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MEDITATION RETREATS
WITH SHRI BABAJI

Meditation Retreats
with Shri Babaji

A unique opportunity to retreat from your everyday routine and deepen your spiritual practice in the presence of a Meditation Master.

A unique opportunity to retreat from your everyday routine and deepen your spiritual practice
in the presence of a
Meditation Master

Upcoming Retreats:

At Shri Shiva Rudra Balayogi Maharaj Ashram

Devarayasamudra (DSM), Karnataka, South India

Duration: 14 days

Dates:

1-14 October 2026 – Applications are open

Note: Another retreat is expected on February/March 2027.

Other Locations

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Rishikesh, Utharakand, North India

Duration: 5 days

Dates:

October/November 2026 – Applications open soon

Upcoming Retreats :

At Shri Shiva Rudra Balayogi Maharaj Ashram

Devarayasamudra (DSM), Karnataka, South India

Duration: 14 days

Dates:

1-14 October 2026 – Applications are open

Note: Another retreat is expected on February/March 2027.

Other Locations

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Rishikesh, Utharakand, North India

Duration: 5 days

Dates:

October/November 2026 – Applications open soon

Why join the Meditation Retreat with Shri Babaji ?

This retreat is a precious opportunity to focus your full attention on spiritual practice without the distractions of everyday responsibilities. What makes this retreat truly unique, is the daily guidance given by Shri Shiva Rudra Balayogi Maharaj (Shri Babaji).

Shri Babaji is a unique Master who has practised meditation to the highest level and achieved Self-Realisation. To be in the physical presence of such a Master offers a profound support to one’s meditation practice, especially when supported by a peaceful and serene natural environment, in the company of like-minded spiritual seekers.

Why join the Meditation Retreat with Shri Babaji?

This retreat is a precious opportunity to focus your full attention on spiritual practice without the distractions of everyday responsibilities. What makes this retreat truly unique, is the daily guidance given by Shri Shiva Rudra Balayogi Maharaj (Shri Babaji).

Shri Babaji is a unique Master who has practised meditation to the highest level and achieved Self-Realisation. To be in the physical presence of such a Master offers a profound support to one’s meditation practice, especially when supported by a peaceful and serene natural environment, in the company of like-minded spiritual seekers.

"Death itself is not a tragedy.
Living without knowing who you are is the real tragedy."

~ Shri Babaji

Who is it for?

This retreat is for anyone with a serious interest in deepening their practice of meditation. Shri Babaji teaches in a simple and practical way one of the highest techniques of meditation called Jangama Dhyana, a silent method practiced since ancient times by the great sages of India.

We request that everyone applying to attend the Meditation Retreat be familiar with Shri Babaji’s Teachings. You can do this by attending Shri Babaji’s weekly online Meditation and Q&A Sessions (click here to register your free place), visiting Shri Babaji’s YouTube channel, and accessing the Teachings available on this website. You can also learn more about Shri Babaji’s life and teachings presented in the Introductory Booklet.

Who is it for?

This retreat is for anyone with a serious interest in deepening their practice of meditation. Shri Babaji teaches in a simple and practical way one of the highest techniques of meditation called Jangama Dhyana, a silent method practiced since ancient times by the great sages of India.

We request that everyone applying to attend the Meditation Retreat be familiar with Shri Babaji’s Teachings. You can do this by attending Shri Babaji’s weekly online Meditation and Q&A Sessions (click here to register your free place), visiting Shri Babaji’s YouTube channel, and accessing the Teachings available on this website. You can also learn more about Shri Babaji’s life and teachings presented in the Introductory Booklet.

What is the daily schedule?

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

What is the daily schedule?

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

Where does it take place?

Situated at the ancestral place of Shri Babaji, in the quiet village of Devarayasamudra about 100 km east of Bangalore, the Ashram is surrounded by nature and offers a peaceful setting for spiritual seekers to learn and practise Sadhana.

Where does it take place?

Situated at the ancestral place of Shri Babaji, in the quiet village of Devarayasamudra about 100 km east of Bangalore, the Ashram is surrounded by nature and offers a peaceful setting for spiritual seekers to learn and practise Sadhana.

How to apply for the upcoming retreat?

  • Fill in the contact form below and submit.
  • You will shortly receive instructions via email.

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

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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