The Happiness Retreat
Powerful breathing excercises, yoga, mediation, and wisdom to rediscover joy, calm, and confidence.
View a listing of all our programs, workshops, and events—including our best-selling Happiness Retreat, Silent Meditation Retreat, and Ayurveda Wellness Cleanses.
Order a copy of our latest retreat guide and discover all the ways to relax, renew, and discover inner peace—programs, events, workshops, spa treatments, and more.
Quiet the mind and align with the present moment in our happiness, breathwork and meditation, and silence programs.
You choose the dates, the activities, and Ayurveda treatments—we’ll do the rest. The perfect custom vacation!
The ancient science of Ayurveda gives us all the tools we need to live a holistic, healthy, and happy life in today’s modern world.
Guest teachers, thought leaders, authors, and experts inspire with their timely wisdom and transformative programming.
The ultimate reset! Our 7-Night/8-Day deep cleanse rejuvenates the body, mind, and soul.
Embrace the natural transitions of peri-menopause and menopause in our exclusive 4-week online Ayurveda program.
Discover an extraordinary space for transformation and community building in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Explore our campus in an interactive 360° virtual tour with guided navigation or on Google Maps.
In spring, there exists an undeniable invitation to reconnect with the essence of life itself. As nature awakens from its wintry slumber, the garden becomes a sanctuary of renewal, bursting forth with vibrant colors, delicate fragrances, and the promise of new beginnings. A spring garden meditation offers a sacred space to pause, breathe, and immerse oneself in the beauty and vitality of the season. It is a gentle reminder to slow down, attune to the rhythms of nature, and cultivate a sense of presence and gratitude for the boundless gifts that surround us. Through this intentional practice, we not only nourish our spirits but also deepen our connection to the natural world, finding solace, inspiration, and profound healing amidst the blossoming wonders of the garden. Head outside to your garden, backyard—or just anywhere in nature—and try this grounding garden meditation!
Don’t wait for someone to bring your flowers. Plant your own garden and decorate your soul. —Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar