Vedanta Academy Experience

3 - 8 July 2026 | At Vedanta Academy, India

3 - 8 July 2026
At Vedanta Academy, India

Vedanta Academy Experience Vedanta Academy Experience Retreat

A unique environment and schedule
designed for your spiritual upliftment

Satsang Community

Dharma Lifestyle

Sadhana Discipline

The Vedanta Academy Experience offers an opportunity to deepen and bring greater clarity to your journey of inner growth. Over five immersive days, experience a holistic lifestyle thoughtfully designed by Swami A. Parthasarathy, based on the three fundamental disciplines of Vedanta — Gnana (knowledge), Bhakti (devotion) and Karma (action). Engage with Academy students and fellow class members from around the world.

What you can look
forward to

01/07

Classes and Q&A

Lectures combined with study and reflection upon the scriptural texts enable one to understand and pursue the purpose of life. Watch archived video lectures by Swamiji and participate in Q&A sessions with Sunandaji.

Retreat faculty

Vedanta Academy

Founded by A. Parthasarathy in 1988, Vedanta Academy is a global centre for the study and sharing of Vedanta. Through a structured programme of study and reflection it encourages questioning, reflection, and the development of clear thinking.

A stay at the Academy offers participants direct exposure to a simple, disciplined lifestyle, allowing them to experience the teachings in practice and deepen their understanding.

Daily Schedule
Overview

Daily
Schedule
Overview

4:15 AM Wake Up (Optional)
4:25 AM Prayer (Optional)
4:30 AM Personal Study
5:45 AM Tea
6:20 AM Yoga
7:10 AM Sports/Gym/Jog/Walk
8:00 AM Shower
8:30 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM Archived Lecture by Swamiji
10:45 AM Break
11:30 AM Karma: Campus Work
12:45 PM Break
1:15 PM Lunch
2:00 PM Rest/Free Time
4:00 PM Small Group Discussion
5:00 PM Tea
6:00 PM Big Group Discussion by Sunandaji
7:00 PM Break
7:15 PM Bhajans: Devotional Singing
7:45 PM Break
8:00 PM Dinner
9:00 PM Retire
4:15 AM Wake Up (Optional)
4:25 AM Prayer (Optional)
4:30 AM Personal Study
5:45 AM Tea
6:20 AM Yoga
7:10 AM Sports/Gym/Jog/Walk
8:00 AM Shower
8:30 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM Archived Lecture by Swamiji
10:45 AM Break
11:30 AM Karma: Campus Work
12:45 PM Break
1:15 PM Lunch
2:00 PM Rest/Free Time
4:00 PM Small Group Discussion
5:00 PM Tea
6:00 PM Big Group Discussion by Sunandaji
7:00 PM Break
7:15 PM Bhajans: Devotional Singing
7:45 PM Break
8:00 PM Dinner
9:00 PM Retire

FAQs

  • Personally experience a unique knowledge and environment directed to improving all aspects of life: physical health, emotional strength, intellectual clarity.
  • Get a glimpse of a world which is full of cheer and enthusiasm for work and play.
  • Designed for E-learning students and those who attend regular study classes with our local Vedanta faculty.
  • Prior exposure to Vedanta would be required.
  • All classes are in English, so a basic knowledge of the language is required.
  • No prerequisites, nor any preparation required to attend the event.
  • Academy is situated in Lonavla – a hill station between Mumbai and Pune. Get Directions.
  • Reach Pune or Mumbai and from there you can avail of independent taxi services. Rates would be subject to distance and type of vehicle.
  • It takes approximately 3 hours from Mumbai and 1.5 hours from Pune to the Academy by road.
  • If you are not a citizen of India, you would require an Indian visa or PIO/OCI card to enter the country. The closest airport is Mumbai International Airport.
  • Attire for lectures, literature sessions, group discussions and meals: Vedanta Academy uniform. The uniforms can be procured on campus.
  • Other times: Loose fitting clothing. Avoid sleeveless clothes. Ladies are requested not to use shorts or skirts.
  • Yoga: Track pants and not shorts.
  • The temperature in July ranges between 25 and 30 degrees celsius.
  • Waterproof jackets would be recommended.
  • There are 90, twin bedded guest rooms.
  • Participants may be requested to share a room with fellow participants.
  • The campus houses three state-of-the-art lecture halls, two yoga studios, a gym, a jogging track, cricket and soccer grounds, along with basketball, volleyball and badminton courts.
  • 3 nutritious vegetarian meals with vegan options of all cuisines.
  • Smoking, consuming alcohol, non-vegetarian food or recreational drugs is prohibited on Academy premises.
  • Use of mobile phones is restricted to your rooms.
  • On request, the academy provides limited internet access at specified times, in designated areas of campus.

Vedanta
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