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Léa B.
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September 2026
The work placement made this feel like genuine participation rather than a guest pass into someone else's community.
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Auroville Meditation & Community Living
By Coorg Estate RetreatsAuroville, Puducherry, Pondicherry5.0(1 review)
NewVerified partnerIn Person21 daysTransformReconnect
Auroville Meditation & Community Living
By Coorg Estate RetreatsAuroville, Puducherry, Pondicherry5.0(1 review)
- Duration
- 21 days
- Format
- In Person
- Packages
- 1
- Cancellation
- Moderate
Overview
A 21-day programme combining daily meditation practice with genuine participation in Auroville's community and work structures.
Philosophy
Meditation practiced within the context of intentional community living, rather than as an isolated retreat activity.
Who This Is For
Guests wanting extended exposure to Auroville's community model alongside a serious meditation practice.
What's Included
- Daily meditation sessions
- Community work placement
- Full board
- Weekly community sharing circle
- Personal excursions outside the community schedule
Itinerary & Packages
21-Day Community Programme
Full meditation and community living programme.
₹34,000
21 days
Day 1
Orientation & placement
Community work placement assigned based on interest.
Day 10
Mid-programme sharing circle
Group reflection on community integration so far.
Where You'll Stay
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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Moderate cancellation
Full refund up to 7 days before check-in, 50% up to 3 days before.
₹34,000
per programme
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