Joy comes not from becoming but from Being, not from Doing but from Undoing, not from getting but letting go!
~ Shylesh

The greatest offering you can give to Yourself and the Universe is by realizing who You Are.
~ Shylesh

Yoga is an intimate and mystical love affair with the invisible and unknown to make it visible within!
~ Shylesh

Atmanandam Mission

Atmanandam is a secular, non-profit and spiritually based organization that offers meditation retreats at their meditation retreat center in the Idukki District of Kerala, S. India.  Meditation, Breath practices, Mantra Chanting and other techniques taught, follow the philosophical basis of Vedanta and the 4-streams of Yoga. Tools provided are simple and can be easily incorporated into a daily lifestyle practice.

SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION

Life’s challenges brings one towards introspection, observation and contemplation. One ponders “Who Am I?, Why Am I here?” etc. It is through a committed and disciplined spiritual practice that one experiences inner transformation. This inner journey of insights and experiences helps release old beliefs and attitudes creating expansion and joy within. Learn More

MEDITATION RETREATS

Our 7-day Meditation Retreats are uniquely designed, to offer participants an immersion experience into joyful living and awareness practices. Retreats are offered several times a year. No prior experience is necessary. Bring an open heart and open mind!

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AWARENESS PRACTICES

To enable one to experience their Divinity within, one must fully immerse themselves into a practice of Self-awareness. Through the age old living wisdom practices of silence, stillness, the four streams of Yoga, Satsangh , Mantra Japa (Chanting), Dhyana (meditation) and Spiritual transmission, one can transcend mental distractions and begin to listen their own inner silence and attain communion with the Divine within. Learn More

The more you know yourself, the more awareness of Life there is! Self realization has no end, no beginning and no middle. It is not a goal, or target to achieve or attain but the experience of the endless Ocean of Consciousness.
~ Shylesh
Never give up no matter what happens in life. Nothing is done in a day. There may be failures and obstacles on our way but that is what gives us the strength and courage. What we need is determination (Sankalpa), Dispassion (Vairagya), and Discernment (Viveka). Believe it or not, you shall attain the ultimate
~ Shylesh
Most Blissful Ones! You were born with nothing and will not take anything with you when you are gone. The only thing you have with you is your inner joy, inner wisdom, and inner silence. No one gave it to you. Take hold of this and experience your innermost being- that is the goal and that is the purpose, nothing else!
~ Shylesh
Yoga is an intimate and mystical love affair with the invisible and unknown to make it visible within! Om Shanti, Shanti, Shantihi!
~ Shylesh
Life is a desire to realize for certain, who we are, our purpose here, what the universe is, and what is the significance of the brief drama of life and death that we play out against the backdrop of eternity
~ Shylesh

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Now Accepting Registrations for 7-day retreats! See our list for our upcoming retreat offerings.