Retreats & Offerings

March 29th – April 12th 2025

Jyotish vedic astrology Retreat

Tiruvanamalai/Arunachala & 9 Planetary Temples

Join us on a 21-day embodied experience of the world of Jyotish Astrology.
Allow yourself to be nurtured and held in the arms of Mother India as you expand into a greater awareness of the planets and practices of Vedic astrology. During these 21 days, you will be immersed in knowledge and embodiment practices handed down through generations as we take pilgrimage to 10 temples that help soothe planetary imbalances in your chart.

What to expect

THEORY
We will explore the history of Jyotish and how it differs from Western Astrology, dive into the concept of time, and examine the individual planetary energies. You'll also learn about the characteristics of the houses, their corresponding deities, and the fascinating stories of the Navagraha (nine planets).
RITUALS
You will learn how to invoke planetary energies through rituals, participate in kirtans, healing circles, and sharing circles, and explore Ayurvedic practices to balance and ground your energy. Additionally, you'll have the option to consult with an Ayurvedic doctor and receive personalized Ayurvedic treatments.
EMBODIMENT
You will be guided through daily yoga classes, meditation practices, pranayama, and kriya techniques designed to embody and balance the planetary energies.
PERSONAL BIRTH CHART READING
Participants will choose to have a general reading with Sathyan or Lydia that includes Deities and Metaphysical Energies you can work with, Health & Healing (physical, emotional, psychological), Personal capacity for Love & Success and Effect of recent transits (including Saturn return and Sade Sati), Karma that’s unraveling, and desires which drive you.
BIRTH CHART INFORMATION ADD-ONS
For an additional fee, you have the option of deepening into any of the following areas:
> Relationship Compatibility> Career Consultation> Business Consultation> Picking an Auspicious Time for an Event> Personal Wealth> Spiritual Growth> Unraveling your psychic abilities> Life Purpose and Direction> Personal Dharma> Personal Mantra based on the sound the universe was making when you were born
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
Gemstone recommendation, selection of your personal stone and customized, personal Jyotish ring or pendant made ready before your return.You will have the option to add a Palm Leaf Reading at Chidambaram Temple.

Meet Your Hosts

Dr. Sathyan Gopalan
Dr. Sathyan Gopalan is an entrepreneur with an American Hotel and Motel Association Degree in Catering Technology, a Masters in Yoga and Naturopathy, and a PhD in Psychosomatics. Vedic astrology wisdom and knowledge was handed down to him through his Iyengar lineage and he has been reading astrology for individuals for over 20 years.
Lydia Burth-Weir
Lydia is a Jyotishi (Vedic Astrologer), Yoga Teacher, Sound Healer, Devotional musician, Hormone Yoga Teacher, Prana Healer, Massage Therapist, Cranio Sacral Therapist and Women’s group facilitator. Being in service and guiding people on their journey to reunite with the source of love is her calling. Lydia has studied and taught yoga for over 25 years. The insights of Jyotish provide the foundation to all of her practices, including Yoga, Kriya, Mantra, Pranayam, Meditation and Ayurveda. Lydia brings a lighthearted dynamic energy as well as structure to her classes that are the perfect blend of philosophy, therapeutics and insightful wisdom. She attests to the healing power of yoga - It is the Journey of the Self - the remembering that you are a Divine Being!!
Emily Rose Gwaltney
Emily Rose Gwaltney has the heart of a yogi and the mind of an engineer. A graduate of Kali Yuga YoUniversity in 2013 and Ataana Method Energy Healing Intensive in 2014 led her down a path of healing and integration that eventually brought her to India. She embodies the energy of the divine mother and will help people feel at home and loved wherever we may roam.

More Details

Tiruvannamalai
  • Tour Arunachalesvara Temple
  • Hike Arunachala, following the footsteps of the ancient rishis
  • Meditate in Skandashram and Virapaksha caves which carry the vortex of thousands of years of rishis meditating
  • Traditional walk around the holy Mountain Arunachala at Full Moon.
  • Visit the Ashram and rituals in the famous ashram of Shri Ramana Maharashi.
Chidambaram
  • Guided Tour of the Nataraja Temple
  • Enjoy traditional dancing exhibitions
  • Boat ride through Mangrove Forest
Planetary Temples
  • We will visit the 9 auspicious planetary Temples, each dedicated and built for one specific planet, in Tamil Nadu.

REGISTER NOW!

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Your Jyotish Vedic Astrology retreat includes:

  • Daily yoga and meditation practices
  • Taxi from Chennai or Trichy airports to Tiruvannamalai and back
  • Lodging in Tiruvannamalai, Chidambaram, Karaikal and Tanjavur
  • Bus travel to hotels and temples as part of the tour
  • Autorickshaw, scooter or bicycle in Tiruvannamalai
  • Meals: Breakfast, Most Lunches (unless they fall during free time) and Dinners
  • Reverse Osmosis Filtered OR Bottled Water
  • Gift Bags
  • Training Certificate

This trip is for you if:

  • You are interested to learn or expand your knowledge of Jyotish/Vedic Astrology.
  • If you want to fully immerse and emody the planetary energies through yogic practices, rituals and vititing the planetary temples.
  • If you want to experience the holy mountain of Arunachala.
  • You have never been to India and you feel safe to be part of a group led by experienced teachers and guides with a program which is focused on deepening your spiritual practises.
  • You already know India and you want to experience it more deeply.
  • You want to receive your initiation into ancient yogic practices in the place of origin.
  • You want to deepen your meditation practice.
  • You want to meet likeminded people who are on the same path.
  • You are ready to revolutionize your life and find new energy and stability.
  • You want to establish healthy supporting new patterns.
  • You are ready for an extraordinary adventure...?!

Join me on a journey you will never forget!

Get in touch to find out more details: yogakulabyronbay@gmail.com +61424718813
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