreats in 2026
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-11
The Himalayan Yoga Meditation Netherlands Society (HYMNS) will be offering several programs and satsangs, both in Dutch and English, throughout 2026.
This will include –

Reading Circle on Zoom with Louise Molenkamp van Loon
Weekend Retreat with Swami Ma Tripurashakti Bharati and Uta Bisseswar from 8 – 10 May, 2026 (https://yoga-hymns.nl/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/weekend-mei-2026.pdf )
Himalayan Yoga Weekend Retreat with Uta Bisseswar and Riemke de Groot from 19 – 21 June, 2026
Silence Retreat with Swami Ma Tripurashakti Bharati, Pierre Lefebvre (Pandit Priyadarshan) and Uta Bisseswar, with assistance from Sonia, Shailendra and Riemke from 4 – 11 September, 2026 (https://yoga-hymns-nederland.email-provider.eu/download/sfzzvkxfq7/EdBYeWqaeG?file=silence++registration+2026.doc&l=%7B%7Blist_id%7D%7D)

More information about all Dutch programs can be found at https://yoga-hymns.nl/jaarprogramma-2026/
For registration, you are very welcome to contact: info@yoga-hymns.nl or visit – www.yoga-hymns.nl

Mauni Amavasya Silence Retreats
2027-01-24 08:00 - 2027-02-13 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
Mauni Amavasya (Silence Day) is an annual observance. The observation of Silence Day is a practice that Swami Veda Bharati invited us to practice.
In 2027, Mauni Amavasya is 6 February.
There will be 7-day, 10-day, 14-day and 21-day silence retreats at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Rishikesh, India from 24 January – 13 February 2027. Swami Ritavan Bharati and Adhikari Bhoi will be available to guide the silence participants.

Swami Veda has said, “…there is also an annual silence day in the traditions of India. It is called Mauni Amavasya. Mauni means ‘of or for silence’, and amavasya means ‘no-moon day.’
It occurs on the no-moon day of the Maagha month in the Hindu calendar when sun and moon are both supposed to enter the sign of Capricorn (makara rashi).
It is held in the tradition as the day when Manu, the Archetypal Man first appeared on earth; he wedded Shata-roopa (She of a Hundred Beautiful Forms) and generated humankind.”
All silence retreats in the Himalayan Tradition are always guided and each participant is interviewed by a silence guide before the retreat may begin. Participants may be guided to follow silence practice for a duration that is most suited for them. Only those seekers who have received mantra initiation within the Himalayan Tradition will be encouraged to follow the entire 21-day silence retreat.
Everyone is given a silence schedule to follow for the duration of the retreat. These schedules may vary among participants, depending upon the prerequisites or health issues or other individual factors. You will also be given some articles and handouts to read.
Everyone’s silence schedule will include the ashram morning and evening meditations, morning joints and glands class and an afternoon relaxation practice session. Schedules will also include breathing practices, contemplative walking and japa.
Arrival and Departure Plans
You are strongly advised to arrive on campus two days before your retreat begins in order to rest, get settled, take care of any pending business, get needed supplies etc. This is important. Only with rested body and a relaxed mind will you be able to enter a silent state of mind from the first day.
You should also plan to have at least one full day at the ashram at the end of your retreat before you leave or travel anywhere. This is to allow time for making a gentle transition from silence to everyday life.
At the end of your retreat you will have an opportunity to debrief with your silence guide. The silence guide will also advise you about ways to maintain some silence in everyday life.

Recommended Readings:

Book – Silence Vol 1 by Swami Veda Bharati
Book – Silence Vol 2 by Swami Veda Bharati

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