india pilgrimage
September 15-26 2026 in India.
An invitation to India’s sacred heart—
an 11 days journey into stillness, devotion, and truth.
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TRU Yoga India Yatra
A Pilgrimage in India on September 15-26, 2026.
Embark on a pilgrimage into the motherland of yoga. Begin among sacred temples and contemplative spaces near Auroville, then journey to Tiruvannamalai, where the presence of Arunachala — the sacred Shiva mountain — draws you into stillness, devotion, and living sadhana. Daily practice, sangha, and pilgrimages to holy sites, supported by optional Ayurvedic treatments, create a deep, embodied immersion into yoga as a way of life.
You will discover:
Yoga Sadhana, mantra and meditation
Daily Sattvic/vegetarian meals
Explore the Mt. Arunachala Caves, Ramana Ashram and nearby temples
Ayurvedic consultation and treatments
Puja ceremony and more
Your journey
September 15th
Arrival in Chennai and gentle orientation into the rhythm of South India.
September 16th-18th
Exploration of Auroville’s contemplative spaces, including the Matrimandir, Sadhana Forest, and local sacred sites — a slow and immersive introduction to yoga’s living homeland.
September 19th-26th
Eight-day Yoga and Ayurvedic retreat at Yogiville in Tiruvannamalai, at the foot of Arunachala. Embody Yoga not only as a practice, but a way of living.
What’s Included?
Each element is offered to enhance your journey — you are invited to fully participate or move at your own pace, allowing the retreat to meet your personal rhythm. Have a full care free experience.
What's NOT included: Flights, travel insurance, first night accommodation in Chennai, some meals in Auroville.
Accommodation
3 nights in Auroville, 7 nights in Yogiville.
Transport
Shuttle transport and daily tours with local guide
Immersive Workshops
Daily Yoga, Yoga philosophy, mantra + mythology, meditation, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, Dharma talks and more
All meals
All meals are locally-sourced, sattvic.
Sacred Sites
Entrance to Matrimandir and Sadhana Forest in Auroville
Ayurvedic treatments
Consultation with Dr. Radhika, restorative treatments, cooking classes, workshops, and Mehendi/Henna for rituals.
Hiking
Gentle Mount Arunachala cave trek.
Chanting
Ramana Ashram Meditation Hall evening Vedaparayana. Vedic chanting with Gurukul students.
Temples
Various temple visits.
Girivalam
Circumambulating the Arunachala Hill, considered the embodiment of Lord Shiva, significant on the full moon.
Airport transfers
The nearest airport Chennai.
Friends
Connect with like minded people on the same path of exploring the essence of yoga as a living practice.
Accommodations
The total investment for the journey will vary depending on your accommodation preference. We will be staying in two comfortable and well-chosen spaces, one for each part of the journey, aligned with the spirit of the experience and supportive of rest, practice, and integration.
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