ॐ
You are invited to join Pia Ma’s India Tour
Timeless Sacred Time
Join both or one of the residential retreats:
Retreat 1: 20th - 30th January 2023 • Tiruvannamali, Tamil Nadu
Retreat 2: 1st - 10th February 2023 • Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Residential retreats provide an opportunity to share time with Pia Ma’s loving guidance, the sword of Truth. To be in Ma’s direct energy field, profound within the ordinary, we can bask soak rest in her Presence as she invokes and supports Divine communion. Retreats build a momentum, the timeless time to deeply immerse into True Nature. To allow deep structures to rise and recognise capacities and the importance, the difference when one remains resting in one’s Being as a solid ground for the deep structures to show themselves. The Glory of Divine union freshly permeates for ease of release with simple tools. Pia Ma’s guidance and sharing of innate tools carve, pave the pathless path Home.
Ma’s tour starts in southern India outside of Tiruvannamalai. Greenland Ashram is set in a peaceful rural setting with a large Temple and grounds resonating devotion to the Sacred. Beautiful devoted beings host with lovely cottage style accommodation, above and beyond quality food of love and a picturesque view of Sacred mountain Arunachala.
The Sacred tour continues north to Rishikesh staying at our well loved Rishikesh Sadan Sacredly welcoming Pia Ma and Sangha with Love and devotion. Rishikesh Sadan with a forest edge is in Tapovan Rishikesh a town at the foot hills of the Himalayan mountains beside the Sacred Mother Ganga River.
Both residential retreats are Sacredly orchestrated, organic, spontaneously alive with full programs. The programs are held in a Sacred retreat container. A particular Sacred momentum builds and brings forth a Beyond nourishment embodiment.
What the program includes:
Silent Sitting meditations, experientials
Satsangs
Sacred dialogue sharings
Silence
Sacred outings
Chi movements
The program is for the devoted with a commitment to go Beyond oneself, be willing when one may not be willing and surrender into ones Silence that is always Here. The art of Consciously Playing within the Silence.
Open Heart Grace in Being, a commitment to utilise the tools, follow the guidance, paramount in the midst of rising depths deep structures that want to come Home. Experience openly, even in unwillingness, is a key commitment. To be loving and so so soft with oneself our whole system naturally opens. Exploring free from attachments, recognising one’s attachments and honouring where one lands is within preciseness. Consciousness unfolds for the light of consciousness to tend, kiss and transcend. Lovingly softly ones rising is recognised as the richness in opportunity that naturally brings real everlasting Freedom.
Being the Grace of Commitment, the opportunity to exercise honour our Absolute Knowing as threads to bring us through the veils. Our Love of Love, our Love of Truth in Being, our maturity exercised when mind emotions behaviours, bodies of Conscious Intelligence, rise to come Home.
Timeless Sacred Time
Retreat Details
for joining both or one of the residential retreats
Attending Retreat 1 & 2 • Tiruvannamalai (10 nights) & Rishikesh (9 nights)
PROGRAM •
Check in: 20th January @ 2pm Greenland Ashram
Retreat 1 starts: 20th January @ 6.30pm
Retreat 1 finishes: 29th January @ 8pm
Check out: 30th January @ 11am (otherwise those traveling north to the Rishikesh retreat who wish to travel with Pia Ma and Sangha will leave Greenland Ashram @ 4.30am by taxi/bus on the 30th January to catch the Bengaluru - Dehradun direct flight. Our recommended flight is with Indigo Air ~ Bengaluru to Dehradun 13 :25, flight 6E852 ~ You will need to include booking this flight if you wish to travel together.Check in: 30th January Rishikesh Sadan (*Please note, it is ideal that everyone arrives on the 30th to check in and have a day of rest/contemplative reside prior to the start of Retreat 2. Bridging accomodation between retreats from the 30th of January to the 1st of February is not covered by the retreat cost and so is to be paid individually and additionally on arrival at Rishikesh Sadan. Aumcara will need to know your arrival details to arrange your room for arrival. You will be asked for these details on checkout. If you have not yet booked travel, you will need to send it via email after booking)
Day of rest and Check in (latest time): 31st January
Retreat 2 starts: 1st February @ 1pm Rishikesh Sadan (*Please note, it is important to arrive by 31st January to ensure you are settled in your room prior to retreat start)
Retreat 2 finishes: 10th February @ 8am
Check out: 10th February @ 11am
Teaching Cost to attend both Retreats 1 & 2: Sliding scale with 10% discount
Please note teaching and food/accomodation costs are seperate and to be paid separately. Please read carefully the information below.
• STANDARD ~ Retreat 1 $875 AUD + Retreat 2 $875 AUD -10% discount = $1575 AUD - Standard for those with sufficient financial funds to attend
• SPONSOR ~ Retreat 1 $1100 AUD + Retreat 2 $1100 AUD -10% discount = $1980 AUD - Sponsor for those with sufficient financial funds and also wish to support others to attend
• SUPPORTED ~ Retreat 1 $650 AUD + Retreat 2 $650 AUD -10% discount = $1170 AUD Supported for those that would like to attend but are genuinely limited financially
Accommodation & Food Cost to attend both Retreat 1 & 2:
Food and Accommodation is to be paid directly on arrival at each retreat venue in Indian Rupees (the exact conversion at time of the retreat is subject to exchange rate at time of payment. This means AUD costs below are approximate)
Retreat 1: Food and Accomodation :
Shared House (3 x Bungalow for 2 or 3): $530AUD
Shared Room: $395AUD
Sita Kutheer (womens room shared for 2 bathroom for 4)
Ram Kutheer (mens room shared for 2 bathroom for 4)
Retreat 2: Food & Accomodation:
Shared room - non aircon - ground floor $370 AUD
Single room - non aircon - ground floor $450 AUD
Shared room - aircon - first floor $400 AUD
Single room - aircon - first floor $505 AUD
For those attending both retreats and travelling together with Pia Ma and Sangha, please note you will need to pay additionally for bridging accomodation at Rishikesh Sadan for the 30th of January. This is approx. $35-51AUD per night including food, depending on your room allocation. Upon booking, you will be asked for this information.
Registration & Payment for Retreat 1 & 2:
IMPORTANT: Payment for Food & Accomodation is separate and is to be paid upon arrival at each retreat venue via card or cash (Paypal is not possible for food/accomodation payments). Below payment is for the teaching cost only. To register a $400AUD non-refundable/non-transferrable deposit is required to reserve a space at the retreat. The final balance of teaching costs will be due by 14th January 2023 via payment on this website. You may also pay in full below.
Please note, if you pay the deposit only you will need to come back to this page and pay the balance of teachings payment (links below) prior to 14th January, 2023.
Attending Retreat 1 • Tiruvannamalai (10 nights)
PROGRAM •
Check in: 20th January @ 2pm Greenland Ashram
Retreat starts: 20th January @ 6.30pm
Retreat finishes: 29th January @ 8pm
Check out: 30th January @ 11am
Teaching Cost: Sliding scale
• STANDARD ~ $875 AUD - for those with sufficient financial funds to attend
• SPONSOR ~ $1100 AUD - for those with sufficient financial funds and also wish to support others to attend
• SUPPORTED ~ $650 AUD - for those that would like to attend but are genuinely limited financially
Accommodation & Food Cost:
Food and Accommodation is to be paid directly on arrival at each retreat venue in Indian Rupees (the exact conversion at time of the retreat is subject to exchange rate at time of payment. This means AUD costs below are approximate)
Food and Accomodation:
Shared House (3 x Bungalow for 2 or 3): $530AUD
Shared Room: $395AUD
Sita Kutheer (womens room shared for 2 bathroom for 4)
Ram Kutheer (mens room shared for 2 bathroom for 4)
Please scroll down for Registration and Payment.
Attending Retreat 2 • Rishikesh (9 nights)
PROGRAM •
Check in: 30th January Rishikesh Sadan (ideally if you can) *30th & 31st January nights accomodation are not included in retreat price accomodation, you will need to pay this additionally at venue. This is approx. $35-51AUD per night including food, depending on your room allocation. Upon booking, you will be asked to confirm when you will arrive and the room you will need.
Day of rest: 31st January or check in latest in afternoon
Retreat starts: 1st February @ 1pm Rishikesh Sadan (please note we ask that you arrive by 31st January to ensure you are settled in your room for the start of the retreat. Aumcara will need to know your arrival details to arrange your room for arrival.)
Retreat finishes: 10th February @ 8am
Check out: 10th February @ 11am
Teaching Cost: Sliding scale
• STANDARD ~ $875 AUD - for those with sufficient financial funds to attend
• SPONSOR ~ $1100 AUD - for those with sufficient financial funds and also wish to support others to attend
• SUPPORTED ~ $650 AUD - for those that would like to attend but are genuinely limited financially
Accommodation & Food Cost:
Food and Accommodation is to be paid directly on arrival at each retreat venue in Indian Rupees (the exact conversion at time of the retreat is subject to exchange rate at time of payment. This means AUD costs below are approximate)
Food & Accomodation:
Shared room - non aircon - ground floor $370 AUD
Single room - non aircon - ground floor $450 AUD
Shared room - aircon - first floor $400 AUD
Single room - aircon - first floor $505 AUD
Registration & Payment: Retreat 1 or 2
IMPORTANT: Payment for Food & Accomodation is separate and is to be paid upon arrival at each retreat venue via card or cash (Paypal is not possible for food/accomodation payments). Below payment is for the teaching cost only. To register a $200 AUD non-refundable/non-transferrable deposit is required to reserve a space at the retreat. The final balance of teaching costs will be due by 14th January 2023 via payment on this website. You may also pay in full below.
Please note, if you pay the deposit only you will need to come back to this page and pay the balance of teachings payment (links below) prior to 14th January, 2023.
Timeless Sacred Time Retreat Notes:
Accomodation is only included for the duration of the retreat/s. If you are needing extra days stay for before or after the retreat/s including bridging accommodation between retreat 1 and 2 (30th and 31st) you will need to specify this upon booking (you will be asked at checkout). If you do not yet know your travel details, please email us prior to the retreat. This accomodation is paid separately on arrival in cash or on card (Paypal is not accepted)
You are welcome to attend both retreats or attend just one of the retreats. The retreats are on a first come first serve basis
There is a 10% teachings discount for the program if you attend both retreats (the discount does not include the accommodation and food)
Partial scholarships and payment plans are available for teachings costs only ~ Please email Kathleen with the subject heading “India Tour Scholarship” with your request at meetingwithpia@gmail.com
Spontaneous Sacred outings, visiting temples, taxis and eating out at cafes/restaurants are extra costs
Dress code and honouring local customs:
Take note we are staying in an ashram, attending temples and public spaces which have particular codes of dress and conduct. Pia Ma is requesting everyone to be repectful. We are honouring Indian customs, it is requested to wear appropriate clothing covering shoulders, midriff and knees. When staying at Greenland Ashram in Tiruvannamalai you will need to cover legs to the ankles. Short, revealing, tight fitting or see through clothing is not appropriate. Women are invited to cover their front with a shawl
Pia Ma requests to wear white during the program including a white head covering (scarf, hat, beanie)
Give and receive with your right hand
Retreat 1 is situated in Tiruvannamalai which has a hotter climate, whilst Retreat 2 is in Rishikesh with a colder climate. Please pack accordingly and use the above links to view climate and weather forecasts.
A list of further items to bring to the retreats will be sent out via email
Flights/travel Information:
Retreat 1: Tiruvannamalai
Fly into Bengaluru or Chennai International Airports and then hire a taxi to get to Tiruvannamalai.
If attending both retreats we have found it can be more economical to book an International return flight to and from Bengaluru and then another domestic return flight to Dehradun and then back to Bengaluru. Please check, this may not be the case when booking.
Retreat 2: Rishikesh
If coming from Retreat 1 we recommend booking a direct flight from Bengaluru to Dehradun. The flight the Aumcara team will be taking is Indigo Air ~ Bengaluru to Dehradun 13 :25, flight 6E852. You will need to include booking this flight yourself if you wish to travel together.
If just attending only Retreat 2 we recommend flying into Dehradun Domestic Airport via Delhi International Airport. You will then need to get a taxi into Rishikesh (40-60mins, approx. 800 Indian rupees).
Travel Notes:
We recommend printing your flight itinerary and having that with you whilst you arrive into India.
Indian Visa: we recommend coming into India on a Tourist visa. This must be organised prior to arriving. Please visit your countries Indian Embassy website for further details and organisation.
You can find cheap tickets on www.skyscanner.com and for Indian domestic flights you can use www.cleartrip.com.
Taxi Information
Retreat 1: Tiruvannamalai
Here is the number of our sweet friend Thamu (from Tiruvannamalai) our Taxi Driver to arrange airport pick up. Aumcara Sangha has been in communication with him on whatsapp and he is more than happy to hear from any of us. Below is his contact details.
• Thamu Tiru Travels: whatsapp +91 99407 22531 or email sthamutvm@gmail.com (Please tell him that you are with Pia Ma and he will organise whatever transport you need.)
If organising with an alternate taxi driver this is the address of Greenland Ashram:
Sathya Sai Nagar Periyapaliyapatu Village and Post, Enlightenment Road, Tiruvanamalai, Tamil Nadu 606704, India
Retreat 2: Rishikesh
TBC
Rishikesh Sadan Address: Near Laxman Jhula Enclave Aamkhala, Tapovan, Badrinath Road, Himalayas Post Office Shivanand Nagar, Rishikesh Uttarakhand