DR
Diego R.
Buenos Aires
September 2026
Never sat still for more than five minutes before this — breaking it into segments made it actually achievable.
NewVerified partner1 hrMeditationRelaxTransform
Silent Sitting Practice for Beginners
Practice hall, Auroville Consciousness RetreatBy Coorg Estate Retreats4.0(1 review)
NewVerified partner1 hrMeditationRelaxTransform
Silent Sitting Practice for Beginners
Practice hall, Auroville Consciousness RetreatBy Coorg Estate Retreats4.0(1 review)
- Duration
- 1 hr
- Location
- Practice hall, Auroville Consciousness Retreat
- Type
- Meditation
- Cancellation
- Moderate
Overview
A 60-minute gently guided introduction to silent sitting practice, aimed at complete beginners to meditation.
The Story
Many guests arrive at Auroville drawn to its philosophy but with no meditation background at all — this session exists specifically to meet them where they are.
What to Expect
Brief instruction on posture and breath, followed by a short silent sit broken into manageable segments with guidance between them.
Ideal For
Complete beginners to meditation.
What's Included
- Cushions provided
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.
₹400
per session
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