28th December, 2025 - 3rd january, 2026
in Tamil nadu, India
Join us for a unique blend of nourishing community connection and silent spiritual practice,
with our annual semi-silent community retreat in India.
We will harness the transformational power of the New Year period for growth, deep meditation and manifesting abundance in the year ahead.
Take an adventure and carve out some sacred space for deepening your self-connection and clarity.
Discover the sacred city of Tiruvanamalai from the comfort of Ashoktree Ayurveda therapy resort.
Nature of this retreat
Our semi-silent community retreats focus on creating deep rest and alignment with our deeper layers. The schedule is spacious and there’s a strong component of relaxed, community connection. Expect to find rejuvenation, exciting clarity and a loving connection to your hidden layers and your essential, universal Being.
What to Expect
You will be picked up by complimentary airport transfer from Chennai Airport.
Ashoktree is a simple but beautiful, clean and all inclusive Ayurveda healing resort. You will be served buffet style, amazing South Indian food, with complimentary tea and fresh fruit throughout the day.
Rooms are airy, clean and newly refurbished, with balconies to take in the breeze and natural surroundings.
There is time to relax, explore the holy mountain of Arunachala, as well as get therapies from the well-priced Ayurveda centre on-site.
Day 1 & 2 we will arrive and adjust to the powerful space with a spacious schedule of practice.
Day 3 – 5 we will immerse in silent yoga, meditation and awakening work.
Day 6 & 7 we will gentle emerge from the deep field of stillness and use practices to integrate it into our lives.
Dates
Arrive: Sunday Dec 28th 2025
Leave: Saturday Jan 3rd 2026
*Full information available after booking. Get in touch with any questions
Retreat details
Payments & Bookings
Includes 6 nights accommodation, retreat, airport transfers and all meals.
Check-in Sunday 28th December 2025
Check- out Saturday 3rd January 2026
*extra nights before and after retreat can be organized with the retreat center.
Early bird pricing (ends May 10th)
- Standard Room 17 sqm (private) $1699
- Delux Room 25 sqm (private) $1799
- Delux Room 25 sqm (shared) $1599
- Super Delux Room 33 sqm (shared) $1699
Room preferences are limited!
*All rooms have an ensuite
**Add $79 for any payment plan options
Feel free to email us with any questions.
- Step 1: Choose your room
- Step 2: Read the retreat guidelines on the website
- Step 3: Fill out an application form
- Step 4: Secure the room of your preference through payment plan or pay in full options
Refund policy:
Before July 31st: Full refund
Between July 31st and November 1st: Full credit
After November 2nd: 50% credit
Purpose of the retreat
This retreat is to give us the much, much needed space away from the stress and unhealthy conditioning of normal life.
Its highest intention is to reconnect us with the spiritual heart, which is our true self & real nature - an absolute background of stillness. By giving us space from everyday life in which we are typically disconnected from the truth of our Being, we have a better chance to realise what we really are. In the harmonious and supportive environment of retreat, the teachings and practice have better space to seed and blossom. You can expect months of strong benefits to echo after such an experience. Each of us is invited to taste what it is like to live with an open heart.
Who's your teacher?
Ava is your experienced retreat leader, having guided over 50 silent retreats over the past 10 years. Her newborn baby Jasmine and husband will be present on the opening dinner and closing breakfast.
Ava’s “yoga path” started at the age of 19 with an intense physical asana practice. However, it was only after doing her first silent retreats & teacher trainings in 2011, that she dedicated herself wholly to the path of personal development, evolution and spiritual connection.
Ava has been running silent yoga and meditation retreat since 2013. She originally built up her following in Thailand and Singapore and in 2016 she opened up her centre in Australia. Since then, Ava has also run silent retreat in India, Bali and Greece.
Ava has a degree in Philosophy from the University of Sydney. She is considered as an academic with a thirst for spiritual knowledge, with an innate gift for teaching and a generous attitude that touches each of her students in a loving way. Your time spent with Ava will bring a new inspiration to your life!
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Testimonials
“I absolutely did receive what I needed. I found the retreat to be very well run and facilitated. I loved and connected to all aspects of the offerings from the physical movement to the talks and guided meditations. I left feeling inspired and light. So a deep heartfelt thank you to all of the Spanda team. I hope all the support you need to continue sharing your medicine comes your way and may the people that need it find you. ”
~ Matt
“I am so grateful. I don’t know what my life would have been without this retreat and constant wisdom being poured into me. These months have been crazy and this space has been really grounding and nurturing. So thank you!!!”
~ Anonymus
I have come out the other side; my heart overflowing with loving-inspiration, my mind full of perspective, my belly burning with a fiery passion and a deeper understanding of self.
