Hyderabad, 15 May 2025: The Heartfulness Institute is set to launch a first-of-its-kind Music & More Summer Retreat, offering a rich and immersive eight-day residential training in Indian classical music and dance. This Summer Retreat is open to all individuals aged 7 years and above, and it will be held from 24th May to 1st June 2025 at the scenic Kanha Shanti Vanam, home to world’s largest meditation center.
This intensive retreat brings together 8 eminent artists and teachers to guide participants across various disciplines including: Hindustani Vocal, Carnatic Vocal, Hindustani Flute, Carnatic Flute, Bharatanatyam Dance.
Participants can enrol in two distinct streams: Basic Stream for learners with at least one year of formal training, and Advanced Stream for those with three or more years of structured learning.
The retreat is being coordinated by Grammy-nominated flautist Shri Shashank Subramanyam and will feature distinguished names such as: Pt. Raghunandan Panshikar, Sri. Vighnaraja, Smt. Uma Sathyanarayanan, Smt. Shantala Subramanyam, Sri. Sameer Rao, Sushri Ankita Joshi, Sri. B U Ganesh Prasad.
Speaking about the Summer Retreat, Rev. Daaji – Guide of Heartfulness & President of Shri Ram Chandra Mission said, “Music holds a special place in the Heartfulness tradition. Each of our Masters in Sahaj Marg immersed themselves in soulful music and often shared that listening to or playing music after deep meditation can help sustain and deepen the meditative state. I hope participants will not only learn and practice Indian classical music in the serene and spiritual atmosphere of Kanha Shanti Vanam and experience the profound benefits of meditation, yoga, Ayurveda, and guided nature walks through Kanha. This Summer Retreat promises a unique and memorable experience of music, meditation, and more.”
Held amidst the serene 1400-acre Heartfulness Meditation Centre at Kanha, the retreat promises not only musical growth but also holistic well-being. Attendees can participate in yoga, meditation, nature walks, wellness therapies, and sports, offering a rejuvenating summer break filled with learning, discipline, and joy.
The retreat includes 3 hours of focused daily training, and the sessions will be tailored to ensure both depth and engagement for each participant. Heartfulness Institute is offering scholarships for those in financial need and who meet the eligibility criteria, making this unique training opportunity more accessible.