This Sannyasa Lifestyle Retreat provides the ideal training ground for spiritual aspirants to experience the true aspects of sannyasa – based on the ancient Gurukul system, as established by Paramahamsa Satyananda for the modern day and age.

In ancient times sannyasa was considered a path for renunciates, for those ready to sever all ties from society to lead a spiritual life dedicated to the pursuit of a higher purpose. Sri Swami Satyananda, a visionary and pioneer of the spiritual renaissance of our times, however, revived this ancient tradition as per the needs of today’s society – making it far more accessible to people from all walks of life.

In the midst of turbulence and uncertainty which have taken hold of our present-day life, the sannyasa mindset has become even more relevant than ever before. Not as the path of renunciation – but as a means to nurture a positive outlook, improve one’s own attitude and learn to express one’s own creative qualities in life, despite the challenges we face.

The retreat will be held at the serene and sanctified tapobhumi of Paramahamsa Satyananda, that will also be hosting the historic ‘Satyam Centenary’ celebrations, a series of events throughout the entire year 2023, to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of our beloved Gurudev. These events will come to a culmination on the 26th of December, 2023, on the most auspicious occasion of Margh Sheersh Purnima, when Sri Swamiji was born 100 years ago.

Participants will spend their time fully immersed in the ashram activities and preparing for a myriad of events by engaging in selfless service. The main emphasis will be on Seva, which Swami Satyananda established as the most important tool for inner purification of karmas and samskaras (past impressions) – being the main obstacles in the path to happiness and fulfilment.   

Since its inception, seva has constituted the very building-blocks of Rikhiapeeth, under the guidance of Peethadhishwari Swami Satyasangananda Saraswati who tirelessly served to manifest the mandate of Sri Swamiji at Rikhia. Today, it is her ever-inspiring presence that not only carries forward Sri Swamiji’s vision at Rikhiapeeth, but also embodies the virtuous qualities of an accomplished sannyasin, dedicated in mind, heart and soul to the fulfilment of her Guru’s mission for universal peace, plenty and prosperity.

Thus, this 2-year duration of the retreat should be seen as an investment for your future, to recharge your batteries, and a time dedicated to yourself where you can bring about a positive transformation and upgrade to a better version of yourself

This retreat is open to all aspirants who wish to dive deeper into the spiritual path, explore their spiritual potential and awaken their spiritual quotient.

If you wish to apply, please fill the form online (click here), or download the application form (click here) and email us a scanned copy completed with all the required information.

For further information please contact us at rikhiapeeth@gmail.com.