Vedanta International Retreat

1 - 6 February 2026

Vedanta International Retreat

1 - 6 February 2026

Your key to clarity and calm

An immersive retreat at the Vedanta Academy introducing the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Learn how to elevate your thinking and navigate life with purpose, to achieve prosperity and peace.

Designed for
overall
development

Productivity at Work

- Fulfilment at Work

Develop the intellect, the faculty of thinking and reasoning. The intellect enables you to make and execute the right decisions for progress and success at work.

- Harmony at Home

Learn to understand your loved ones & build resilient relationships. Purify your emotions by giving them a higher direction.

- Tranquility Within

Control your mind and bring it back to a state of equanimity.

- Purpose in Life

Deepen your understanding of life and its purpose so that you may approach each day with conviction.

Designed for
overall development

Productivity at Work

- Fulfilment at Work


Develop the intellect, the faculty of thinking and reasoning. The intellect enables you to make and execute the right decisions for progress and success at work.

Harmony at Home

- Harmony at Home


Learn to understand your loved ones & build resilient relationships. Purify your emotions by giving them a higher direction.

Tranquility Within

- Tranquility Within


Control your mind and bring it back to a state of equanimity.

Purpose in Life

- Purpose in Life


Deepen your understanding of life and its purpose so that you may approach each day with conviction.

What
you will
be doing

Learning

Learning

Study select verses from Chapter III of the Bhagavad Gita entitled Karma Yoga, the Yoga of Action. Watch archived lectures of Swamiji and attend interactive sessions with senior faculty on key philosophic themes. Additional material covered includes select English Literature, a movie and a documentary.

Discussions

Discussions

Ask questions. Clarify doubts. Take part in guided discussions with other participants. Have your questions answered by senior faculty in a larger group discussion format. Group discussions further enhance the reflection process.

Self-reflection

Self-reflection

Discover an approach and schedule designed to encourage you to think independently and contemplate upon the truths of life.

Yoga and Fitness

Yoga & Fitness

Mental fitness also translates as physical fitness. Practice yoga, play a game of basketball, football, volleyball, badminton, pickleball or table tennis. Enjoy a workout in our fully equipped gym.

Interaction

Interaction

Engage with like-minded individuals from around the world. Learn through shared stories and experiences. Interact with students with diverse religious, cultural and academic backgrounds including top-ranking doctors and Ivy League graduates.

What you will be doing

Learning

Learning

Study select verses from Chapter III of the Bhagavad Gita entitled Karma Yoga, the Yoga of Action. Watch archived lectures of Swamiji and attend interactive sessions with senior faculty on key philosophic themes. Additional material covered includes select English Literature, a movie and a documentary.

Discussion

Discussion

Ask questions. Clarify doubts. Take part in guided discussions with other participants. Have your questions answered by senior faculty in a larger group discussion format. Group discussions further enhance the reflection process.

Self-reflection

Self-reflection

Discover an approach and schedule designed to encourage you to think independently and contemplate upon the truths of life.

Yoga and Fitness

Yoga and Fitness

Mental fitness also translates as physical fitness. Practice yoga, play a game of basketball, football, volleyball, badminton, pickleball or table tennis. Enjoy a workout in our fully equipped gym.

Interaction

Interaction

Engage with like-minded individuals from around the world. Learn through shared stories and experiences. Interact with students with diverse religious, cultural and academic backgrounds including top-ranking doctors and Ivy League graduates.

Revolutionise
the way that you live

Revolutionise
the way that you live

An Academy for
self development

An Academy for
self development

The Vedanta Academy serves as a world resource where students from across the globe come to study Vedanta, the ancient Indian philosophy of life and living. The students follow a carefully designed program focused on strengthening the intellect and imbibing higher values of life.

Deepen your
understanding of life

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Deepen your understanding of life

A SCHEDULE DESIGNED
FOR ALL-ROUND GROWTH

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 Session 1
10:30 AM Break
11:30 AM Session 2
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 (Q&A)
7:15 PM Bhajans: Community Singing
8:00 PM Dinner
9:00 PM Retire

Meet the faculty

Swami A. Parthasarathy

Swamiji

Swami A. Parthasarathy is known as the go-getter's guru. He has been imparting Vedanta and its practical application to life around the world for over sixty years. He has addressed the Young Presidents' Organisation, Oxford, NASA, World Bank, Google et al.

Sunandaji

Sunandaji

Sunandaji, daughter-disciple of Swamiji has been studying and propagating Vedanta for over four decades. She has addressed diverse audiences across five continents including Young Presidents’ Organisation, Harvard Business School, and Ernst & Young.

Dr. Jal Mistry

Dr. Jal Mistry

Dr. Jal Mistry is a senior disciple of Swamiji. He has an MD in Internal medicine and graduated as a gold medalist. In over two decades of study and dissemination of Vedanta, Dr Jal has addressed various forums in India and abroad including the YPO, World Confederation of Physical Therapists and the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.

Alumni of the Vedanta Academy

Alumni

Disciples of Swami A. Parthasarathy with over a decade of teaching experience will also be conducting sessions. The alumni have been dedicated to the full-time study and dissemination of Vedanta to audiences around the world.

Meet the faculty

Swamiji

Swamiji

Swami A. Parthasarathy is known as the go-getter's guru. He has been imparting Vedanta and its practical application to life around the world for over sixty years. He has addressed the Young Presidents' Organisation, Oxford, NASA, World Bank, Google et al.

Sunandaji

Sunandaji

Sunandaji, daughter-disciple of Swamiji has been studying and propagating Vedanta for over four decades. She has addressed diverse audiences across five continents including Young Presidents’ Organisation, Harvard Business School, and Ernst & Young.

Dr Jal

Dr. Jal Mistry

Dr. Jal Mistry is a senior disciple of Swamiji. He has an MD in Internal medicine and graduated as a gold medalist. In over two decades of study and dissemination of Vedanta, Dr Jal has addressed various forums in India and abroad including the YPO, World Confederation of Physical Therapists and the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.

Alumni of the Vedanta Academy

Alumni

Disciples of Swami A. Parthasarathy with over a decade of teaching experience will also be conducting sessions. The alumni have been dedicated to the full-time study and propagation of Vedanta to audiences around the world.

"The true course of life leads to happiness. The terminus of life is infinite happiness. You can never rest content until you reach that state of infinite bliss. Bliss lies in your inner Self. You must delve deep into your personality layers and discover the Self within."

A. Parthasarathy

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from past events

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.

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 Uniform sets will be provided on arrival.
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 February ranges between 10 and 25 degrees celsius.

Jogging / sports shoes
Sandals / slippers - footwear needs to be removed before entering each building
Toiletries
Personal medication (if any)
Bedding and linen will be provided

There are 90, twin bedded guest rooms each with private ensuite bathrooms. 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, pickleball and badminton courts.
The academy provides limited internet access at specified times, in designated areas of campus.

3 nutritious buffet-style vegetarian meals with vegan options of all cuisines is served. Exceptions are only accommodated for medical reasons and with prior notice.

Smoking, consuming alcohol, non-vegetarian food or recreational drugs is prohibited on Academy premises.
Use of mobile phones is restricted to your rooms.
Students and visitors sit on the floor during lectures, group discussions and community singing sessions. Chairs are limited and only provided in the event of a medical requirement.