Recent Retreats

The August 2026 retreat in the Netherlands was an unforgettable experience! Neema and Surya are phenomenal teachers: so thoughtful, insightful, and generous in sharing their wisdom. They helped sharpen our understanding of the technical details of Vedanta and their application to everyday life. They are both masters at making complex concepts accessible for practical use.

In addition to the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad and Chapter 7 of the Gita, I loved the meditation sessions. The participants in the retreat were also fantastic. They were deeply knowledgeable and extremely committed to learning and sharing. The other students’ questions and comments were so insightful and helped me clarify my own doubts.

We even learned Yoga Nidra from another participant! Our Dutch classmate hosts were so incredibly welcoming :). The location in rural Netherlands gave us opportunities to connect with the lovely surroundings. I thoroughly enjoyed bird watching along the trails in the fields of sunflowers and the after-dinner walks with other classmates! I feel so lucky to have been part of this phenomenal learning experience!