Madurai, Tamil Nadu, South India

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Details Coming Soon... 

Madurai is one of the most ancient cities in India, being more than 2,500 years old. It is home to the famous Meenakshi Goddess Temple. 

REGISTRATION OPENS SOON: To secure your spot, first please schedule a FREE call HERE with Allison to learn more about the Retreat and fill out a brief application when you schedule the call. 

Feb 1: Sunday

6:30pm Orientation + Vedic Chanting followed by dinner

 Feb 2 - 7: Monday - Wednesday

6:30-8am: Meenakshi Temple 

8:30-10:00: Nada Nakshatra Upasana

10:30-1: Brunch and Rest

1-2:30: Vedic Chanting

2:30-4:00: Satsang + Nāda Nakșatra Upāsana 

5-7: Dinner

7-8: Kirtan

Feb 8: Thursday

6-8am: Meenakshi Temple 

8:30-10:30: Satsang

10:30-12: Brunch

 Planning ahead and other details:

• The closest airport is Madurai, Tamil Nadu, airport code IXM. 
• You will need a passport and an Indian Visa.
• 6 person minimum and 15 person maximum 
• Accommodations will be 5*, though please manage your expectations to some degree as we will be in an entirely different culture with preferences that are not always aligned with the western way of thinking. Some rooms have a solo plunge pool. Others are spacious and overlooking lush gardens. There are limited solo rooms. 
• This retreat is alcohol and meat free. Coffee and tea will be available.
• If you are gluten sensitive you should have no problem in India as many of the breads are made from lentils and grains other than wheat, and rice is plentiful. 

Indian Visa and Passport:

• Apply for your Indian Visa here 
• I strongly recommend using Travel Docs to handle and expedite the Visa process here 
• Make certain your passport is up to date and not within six months of expiration

Travel Insurance:

• World Nomads is a reputable Travel Insurance Agency and it is strongly encouraged verging on mandatory that you purchase trip insurance. There are no refunds from Heart of Yoga School after October 1, 2025. It is a massive undertaking to organize an international tour. If you want extra assurance in the event of an emergency cancellation, purchase your trip insurance on the same day that you register for the trip and before you book your flight.

Vaccinations:

• Here is info regarding India and immunization

Non refundable deposit and refunds in the event of cancellation:

• $1008 of your first payment is a non-refundable deposit.
• Refunds are available up until November 1, 2025
• Payment plans available
• Total cost announced soon