In collaboration with Thakur Ji (Hiteshwar Giri of Joona Akhada)
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By the time today is over, you’ll have spent roughly
4+ hours on screens and
Checked your phone about 20+ times
.... and you’ll remember none of it a year from now.
If you live to 80, you get 4,000 weeks; burn even 3 weeks/year in autopilot scrolling and busywork, and a decade is gone.
A decade of memories, accomplishments - gone. Simply because we are stuck in habit patterns.
Given how important time is - we will not waste it. The next few sections are meant to be read in 5-7 minutes and less than 1500 words.
What this retreat is about (and not)
What this retreat is about (and not)
In a world filled with AI generated text, countless hours of video, audio content, endless advice - this retreat is a break from all the noise. This text is not AI generated. It was written in a moment of “no-nonsense” focus.
This is not a “weekend of transformation”, “somatic release”, “rewiring the brain”, “toxin clearing” or “changing you as a person” retreat. At the end of this, there will be no Tantric or Kundalini or any other Enlightened awakening. That does not happen in 3, 5 or 10 days. It takes practice and a way of living.
We provide digital boundaries with real yogic discipline, dinacharya (natural daily-routine), and meditation. Our protocol is rooted in Yoga Darshan and Swadeshi Chikitsa, and aligns daily activities with natural rhythms (dinacharya) to support mental clarity, habit release, and sustained focus. There will be a precise daily rhythm, silence window, and practice breakdown. The protocol will be simple and fixed. Retreat’s aim is to give you “a pause” so you can take “steps to build clarity”. And in a world filled with noise - even the moment of pauses can help you break negative patterns.
What is success for us
What is success for us
You leave with - noticeably quieter mental noise, better sleep, and hopefully at least one concrete “dincharya” (daily-routine) habit that you sustain at home.
We are doing this as a business - so we can bring mindfulness to more people. So if you feel retreat was worth repeating or recommending - we would love a review or genuine word‑of‑mouth. It's a sign that the experience was actually meaningful.
The Protocol
Meditation (2.5–3 hours daily)
Three sittings: morning, midday, and afternoon
Progresses from grounding awareness to deep stillness
Primary tool for releasing mental impurities (kleshas)
Yoga & Prāṇāyāma (2 hours daily)
Morning yogāsana, prayers, and breathwork
Prepares the body and nervous system for long meditation
Builds strength, balance, and pranic flow
Extended Silence (8 hours daily)
Practiced after yoga, when instruction is no longer needed
Includes meals, walks, meditation, reading, and rest
Reduces sensory input and allows deep internal cleansing
Ayurvedic Daily Rhythm (Dinacharya)
Oil massage, bathing, mindful eating, digestive walks
Main meal during peak digestive hours
Light dinner and early sleep to restore the body
Devotion & Engagement
Evening kirtan or discourse
Heart-opening, grounding, and emotionally balancing
Gentle transition from inner silence back to interaction
🌅 Early Morning: Brahmamuhurta & Grounding (4:30 AM – 8:30 AM)
4:30 AM --- Wake-up call (start in noble silence)
5:00–5:30 AM --- Brisk walk + oil application (Abhyanga)
5:30–6:00 AM --- Meditation (Brahmamuhurta sitting)
6:00–8:00 AM --- Yogāsana + prayers + prāṇāyāma
8:00–8:30 AM --- Deep relaxation + oil massage (legs, feet)
— Silence Starts at 8:30 AM—
Morning Care & Nourishment (8:30 AM – 10:30 AM)
8:30–9:30 AM --- Bathing + organize room (seva mindset)
9:30–10:30 AM --- Light sattvic breakfast (in silence)
🌞 Late Morning: Mindfulness & Reflection (10:30 AM – 1:00 PM)
10:30–11:00 AM --- Post-meal digestive walk
11:00–12:00 PM --- Midday meditation (deep sitting)
12:00–1:00 PM --- Silent reading / reflective journaling
🍽 Afternoon: Digestion & Recharge (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
1:00–2:00 PM --- Main lunch (peak agni meal)
2:00–2:30 PM --- Light walk
2:30–3:00 PM --- Optional rest
🧘 Late Afternoon: Deepening Practice (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
3:00–4:00 PM --- Guided / silent meditation (long sit)
– Silence Ends at 4 pm–
🌙 Evening: Simplicity & Devotion (5:30 PM – 8:00 PM)
5:30–6:30 PM --- Light dinner
6:30–7:00 PM --- Evening digestive walk
7:00–8:00 PM --- Kirtan / discourse
🌌 Night: Retire & Sleep (8:00 PM onward)
8:00 PM onward --- Quiet personal time, prepare for sleep, lights out early
Why this routine?
Routine is distilled from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, a foundational ancient text on yoga philosophy often called Patanjali Yog Darshan in Hindi and Sanskrit traditions. This classic work, compiled between the early centuries BCE and around 400 CE, systematizes yoga practices drawing from Samkhya, Buddhism, and earlier ascetic traditions. Every single step here is based from original practices with negligible alterations
🕉 Morning meditation purifies the mind - Excerpts from Yoga Darshan
– “सतु दीघकाल नैरन्तय सत्कारासेवतो दृढभूमः”
– Long, uninterrupted practice leads to stability.
🌿 Vital energy balancing - Excerpts from Swadeshi Chikitsa
– “योग प्राणायाम वात-पत्त नाशक, मनशुद्ध हेतु श्रेष्ठ।”
– Post-yoga rest and Abhyanga calms Vata
🪔 Practice leads to durable healing - Excerpts from Yoga Darshan
– “तत्प्रतषेधाथ एकतत्त्वाभ्यासः”
– distractions with single-point focus.
– “स तु दीघकाल नैरन्तय सत्कारासेवतो दृढभूमः।”
– यह अभ्यास दीघकाल से, बना रुक े और श्रद्धा से कया जाए तो यह स्थायी होता है।
– Such practice, when done for a long time, without interruption, and with devotion,
becomes firmly rooted.
– “ध्यानहेयाः तद्वृत्तयः।”
– उन वृत्तयों का त्याग ध्यान से कया जाता है।
– Mental disturbances caused by afflictions are eliminated through meditation.
– “तत्प्रतषेधाथ एकतत्त्वाभ्यासः।”
– वचलनों को हटाने क े लए एक तत्त्व का अभ्यास करें।
– To overcome distractions, practice concentration on a single principle.
What are the Rules
What are the Rules
Ability to tame your time, your mind - needs a set of principled behaviors. While you are in retreat you are to follow these. Not following them would impede yourself and others around you to gain from this retreat.
You would be depositing your phone and any digital device. The devices would be returned to you when you leave. We will be offering our contact information which you can pass to your family and friends. Minimizing external distractions is extremely important for your mind to find itself. You would be allowed a book and writing notebook - though we would encourage you to minimize any form of sensory inputs and take the time for self reflection.
✅ Do’s
Apply oil on body (Abhyanga) before yoga
After yoga, take oil massage on feet
Bathe after yoga
During showering, work from below to above. Avoid
hot water on head
Wear clothes that are loose and full length
Wash feet before meals
Practice silence during digestion and meditation
hours
Apply oil on feet before sleep
Apply oil in navel before sleep
❌ Don’ts
No drugs
No physical intimacy
No going outside the premises
No violence (verbal or physical)
Do not be rude or argue with yoga trainers
Do not borrow things from others
Avoid harsh words
Avoid loud noises
Do not put hot water on the head
Do not face sun, wind, or smoke directly
Yawn disrespectfully
Limit personal body care rituals; minimize sensory distractions
Who conducts the course?
The retreat is organized under instructions of Thakur Ji, born as Hiteshwar Giri (pictured below) of Joona Akhada. He will be accompanied by another Assistant to help manage the retreat
Thakur Ji, is a spiritual guide and teacher with deep roots in the ancient traditions of Ashtanga Yoga and Ayurveda. Adopted by his guru and guardian, Swami Ramsharan Giri Ji (pictured above), a Mahāmandaleshwar of the Joona Akhada. His guru, Swami Ramsharan Giri Ji, is a childhood yogi himself, is a master of Siddhis, Meditation, and Shashtra Vidya, passed down through generations. Juna Akhara, is one of the largest and oldest Shaivite monastic orders in India, primarily associated with Naga Sadhus.
Thakur Ji holds a Bachelor’s degree in Yoga and Naturopathy, a Master’s degree in Yoga, and an LL.M. (Master of Laws). This blend helps him teach with deep commitment to self-realization, holistic health, and inner peace. His retreats are a rare opportunity to experience traditional yogic practices, meditative techniques within a serene, supportive environment.
Course options & logistics
Course options & logistics
We intend to offer courses in 2 formats
3 day courses @ 1100 / person
5 day courses @ 1700 / person
Retreat will be in diverse location vibes ranging from Redwood serenity to high‑desert expansiveness or sun‑drenched valley views. The price includes lodging, vegetarian food. It does not include transportation. Rooms will be private or cabin style with private or shared bathrooms. Focus is on quality, ascetic life so you can be distraction free to pursue mindfulness.
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