Upasana Retreat

Sublime philosophy for spiritual lifestyle

Residential Retreat

11, 12 & 13 October 2025, Thanks Giving Long Weekend

The Sanskrit word ‘Upasana’ literally means ‘residing near’ the Guru. It denotes a disciple’s commitment and spiritual practices undertaken to fixate the wavering mind upon the higher Self or God.

‘Upasana’ is offered as an annual residential study retreat, open to individuals, couples and families. The retreat provides you the rare opportunity to dedicate a long weekend to delve deeper into your inner personality, away from the endless entanglements of family, work, society etc.

Each retreat covers a chapter from the Prakriya (Introductory Vedanta Literature) or a chapter from the Bhagavad Gita. The holistic schedule provides a conducive environment and uplifting company of fellow seekers to study, reflect and explore to sublime truths. Group discussions and light hearted environment with fellow attendees, helps translate the knowledge into day today living. A lifetime experience to soak yourself in the transcendental wisdom of the Vedas.

Retreat Highlights

  • Guided Yogasana

    Flex your body as your intellect is recharged

    Retreat offers guided yogasana and pranayama sessions. Walk, jog, sports and out door lake side activities also available.

  • Bhagavad Gita Lecture

    As you think, So you become


    Select chapters of the Gita and ‘The Eternities - Vedanta Treatise’ are also covered.

  • Group Discussion

    Interact, discuss and clarify your doubts

    Philosophical movies, group discussion and interactive Q and A sessions with scope for reflection and consolidation of the knowledge.

  • Satvic Food

    Room, board, stationeries and supplies

    Satvic food with vegetarian and vegan options; Tea and coffee breaks. Stationeries and supplies included.

Meet the speaker

Rangarajan

Rangarajan, disciple of Swami Parthasarathy conducts the Upanishad lectures at the Aaranyaka retreat. The lectures include chanting of the Upanishad mantras, translation of the mantras, etymological derivation of key terminologies; interpretation and explanation on each mantra. The retreat schedule delivers material, guidance and a conducive ambience to study, reflect and unravel the sublime declarations on the Supreme Reality, Brahman.

Horseshoe Valley Resort

  • Venue

    1101, Horseshoe Valley Road W, Barrie

    Conveniently situated in Barrie, within 1.5 hours drive from the GTA.

  • Date & Time

    Thanks Giving Day Long weekend, October 2025

    Check in 11 October 2025, Saturday
    Check out 13 October 2025, Monday

  • Rooms

    Standard hotel type rooms

    Each room has 2 queen beds to host upto 4 adults in your family conveniently.

  • Teens & Youth

    Family friendly

    Activities to keep children & youngsters engaged through the retreat.

Register

The residential retreat is on 11, 12 & 13 October 2025, Thanks Giving day long weekend. As rooms are limited, your room booking is based on first come first allotted.