The Sacred Grove

Centre for exploring consciousness

To understand oneself and one’s relation with life seems to be an inborn instinct in human consciousness. All traditions, spiritual practices, and religions, at core, are a response to this innate force. Sri M, in his multi-faceted approach to spirituality, has envisioned a space for Swadhyaya or self-study — where people come to reflect and introspect. The Sacred Grove is located in Chowdepalle, Andhra Pradesh, approximately a 3-hour drive from Bengaluru or Tirupati airport.


  • Self-Retreat with Sri M's Teachings

    3-day residential self-retreats based on Sri M’s teachings, periodically conducted at The Sacred Grove.

  • Solitude Retreats

    Experience Solitude Retreats at The Sacred Grove! We offer special benefits for longer Solitude Retreat registrations.

'Swa' means self; 'Swadhyaya' means self-study, plus study of the Self. It is ‘Swadhyaya’ and ‘Swa-adhyaya’ both.

- Sri M

Swadhyaya-Kshetra

Swadhyaya | Sadhak Nivas | Vrikshavalli | Santrupti | Go-palan | Yoga

The 17-acre campus includes a library, a cluster of cottages, a plantation of indigenous trees, a family of desi cows, space for yoga and a lotus pond that invite solitude of contemplation and meditation.


ArogyaM

Wellness through Ayurveda, Yoga, and Ahara

An intrinsic part of The Sacred Grove, ArogyaM offers traditional Ayurvedic practices with its emphasis on diet, Yogasanas and Pranayama to aid wellness of body and mind. Sri M shares that practice of Yoga and Ayurveda together is in itself “kayakalpa”.


Natural rhythms AT The Sacred Grove

The Sacred Grove engages in sustainable and organic modes of living that include water harvesting, natural farming, plantation and go-palan.

“Our humble and respectful Pranams to Sir who created this heavenly spot full of enchanting sights and sounds of Nature in full glory. Serenity comes spontaneously to whoever stays here for a few days.”

- Padmanabhan P and Hema P, Bengaluru

“The Sacred Grove is indeed an ideal place for a Sadhak to practise his spiritual routine. The calm, natural surroundings, free from most distractions and healthy, nutritious food also helps in this pursuit. The Library is well stocked with diverse spiritual books. I will surely visit again!”

- Anup Menon, Kerala

“Very welcoming ambience & thoughtfully designed wellness center & cottages. Perfect space to spend time with one’s own-self, understanding and exploring consciousness. Peaceful and serene environment.”

- Shipra Sarkar, Delhi NCR


Contribute

The project of this magnitude requires not only monetary support but also volunteers and experts in different areas. We invite you to join hands with us for the growth and sustenance of The Sacred Grove. You are welcome to contribute towards different aspects of this Centre.

To give shape to this intent, please write to us at sacredgrove@satsang-foundation.org, or call us at +91 8333981304.

To make a monetary contribution, please make a UPI transfer to the following VPA: 7120649312@indianbk