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7-Day Immersion - Silence, Breathwork, Meditation, Vedic Life Mapping & Culinary Experience



7-Day Immersion - Silence, Breathwork, Meditation, Vedic Life Mapping & Culinary Experience
March 22 - 29, 2026
New York, NY, United States
7 nights, 8 days
3 person retreat
Highlights
"Shakti Pranayama™ — a precision breathwork sequence rooted in ancient Siddha Vāsi Yoga, mapped to measurable brainwave states
Lineage-based teaching of Vāsi Yoga with 10+ years of direct study with Siddhas in India
Each participant receives a personal EEG brainwave scanner for real-time feedback
Maximum 3 participants for direct guidance and real transmission
Designed for practitioners ready to move beyond relaxation into stable depth
Learn to embody the four levels of Vāk through lived practice, not theory
Includes hands-on workshop mapping your current karmic phase using Vedic Life Pattern Mapping
Structured silence immersion to stabilize inner stillness
Hudson Valley retreat setting supporting uninterrupted depth work
Traditional vegetarian Indian cooking and lessons as mindfulness practice
Details
Most people arrive here because the mind will not stop talking, or because daily life has become so consuming that there is no space left to see what is actually happening beneath the surface. This retreat creates uninterrupted space for clarity through structured breathwork, silence, and embodied awareness. It is designed for serious practitioners who want depth, not distraction. Over seven days, you learn Shakti Pranayama, a precision breath system rooted in Vāsi Yoga, and observe its effects using personal EEG feedback. Rather than guessing at progress, you begin to understand how stability, coherence, and inner stillness actually develop. The immersion is intimate and rigorous. With a maximum of three participants, the work is direct and personal. You explore the four levels of Vāk experientially, refine concentration through guided silence, and participate in a hands-on workshop mapping your current karmic phase using Vedic Life Pattern Mapping. Traditional vegetarian Indian cooking is woven into the experience as mindfulness in action. The Hudson Valley setting supports uninterrupted focus and nervous system regulation. You leave with more than an experience. You leave with structure, clarity, and tools you can continue applying in daily life.
Venue
AOM center
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The space is designed for stillness. Guests have access to a dedicated meditation hall, a comfortable study, private rooms with shared bath, a kitchen where cooking sessions take place, and an outdoor fire pit for evening gatherings. The property accommodates a maximum of three guests, ensuring the environment remains intimate, unhurried, and fully supportive of deep inner work.
Yoga Studio
Kitchen
Fire Pit
Bathroom
Accommodation
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The upper level features three rooms and one full bathroom. The bathroom is shared with two other guests. However, if you're traveling with a friend or as a couple, you'll have the entire upper floor and the bathroom all to yourselves, offering complete privacy. Additionally, there’s a dedicated space for your asana practice, providing the ultimate environment for relaxation and focus. A washer and dryer are available on the property, so you can travel light and focus on your retreat. The price is listed per person, with one person per room. If you are booking as a couple for the silence retreat, each of you will stay in your own room, and no communication between participants is allowed during the retreat. retreat-image
Meals

Meals provided
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Diets catered
Vegan · Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Diabetic Friendly · Nut Allergy Friendly · Organic
Food at this retreat is not catering — it is part of the practice. Every meal is prepared using handcrafted spice blends from an in-house spice studio, where each blend is made from scratch using traditional Indian methods. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all vegetarian, nourishing, and designed to support deep nervous system work throughout the day. Cooking lessons are woven into the retreat schedule. You will learn the science behind Indian spicing — why certain combinations work, how to build flavor, and how to prepare wholesome, restaurant-quality Indian meals in under 15 minutes at home. This is a practical skill you take home and use for life. Most people spend a significant amount eating out because cooking Indian food at home feels complicated or time-consuming. After this retreat, it is neither. You will cook better Indian food than most restaurants serve — faster, healthier, and at a fraction of the cost. Guests consistently say the food alone is worth the trip.
Testimonials
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Host

Harish Bharadhwah
Marlboro, NY 12542, USA
Harish is the founder of Always On Meditation and author of The AOM Guide – How Meditation Works. His work did not emerge from belief, philosophy, or borrowed frameworks, but from direct inquiry bor...
1 language
English
Teaching for 4 days
Joined Insight Timer in Feb 2026
What's Included
Private room accommodation for 6 nights with fresh towels, body wash, toothpaste, loofah, and body lotion provided.
"All meals — vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared daily using handcrafted spice blends, with fresh coffee and chai available throughout the day.
Full Shakti Pranayama Course Guide with practice audio and video for daily integration at home.
Indian cooking lessons with hands-on instruction.
Vedic Life Pattern Mapping — a hands-on workshop using your birth chart.
Not Included
Airport Transfers
Visa fees
Flight costs
Travel insurance
FAQs
Guest requirements
Comfortable, loose clothing suitable for the season.
Warm socks and indoor slippers for meditation sessions.
A blanket or electric blanket for extended sitting practice.
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 14 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 14 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 14 days before the retreat begins.
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