Meditation Retreat Rishikesh 2026

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Who am I?
How can I live in a grounded and integrated way, in presence and love, whilst still participating in the world?

This retreat offers a container of practice, introspection and sharing to go deep into who you are, the patterns restricting your evolution, and the openings towards the divine.

Enter a space of true yoga: grounded presence and embodied awakening

This unique retreat in Rishikesh is for those who feel an inner desire to go deeper into their spiritual practice, towards realising who they are and how this experience of life plays out. For those seeking grounded and embodied guidance, experiential teachings, and a space of loving awareness in which they can grow and evolve. All levels, cultures and experiences are welcome.

Through meditation, guided reflection, group sharing, satsangs, individual feedback, and embodied activities such as movement and dance, I invite you to discover yourself through the yogic path.

26 November – 2 December 2026

at Yoga Centre of Lakad Ghat Chopta Farm, Rishikesh, India. A silent haven dedicated to deep meditation practices on the banks of the Ganges River and outside the main city of Rishikesh.

For those seeking to know themselves

I am a yogi and guide for those seeking clarity, deeper presence and awareness, and a life of integrated spiritual experiences.

I invite those who learn with me to go deep: deep into who they are, what they are seeking, and what is holding them back. I hold space for expression in all its forms: emotions, words, movement, silence, and more, allowing that expression to guide our spiritual evolution.

Expect to learn about yourself, develop a deep meditative practice, learn tools for introspection, and go home with an embodied approach that will continue to develop, refine and evolve after our time together.

Step out of effort into a field of resonance that awakens, uplifts, and aligns

The spaces I hold don’t propose a set of techniques, practices and routines that will lead to a particular outcome. This is mechanical thinking: the same thinking that is currently destroying the environment and causing increased social inequality.

Instead, I invite people into spaces of resonance, where they can explore existence and presence through my unique guidance. This living field of Shakti was passed to me through the lineage of Maha SIddha Yoga, and animates all the activites I offer. This is the true essence of yogic teachings aligned with the traditions of Yoga, and not mass-exploited programmes for monetary gain, certificates or status.

We work with Kundalini Shakti during meditation sessions, and participants are invited to receive Shaktipat transmission to awaken and align their Kundalini-Shakti, the energy responsible for spiritual awakening.

Dive deep into authentic yogic teachings

Non-duality

The recognition that there is no separation at the heart of reality is core to my teachings. The other is simply a reflection of ourselves, and the perceived separation and individuality is a construction of this ego-self, which can be slowly dissolved through the Yogic path.

Teachings draw from non-dual traditions such as Kashmir Shaivism, Trika Tantra, and occasionally through indigenous perspectives.

Integrating spiritual experience

Spiritual ‘powers’ such as visions, premonitions, sights and sounds, and other phenomena are part of the path, but they are not the end-point of spiritual awakening and the evolution of consciousness.

Likewise, movements of energy, sometimes difficult and unmanageable, other times blissful, are simply manifestations of energy at a particular time. We’ll go into what these mean, how to avoid modern interpretations that “read into” everything, and how to live with whatever experiences may be present for us, including naming and identifying “energy”.

Knowing the self

Introspection and meditation were key parts of the yogic pathway that are often forgotten in today’s yoga programmes and retreats. We gather here not to ‘find ourselves’ with an answer that can be posted to social media…

Instead, we’ll go through a process of recognition in the Absolute, Universal Consciousness (Shiva), then coming back to physical reality where difference exists, finding the patterns, shapes and flows that make up the reality that you are. This involves knowing our traumas, our thinking patterns, unconscious desires – all great sources of learning and evolution on the yogic path.

Kundalini Shaktipat

This retreat offers a space where a transmission-based practice, Shaktipat, will be offered, to uplift, align and activate the evolutionary forces within participants, bringing to the fore key things to be addressed in our lives. This transmission is a lineage practice from Siddha Maha Yoga, the path of spontaneous unfolding, where participants move from effortful practice to softening, allowing, and receiving.

Those undergoing kundalini awakening processes are welcome on this retreat, and will find that the transmissions help align and ground their energetic processes.

Retreat Programme

26 November: Arrivals and check-in during the afternoon. Evening opening ceremony and meditation begins at 5pm.

27 November – 1 December: Full day programme:
6.30am: optional meditation
9am-12pm: Morning session
12pm – 2pm: Brunch and free time
2pm – 5pm: Afternoon session
5pm-7pm: Dinner and free time
7pm – 9pm: evening activities, sharing, kirtan, dance…

2 December: Closing & Departure
9am-11am: Closing circle
11am – 12.30pm: Final meditation
12.30pm – 2pm: Lunch
2pm-4pm: pack up and departures

Note: it is possible to stay an extra few days at the Ashram after the retreat at an additional cost, please let me know in advance to book this.

Accommodation and Costs

Three accommodation options are available:
Dorm bed (up to 3 people)
Bed in double room (two people)
Single room

The total retreat contribution is based on your accommodation choice, and includes two vegetarian meals per day, as well as the contribution to teaching fees.

Dorm bed: 700 euros (approx.
Bed in double room: 740 euros
Single room: 820 euros

A deposit of 300 euros is required to confirm your place. The balance must be paid by 10 November.

Scholarships and reductions are available for those who feel a strong resonance with the teachings yet are unable to attend for financial reasons. Please send an email to heart@jagadananda.com to explain your situation. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

All travel expenses are at the cost of the participants.

The Venue: Chopta Farm

Nestled in a tranquil village near the Ganges, at the foothills of the Himalayas, Chopta farm is a natural setting and yoga centre, a serene venue in Rishikesh, the Yoga Capital of the World. The Ashram offers an idyllic setting for yoga and meditation enthusiasts seeking spiritual growth, inner peace, and a deeper connection with their practice.

You will experience the calming presence of the land, a haven dedicated to deep meditation practices. Find solace in the serene atmosphere and dedicated spiritual ambiance that this Ashram offers to meditation enthusiasts and spiritual seekers alike. Let the natural beauty of Rishikesh and the soothing flow of the Ganges River guide you on a transformative path of dhyana (meditation) and self-exploration.

Nearest station is Rishikesh, nearest airport is Dehradun (45 minutes flight from Delhi). Transfers from these points are available and organised by the Ashram. You will be asked your travel plans in advance to coordinate transfers to and from the Centre.

Places are limited to maintain a personal, quality retreat space.
To register, complete the form below.
I look forward to meeting with you in this divine container of love and presence.

Questions before you register? Email heart@jagadananda.com

Testimonials

Thanks for a mind blowing retreat workshop Jagadananda. It ticked all the boxes for me and it’s something I’d heartily recommend to anyone that wants to develop on their spiritual path. They have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Jagadananda seemed very down to earth and very empathetic and compassionate, and listened with his heart. His transmission gave me kriyas which is normal, but there is no absolute normal, since everyone has their own experience with it. But I can assure anyone deliberating over walking this path that they have nothing to fear. It’s very safe, and the guru bestows this gift of grace in a very safe way. It’s all about self realization and any kind of fear based thinking separates us from attaining that.
So anyone reading this, please don’t let fear or nervousness deter you from taking this wonderful life changing retreat. Thank you sincerely Jagadananda. I’m brimming with gratitude for this gift you bestowed.

Austyn
UK
From the moment I was in your presence I felt an absolute peace and comfort wash over me.
The Shaktipat transmission you did was a truly amazing experience. I felt my whole being expand into a vastness that was never ending and yet it felt so safe and blissful. My whole being felt aligned with love. I caught the bus back home feeling like I was walking on air, I felt so happy. And I still do! The afterglow has not gone away. My body feels like it has more capacity than ever to hold the good stuff, my cells feel activated. There’s more space in my mind and body, thoughts and feelings are lighter than before the transmission, the heavy emotions seem to have been freed. I feel like as well that there’s a clear and clean breeze running through me somehow, the fog has been lifted. I am meeting my everyday life with more presence.
Thank you so much Jagadananda!

Diane
UK
I have been experiencing a kundalini awakening for nearly 20 years, and throughout that time, I struggled to find a suitable mentor. When I discovered Jagadānanda’s offerings, I began mentoring sessions with him to support my transition to the next stage of my development. His compassionate and insightful guidance created the space for a deep release of trauma that my body had been holding for more than a decade.
His work is powerful and transformative, and I would recommend him to anyone seeking deeper healing on their spiritual path.

Linda
United States
A wonderful Shaktipat experience with Jack. Thank you to him for his presence and the space he held, which allowed me to completely relax and welcome the experience deeply. The effects were very relaxing. I highly recommend coming to experience Jack’s gentleness.

Cyril
France

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Jagat is the world, ananda is bliss.

The true nature of this world is bliss – divine joy and peace. The free activity of each individual being is the enjoyment of the world.

The bindu symbolises the supreme point of consciousness from which all creation emanates and returns. The spiraling waves are spanda, the vibrant and alive pulsation of consciousness from this one centre.

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