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Ingrid F.
Bergen
September 2026
Harder and more confronting than a typical meditation class, in the best way. Still processing it weeks later.
NewVerified partner1.5 hrsEmotional WellbeingTransform
Self-Inquiry Meditation Workshop
Practice hall, Auroville Consciousness RetreatBy Coorg Estate Retreats5.0(1 review)
NewVerified partner1.5 hrsEmotional WellbeingTransform
Self-Inquiry Meditation Workshop
Practice hall, Auroville Consciousness RetreatBy Coorg Estate Retreats5.0(1 review)
- Duration
- 1.5 hrs
- Location
- Practice hall, Auroville Consciousness Retreat
- Type
- Emotional Wellbeing
- Cancellation
- Moderate
Overview
A 90-minute workshop introducing self-inquiry meditation techniques drawn from the Auroville community's decades of practice.
The Story
Rather than a guided relaxation, this workshop teaches guests to sit with direct questions about the nature of self, a practice central to several teachers within the Auroville community.
What to Expect
Instruction in self-inquiry technique, followed by supervised silent practice and group discussion of the experience.
Ideal For
Guests with some existing meditation experience wanting to go deeper than relaxation-focused practice.
What's Included
- Small-group workshop (max 10)
Where This Happens
Auroville Consciousness Retreat
Auroville, Puducherry, Pondicherry
Pondicherry
French colonial architecture and the Auroville community's decades of consciousness-oriented practice — the destination of choice for longer, transformational stays.
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Policies
Moderate cancellation
Full refund up to 7 days before check-in, 50% up to 3 days before.
₹900
per session
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