Self Actualization Meditation Retreats
Meditate with an Enlightened Himalayan Guru - Dr. Vrushakapi
Bookings for Summer Retreat 2026 are open!
Each retreat has a limited number of seats. All pre-bookings will be prioritized for interaction and selection on a first-come, first-served basis.
Our Summer Retreats are held in the first fortnight of June in the Himalayas, at over 3,000 metres, with the kind grace of the Lamas of Tabo Monastery and ancient meditation caves, which have observed continuous practice for over a thousand years.
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Location: Tabo, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Tentative Dates: May 29th - June 15th 2026 (inlcuding travel time)
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Accommodation: Double occupancy
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Suggested Minimum Charity: 10+ Days: All-inclusive Retreat Donation for Summer 2026 is INR 150,000 / USD 1,850 / EURO 1,700 / GBP 1,500
Summer Retreats
Meals:
High-quality vegetarian food and Vedic Nutraceuticals nutrition support.
Accommodation:
On a sharing basis.
Note:
These are fully residential retreats conducted in Noble Silence.
About the Spirit of Charity
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What is offered towards this retreat is a Charity which comes from chaga, charita, chariya — unconditional giving, as the Vedic rishis spoke of it. It is not a fee. It is not a payment.
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It is dependent on course venue, duration, and program which has been mentioned above. Upon selection to the program it should be donated.
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This charity is used to support the Tabo monastery and the village that host us, contribute towards the service of the Lamas, and help arrange the retreat venue, accommodation, travel logistics, and essential infrastructure required for the program.
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A charity once given cannot be taken back. This is the very nature of charity — the moment return is expected, it is no longer charity. To learn more about the sacredness of giving to a charity, kindly read here.
Schedule of Charity:
• First offering — within one week of your selection
• Final offering — by 15 May 2026
Our retreats are structured around:
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Held in Noble Silence, rooted in Sanatana Dharma.
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Teachings draw from Nyingma, Tibetan Dharma Kirthi, Yoga Darshana of Nagarjuna, and the Vedas.
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Focuses on direct inner experience, not intellectual study.
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Spontaneous schedule allows sacred visits to monasteries, temples, and remote locations as guidance arises.
Aim:
Liberation from ego and entry into the eternal peace of the soul.
What makes our retreats unique?
The world of ego brings fleeting pleasure and prolonged suffering. The world of the soul offers eternal peace.
Advanced guided meditation:
Dharana & Dhyana
Geshe on Vedic philosophy
Complete immersion in Noble Silence
Exposure to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Traditional ashram-style discipline
Dissolving of all elements of the body
Traditional Yoga offers two silent retreats in India each year.
Each retreat is a rare opportunity to be taught by Dr. Vrushakapi, a fully enlightened Himalayan Guru, and to experience Atma Vidaya or Brahma Vidaya or Brahmopadesha, the Vedic path of self-realisation, which can only be realised in the presence of one who has attained.
These retreats offer a fully immersive and disciplined experience designed for sincere yogi aspirants who wish to go beyond ego and truly transform.
Kindly read the "Foundation of Vedantic Living" document before submitting your application to understand the ethos of Traditional Yoga programs including retreats.
Methodology
The methodology of these retreats is based on working with the mind at its subtlest level.
Dr. Vrushakapi teaches from direct experience, offering a rare opportunity to enter deep states of Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi
Silence is maintained externally and internally through the discipline of thoughts, breath, emotions, and movement.
This process allows practitioners to:
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Move from duality to unity
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Replace reaction with observation
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Conserve and observe prana through stillness
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Align the conscious, subconscious, and unconscious
The ultimate aim is Kaivalya—the state of liberation beyond the fluctuations of mind and matter.
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Daily guided meditation in both sitting and lying postures
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No fixed session durations; timings vary based on the depth of practice
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Complete observance of Yama and Niyama
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No personal devices, external reading, or alternate practices
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Strict observance of Noble Silence
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Guidance rooted in the Nyingma tradition’s Nine Yanas, including Yoga Chara, Anuyoga, and Atiyoga
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Meals and rest are part of the retreat flow and support your transformation
Retreat Format & Discipline
Maintaining these conditions ensures that each aspirant receives the full benefit of the practices without distraction or disruption.
How to Apply
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At present, we are not taking students who are new to TY for the meditation retreat, as the practices taught are advanced.
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Priority is given to current students of TY’s online courses.
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New applicants are welcome and encouraged to begin with our online foundation courses.
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Submit your interest via the Meditation Retreat Application form.
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Approval is mandatory before attending.
For assistance, contact your course mentor or use the Get in Touch form.
