Dedicated to the lotus feet of the divine Guru Shivabalayogi Maharaj

Meditation Retreats

September/October 2025 - Applications will open soon

February 2026 - Applications will open in July 2025

All in-person meditation retreats with Shri Babaji take place at
Shri Shivabalayogi Maharaj Ashram, Devarayasamudra, Karnataka, South India.

All in-person meditation retreats with
Shri Babaji take place at
Shri Shivabalayogi Maharaj Ashram,
Devarayasamudra, Karnataka, South India.

A unique opportunity to deepen your spiritual practice and be in the presence of a Self-Realized Yogi

This is a rare and precious opportunity to retreat from your everyday routine, immerse yourself in an environment dedicated to spiritual growth, and deepen your meditation practice under the guidance of a Self-Realized Yogi who has achieved the highest Truth.

Shri Babaji teaches in a simple and practical way one of the highest techniques of meditation called Jangama Dhyana, practiced since ancient times by the great sages of India.

Everyone applying to attend a Meditation Retreat should be familiar with Shri Babaji’s Teachings. You can do this by attending Shri Babaji’s weekly online Meditation and Q&A Sessions, visiting Shri Babaji’s YouTube channel, and accesing all the Teachings available in this website.

You can also learn more about Shri Babaji’s Teachings, history, linage and Mission by downloading this Introductory Booklet.

You can also learn more about Shri Babaji’s Teachings, history, linage and Mission by downloading this Introductory Booklet.

The core of Shri Babaji’s teachings is the simple message of:

"Meditate, practise Sadhana, find out who you really are".
~Shri Babaji

"Meditate, practise Sadhana,
find out who you really are".
~Shri Babaji

Daily Retreat Activities

  • Multiple meditation sessions
  • Satsang (Q&A) with Shri Babaji
  • Devotional practices including Bhajans, Puja, Chanting, and Arathi
  • Seva (voluntary service)

The Ashram

Set in Shri Babaji’s birth place, in the small village of Devarayasamudra, about 100km east of Bangalore, the Ashram is surrounded by nature and provides a wonderfully peaceful environment for spiritual
seekers to learn and practise Sadhana. Learn more about The Ashram.

Note: More details about the daily schedule, as well as meals and accomodation, will be available when the retreat appplications open.

To know more about the September/October 2025 retreat

  • Fill in the contact form below.
  • You will receive an email with further information about the retreat and how to apply.

To know more about upcoming retreats

  • Fill in the contact form below to subscribe to the upcoming retreats emailing list.
  • When applications open you will receive an email with further information about the retreat.

For any queries, please email us at retreat@srby.org.

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Shri Babaji App

The Shri Babaji App provides guidance, motivation and inspiration to meditate and a useful meditation timer with Babaji giving the Jangama Dhyana Meditation technique.

  • Meditation instructions together with a timer to aid practice
  • Talks from Babaji on meditation and spiritual matters including transcripts, and audio and video recordings
  • A selection of inspirational quotes to motivate a daily meditation practice
  • Latest news on talks and articles
  • Keep up to date with meditation sessions in your local area

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