a retreat designed for teens and young adults.
A glimpse of life decoded
Schools and Universities teach subjects such as mathematics, science, business and law — all great for gaining knowledge about the world. But they rarely address the most important topic - life.
Life Decoded fills that gap.
Everyone is living. But living well? That has to be learnt and practiced.
Vedanta gives you the tools to do that — a manual to decode yourself and reach your full potential. Design a life with purpose and be productive while maintaining mental balance.
The Academy is a world resource for studying Vedanta, offering a structured program on self-development. The course nurtures original, independent thinking. Students don’t just gather information — they sharpen their intellects to navigate life with clarity and confidence.
Spread over 25 acres, the campus hosts lecture halls, student and guest accommodation, a gymnasium, a common dining area as well as several sports facilities including cricket and football fields and basketball, volleyball, badminton, and pickleball courts.
Renowned philosopher and founder of the Vedanta Academy, Swami A. Parthasarathy has been imparting Vedanta around the world for over sixty years. He has addressed distinguished institutions such as Oxford, NASA, and Google. Establishing the Academy in 1988, Swamiji has created a structured and comprehensive course on Vedanta philosophy. While at the Academy, participants will get access to his teachings, books and recorded lectures.
Sunandaji, daughter-disciple of Swamiji has been studying and researching Vedanta for over four decades. Sunandaji serves as the Academy's head faculty—regularly addressing students in Q&A sessions and leading the various Retreats at the Academy. She has addressed diverse audiences across five continents including Young Presidents’ Organisation, Harvard Business School and Ernst & Young.
Dr. Jal Mistry is a senior faculty of the Vedanta Academy. He has an MD in Internal medicine and graduated as a gold medalist. In over two decades of study & dissemination of Vedanta, Dr Jal has addressed diverse audiences in India and abroad including the YPO, World Confederation of Physical Therapists and the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.
Senior disciples of Swamiji and graduates of the three-year residential course will also be conducting sessions. The alumni have been dedicated to the full-time study and dissemination of Vedanta.
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 teenagers and young adults under 30 years.
Children between 9 - 11 years may participate with an elder sibling (16 yrs and above) or an accompanying parent.
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.
Loose fitting clothing. Avoid sleeveless clothes. Ladies are requested not to use shorts or skirts.
Those who wish to may procure Academy uniforms on Campus.
Yoga: Track pants and not shorts.
The temperature in May ranges between 25 and 35 degrees Celsius.
Separate residential units for young men and women.
All rooms have 2 beds.
Participants would share a room with a student of Vedanta Academy or a fellow participant.
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.