A forest retreat · Jim Corbett, Uttarakhand
Return to Yourself
Four days among the sal forests of Jim Corbett, to slow down and come home to yourself.
Life has a way of becoming a list of things to get through. Somewhere in it we stop asking the simplest question: how am I, really? This retreat is a pause to ask it again. Over four unhurried days we walk among trees, breathe, sit in silence, write, make music around a fire, and keep company with a small circle of fellow Yatri. Nothing here is about becoming someone new. It is about meeting the person who was there all along.
- Where
- Jim Corbett, Uttarakhand
- How long
- 4 Days / 3 Nights
- Circle
- 12 to 15 Yatri, a small group on purpose
- When
- Join a group circle, or choose your own dates
Who it is for
Anyone seeking peace, clarity and a deeper connection with themselves. You do not need any experience of yoga or meditation, and guests visiting India for the first time are very welcome: every practice is explained as we go. It may be for you if you are:
- Tired in the mind, after a long stretch of doing
- Carrying more feeling than you have had time for
- Longing for inner peace
- Looking for clarity about what comes next
- Ready to pause before the next season begins
- Wanting real company, with phones put away
The practices, and their roots
Forest walk
Meditation among trees (vana means forest, dhyana means meditation). A slow, mindful forest trail, time simply spent in prakriti, the natural world.
Yoga
Gentle postures and breath to wake the body, held at a pace anyone can follow.
Meditation
Guided sittings that settle the mind and bring it back to the present moment.
Guided journaling
Svadhyaya means self-study. Prompts and quiet reflection to understand yourself a little better.
Sound
Nada is sacred sound. Bowls and gentle vibration to rest the body and quiet the mind.
Mandala art
Drawing a mandala slowly, an old way of gathering the attention into one point.
Sharing circle
Satsang means being in good company. A circle to listen and, if you wish, to speak from the heart. Nobody has to share.
Bonfire and music
An evening around the fire, agni, with music, laughter and unhurried conversation under the stars.
Reflection time
Mauna is silence. Unscheduled hours to simply be, with yourself and with the forest.
Getting to know each other
Light ice-breakers and playful activities on the first day, and a facilitator who holds the group throughout.
What the retreat includes
- 3 nights in a luxury stay
- All nourishing vegetarian meals
- Daily yoga and meditation
- Forest walk (vana-dhyana) on a mindful trail
- Guided journaling
- Sound session (nada)
- Mandala art workshop
- Sharing circle (satsang)
- Bonfire and music evening
- Ice-breakers and playful activities
- Group facilitation throughout
What you may take home
We make no promises about how anyone will feel. These are what Yatri most often tell us.
- Deep rest, in body and mind
- A clearer head and fresh energy
- Friendships that begin around a fire
- Room for feelings to move and settle
- Time in prakriti, the natural world, again
- Simple practices to carry home
Atithi Seva, hospitality offered as service
Taken care of, end to end
From the moment you leave home to the moment you return, DharmikVibes looks after the arrangements so your attention can stay with the retreat.
- Flights and train tickets booked for you on request (added to your quote)
- Meet and greet at the airport or railway station
- Transfers to and from the retreat
- Stay, all meals, and the full programme with facilitation
- A Dharmik Saarthi, your coordinator, on hand throughout
- Farewell assistance when you leave
Also available as a personalised experience
Your own dates, your own pace
The same retreat can be shaped around you: private or on dates you choose, for one person, a couple, a family or a small group. We tailor the length and the practices with you, and keep the same care and facilitation.
Personalised
Care in the circle
Care through the whole of it
A Care Lead, a trained counsellor, is with the group throughout and has no other duty. If anyone feels overwhelmed, the Care Lead sits with them quietly, a little apart, while the facilitator holds the circle. There is no pressure to rejoin.
These are practices of reflection, not therapy, and we say so to the group. Every practice is optional; resting and watching is a full part of the circle.
The circle’s agreements
“What’s shared in this circle stays in this circle. We listen without judgment, offer no unsolicited advice, and don’t try to fix one another.”
Nobody is asked to share anything personal aloud. Anything you write stays yours.
Joining from abroad
In what language are the sessions held?
Tell us the language you are most comfortable in when you reserve, and we will confirm how the facilitator will guide your group. Sanskrit words are explained as we go. If you are new to these practices, or to India, say so and we will look after you.
Do you arrange visas?
No. Visas and travel to India are your own responsibility. We are happy to answer questions about the day itself.
How do I pay from abroad?
International cards and bank transfer are accepted. The exact way to pay is confirmed with you on WhatsApp or email when your place is confirmed. Prices are charged in INR.
What time zone are the times in?
All times on this page are India Standard Time, IST (UTC+5:30).
How do I reach you?
WhatsApp +91 92203 52244, or email [email protected].
May the forest give you rest, and may you return lighter.
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