SR
Sofia R.
Rome
September 2026
Simple in description, genuinely difficult in practice, and the one-on-one session was worth the trip alone.
NewVerified partnerIn Person7 daysTransform
Self-Inquiry (Atma Vichara) Retreat
By Kashi Vedanta School5.0(1 review)
NewVerified partnerIn Person7 daysTransform
Self-Inquiry (Atma Vichara) Retreat
By Kashi Vedanta School5.0(1 review)
- Duration
- 7 days
- Format
- In Person
- Packages
- 1
- Cancellation
- Moderate
Overview
A 7-day retreat centred entirely on the practice of self-inquiry as taught in the Ramana Maharshi tradition, alongside Vedanta study.
Philosophy
Direct inquiry into the nature of the self as the core practice, supported by but not replaced with textual study.
Who This Is For
Guests with some prior Vedanta exposure ready to focus specifically on self-inquiry practice.
What's Included
- Daily self-inquiry practice sessions
- Supporting Vedanta teaching
- Full board
- One-on-one guidance session
- Extended one-on-one sessions beyond the single included meeting
Itinerary & Packages
7-Day Self-Inquiry Retreat
Full self-inquiry practice retreat.
₹22,000
7 days
Day 1
Introduction to inquiry
The question 'Who am I?' introduced as sustained practice.
Day 4
One-on-one guidance
Individual session addressing the guest's specific inquiry.
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Policies
Moderate cancellation
Full refund up to 7 days before check-in, 50% up to 3 days before.
₹22,000
per programme
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